New Testament Test

Total books in the New Testament

27

Number of Gospels in the New Testament

4

What are the four Gospels?

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

Total number of Letters (Epistles) in the New Testament

21

Number of Paul’s Letters

13

List the letters written by Paul.

Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

Number of General (Catholic) Epistles

8

List the General (Catholic) Epistles.

Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, 3 John, Jude

Other significant books in the New Testament

Acts (history) and Revelation (apocalyptic prophecy)

Who baptized Jesus?

John the Baptist

Central theme of Jesus’ teaching

The Kingdom of God

What does the Kingdom of God represent?

God’s reign breaking into the present world

Describe the Kingdom of God.

Described through parables; both 'already' and 'not yet' reality

Who condemned and crucified Jesus?

Pontius Pilate

What does the Crucifixion represent?

Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the suffering servant.

What is atonement in Christianity?

Atonement for humanity’s sin through Jesus’ sacrifice.

What happened on the third day after Jesus’ death?

Jesus rose from the dead.

What did Jesus’ resurrection confirm?

Victory over sin and death.

Who witnessed the resurrection of Jesus?

Mary Magdalene, disciples, over 500 others.

What is the Great Commission?

Jesus commands the disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What assurance did Jesus give in the Great Commission?

His presence 'to the very end of the age'.

What is Acts 1:8 known for?

Great commision

What are the three geographic witness areas in Acts 1:8?

Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and the ends of the earth.

What significant event took place in Acts 2?

The Holy Spirit descended on the apostles.

What was the result of Peter's preaching on Pentecost?

About 3,000 people were baptized.

What significant vision does Peter have in Acts 10?

Shows that the gospel is for all people, Jew and Gentile.

What did Paul’s first missionary journey cover?

Cyprus and Galatia.

What were the key locations in Paul’s second missionary journey?

Greece (Philippi, Thessalonica, Corinth).

What areas did Paul’s third missionary journey include?

Ephesus and surrounding areas.

What was debated at the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15?

Whether Gentiles must follow Jewish law.

What was the decision of the Jerusalem Council?

Gentiles do not need to follow all Mosaic laws.

What was Paul’s original name?

Saul.

What was Paul known for after his conversion?

Apostle to the Gentiles.

Major theme of the Book of Romans

Deep theology of salvation; justification by faith.

What issue does 1 Corinthians address?

Divisions in the church and moral issues.

What does Galatians confront?

The Judaizers; life led by the Spirit.

Key theme of Philippians 2

Christ’s humility and exaltation.

What does Colossians 1 emphasize?

Christ's supremacy over all creation.

Major teaching of the Book of James

Faith without works is dead; practical Christian living.

Theme of Hebrews

Jesus as the ultimate high priest; superiority of the new covenant.

Key message of 1 John

God is love; assurance of salvation; confronting false teachings.

What does Revelation 1-5 depict?

Vision of Christ; letters to the seven churches.

What is described in Revelation 19-22?

Final victory of Christ; New heaven and new earth; no more death or pain.

What does Jesus declare in the final chapters of Revelation?

'I am making all things new.'