New Testament - Exam 2

Good News

What does the term "gospel" mean?

Euangelion

What is the Greek word for "gospel"? (be able to recognize the work)

Godspell; "Good story"

What is the Anglo-Saxon word from which "gospel" is derived and what does that Anglo-Saxon word mean?

- Crucified

- Ordained

- Resurrected

- Eyewitness

What is the CORE of the gospel acronym based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-8?

True

(T/F) It is in the four canonical gospels that the most thorough description of Jesus' life, ministry, and teachings as well as the completion of His divine redemptive mission through His death, burial. and resurrection are given.

- Matthew

- Mark

- Luke

What are the three Synoptic Gospels?

To see together, to have the same view or outlook.

What does "synoptic" mean?

- Wording

- Order

- Explanatory Material

In what ways are the Synoptic Gospels similar?

- Augustine's View

- Griesbach's Two-Gospel Hypothesis

- Markan Priority

What are the three different theories related to literary interdependence?

Augustine's View

(354-430 AD)

Augustine's View

Believed that canonical order reflected chronological order of the writing of the Gospels.

Augustine's View

Matthew - First, Mark - Second, Luke - Third

Augustine's View

Mark used Matthew as a source; Luke used both Matthew and Mark as a source.

Griesbach's Two-Gospel Hypothesis

View developed in 1783

Griesbach's Two-Gospel Hypothesis

According to this view, Matthew was written first, then Luke

Griesbach's Two-Gospel Hypothesis

It is unclear if the author though Luke used Matthew as a source.

Griesbach's Two-Gospel Hypothesis

Mark used the other two Gospels as sources.

Markan Priority

Most likely Literary Interdependence Theory

Markan Priority

Mark was written first

Markan Priority

Matthew and Luke used Mark as a source.

Josephus

Who is the first century Jewish historian who provided historical evidence for the life of Jesus?

Tacticus

Who is the second century Roman historian who provided historical evidence for the life of Jesus?

Late 7 BC and early 4 BC

Approximately, what year was Jesus born?

Caesar Augustus

Who was the emperor of Rome when Jesus was born?

33 AD

Based on the evidence, what was most likely the year when Jesus was crucified and resurrected?

- Crucifixion

- Appearances

- Skeptics

- Empty Tomb and Early Proclamation

What are the five key facts for the evidence for the resurrection? (Be able to match the key words-CASEE-with the respective description.)

Three

How many days had passed after the resurrection before Jesus ascended to Heaven?

Bodily return

How will Jesus return according to what the angels said to the disciples in Acts 1?

True

(T/F) None of the FOUR GOSPELS state the name of the author of the book within the contents of the book. They are all "technically anonymous" meaning that there was no internal attribution of authorship.

Matthew

Which gospel was written by a Jewish writer to Jewish believer about the Jewish Messiah?

Matthew

Which gospel gives the genealogy of Jesus from Abraham showing Jesus to be both the Son of David and the Son of Abraham?

Matthew

Which gospel emphasizes Jesus' fulfilment of God's messianic promises, thus providing a link between the Old Testament and the New Testament?

Matthew

Which is the only gospel to use the word ekklesia which is translated as church in the New Testament?

"The Called Out Ones" or "Church"

What is the meaning of ekklesia?

Matthew

Who was the tax collector also known as Levi who was called by Jesus to follow Him and who wrote one of the Gospels?

"God with us"

What does "Immanuel" mean?

"The Lord Saves"

What does "Jesus" mean?

How many Old Testament quotations and allusions does Matthew's gospel contain which emphasize that Jesus is the fulfilment of Old Testament Messianic prophecies?

70 AD

What year did the Roman Army destroy Jerusalem and the temple in Jerusalem?

Matthew

Which Gospel has a focus on the theme "the Kingdom of Heaven?

1. The Sermon on the Mount

2. The Missionary Training Discourse

3. The Kingdom Parables

4. The Discipleship Discourse

5. The Olivet (Mount of Olives) Discourse

What are the five discourses for Matthew's Gospel? (be able to put in sequential order)

- Simon Peter

- Andrew

- James, son of Zebedee

- John

- Philip

- Bartholomew

- Thomas

- Matthew

- James, son of Alphaeus

- Thaddeaus

- Simon the Zealot

- Judas Iscariot

What are the names of the 12 disciples? (be able to list)

Caesarea Philippi

What was the location where Peter made his confession that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of the living God?

Make Disciples

What is the one central command of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20?

Mark

Which Gospel is most likely the first Gospel written?

Mark

Which Gospel is the shortest Gospel?

Mark

Which Gospel is a fast-paced portrayal of the ministry of Jesus, using the term "immediately" 41 times?

Barnabus

Who was Mark's cousin (or nephew) who invited Mark to travel with him and Paul on their first missionary journey?

Babylon

What was the symbolic name for Rome used by Peter in 1 Peter 5:13?

Peter

Who was the primary source for the life and ministry of Jesus that Mark recorded in his Gospel?

Mark

Which Gospel was most likely written in Rome?

Words that would have been unique to the Latin background of Rome.

In Mark's Gospel account he uses "Latinisms" which is evidence that his Gospel was written in Rome for a Roman audience. What does the term "Latinism" mean?

Mark

Which Gospel was written as an apologetic of the cross so that the original readers in Rome who deemed crucifixion as shameful would understand the crucifixion of Jesus was the fulfilment of God's will for the atonement of sins?

Mark

Which Gospel is the least refined and the least unique of the Gospels?

"Sandwich Technique"

What is the storytelling technique that Mark used putting two stories together by starting one story, telling another story inside of it, and then completing the first story?

Son of God

What was Mark's favorite for identifying Jesus?

Son of Man

What was the title Jesus often used to refer to Himself (14 times in Mark's gospel alone)?

Daniel

The title Jesus used to refer to Himself is connected to the exalted, victorious figure in what Old Testament book?

Mark

Which Gospel highlighted the failures of the disciples of Jesus?

James and John

Which two disciples asked Jesus for placed of honor in His kingdom after He just shared about His coming suffering, death?

the Roman Centurion

Who makes the final confession that Jesus is "the Son of God" in Mark's Gospel emphasizing this theological them to Mark's Roman Audience?

the Women

According to Mark, who came to Jesus' tomb early Sunday morning after Friday's crucifixion and found the stone rolled away?

His disciples and Peter to meet Him in Galilee

When the angel announced that Jesus was rise, who did he instruct the women to tell according to Mark's Gospel?

Luke

Which Gospel is the longest book in the New Testament, comprising about 14% of the New Testament?

Luke

Which Gospel was not written by an eyewitness but rather the author carried out a careful investigation of eyewitnesses to write an accurate account of Jesus' life and ministry?

Luke

Who was a God-Fearing Gentile, a physician, and a companion of Paul who wrote one of the Gospels?

Luke

Which Gospel empasized Jesus' concern for the poor, women, children, the sick, and others of low status in society?

Theophilus

Who was the stated original recipient of Luke's Gospel, and, most likely, the literary patron of his Gospel?

"Friend/Lover of God"

What does the name Theophilus mean?

Luke

Which Gospel contains a unique "Travel Narrative" that began with Jesus resolutely setting out for Jerusalem?

Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna

Who did Luke record as supporting Jesus' ministry out of their own means?

The Shepherds

What lowly group of people were invited to visit the newborn Savior at His birth?

Proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah, God's "salvation" for all people...not just the Jewish people. "...a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel." (2:32)

Who was Simeon in Luke's gospel?

A prophet, gave thanks to God for Jesus and spoke about Him to all who looks forward to "the redemption of Jerusalem." (2:38)

Who was Anna in Luke's gospel?

Luke

Which Gospel records a genealogy of Jesus that goes all the way back to Adam, the father of humanity, then to God?

Luke

Which Gospel depicts Jesus praying more than any other Gospels?

Luke

Which Gospel emphasizes the important role of the Holy Spirit, making at least 17 references to the Holy Spirit?

Simon

What was the name of the Pharisee who hosted a banquet where a sinful woman anointed Jesus' feet?

His "departure, which He was about to bring fulfilment at Jerusalem"

What did Moses and Elijah talk to Jesus about when they appeared with Him at the Transfiguration?

- Lost Sheep

- Lost Coin

- Lost Son

In Jesus' three parables about "Lost things," what were the three lost things that were so valuable they required an all-out search and, once found, were celebrated?

True

(T/F) In telling the parables of lost things, Jesus was emphasizing God's care and concern for lost sinners who He (Jesus) has come to seek and to save.

Zacchaeus

What tax collector was "a wee little man" who climbed up a sycamore tree to see Jesus?

The Thief on the Cross

Who expressed simple faith in Jesus while he was dying and received a promise from Jesus that he would be with Jesus in paradise?

Cleopas

Who was the one disciple whose name was given in the account of the two disciples that were walking on the road to Emmaus when they encountered the risen Jesus?

John, the son of Zebedee

What Gospel author referred to himself as "the disciple Jesus loved" or "the beloved disciple?"

John

Which Gospel contained over 90% new content in comparison to the other Gospels?

John

Which Gospel begins at the beginning of creating when using wording similar to Genesis 1:1?

John

Which Gospel was the last of the four Gospels to be written?

Polycarp

Who was an early church Father who has been a disciple of the apostle John?

John

Which Gospel was most likely written in Ephesus?

Seven

Besides Jesus' resurrection, how many miraculous signs did John include as evidence of Jesus' deity?

- The Book of Signs

- The Book of Glory

What are the two main divisions of John's Gospel?

Turning Water into Wine

What was the first of the signs that John recorded Jesus doing to reveal Jesus' glory as the divine Messiah?

That Jesus is both Divine and Fully Human

What do we learn about Jesus from John's theological theme that Jesus is the word?

"the Hypostatic Union"

What is theological term from Jesus being fully divine and fully human, two natures perfectly united in one person?

- "I AM" reminded the hearers of the covenant name of God (Yahweh)

- Jesus was stating His identify as dive, as God

- Jesus was reminding the hearers of Moses' meeting on Mount Sinai when God told Moses, " I AM WHO I AM."

Why did Jesus use the emphatic "I AM" as John records in his Gospel? (Multiple Answer, mark all that are true)

- I am the Bread of Life

- I am the Light of the World

- I am the Door

- I am the Good Shepherd

- I am the Resurrection and the Life

- I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

- I am the True Vine

What are the 7 "I AM" statements connected to the description of who Jesus is? (Be able to list)

John

Which Gospel has the verb form "believe" used 98 times within in?

Nicodemus

Who was the Pharisee that came to Jesus at night and to whom Jesus said, "You must be born again"?

Lazarus

Who was the person who has been buried for four days when Jesus raised him from the dead?