Bible Journey Semester 2 Final Review Flashcards

Christ in the New Testament

  • I Corinthians: Resurrected.

  • Philemon: Forgiver.

  • Hebrews: our Great High Priest.

General New Testament Facts

  • 2727 NT books

  • 99 different writers.

  • The largest volume = Luke.

  • written over a period of 5050 years.

  • Luke is the only known Gentile author of Scripture.

The Four Gospels: Presentations and Recipients

  • Matthew

    • Presented as: Messiah

    • Recipients: Jews

  • Mark

    • Presented as: Servant.

    • Recipients: Romans.

  • Luke

    • Presented as: Man.

    • Recipients: Greeks

  • John

    • Presented as: God.

    • Recipients: World

The Book of Acts

  • Key Events:

    1. The Coming of the Holy Spirit.

    2. The Birth of the Church.

  • Three-Point Outline:

    1. Witness in Jerusalem.

    2. Witness in Judea.

    3. Witness to the utmost parts of the world.

  • Historical Note: The disciples were first called "Christians" in the city of Antioch.

The Epistle to the Romans

  • Finding Christ: One of the two ways Christ is found in Romans is as the 2nd2^{nd} Adam.

  • Main Point: To reveal that God is Sovereign.

  • Doctrine: The Salvation Plan has never changed (True).

Christian Life and Sanctification

  • Types of Sanctification:

    1. Positional.

    2. Progressive.

  • I Corinthians Key Verses: Teach that our bodies are the Holy Spirit's temples.

  • The Four Points of the Gospel:

    1. Jesus died.

    2. He was buried.

    3. He rose again.

    4. He was seen by witnesses.

The Pauline Epistles

  • II Corinthians:

    • Theme: Background information on Paul's part and God's plan for giving.

  • Paul's Apostleship: The transcript indicates a True/False question regarding whether Paul's apostleship was given to him by other apostles (the context suggests False, as Paul claimed it through Christ).

  • The Prison Epistles:

    1. Ephesians.

    2. Philippians.

    3. Colossians.

    4. Philemon.

  • Ephesians: Mentions the importance of the key verse (4:14:1).

  • Philippians: Known as the Epistle of Joy and Encouragement.

  • Colossians:

    • Main Point: Since Christ is preeminent, the Christian life should reflect that priority.

  • Philemon:

    • Analogy: Includes an analogy of Christ alongside the teachings of Paul and Philemon regarding forgiveness.

  • I Thessalonians: Christ is seen as the believer's hope of salvation both now and at the return.

  • II Thessalonians: Paul addresses the false teaching that "The end has come."

  • Titus: Authored by Paul.

  • I Timothy:

    • Chapter 33 content: Provides qualifications for church leaders.

  • II Timothy: The last book Paul wrote.

Hebrews and the General Epistles

  • Hebrews:

    • Purpose: To show Jewish believers that the benefits of Christianity are better than theirs (Judaism).

  • James: Considered the first New Testament book written.

  • I Peter: Describes Salvation in three ways:

    1. Incorruptible.

    2. Indefyable (Undefiled).

    3. Does not fade.

  • II John: The shortest book in the Bible.

  • Revelation: Christ is found as the Resurrected King.

  • Authorship:

    • II Peter: Authored by Peter.

    • II John: Authored by John.

    • Jude: Authored by Jude.

Old Testament History and the Prophets

  • The Book of Kings:

    • Probable Author: Jeremiah.

    • Theme: Obedience brings blessings; disobedience results in God's judgment.

  • Conquests of Israel and Judah:

    • Israel: Conquered by Assyria.

    • Judah: Conquered by Babylon.

  • The New Covenant: Found in Jeremiah 31:31−3431:31-34.

  • Ezra:

    • Two-Point Outline: 1) Restoration of the temple, 2) Reformation of the people.

  • Esther: The book of Esther was not written by Esther.

  • Nehemiah:

    • Main Point: God always keeps a remnant and provides for His people.

Profiles of the Prophets

  • Micah: A country boy who prophesied Christ's birthplace.

  • Isaiah: Known for the theme "Salvation is of the Lord"; described as a "Mini Bible."

  • Nahum: Prophesied that Assyria will be destroyed by Babylon.

  • Zephaniah: Probably of royal descent; theme focuses on Judgment or Salvation.

  • Habakkuk: Theme is "The Just shall live by his faith."

  • Jeremiah: Known as the weeping prophet; focused on Judah's last hour.

  • Malachi: The last Old Testament book; prophecied the Messiah's return and the "Xt [Christ] Messenger."