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New Testament
Associate Minister
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Religious Studies
Not Applicable
06/19/2009

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1. List the type of books in the New Testament.
Definition
Gospels, letters, History of the early church and Apocolyptic stories.
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2. List the synoptic Gospels and explain why they are called synoptic.
Definition
Matthew, Mark, Luke - very similar accounts of Jesus.
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3. Which Gospel is believed to be the first written and when is it estimated to have been written?
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Mark 66-70 C.E. (A.D.)
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4. What two documents regarding Jesus and his teachings may have been in circulation before the first Gospel was written?
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Book of Q - Gospel of Thomas.
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5. When did Paul begin composing his letters?
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50 C.E. (A.D.)
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6. Each of the four Gospels emphasizes a different aspect of Jesus' life. List each Gospel and the aspect it emphasizes.
Definition
Mark - The Suffering Jesus.
Matthew - The Teaching Jesus.
Luke - The Healing Jesus.
John - The Mystical Jesus.
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7. How did Jesus' view of God differ from the Old Testament view of God?
Definition
Loving God instead of a Vengeful God.
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8. What is the importance of the Lord's Prayer?
Definition
You can speak directly to God, no intercessor.
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9. Name the Twelve Apostles.
Definition
Simon Peter, Andrew, John, Phillips, James, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, Simon Zelotes, Thaddeus, James the Less, Judas Iscariot.
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10. Matthew takes great pains to list Jesus' genealogy. Why?
Definition
Traced Jesus back to David. Because all kings are traced back to David. God promised David only his descendants will rule Israel. The Davidic Covenant.
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11. Name the Gospel in which Jesus asks forgiveness for his executionars.
Definition
Luke.
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12. Mattew 15:21 tells the story of Jesus and the Canaanite woman. How might this story be interpreted as evidence of women's voices in the Bible?
Definition
This story shows Jesus in a light not consistent with his philosophy of equality and love for one another. He refuses to help the Canaanite woman because she is a Gentile until she reminds him that God's love is for everyone. Jesus is rarely criticized by male author and this story reflects the woman's point of view.
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13. In which book and chapter of the New Testament do we find the idea of original sin?
Definition
Romans 5
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14. Paul writes of the gifts of the spirit. What are they and where do we find them?
Definition
I Corinthians 12:1-11
Knowledge, Wisdom, Faith, Healing, Working Of Miracles, Speaking in Tongues, Discerning of Spirits, prophecy.
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15. Paul's letter, except for one, are directed at churches that he visited. Which book is the exception and why did he write it?
Definition
Romans, because he is coming through to cause no trouble.
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16. According to the Books of Acts, how did Paul come to be an Apostle and how does it differ from Paul's own story?
Definition
Acts says he was blind to see.
Paul says he received a revelation.
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17. What is Paul's essential message?
Definition
Saved by Faith, Faith along is enough.
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18. In James 2, how does the author's view on faith differ from Paul's?
Definition
James 2: Faith without works is dead.
Paul says: Faith is enough.
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19. Who wrote the book of Revelation and when?
Definition
John of Patmos written 95 C.E.
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20. How does Jesus of Revelation differ from Jesus in the Gospels?
Definition
Not to forgive but wrathful and punishment of enemies.
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21. What did the author of Revelation hope to do with his writing?
Definition
Give encouragement and let them know everything is okay.
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