New Testament Overview and Structure
29 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a disciple?

  • Called by Christ
  • Bears Abundant Fruit through their work
  • Obedience to God the Father
  • A desire for earthly riches (correct)
  • What is the root meaning of the word 'Apostle'?

  • To be sent (correct)
  • To be saved
  • To be loved
  • To be forgiven
  • What is the primary characteristic of a disciple based on the provided text?

  • Being a student of Christ (correct)
  • Participating in religious ceremonies
  • Being chosen by a religious leader
  • Having a strong religious background
  • What does the text suggest is the crucial first step for becoming a disciple?

    <p>Exercising faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these actions is NOT mentioned as a mark of a disciple?

    <p>Praying regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Hebrew word for "Messiah"?

    <p>Messias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word "Messiah"?

    <p>Christos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Twenty-One Didactic Books of the New Testament?

    <p>Prophetic predictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term "Covenant" signify in the Old Testament?

    <p>A promise of protection from God to Israel in exchange for exclusive loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word "Testament" denote in the language of the Bible?

    <p>A pact or agreement between God and man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these books is considered the Prophetic Book of the New Testament?

    <p>Revelation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Book of Revelation?

    <p>To encourage Christians to stand firm in their faith and resist compromise with non-believers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Book of Revelation?

    <p>It focuses on the history of early Christianity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the collection of books recognized as inspired by the Church?

    <p>Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is traditionally recognized as one of the authors of the Bible?

    <p>Moses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many books are included in a Catholic Bible?

    <p>73</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Greek term for the first five books of the Bible?

    <p>Pentateuch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which book of the Bible is the enslavement of the Hebrews primarily described?

    <p>Exodus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book in the Bible contains the account of the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land?

    <p>Joshua</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following books is considered a deuterocanonical book?

    <p>Judith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mistake is often made regarding the first person to make a covenant with God?

    <p>Moses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the two parts of the Bible?

    <p>To record the old covenant and new covenant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the primary author of the Bible?

    <p>Human writers inspired by God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for the Bible to be the inspired word of God?

    <p>It is a love letter written by God through the Holy Spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the books of the Old Testament organized?

    <p>By historical, wisdom, and prophetic books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Apocrypha books known as to non-Catholics?

    <p>Seven extra books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the nature of errors in the Bible?

    <p>The words are true as intended by their human authors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Five Historical Books of the New Testament?

    <p>They provide a record of Jesus' life, death, and the Church's beginnings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section does NOT belong to the organization of the New Testament books?

    <p>Mythological Books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    New Testament Overview

    • The New Testament is a collection of books recognized as inspired by the Church.
    • It's a collection of writings, similar to a library, created over a thousand years.
    • The New Testament is considered a sacred text.

    Bible Divisions

    • The Bible is divided into two main sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament.
    • The Old Testament consists of 46 books.
    • The Old Testament is further divided into sections like the Pentateuch, Historical Books, and Books of Wisdom and Prophetic books.
    • The new testament contains 27 books, and is divided into Historical, Didactic and Prophetic books.

    Bible Authors

    • The Bible's authors include God and human authors.

    Bible Books

    • The Catholic Bible has 73 books.
    • The first book of the Bible is Genesis.
    • The last book of the Bible is Revelation.
    • The first five books of the Bible are called the Pentateuch (Greek for five scrolls).
    • The Greek name for the first five books is the Pentateuch.
    • The book of Isaiah has multiple chapters as opposed to being the least amount of chapters in the Bible.
    • The number of books in a Catholic Bible has 73 books.

    Apocrypha

    • Apocrypha refers to books similar to, but not deemed part of, the official biblical canon for non-Catholics but are included in the Catholic Bibles.

    Covenant

    • Covenant is a solemn promise (often tied to an oath) between God and people.
    • Covenants are more than an agreement, they bind parties together

    Messiah

    • Messiah is a Hebrew word that translates to 'the anointed one'.
    • Christos is the Greek translation for Messiah.

    Christian

    • Christian is someone who has faith in Jesus and follows his teachings.

    Apostle

    • Apostles are followers of Jesus chosen to spread the good news of salvation.

    Disciple

    • Disciple is someone who exercises faith and learns for their Christian journey.

    Marks of a Disciple

    • Called by Christ.
    • Respond with a resounding YES.
    • Love others as Christ loves.
    • Bear abundant fruit through work.
    • Obedience to God the Father.
    • Spiritual growth and commitment to following Christ.
    • Desire for Heaven.
    • Carry the cross alongside Christ.
    • Serve unceasingly with humility of heart.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Description

    Explore the New Testament as a sacred collection recognized by the Church, consisting of 27 books. This quiz covers its division into Historical, Didactic, and Prophetic writings, along with the Bible's overall structure and authorship. Test your knowledge on the significance and content of these biblical texts.

    More Like This

    New Testament Bible Study
    8 questions
    New Testament Bible Questions
    5 questions
    Structure of the Bible Overview
    5 questions
    The Bible: Structure and Impact
    13 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser