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New Testament of the Bible

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Introduction
Historical Background
The Jewish Background
The Non-Jewish Background
A Brief Outline of the Life of Jesus

Summaries and Commentaries

The Pauline Letters
Galatians
1 and 2 Thessalonians
1 and 2 Corinthians
Romans
Letters Written in Captivity
The Synoptic Gospels and Acts
The Gospel of Mark
The Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel of Luke
Acts
The Pastoral Letters
Open Letters to the Churches
The Letter to the Hebrews
The Book of Revelation
The Gospel Of John

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1:  In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he speaks of salvation by

a. works

b. faith

c. alms to the poor

d. prayer
2:  In Paul’s first letter to the church at Corinth, he says that immoral acts among believers in the church

a. are not worth discussing

b. must be tolerated

c. may be tolerated, depending on the situation

d. must not be tolerated
3:  In Paul’s Epistle to the Romans, what will first be manifest in individuals, and then in society as a whole?

a. the effects of kindness

b. the effects of desires

c. the effects of salvation

d. the effects of prayer
4:  Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians is a note of thanks for a gift he is given while in prison. The gift is

a. money

b. freedom

c. writing materials

d. food
5:  How long after Jesus’ death were the Gospels written?

a. Nearly 20 years

b. Nearly 40 years

c. Nearly 60 years

d. Nearly 80 years
6:  The Gospel of Mark reports on all but the following aspects of Jesus’ life:

a. birth and childhood

b. crucifixion and death

c. miracles

d. teachings
7:  While the Gospel of Mark emphasizes Jesus’ deeds, the Gospel of Matthew emphasizes Jesus’

a. birth and childhood

b. teachings

c. relationship with his mother

d. all of the above
8:  The Gospel of Luke emphasizes that Jesus is not only a friend to Jews, but to

a. outcasts

b. Samaritans

c. foreigners

d. all of the above
9:  Which apostle’s ministry is not discussed in the Acts of the Apostles?

a. Paul

b. Andrew

c. Peter

d. John
10:  One of the primary messages in 1 Timothy is a warning to Christian pastors against

a. large churches

b. too many activities

c. false teachings

d. weekly collections
11:  1 Peter was written primarily for the benefit of Christians who were suffering from

a. illness

b. poverty

c. lack of faith

d. severe persecution
12:  How does the author of James define “pure and faultless” religion?

a. Intellectual beliefs

b. Church attendance

c. Ethical conduct

d. Strong faith
13:  The Letter to the Hebrews contains significant references to

a. messianic prophesies

b. the authority of the Old Covenant

c. the priesthood of Jesus

d. tithing
14:  The Book of Revelation commends church members who have

a. endured persecution and death

b. tolerated the doctrines of the Nicolaitans

c. followed the dictates of their own consciences

d. lived frugally



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