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What is Pax Romana?
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Period of peace that spanned most of the New Testament.
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What is Septuagint?
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Translation of Hebrew scriptures into Greek
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What is synagogue?
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Jewish house of worship and education
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What is the new testament canon?
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The 27 books considered to be authoritative.
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Name 5 sects of the 1st Century
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Pharisees
Sadducees Essenes Zealots Heordians |
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In which city was the Temple built?
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Jerusalem
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Which area north of Judea was regarded as "half-breed" people?
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Sameria
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Name this confederation of ten Greek cities.
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Decapolis
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Jesus was born in this city.
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Bethlehem
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Where did Mary, Martha, and Lazarus live?
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Bethany
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This was the most important city in Galilee.
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Capernaum
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This city, north west of the Sea of Galilee,was the headquarters of Jesus while in Galilee.
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Capernaum
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City located on the west shore of the Sea of Galilee?
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Tiberaus
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City on the mediterranean coast was a Hellenistics city where Roman and Greek people lived.
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Caesarea
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What made Jesus's teaching unique?
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authority
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In approximately what year was Jesus born?
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6-4 BC
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Where did Mary, Joseph, and Jesus flee to avoid the vengeance of Herod?
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Egypt
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Why did Jesus tell John the Baptist He wanted to be baptized?
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To fulfill all righteousness.
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What event did Jesus perform His first miracle?
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Cana - Wedding
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Which miracle of Christ is recorded in all 4 Gospels?
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feeding of the 5 thousand
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Who did Jesus take with Him to the transfiguration?
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Peter, James, and John
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What did Jesus declare Himself to be when He rode into the triumphal entry on a donkey?
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Israel's Messiah King.
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Which of the following was Not spoken by Jesus on the cross
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"I will give you rest"
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What does the word "Gospel" mean?
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Good News
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What are the synoptic gospels?
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Matthew, Mark, and Luke
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What is the meaning of synoptic?
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To see together with
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What is the theme of Matthew's gospel?
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The coming of God's Messiah (Anointed One)
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What New Testament book presents the most detailed genealogy of Christ?
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Matthew
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Where is the "Sermon on the Mound" found?
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Matthew ch 5,6, & 7
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Which 2 Old Testament ladies are mentioned in the genealogies of Christ?
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Rahab & Ruth
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How did Jesus respond to the temptation?
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With the Word of God
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The New Testament reference to the great commandment "You shall love the Lord your God ..." is found in what Old Testament book?
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Deuteronomy 6
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What does the word "parable"mean?
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to place along side of
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What does Mark's gospel present?
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The ministry of God's servant
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The gospel of Mark begins be quoting what prophet?
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Isiah
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What did the cursing of the fig tree symbolize?
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God's judgment on the nation of Israel
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Where was Saul when he heard the voice of God calling him?
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The road to Damascus
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At what location were believers in Christ first called Christians.
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Antioch
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Who accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey?
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Barnabas and John Mark
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Who were the first converts in Philippi?
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A gentile woman named Lydia, a slave girl and a Roman jailer and his family.
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Why did Paul want to go to Rome?
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To establish a base to take the Gospel further.
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How many letters did Paul write in the NT?
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13
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What are the 4 "prison letters?"
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Philippians, Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians
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How are Pauls letters arranged in the NT?
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To churches
-Longest to Shortest To People -Longest to shortest |
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What is the theme of Romans?
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Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
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Why would Paul's letters to Rome include so many personal greetings?
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1. He had not yet been there
2. Many of his freinds lived there. 3. He was preparing to go there. |
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What is the theme of Philippeans?
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God's word for a healthy church
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What is the message of Colossians?
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Christ must be first
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What is the theme of Philemon?
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Transforming relationship
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What is a good title for 1 Thessalonians?
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The Gospel and the Church
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Which of Paul's letters has as it's major theme the 2nd coming of Christ?
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2 Thessalonians
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What is the theme of 2 Thessalonians?
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A Christian perspective on history
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What does 1 Timothy contain?
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The life of the local church
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What is the theme of 2 Timothy?
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Guard the Gospel
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This book immediately follows 2 Timothy
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Titus
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What is the focus of Titus?
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Doctrine and Duty
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