...complete account of Jesus’ teachings and was written to support Jesus was a descendant from David. Matthew tells about the history of Jesus, of his birth, how king Herod ordered all the babies’ ages two and under to be killed within the vicinity of Bethlehem. He tells of how Jesus escaped from Egypt, the story of John the Baptist, and how he baptized Jesus. Matthew also tells about when Jesus preaches to his disciples about the kingdom of heaven, how he heals many while he was preaching and explains how he teaches using parables. Matthew also explains about the crucifixion, death, burial and resurrection. Jesus also tells the disciples in Matthew to “Go and make disciples of all the nations” (28:19). The most influential chapters in Matthew are the sermon on the mount (5-7) and the parables section. Romans The book of Romans is of the Epistle genre it is the first canonical order, but it is not Paul’s first Epistles. It is the longest and the most influential of all the apostles’ writings. This book is based on Paul’s faith, Paul professes this to the people of Roman, and he tells them that righteousness comes by faith not by works (9:1) He is not ashamed of the gospel and tells the people of this, informs them of the wrath of God and of his judgment. He explains to the people that god is good and righteous and if they will have faith in Jesus Christ they will be blessed as Abraham was. Paul explains how death is...
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...explaining the genealogy of Jesus and talking about the virgin birth. As previously stated, Matthew starts the book with discussing the genealogy of Jesus and retells of Jesus’ birth by quoting Isaiah 7:14. Farther along into the book King Herod orders all babies that are two and under in Bethlehem and vicinity to be killed causing the fulfillment of the prophecy of Jeremiah 31:15. Jesus escapes Egypt and returns to Nazareth were Jesus meets John the Baptist and gets baptized. After which Jesus began to preach about the kingdom of Heaven and how he came to fulfill the laws and not abolish them. In his preaching, Jesus uses Parables to teach the gospel and during his teachings, He is questioned by the authority. Matthew goes on to tell of Jesus’ crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection. Jesus gives his great commission by telling his disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations.” John The genre of this book is Gospel. Some of the key themes and events include John baptizing Jesus, and John trying to explain that Jesus is the Lamb of God. John opens with a description of the Word becoming flesh and denies being the Christ. Like stated in the key themes and events, John the Baptist declares that Jesus is the one that is the Lamb of God. John goes to describe that Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. Later on, Jesus teaches the kingdom of God to Nicodemus, and John the Baptist gives testimony about Jesus. John goes on to explain of Jesus healing many people and feeling...
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...genre. Paul tells the people of Philippi that he is thankful that they believe in Jesus. Paul tells them that they are in his prayers. Paul tells the Philippians that because of his imprisonment, the gospel has spread. He states that he is “in chains for Christ.” (1:13) Paul advises the people of Philippi to have the same attitudes of Jesus: humility, love, compassion. Paul talks about Timothy visiting Philippi. He then talks about Epaphroditus, the messenger. Paul states the Epaphroditus was ill and almost died, but feeling better will return to Philippi. Paul gives the Philippians a warning of men who do evil. He urges them to press on towards the gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul ends his letter with a thanks for the Philippians’ gifts and then his final greetings. Colossians The Book of Colossians is epistle genre. Paul opens his letter to the people of Colosse with a thanksgiving and prayer. Paul emphasizes the gospel of Christ. Paul relates his labors and struggles for the gospel. Paul advises the Colossians that through a life with Christ, they are filled with strength and thankfulness. Paul warns of deceptive human traditions, false humility, and worship of angels. Paul advises the people of Colosse to not set their minds on earthly things. He also advises against sexual immorality, greed and idolatry. Paul gives some commands for husbands, wives, children, fathers, slaves and masters. Paul then advises the Colossians to pray, to be thankful and watchful. Paul ends...
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...Romans Paul’s ideas about Jesus are found in letters which he wrote to churches and which were later included in the book called the New Testament. Paul refers to Jesus by the title “Christos” which is translated to mean the word “Christ the anointed one,” in the New Testament. It is obvious that Paul believed certain things about Jesus and these ideas became dominant in the Christian Churches. One of the clearest indications that Paul considered Jesus to God comes from the fact that he used Monotheistic Old Testament passages which uniquely referred to Yahweh and applied them to the Lord Jesus Christ. Such verse can be referenced in Romans 10:13, 1 Cor. 2:16, 1Cor. 10:26, and 1 Cor. 1:31. In these verse Paul takes the Lord reference and applies it to Jesus. For Paul, the main human problem was sinfulness. Paul thought of Jesus as the New Adam. Just as Adam’s sin brought sin and death to all humanity, Jesus’ obedience brought forgiveness and life to all humanity (Romans 5:18-19). This becomes part of Paul’s rhetoric style. The early Christians prayed to Jesus for his return and for blessing and were even described as those who call upon the name of the Lord Jesus, which likely indicate that such prayer was a regular part of their devotional practices (1 Cor. 1:2; 16:22; 2 Cor. 12:8; Rom. 10:13). 1 Corinthians 1:2 and Romans 10:13 draw upon Old Testament passages that refer to Yahweh and apply them to Jesus by offering sanctification. In addition Jesus is also described in Paul’s...
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...chapter deals with the message of Paul summarized by Luke and other gospel to explain specific acts and purpose for his missions. Schnabel starts with the message to Jewish audiences in Acts 13:16-41, which is the first and the longest Paul’s sermon that Luke reports. Luke divided this sermon into three parts: review of salvation history, proclamation of the significance of Jesus, and call to repentance. In the first part of the sermon, Paul addresses Israel’s ancestors to show that the history of Israel was planned and ordered by God for preparing the Savior of Israel. Then Paul preached the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus was to fulfill God’s promise, in the second part of the message....
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...7/10/15 New Testament Dictionary Project 2 Jesus Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, in the “City of David. Jesus Crist was circumcised on the “8th day.” Jesus mother name is Mary and his adoptive fathers name is Joseph. Both parents live in the City of Nazareth, Nazareth is a Galilean town within the “territory of Zebulun.” At the age of 12, Jesus began talking to religious teachers. As Jesus grew older his wisdom increased. At the age of 30 Jesus was by baptized by John the baptized. Jesus was led by the Holy Sprite in the wilderness where he was fasting “40 days and 40 nights.” At Jebel Qarantal west of Jericho. Jesus was known as the Messiah, the King of the Jews. Jesus was born to save mankind from their sins. Jesus worshiped the synagogues on the Sabbath day. About that time Jesus began to gather his disciples possible, around about the year of 70 A.D. which where twelve. Their names are, (John, Andrew, and Peter, Philip, Nathanael, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, Simon and Judas Iscariot and James.) In the city of Galilee Jesus turns water into wine. Jesus disciples, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote the four gospels of Jesus Christ. Jesus travel different cities like, Galilee, Capernaum, and Jerusalem. Jesus is known for his mercies and healing the sick, rising the dead, opening the blinded eyes. Jesus had to stand trial before the authorities about “9am on Friday outside the walls of Jerusalem to the hill of Golgotha.” Jesus was 33 when he died, possibly in the year of...
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...Sheila Green L24762696 Survey of Biblical Literature 13 August 2012 Mark The Book of Mark is gospel genre. Mark begins with two quotes from the Old Testament regarding the coming of Jesus: Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah 4:3. Mark tells of Jesus being baptized by John. After the baptism, Jesus is sent to the desert for 40 days and was tempted at that time by Satan. Then Jesus proclaimed the gospel. He started calling on his disciples, first was Simon and Andrew. Then He called on James and John to follow and learn from Him. Jesus healed many people. As Jesus teaches the gospel, crowds follow Him. He appoints the twelve disciples. Jesus uses many parables to teach the gospel. Jesus predicts He will be killed, and then rise three days later. In chapter nine, Mark tells of the transfiguration of Jesus. Mark describes the Last Supper and Jesus predicting Peter’s denial of Him. Jesus prays at Gethsemane. Jesus is arrested and taken before the Sanhedrin. There Peter denies Jesus, just as predicted. Jesus is taken before Pilate. Jesus is made to carry His cross to the site of his crucifixion after He has been beaten. Jesus dies, is buried and then resurrected. Acts The Book of Acts is of narrative and gospel genre. The book begins with a recount of Jesus’ life right before and right after His crucifixion. Through prayer, Matthias was chosen to replace Judas as a disciple. The day of the Pentecost, the Holy Spirit filled the apostles. Peter addresses the crowd, and they devoted themselves to...
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...Paul: Sin and Salvation Paul’s views on the life of Jesus Is unique to the rest of the new testament writers. And although, Paul (once Saul) persecuted Jesus when he was alive, in the end, would be commissioned by Jesus himself. ”Paul an apostle—sent neither by human commission nor from human authorities, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—2and all the members of God’s family* who are with me.” (Galatians 1:1-2 NSRV). In fact, Paul was the first writer of the New Testament and his many letters give us much insight on how educated and cultured he was. He seems to be well versed in Greek, Roman and Jewish traditions, and his letters carefully and methodically use key terms and phrases to capture the hearts of each of those audiences. Paul is quite proficient at amalgamating opposing schools of thought, in order to create a bridge for the belief in Jesus, as the Christ and salvation for the world. A great example of Paul’s ability to unit different bodies of knowledge to create solidarity, can be read in Romans chapter 2 verse 14 “When Gentiles, who do not possess the law, do instinctively what the law requires, these, though not having the law, are a law to themselves.” (Romans 2:14). Here Paul is addressing the cream of the crop, in Greek thought concerning sin. Greek philosophy during that time (and for many contemporary philosophers today), concerning sin, was that man has the critical intrinsic mental faculties that enable rational...
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...Summary of the New Testament Books John John is a gospel genre. Written by John, “whom Jesus loved,” in Greek primarily to reach the new believers and seekers of Jesus. The theme of John demonstrates the miracles of Jesus’ incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection to the early believers. The characters are Jesus, His disciples, John the Baptist, Lazarus, Jewish leaders, the five thousand, Pilate, Mary, and Mary Magdalene. John the Baptist testifies Jesus is the Lamb of God. Jesus calls for His disciples. Jesus changes water to wine. John tells of the healings of the blind and the lame, the official’s son. Jesus feeds the five thousand with five loaves and two fishes. John writes of Jesus’ walk on water. John tells of the unbelief of the Jewish leaders, and Jesus makes claims about Himself. Lazarus dies and Jesus brings him back. Jesus prayed. Judas betrays Jesus and Peter denies Jesus. Pilate crucifies Jesus. John is responsible for Mary, Jesus’s mother. Jesus, after three days is seen by Mary Magdalene. He eats with the twelve in upstairs room. Acts Acts is a narrative genre. The theme; God is in control. The purpose; illuminate the works of the Holy Spirit during the persecution of the apostles. The characters are Jesus, Holy Spirit, Peter, Steven, Saul (Paul), Philip, believers, the apostles, King Agrippa. On Pentecost, the apostles receive the Holy Spirit. Peter begins his ministry with John. Their arrested for preaching the resurrection of Christ. They will...
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... Abstract: In the book of Romans we find a clearly painted picture of what the Christian faith is meant to like. Paul teaches many aspects of Christianity that set at the foundation of his belief system. Romans teaches us views on the natural world, human identity, human relationships and culture. Paul presents Jesus is for everybody in his petition to the Romans. Romans teaches us that salvation is resting at the fingertips of Jesus and the work he did on the cross for all mankind. Paul teaches that all Christians are called by God to sacrifice and love. The Natural world, human identity, human relationships and culture are very important topics and they each have a direct impact on this student’s worldview. Paul does a very good job in Romans giving his reader a thorough presentation of the gospel and what it means to Christianity. Paul covers a wide variety of topics in Romans 1-8 but gets to his foundational roots which are being a Christ at all cost. Natural World Paul teaches us in Romans that God is the creator of universe and all mankind. God spoke the world as we know it into existent in 6 days. Paul illustrates his depth of knowledge on this topic by communicating to the reader the truth that all know of God through his creation. He has shown himself to everyone through of creation. In Romans Paul presents the natural world to be created by God which would lead to God centered. As a Christian man Romans lines up with my worldview...
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...An eyewitness of the risen Christ, Paul did not physically walk with Jesus during His earthly ministry as the other apostles did. Even so, Jesus’ words spoken to Paul after His death and resurrection were defining factors of the apostle’s ministry and message. His conviction, commission, and confidence were fueled by these words and had a sweeping effect on the spread of Christianity and the growth of the early church. “Breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord,” Paul was on a personal mission to bring destruction to the followers of Christ when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus. With His first words, Jesus demonstrated personal knowledge of who Saul (Paul) was and what he was about, calling him by his name...
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...God is Emmanuel ("God with us"), that Jesus is God's Messiah whose teaching, healing, suffering, death, and resurrection now constitute a new disciple community, and that this Jesus Messiah, with all power and authority, commissions this community with the promise that he will be with them forever. Matthew uses the OT to clearly show that Jesus fulfilled the words of the OT prophets. Matthew showed the Jewish the love Christ had for them. Matthew intended to show through his recordings such as the Sermon on the Mount, and a collection of parables spoken by Jesus, as well as the arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection of Christ, that Jesus was the true prophesied Messiah for the Jewish people. Luke Luke is that of the gospel genre. Luke is known for being one of the most beautiful books of the Bible. The book of Luke compares Jesus to that of the gospels. His accounts start with a brief insight to the parents of Jesus, the birth of His cousin, and John the Baptist. Luke also records the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, where the birth of Jesus took place, and a genealogical record of Jesus through His mother, Mary. Luke also records some of the more narrative stories of Jesus, displaying His love and compassion for forgiveness, such as The Prodigal Son, The Rich Man and Lazarus, and The Good Samaritan. When Jesus was thirty he was baptized by John. During the last supper Jesus tells peter he will deny knowing him three times. Jesus prays at the Mount of Olives and then...
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...Luke Genre: Gospel Key themes: Christ as Man/ record of the life of Jesus. Key events: Announcement of the birth of Jesus, Announcement of the birth of John the Baptist by the angel Gabriel, Jesus’ miraculous conception, the ministries of Jesus and John the Baptist. Major personalities: Jesus, the disciples, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, Mary, Mary Magdalene, Zechariah, Herod the Great, and Pilate. Luke starts by the angel Gabriel announcing the births of John and Jesus. We are told of John the Baptist’s ministry and how he comes to baptize Jesus. We are lead through the life of Jesus and His ministry. Jesus tells His stories of the prodigal son, the Good Samaritan and the rich man and Lazarus, and through these stories we are shown His compassion and forgiveness. While Jesus is teaching, the religious leaders are plotting against Him. Jesus is betrayed, tried and crucified. He is placed in the tomb and rises three days later. He came back to the disciples “And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.”(Luke 24:45) and then parts from them and is carried up into heaven. Acts Genre: Narrative Major personalities: Peter, Paul, and the other apostles, although they play little or no role. Key theme: The work of the Holy Spirit in the early history of Christianity. Key Events: Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus and Paul’s three missionary journeys (13:1–21:16), his trials in Jerusalem and Caesarea (21:17–26:32) and his final...
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...do people question it. However, in Paul s letters he alluded to a different role that women should take on. He presents the idea that everyone is equal in the eyes of the Lord as long as they have been baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Although he was not the first to ever express these beliefs, the idea that Paul presented was quite radical for his time and may not have been taken with the same authority as some of his other teachings. However, the basic formula that Paul used in some of his letters was also presented by subsequent writers years after he was finished with his ministry. The most straightforward presentation of Paul s view on the role of women is in Galatians 3:28, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. This statement brought up the idea of baptism and the key role it plays in the life of a Christian. Paul states that when you are baptized in the name of Jesus all worldly distinctions are no longer important. A person is not to be viewed based on past religion, life before baptism, or gender, he or she will now be viewed simply as a follower of Christ. By following Christ a person is baptized into a single body, no divisions are to be made due to past traditions. This formula for equality that Paul presents in Galatians 3:27-28 is echoed in many of his other letters. However, it is not presented as directly, there seem to be some omissions and changes. While writing to Corinth, Paul again expresses the idea of equality...
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...her of Jesus’ birth. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus and that He was presented in the Temple on the eighth day after His birth. John the Baptist is already preparing the way of the gospel. When Jesus was about thirty years old, He was baptized by John. Luke then lists Jesus’ genealogy. Luke tells of Jesus’ temptation while He was in the desert for forty days. The people of Nazareth drove Jesus out of town. Jesus heals many and calls for His first disciples. Jesus teaches many people the gospel. In His teachings He uses parables and healings. Jesus feeds five thousand people out of five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus warns His disciples, especially Peter, not to tell the people that He is The Christ. Peter, John, and James went with Jesus up onto a mountain. Jesus’ transfiguration occurred there. Jesus teaches the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus gives many warnings and encouragements. During the Last Supper, Jesus tells Peter that he will deny knowing Him three times. Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives and then is arrested. Peter does indeed deny Jesus three times. Jesus is taken before Pilate and Herod. Jesus is crucified, dies, is buried and then resurrected. Jesus appears to His disciples and then ascended to heaven. John The Book of John is of gospel genre. John opens with a description of the Word becoming flesh. John the Baptist denies being the Christ. John the Baptist declares it is Jesus who is the Lamb of God. Jesus calls on His first disciples. John describes Jesus turning...
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