MPCS John Midterm

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When did John write his gospel?: Between 80 - 90 A.D.
How can a person be born again?: Only through belief in Christ by the power and grace of God
What are the synoptic gospels?: Matthew, Mark, and Luke
When people are judged for not believing in Christ, who condemns them?: They condemn themselves by their own response.
Why does much of the gospel of John take place during Nisan?: Because that is when Jesus' greatest ministry took place, during Passover
What does it mean: John wrote from a spiritual perspective?: His purpose was evangelistic- that everyone would believe in Jesus
Who were the Pharisees?: The most strict of the Jewish religious leaders
Which disciple had doubts at first?: Nathanael
What does Christ mean?: Anointed One; Greek word for Messiah
What word means to settle or dwell?: Shekinah
Who was king at the time of christ's birth?: Herod the Great
What quality gives you the ability to know right and wrong in a situation?: Discernment
What does "in the beginning" refer to?: Before all things began
What does it mean to have eternal life?: To possess the same life that God possesses
In the gospel of John, what does the term "Jews" refer to?: It is the general term used to refer to the religious leaders
Who was high priest at the time of Christ?: Caiaphas
Who built the second Jewish temple?: Herod the Great
What is the name for the portable housing for the 10 Commandments and other items?: Ark of the Covenant
What does it mean: the synoptics wrote their gospels from a historical perspective?: They were concerned with the dates and facts of Christ's life
Which disciple found satisfaction with Christ and shared him with others?: Andrew
Judean Wilderness: Hot and dry with 2 oases
In what month was Passover held?: Nisan
What does "dwelt" mean?: To pitch a tent
What is the Incarnation?: When Divine Christ took on flesh and became a human
What is the keyword in the gospel of John?: believe
Jezreel Valley: Located near a critical mountain pass
What does preexist mean?: To exist before one is born.
Who built the first Jewish temple?: Solomon
What does Gospel mean?: Good News
What must happen in order for a person to be saved?: They must be born again
From what perspective did John write his gospel?: Spiritual perspective
When did Jesus attend his first Passover?: A.D. 29
Who was John the Baptist?: Unusual and interesting prophet who was baptizing at Bethabara
In what passage of scripture is the purpose of the gospel of John found?: John 20:31
During what Jewish month is Passover celebrated?: Nisan
Where did John the Baptist baptize?: Bethabara - Bethany beyond Jordan
What was the job of the high priest?: To preside over the Sanhedrin
What was the job of the scribes?: To work out the Jewish regulations according to the Law and Talmud
What is the purpose of the gospel of John?: (1) that everyone would know that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and (2) that by believing may have eternal life in his name.
Who did the religious leaders think John the Baptist was?: Elijah, the "prophet", the Christ (Messiah)
What was Nicodemus' response to Jesus' words?: (1) disbelief or refusal to believe; and (2) lack of understanding
What did John the Baptist declare Christ to be?: The Lamb of God
Which region did John focus more on, Judea or Galilee?: Judea
What happened after Jesus left Cana?: He went to Capernaum with his mother and disciples.
To which disciple did Jesus say, "Follow me"?: Phillip
Why is the preexistence of Christ important for believers?: Because when we trust in Christ, he becomes our life and since his life is eternal, so is ours!
Who was probably the other disciple who followed Jesus with Andrew: John the Apostle
What are the 3 ideas related to rebirth?: kingdom of heaven, becoming a child of God, eternal life
Jesus changed the name of which disciple?: Simon Peter
Who was Elijah?: A prophet who never died; The Jews thought that he would return to help them; they though John the Baptist was Elijah
Who couldn't worship because of the noisy racket in the temple?: the Gentiles
Who were the Levites?: Tribe that was ordained by God as priests, but they became cold-hearted
Coastal Plain: Fertile farmland on the coast
On what day was Passover held?: the 15th of Nisan
What was going on in the temple that was irreverent?: The Jews were doing business in a place of worship. This was disrespectful.
What are the 3 sects of the Jewish religious leadership?: Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes
Which disciple was given power to live by Jesus?: Peter
Which disciple doubted Christ at first?: Nathanael
What does incarnation mean?: To be born into human flesh
Who was the Pharisee who came to see Jesus at night?: Nicodemus
Which OT mountain is now the location of Temple Mount?: Mount Moriah
What are the dates of Christ's ministry?: A.D. 28 - 31
Who took advantage of the pilgrims entering the temple?: The money changers and the temple inspectors
Who did the Pharisees expect the Messiah to be?: A physical king to deliver them from opression
How man gospels give the account of all 4 Passovers?: Just John
What did Passover celebrate?: The last plague, after which the Israelites were released from slavery
What is the Diaspora?: The name for the Jews who were scattered outside Palestine; for these Jews, going to the temple would be infrequent or a once in a lifetime event
Jordan Valley: Fault line; this valley runs through Israel and includes the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan River, and part of the Judea Wilderness.
What does logos mean?: Thought or expression
What is the significance of the phrase "I am"?: Jesus used it to claim his deity (by using the same words that God used in the OT)
What did John emphasize in his gospel?: The Deity of Christ
What is Nisan?: The Jewish month that corresponds to our March-April.
What happened after Jesus left Capernaum?: There is a gap of 5 months.
How did John get the information for his gospel?: He was an apostle and an eyewitness
Why is John called the "simple gospel"?: Because the style and vocabulary are simple
In what city did Jesus turn the water into wine?: Cana
What did John the Baptist reveal Jesus to be?: A sacrifice (by calling him the Lamb of God)
Who was Philip?: Disciple who followed Jesus with blind obedience
Negev: Desert
When did Jesus' ministry begin?: In the fall of A.D. 28
When does eternal life begin?: When you become born again.
Who built the first Jewish temple?: Solomon
Cis-Jordan Hills: Mountainous region
Which disciple did Jesus "see" under the fig tree?: Nathanael
What does theophany mean?: Visual manifestation of the presence of God
Shephelah: rolling hills
How many kinds of wine are there, and what are they?: 2 kinds of wine: one is sweet, the other intoxicating
What is the name for the 2nd Jewish temple?: Herod's Temple
How is Jesus the "word"?: He is the expression of who God is and what He wants to do for us
Was the concept of rebirth a new concept when Jesus spoke of it?: No. The Jews, Greeks, and Ancient world all had ideas of rebirth in their religions
What is the current capital of Israel?: Jerusalem
What did Jesus do after he was baptized?: He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness where he was tempted for 40 days.
What does it mean to be a part of the Kingdom of Heaven?: To live a life totally submitted to God
What does it mean to be a child of God?: To have the priviledges of being God's child, while obeying because we love him
What phrase means "facing God"?: "With" God
During what feast does most of John's gospel take place?: Passover
What did Jesus change Peter's name to mean?: Rock
How can the climate of Palestine be described?: Varied
In the John 1 account of the disciples, do we read about their conversion or call to service?: Conversion
Trans-Jordan Hills: Plateau east of the Jordan River
From what perspective does John write?: Spiritual perspective
What is the word for "again" in "born again"?: "anew"
Who did John write to?: Everyone
What is the Sanhedrin?: Jewish supreme court of 70 members; had jurisdiction over Jews everywhere
What does "synoptic" mean?: To see together
Why is Palestine able to yield so many different crops?: Because the elevation and climate is varied, allowing for different crops to grow
Was the temple tax an illegal tax?: No. It was allowed by the Talmud
What is the name for the first Jewish temple?: Solomon's Temple
What is the phrase coined for "going through the motions, but not feeling anything"?: Spiritual Doldrums
Who did Andrew tell about Jesus?: His brother, Simon Peter
What does the phrase "with God" show us about Christ?: That he was distinct from God

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