New Testament Survey Class Two:
1.) How does John
1:1-5 begin? In other words, from what standpoint is Jesus represented, eternal
or with beginning? Key: If Jesus was with God, and He was God, then the
answer should be implied.
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3.) Deity is
something without beginning or end, and therefore God is eternal. He is eternal
without time restraints or constraint (cf., 2 Peter 3:8). The phrase “In
the beginning…” (John 1:1) is significant to this book. Where
else in the Bible is this same phrase found, and what does it signify in regard
to time? Key: Genesis 1:1 (This question is meant to challenge you to think.
I’m interested in how much research you might do in order to answer this
question. Also, I will give you a tip; since Deity has no beginning or end, the
phrase does not and cannot have anything to do with the beginning/origin of God,
Jesus, or the Holy Spirit.)
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4.) Jesus’ first
miracle is recorded in this book. What was that miracle, and what purpose did it
server? Key: John 2:1-11
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5.) Jesus performed
many miracles throughout His life. What was the main purpose of miracles? Key:
John 20:30-31; cf., 2:11, 18-23; 6:14, 26-29; 12:37-43; Mark 16:19-20 (I want
you to read all passages and consider the answer to this question, but the
answer should easily be given in John 20:30-31.)
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6.) What did Jesus
say a man must be “again” in order to “see” or “enter” the kingdom? Key:
John 3:1-6
7.) Jesus did not
give the mechanics of how a man was born again, just the fact that a man must be
born again of the Spirit and Water in John 3:3, 5. Upon reading the rest of the
New Testament, one can find out “how” this works. Read about the
regeneration/born again process in these passages and consider “how” the
process works. Did you read these passages and consider the greater context
behind the New Birth process? Key: Titus 3:5; James 1:18-21; 1 Peter 1:22-25;
3:21; Romans 6:1-18; 8:1-2 (A simple yes or no answer is sufficient for this
question, but I do want you to read and consider the parallels in the New
Testament to the New Birth process.)
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8.) What did Jesus
say the Father sought in John 4:23? Key: John 4:23
9.) What manner of
worship did the Father seek in John 4:23? Key: John
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10.) In John
4:23-24, is worship a matter of lackadaisical attitudes and opinions of man, or
“must” it be approved of
God before being accepted? Key: John 4:23-24
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11.) By searching
the Scriptures, what can man expect to learn more about? Key: John 5:39
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12.) What is Jesus
according to John 6:35? Key: (Two answers are expected here; consider John
13.) Can a man know
the truth if he wills to know it? Key: John 7:16-17; cf., 1 John 2:3;
Ephesians 3:1-5 (A yes or no answer is expected here.)
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14.) What did Jesus
say would happen when a man abided by/in His words? Key: John 8:31-32
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15.) What did Jesus
say His purpose was in John 9:39?
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16.) What will
happen in this last hour according to John 5:28-29?
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17.) Before Abraham
was, Jesus said: “__________________”. Key: John
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18.) Jesus said He
was the Good Shepherd in John 10:14, and also that He was the way into the
sheepfold (10:9), but what kind of a person is reckoned that attempts to enter
in another way? Key: John 10:1
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19.) In John 12:48,
what will judge a person in the last day?
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20.) Jesus prayed
for unity in John 17:1-26. How is that ultimately going to be achieved according
to these passages (
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Bonus Question.)
What did Jesus say He was in John 14:6, and also is He the “only” way to God, the Father/heaven? (By answering this
question, a bonus point will be added. These bonus points will be added and
considered in regard to the entire 8 week course/class.)
End NTS-I Lesson 2