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RAISING POWERFUL GENERATIONS

SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
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Course: NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY

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A Word of Welcome

Welcome to the Raising Powerful Generations School of Ministry. It is our pleasure to have you as an asset to this awesome vision that God has birthed. It is truly a blessing to know that you indicated to equip yourself for ministry. You could have chosen any other place of equipping, but deciding to study with us brings us an even greater joy. We know that you are a valuable diamond in the Kingdom of God. We as a body of believers cant wait to see what God has placed inside of you for the edification of the saints and the impacting of Africa and the world. May your fellowship with us be that of love and unity. We trust that you will find our style of teaching and our zeal for the work of God appealing. As part of our vision of training laborers for the harvest, we customarily arrange that people be part of our school of ministry. The courses we present are individual studies that will enlighten them concerning the cornerstones of spiritual ministry. These courses include studies in the truths of the Bible. We encourage you to be a part of this awesome labor force that is bringing in the harvest for the Lord. Once again, it is an honor for us to welcome you into this school of ministry.

Pastor Kevin Booysen

Raising Powerful Generations School of Ministry

The Raising Powerful Generations School of Ministry is a sub-department of The Dumisani Project. We are committed to THE LOST, especially in South Africa. Our effort to encourage people to read, meditate, dissect and digest the Word of God brings about a dramatic difference in their lives. Our focus is to help people examine and challenge the many opinions they have lived under for years. Our deepest desire is to release in them the courage to pursue the depth of ability that lies deep within them, to tap the reserve of life yet unseen by their peers, and to provoke them to unbridle the silent wealth of power that is screaming for exposure. It is our quest that people come to the awareness that understanding and releasing their potential is simply becoming who they were born to be as God, our Creator, originally intended.

OUR ASSIGNMENT
To teach people the principles of the Kingdom from the Word of God. To assist people to release their potential and purpose.

OUR VISION
To make a significant contribution to South Africa, Africa, and the world through our ministry. To present Christ in a contemporary, creative, credible and caring way to all (saved or unsaved), in an environment where their needs, hurts and interests, can be ministered to, as they grow to their full potential in Jesus Christ.

OUR ULTIMATE GOAL


Our ultimate goal is Christ likeness. As we persuade people to grow spiritually, they progressively move toward spiritual maturity. Their desire to be Christ-like leads them to serve as He served and to be involved in the positive development of others. It also brings about the development of sound character within them.

New Testament Survey

This course is part of the Raising Powerful Generations School of Ministrys course of study. It is a Harvestime International Institute program that is designed to equip believers for effective spiritual harvest. The basic theme of the training is to teach what Jesus taught, that which took men who were fishermen, tax collectors, etc., and changed them into reproductive Christians who reached their world with the Gospel in a demonstration of power. This manual is a single course in one of several modules of curriculum which moves believers from visualizing through deputizing, multiplying, organizing, and mobilizing to achieve the goal of evangelizing.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPELS


The first four books in the New Testament are the Gospels. These books record the birth, life, ministry, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The approach of each book differs: Matthew: Emphasizes Jesus Christ as King and was directed especially to the Jews. Thebook opens with the royal genealogy and closes with the King commissioning His disciples. Mark: Emphasizes Jesus Christ as the Servant of God and was directed to the Romans. No genealogy is given since Jesus is portrayed as a servant and no one is interested in the pedigree of a servant. The book closes with the Lord "working with them," laboring as a servant with His disciples. Luke: Presents Jesus Christ as the "Son of Man," the perfect man and Savior of imperfect men. Luke 3 traces the human genealogy of Jesus back to Adam. Luke ends with this perfect man, Jesus, ascending back up to Heaven to His Father. John: Stresses Jesus in His position as the Son of God. The book opens with Jesus the Word revealed as God. The closing verse of John indicates that the world could not contain all Jesus did during His earthly ministry. This is further evidence He was truly the Son of God.

JEWISH SECTS
The Jews of New Testament times belonged to different sects or groups. The following groups are mentioned in the Gospels: Pharisees: Their religion centered on obedience to the law, which they interpreted, extended, followed, and enforced. They followed not only the written law but also oral tradition, which had been passed from generation to generation. They were the largest group of Jews and the most influential. They believed in resurrection after death. Sadducees: They were the governing group. They did not believe in the resurrection. They accepted only the teaching written in the law and not what had been handed down orally. They were aligned politically with the Romans who ruled Israel at the time of Christ. Essences: These were strict legalists who looked for two messiahs to come. They lived in segregated communities. Zealots: These were fanatical nationalists who advocated violence as a means of liberation from Roman rule.

MATTHEW
AUTHOR: Matthew TO WHOM: To all believers, although the first intended audience was the Jews to whom he presented Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of David. PURPOSE: To present Jesus, stressing His role as King of Jews. KEY VERSES: 28:19-20 LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: The final command of Jesus to His followers was to go to all nations with the Gospel. MAIN CHARACTERS: Jesus, the twelve disciples

MARK
AUTHOR: Mark TO WHOM: To all believers, although the first intended audience was the Romans to whom he presents Jesus as a servant. PURPOSE: To present the ministry of Jesus, stressing His role as a servant and the Son of man. KEY VERSE: 10:45 LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: We should seek to minister rather than to be ministered to. MAIN CHARACTERS: Jesus, the twelve disciples

LUKE
AUTHOR: Luke TO WHOM: All believers, although the first intended audience was the Greeks to whom he presented Jesus as the perfect man. He also addresses one specific believer, Theophilus. PURPOSE: The purpose is to write an orderly account of the ministry of Jesus (Luke 1:1-4). KEY VERSE: Luke 19:10 LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Our mission is identical to that of Jesus: To reach the lost with the good news of the Gospel. MAIN CHARACTERS: Jesus, the twelve disciples

JOHN
AUTHOR: John TO WHOM: All believers, to whom John portrays Jesus as the Son of God. PURPOSE: To convince that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God, and lead men to everlasting life. KEY VERSE: John 20:31 LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, source of salvation and way to everlasting life. MAIN CHARACTERS: Jesus, John the Baptist, the twelve disciples

INTRODUCTION TO BOOK OF HISTORY


ACTS
AUTHOR: Luke TO WHOM: All believers, although the book is specifically addressed to Theophilus. PURPOSE: The book concerns what Jesus continued to do and teach after His ascension through His spiritual Body, the Church (Acts 1:1-2). KEY VERSE: Acts 1:8 LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: The true evidence of the Holy Spirit is directed power: Power to become witnesses for the purpose of extending the Gospel throughout the world. MAIN CHARACTERS: John, Peter, Paul, Silas, Barnabas, John Mark, Philip, Stephen, Ananias and Sapphira, Dorcas, Cornelius, Felix, Agrippa.

INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS


The next division in the New Testament are the letters, also known as the Epistles. They include the following books: Romans: A presentation of the Gospel which stresses salvation by faith alone. I Corinthians: Written to correct errors of Christian conduct in the local church. II Corinthians: Speaks of the true ministry of the Gospel, stewardship, and Paul's apostolic authority. Galatians: Deals with the error of mixing law and faith. The theme is justification by faith alone. Ephesians: Encourages believers everywhere who share a heavenly position with Jesus as members of the Church. Philippians: Emphasizes the joy of the Christian experience. Colossians: Deals with the error of "Gnosticism, a false teaching which denied Jesus was truly Son of God and Son of Man. The book also emphasizes Jesus as head of the Church. I Thessalonians: Counsel in Christian living and emphasis on the return of Jesus. II Thessalonians: Further instruction on the Lord's return and how knowledge of this should affect everyday life. I Timothy: Stresses sound doctrine, orderly church government, and principles to guide the church in the years to come. II Timothy: Describes the true servant of Jesus Christ. Warns of the apostasy

(spiritual decline) which had already started and presents the Word of God as the remedy to correct all error. Titus: Paul's letter to a young minister named Titus who was serving God on the island of Crete. Doctrine and a godly life are stressed. Philemon: Paul's intercession for a runaway slave of a wealthy Colossian Christian. It illustrates the intercession of Jesus on the behalf of believers who were once slaves to sin. Hebrews: Explains the superiority of Christianity over Judaism. Presents Jesus as the Great High Priest and the one mediator between God and sinful man. James: Teaches that true faith is evidenced by works, although salvation is by faith alone. I Peter: A letter of comfort and encouragement to believers, especially those suffering from spiritual attacks from without through unbelievers. II Peter: A warning against spiritual attacks from within. For example, false teachers who had already gained position in the church. I John: Written to combat Gnosticism which denied Christ's position as Son of God and Son of Man. Emphasizes fellowship and love among believers and assures true believers of eternal life. II John: Warns against any compromise with doctrinal error and emphasizes that truth be guarded in love. III John: Warns of the sin of refusing fellowship with those who are true believers. Jude: Another warning against apostasy and false doctrine. The theme is similar to that of II Peter.

EPISTLE GROUPS
These letters can also be grouped by... Books Concerning Christ's Return: I and II Thessalonians. Books Emphasizing The Gospel: Romans, Galatians, I and II Corinthians Books Written By Paul In Prison: Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, Philemon. Pastoral Letters: These Books focus on practical matters of church leadership and organization: I and II Timothy and Titus. General Epistles: The remaining Epistles.

APOSTASY
"Apostasy" is a term with which you should be familiar as you survey the epistles. This word means "to depart from the faith." In several of the epistles the writers deal with the problem of apostasy in the church.

INTRODUCTION TO PROPHECY
BOOK OF REVELATION
AUTHOR: John TO WHOM: Seven churches in Asia and believers in general. PURPOSE: To reveal God's plan for the world. KEY VERSE: 1:19 LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: In the end, good is always victorious over evil. God always accomplishes His established plan and purpose. MAIN CHARACTERS: John, antichrist, false prophet, Jesus Christ

NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS


Pharisees believed in the resurrection. Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection. Essences looked for two messiahs to come. Paul watched Stephen being stoned. Luke wrote the book of Acts. Saphiras husband, Ananias, and I dropped dead. Mary was the mother of Jesus. John the Apostle wrote the book of Revelation. Philip ministered to an unnamed eunuch. John the Baptist was a forerunner of Christ. Barnabas traveled with Paul in ministry. Stephen was the first martyr. Silas was in jail with Paul. Jesus cast seven devils out of Mary Magdalene. Judas betrayed Jesus. Peter denied Jesus. Thomas would not believe unless I touched Jesus. Herod tried to kill Jesus at birth. Joseph was the earthly father of Jesus. Matthew was formerly a tax collector. Pilate washed my hands of Christ's blood. Lazarus was raised from the dead. Barabbas was set free instead of Jesus. Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist. Nicodemus came to Jesus to discuss eternal life. Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus. Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Christ.

NEW TESTAMENT PLACES


Most New Testament events occurred in Judea, Galilee, Samaria. Bethany: Raising of Lazarus from the dead. Bethlehem: Birth place of Jesus. Jordan: Where John baptized people. Samaria: Where Jesus met the woman at the well. Golgotha: Where Jesus was crucified. Island of Patmos: Where John wrote Revelation. Mount of Olives: Jesus ascended to Heaven from there. Gethsemane: Jesus prayed there.

NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS


There are 27 books in the New Testament. These books are divided into 4 categories namely gospels, history, epistles, prophecy. The Apostle Paul wrote 14 of these books namely: Romans, I and II Corinthians, I and II Thessalonians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, I and II Timothy Titus, Philemon, Hebrews.

INTERESTING FACTS
Record of the early Church is found in the book of Acts. Vision of future things is found in the book of Revelation. Story of the life and ministry of Jesus is found in The Gospels. Orderly church government is found in the book of Titus. Intercession for a runaway slave is found in the book of Philemon. Emphasis on love and fellowship is found in the books of I, II, III John. Instructions for a young minister is found in the books of I and II Timothy. Comfort in suffering is found in the books of I and II Peter. Jesus as the great high priest is found in the book of Hebrews. The topic of faith, works, and the tongue is found in the book of James. Dealings with error of mixing law and faith is found in the book of Galatians. Dealings with Gnosticism is found in the book of Colossians. Your heavenly position in Jesus is found in the book of Ephesians. Christian living and the return of Jesus is found in the book of I and II Thessalonians. I and II Corinthians was written to correct problems in the local church. Romans stresses salvation by faith. A warning against false doctrine is found in the book of Jude. Philippians emphasizes the joy of the Christian experience.

ASSIGNMENT

1. Most New Testament events occurred in:

2. The total number of books in the New Testament is:

3. New Testament books are divided into the following categories:

4. Pertaining to the resurrection, the Pharisees

5. Pertaining to the resurrection, the Sadducees

6. The Essences looked for ________ messiahs to come. Who was the authors of the following books? 7. Romans: 8. I and II Corinthians: 9. I and II Thessalonians: 10. Galatians: ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

11. Ephesians: 12. Philippians: 13. Colossians: 14. I and II Timothy: 15. Titus: 16. Philemon: 17. Hebrews: 18. James: 19. I and II Peter: 20. I, II, and III John:

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

Match the event to the correct geographical location: Island of Patmos; Bethlehem; Golgotha; Samaria; Jordan; Gethsemane; Mount of Olives; Bethany 21. Raising of Lazarus from the dead: 22. Birth place of Jesus: 23. Where John baptized people: ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

24. Where Jesus met the woman at the well: ________________________ 25. Where Jesus was crucified: 26. Where John wrote Revelation: 27. Jesus ascended to Heaven from here: 28. Jesus prayed here: ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

Match the books with the correct New Testament division: Gospel; Prophecy; History; Epistle 29. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: ________________________

30. Acts: 31. Romans: 32. I and II Corinthians: 33. I and II Thessalonians: 34. Galatians: 35. Ephesians: 36. Philippians: 37. Colossians: 38. I and II Timothy: 39. Titus: 40. Philemon: 41. Hebrews: 42. James: 43. I and II Peter: 44. I, II, and III John: 45. Jude: 46. Revelation:

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

Match each book with the best description: The Gospels; Acts; Revelation; Philemon; Titus; I, II, III John 47. Record of the early Church. 48. Vision of future things. ________________________ ________________________

49. Story of the life and ministry of Jesus. ________________________ 50. Orderly church government. 51. Intercession for a runaway slave. 52. Emphasizes love and fellowship. ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

Match each book to the best description: I and II Timothy; Hebrews; James; I and II Peter I and II Thessalonians; Colossians; Ephesians; Galatians Romans; I and II Corinthians; Philippians; Jude 53. Instructions for a young minister. 54. Comfort in suffering. 55. Jesus is the great high priest. 56. Faith, works, and the tongue. 57. Deals with error of mixing law and faith. 58. Deals with Gnosticism. 59. Your heavenly position in Jesus. 60. Christian living and the return of Jesus. ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

61. Written to correct problems in the local church. ________________________ 62. Stresses salvation by faith. 63. A warning against false doctrine. ________________________ ________________________

64. Emphasizes the joy of the Christian experience. ________________________ Match each person with the correct description: Luke; Mary; Paul; Saphira Philip; John the Baptist; John the Apostle; Barnabas Mary Magdalene; Stephen; Judas; Silas 65. I watched Stephen being stoned. 66. I wrote the book of Acts. 67. My husband and I dropped dead. 68. I was the mother of Jesus. 69. I wrote the book of Revelation. 70. I ministered to an unnamed eunuch. 71. I was a forerunner of Christ. ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

72. I traveled with Paul in ministry. 73. I was the first martyr. 74. I was in jail with Paul. 75. Jesus cast seven devils out of me. 76. I betrayed Jesus. Match each person with the correct description:

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

Thomas; Joseph; Herod; Peter Pilate; Matthew; Barabbas; Lazarus Zacchaeus; Nicodemus; Elizabeth; Simon of Cyrene 77. I denied Jesus. 78. I would not believe unless I touched Jesus. 79. I tried to kill Jesus at birth. 80. I was the earthly father of Jesus. 81. I was formerly a tax collector. 82. I washed my hands of Christ's blood. 83. I was raised from the dead. 84. I was set free instead of Jesus. 85. I was the mother of John the Baptist. 86. I came to Jesus to discuss eternal life. 87. I climbed a tree to see Jesus. 88. I carried the cross for Christ. ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

State whether the following statements are True Or False: 89. The New Testament totally did away with Old Testament law. ________

90. The New Testament teaches we should still sacrifice animals for sin. ________ 91. The New Testament fulfills many Old Testament prophecies. 92. The world will continue to get better until the time Jesus returns. ________ ________

93. Believers are commissioned to spread the Gospel to the world. 94. No man knows the exact day and hour of Christ's return. 95. The New Testament teaches there are many ways to approach God. 96. The Bible teaches that good works are necessary for salvation. 97. Love for God and others are the greatest commandments.

________ ________ ________ ________ ________

98. There were no actual appearances of Jesus on earth after His resurrection from the dead. ________

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