Chapter 1: Multiple Choice

Question 1

In Jesus’ own time he was most often regarded as:

Answer 1

C: Simply a teacher

Question 2

Christians believe that Jesus:

Answer 2

D: Both B and C:
B: Was divine from the very beginning of time.
C: Took on human flesh and became one with us to redeem us from our sin

Question 3

The term Jesus of History:

Answer 3

A: Refers to the divine Son of God as he walked in the person of Jesus

Question 4

The term Christ of Faith:

Answer 4

B: Focuses on the encounter with Jesus Christ after the ressurection

Question 5

The main purpose of this course is to:

Answer 5

D: Both A and C
A: Provide information in order for you to reach a mature understanding of Jesus
C: Learn how Jesus came to be recognized as the Christ of Faith

Question 6

The Christian Scriptures include:

Answer 6

A: The Old Testament and the New Testament

Question 7

Among the non-Christians sources who helped substantiate Jesus’ historical existance was:

Answer 7

A: Pliny the Younger

Question 8

The principal theme that unifies the writings of the New Testament is:

Answer 8

C: Both A and B
A: The life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus
B: The impact Jesus had on the community of those who beleived in him

Question 9

The Acts of the Apostles focuses on:

Answer 9

A: The spread of the Good News throughout the Roman Empire after Jesus’ death and ressurection

Question 10

This is generally considered to be the first book of the New Testament to be written, around 50 C.E.:

Answer 10

C: Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians