New Testament Bible Exam Prep Questions Flashcards
1
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Who was the Jewish philosopher from Alexandria who provides background to the Second Temple period?
A
Philo
2
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T/F A Targum is an Aramaic paraphrase of the Bible.
A
True
3
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T/F Josephus was a Jewish historian who lived during the Maccabean revolt (about 165 B.C.).
A
False; 37-100 AD
4
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Which Old Testament book does not appear in the Dead Sea Scrolls?
A
Esther
5
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T/F The Apocrypha is included in the canon of the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.
A
True (Most Of It)
6
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Which Persian ruler first allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem?
A
Cyrus the Great
7
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What was the name of the Jewish colony in Egypt which built its own temple (destroyed in 410 B.C.)
A
Elephantine
8
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Who was Alexander’s father?
A
Philip of Macedon
9
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The process of establishing Greek rule and culture throughout Alexander’s captured lands was known as…
A
Hellenism
10
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What is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible called?
A
Septuagint
11
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What is the name of the dynasty which controlled Israel after the Maccabean revolt?
A
Hasmonean Dynasty
12
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Who was the elderly priest who first led the revolt against the Greeks?
A
Mattathias
13
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What is the title given to the “successors” of Alexander the Great?
A
Diadochoi
14
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T/F: Alexander’s empire was managed by his young son for many years before being divided into four parts.
A
False
15
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Which of Alexander’s generals controlled Syria?
A
Seleucus I Nicator
16
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Which of Alexander’s generals controlled Egypt?
A
Ptolemy I Lagi Soter
17
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Who was the Selucid king who decided to force Hellenism on Judea?
A
Antioches IV Epiphanes
18
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What did Jesus call the despoiling of the Temple in Matt 24:15-16?
A
Abomination of Desolation
19
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Who was the leader of the Jewish rebellion against the Selucids?
A
Judas called “Maccabeus”
20
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What does the nickname “Maccabaeus” mean?
A
Hammer
21
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What is the feast associated with the rededication of the Temple?
A
Hanukah / Festival of Lights
22
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Where is the feast associated with the rededication of the Temple referred to in the New Testament?
A
John 10:22
23
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In what year did Rome first conquer Palestine?
A
63 BC
24
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Who was the Roman general who first took the city of Jerusalem?
A
Pompey
25
Who was the first emperor of Rome, who lived at the time Jesus was born?
Octavian / "Augustus"
26
When did Rome destroy Jerusalem and the Temple?
70 AD
27
Octavian is also known as. . .
Augustus
28
Know the first five Roman Emperors in order.
Augustus, Tiberias, Gaius Caligula, Claudius, Nero
29
The unprecedented peace and prosperity of the Roman Empire was known as . . .
Pax Romana
30
Who did Caesar appoint as king of Judea?
Herod the Great
31
What was Herod’s most famous building project?
The Temple
32
What was the name of Herod’s fortified palace overlooking the Dead Sea?
Masada
33
Who did Herod put to death for allegedly plotting against him?
Wife and Two Sons
34
Where are the original blocks for the Temple foundation still visible today? (Specifically, not “in Jerusalem!)
Western Wall
35
T/F The Roman procurators who governed Judea were usually wise and dealt with the Jews fairly.
False
36
In what year was the Jewish Temple destroyed?
70 AD
37
Who were the future Roman emperors who destroyed the temple?
Vespasian and his son Titus
38
What was the revolt in A.D. 135 called?
Second Jewish Revolt / Bar Kochba Revolt
39
What was the central social unit of the Greco-Roman world?
The Family
40
List a few of the ways a person might become a slave in the Roman world.
Defeated in War, Voluntary Entrance, Birth into Slave Family
41
T/F People did not voluntarily become slaves in the Roman world.
False
42
What was central to the economic and political life of the Roman world?
Patronage Relationships
43
T/F Rome used prefects and procurators to govern regions, not client kings.
False
44
Which school of philosophy engaged in shocking behavior in order to make the point that pious living should be “naturalistic”?
Cynics
45
Which school of philosophy focused on successful rhetoric?
Sophists
46
Which school of philosophy thought life was about maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain?
Epicureans
47
Which school of philosophy argued that the world was fundamentally the expression of rational force – the logos?
Stoics
48
Which school of philosophy developed Plato’s concept of ideas / forms as more substantial than their physical expression?
Middle Platonists
49
T/F Usually there was only one main temple in a Roman city dedicated to that city’s patron god or goddess.
False
50
T/F Most Roman homes had a lararium where daily libations (liquid sacrifices) were made to household gods.
True
51
T/F Hero worship and emperor worship were widespread in the Roman world.
True
52
What were religions called which had secret initiations and practices?
Mystery Religions
53
T/F Since most people in the Roman world were polytheistic, few were attracted to the monotheism of Judaism and Christianity.
True (yet some were)
54
What was the “charge” made against Christians who refused to worship Roman gods?
Atheism
55
Which of the “key social groups” name means “separated ones”?
Pharisees
56
Which of the “key social groups” name probably is derived from Zadok, David’s priest?
Sadducees
57
Which of the “key social groups” opposed payment of taxes to Rome?
The Fourth Philosophy / Zealots
58
Which of the “key social groups” were the subject of extreme prejudice from the Jews (and vice versa)
Samaritans
59
Which of the “key social groups” are associated with Qumran?
Essenes
60
Which of the “key social groups” accepted only the Law as authoritative?
Sadducees
61
Which of the “key social groups” were assassins?
Sicarii
62
Which of the “key social groups” summarized the law into 613 commandments?
Pharisees
63
To which of the “key social groups” did Simon, one of Jesus’ disciples, belong?
The Fourth Philosophy / Zealots
64
Which of the “key social groups” were an offshoot of the Jewish people?
Samaritans
65
Which of the “key social groups” did not believe in the resurrection of the dead?
Sadducees
66
Which of the “key social groups” is associated with the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Essenes
67
Which of the “key social groups” claimed to be “blameless” according to the Law of Moses?
Pharisees
68
Which of the “key social groups” are the “spiritual fathers” of modern Judaism?
Pharisees
69
What is the name of a Jewish place of worship for those who could not go to the Temple?
Synagogue
70
What is the name of the “martyrdom cult” of first century Palestine?
The Fourth Philosophy / Zealots
71
Which social group did the Essenes call “seekers of soft things”?
Pharisees
72
To which social group did Caiaphas the High Priest belong?
Sadducees
73
To which social group did Gamaliel, Paul’s teacher belong?
Pharisees
74
T/F: We can learn a great deal about the Sadducees by the literature they produced.
False
75
T/F: The Pharisees thought their “oral tradition” was a “fence around the Law.”
True
76
T/F: The Pharisees believed in strict predestination, while the Sadducees believed people were completely free to make their own choices.
False
77
T/F: The Essenes were known to have practiced communal meals.
True
78
T/F: Besides Jesus, there were several men who claimed to be the messiah in the first century.
True
79
T/F: The Egyptian is a “revolutionary prophet” mentioned in the book of Acts.
True
80
T/F: The Sicarii took their name from their founder, Sicarius.
False
81
List the four gospels.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
82
T/F Even though the gospels are historical writings, they are not always presented in strict chronological order.
True
83
T/F Acts belongs to the same genre as the gospels.
False (Gospels = Bio, Acts = Legitimization)
84
How old is the earliest known manuscript of the New Testament? What does it contain?
135 AD; John
85
The New Testament was originally recorded on what kind of material?
Papyrus
86
Roughly, how many New Testament manuscripts are there?
5,300
87
T/F: The textual support of the New Testament is far superior to that of other ancient writers.
True
88
T/F: No two manuscripts of the New Testament are exactly alike.
True
89
The New Testament is written in what language?
Greek
90
What does the word “gospel” mean?
Good News
91
Which two gospels were written by eye-witnesses (i.e. apostles)?
Matthew and John
92
Which gospel was likely written first? Which was written last?
First= Mark; Last = John
93
Which gospel was written by the “beloved disciple?”
John
94
Which gospel was likely written from Rome?
Mark
95
Which gospel was likely written in Ephesus?
John
96
Which Gospel is especially concerned with Jesus’ relationship with Israel?
Matthew
97
Which gospel speaks little about the kingdom of God, but rather focuses on eternal life?
John
98
Which Gospel uses geographical movement from Galilee to Jerusalem to describe Jesus’ ministry?
Luke
99
Which Gospel presents Jesus as the royal, messianic son of God?
Matthew
100
Which Gospel has seven “I Am” sayings?
John
101
In which Gospel is Jesus described as forming a new community called the “Way”?
Luke
102
In which gospel is the kingdom of God presented as a mystery which starts out small, but will grow into a full harvest?
Mark
103
In which Gospel is Jesus presented as the Messiah, Servant, and Lord?
Luke
104
Which gospel was written by a companion of Peter and reflects the preaching of Peter?
Mark
105
What is the word used to describe the three gospels that share the same basic outline?
Synoptic
106
T/F The Gospel of Mark has only seven miracles, which he calls “signs.”
False
107
T/F The Gospel of Matthew describes Jesus as the eternal logos.
False (John)
108
T/F The Gospel of Luke describes Jesus as superior to several Jewish institutions and celebrations.
False (John)
109
T/F The Gospel of Mark describes Jesus as the suffering servant.
True
110
T/F The Gospel of Matthew has five long sections containing the teachings of Jesus.
True
111
Where was Matthew when Jesus called him to be a disciple?
Tax Collectors Booth (Matthew 9:9)
112
By what other name is Matthew known?
Levi
113
What is the traditional date of Matthew’s gospel?
Late 50s to Early 60s
114
Who is the earliest witness to Matthew’s authorship of the Gospel?
Papias, Bishop of Hierapolis in Asia Minor (135 AD)
115
T/F While there are several competing traditions for the authorship of the first Gospel, Matthew has the most internal evidence.
False (No Competing Tradition Exists)
116
Many scholars suggest what location for the original audience of Matthew?
Church in Antioch of Syria
117
Which group was offended by Jesus eating with the wrong sorts of people?
Pharisees
118
T/F The most notable literary feature of Matthew is his use of proverbs and parables.
False (His Rhythmic Movement between Blocks of Narrative and Discourse)
119
T/F Matthew is fond of the term “Son of David” to describe Jesus.
True
120
How many teaching sections are there in Matthew? List them along with their chapters (see chart on 1827 as well):
5; Sermon on the Mount (chs. 5-7), Authoritative Mission of the Messiah's Messengers (ch. 10), Parabolic Discourse (ch. 13), Community of the Messiah Revealed (chs. 18-20), Olivet Discourse (chs. 24-25)
121
Jesus was born in the city of ....
Bethlehem
122
Who visits the newborn Jesus in Matthew?
Wise Men from the East
123
T/F: The innkeeper is rather rude in Matthew’s gospel, leading some scholars to claim he was a Gentile.
False
124
Who warns Joseph to flee to Egypt?
Angel of the Lord
125
Who is the “voice calling in the wilderness?
John the Baptist
126
Where did the family of Jesus settle after Herod died?
Galilee
127
Who were the parents of John the Baptist?
Zechariah (Priest) and Elizabeth (Both Were Elderly)
128
T/F: John the Baptist’s baptism evoked prophetic images of cleansing, characterizing the messianic age.
True
129
Who lead Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted? For how long?
The Spirit; 40 Days and 40 Nights
130
How did Jesus “answer” each temptation?
By Quoting Scripture
131
In what town did Jesus call his first disciples?
Capernaum
132
The name of given to the “blessed are....’ sayings is....
The Beatitudes
133
T/F Matthew 5:17 can be used to argued that Jesus abolished the Law.
False
134
What is the fate of the one that says “you fool!”?
Hell
135
T/F Jesus reverses the Old Testament law on divorce in Matt 5
False
136
To what did the word hypocrite originally refer?
Greek Actors who Wore Masks
137
Where did Jesus tell his disciples to go when they pray?
Their Room
138
T/F Jesus condemns fasting in Matt 6
False
139
T/F Jesus summarizes the Law into a single sentence, known as the “Golden Rule.”
True
140
T/F Everyone that calls Jesus Lord will enter the kingdom of Heaven.
False (Matthew 7:21)
141
What was the reaction of the people after Jesus finished his teaching (7:28-29)
Astonishment
142
What was a Roman soldier who commanded 100 men was called?
Centurion
143
T/F It was normal for a Jewish rabbi to have disciples.
True
144
Who had a high fever and was healed by Jesus?
Peter's Mother-in-law
145
Where do the demons go after Jesus casts them out of the Gadarene Demonicas?
Herd of Pigs
146
After the calling of Matthew, what do the Pharisees complain about?
Jesus Eating with Tax Collectors and Sinners
147
By whose authority do the Pharisees think that Jesus casts out demons?
Beelzebub / Prince of Demons
148
In Matthew 12, the Pharisees complain that Jesus’ disciples are breaking what law?
Sabbath
149
When the Pharisees ask for a sign, Jesus refuses to do a miracle, but instead gives the sign of....
Jonah
150
What is the “teaching style” used in Matthew 13?
parable
151
What Old Testament prophet does Jesus quote to explain his use of Parables when teaching the crowd?
Isaiah (Isaiah 6:9-10)
152
What is Jesus’ example for a tiny thing that grows into a large plant?
Mustard Seed
153
T/F The people of Nazareth were the first to accept Jesus message.
False
154
T/F In the parable of the sower, the seed that is stolen by birds means that some people hear the preaching of Jesus, but the Devil comes and “snatches” them away.
True
155
T/F In the Parable of the weeds, the weeds are tossed in a fiery furnace, “where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
False
156
T/F The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant who sells his goods for little or no profit in order to help the poor.
False
157
T/F The disciples enjoyed the parables because they understood them so easily.
False
158
According to widespread evidence from the early church, from whom did Mark get the material for his gospel?
Peter
159
What is the most convincing date for the gospel of Mark?
Mid-to-late 50s
160
During which emperor’s reign was Peter in Rome?
Claudius
161
What is the approximate year of Peter’s death?
64 AD
162
What is the ultimate purpose and theme of the Gospel of Mark?
To Present and Defend Jesus' Universal Call to Discipleship
163
From what city was the Gospel of Mark written?
Rome
164
T/F While Mark makes the point that Jesus was certainly human, he does not present Jesus as the Son of God.
False
165
T/F One misunderstanding that Jesus must correct is the common Jewish idea that the Messiah was going to die.
True
166
Who held a grudge against John the Baptist, resulting in his execution?
Herodias (the Wife of Philip (Herod's Brother))
167
Who was the woman who danced before Herod Antipas?
Herodias's Daughter
168
The gospels record approximately how many parables of Jesus?
32
169
How did Jesus describe the people just before he fed them miraculously?
Sheep without a Shepherd
170
When Jesus walked across the water to meet the boat, the disciples thought he was a ...
Ghost
171
In Mark 7, the Pharisees complain to Jesus that his disciples were not . . .
Following the Traditions of the Elders
172
The word for a gift that is “devoted to God” was....
Corban
173
What did the Syrophoenician woman ask from Jesus?
To Cast a Demon from Her Daughter
174
When Jesus was in the region of Decapolis, he healed a deaf-mute by....
Putting His (Jesus') Fingers in the Man's ears and touching the man's tongue after he (Jesus) spit
175
Which of the disciples is the first to confess that Jesus is the Christ (Mark 8:28-29)?
Peter
176
Which three disciples witnesses the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-:12)?
Peter, James, and John
177
Who appeared with Jesus at the Transfiguration?
Moses and Elijah
178
What did the voice from heaven say at the Transfiguration?
"This is My Beloved Son; Listen to Him."
179
According to Mark 10:45, why did Jesus come into the world?
To Save and Give His Life as a Ransom for Many
180
The rich young man who came to Jesus asked him....
"What must I do to inherit eternal life?"
181
Which two disciples ask to sit on either side of Jesus in the Kingdom?
James and John
182
How do the Pharisees try to trap Jesus into saying something against Rome?
The Pharisees (Supporters of Jewish Rule) brought the Herodians (supporters of Rome) and asked if it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar
183
Who gave the greatest offering in the temple? (How much was it worth?)
Poor Widow; 1/64 Day's Wage
184
T/F Mark omits the temptation story and the birth of Jesus.
False (omits Birth Story)
185
T/F Mark has two miracle-feeding stories, one of 5000, another of 4000.
True
186
T/F Jesus cursed a fig tree because he came to it expecting fruit, but it had none.
False
187
Who will men see coming in the clouds, according to Mk 13:26? This image is similar to what Old Testament passage?
Son of Man; Daniel 7:13
188
T/F The Temple Mount occupied one sixth of the area of the city of Jerusalem.
True
189
What was the name of the Roman fortress on the NE side of the Temple Mount?
The Antonia Fortress
190
T/F Since there were few Gentiles who came to worship at the Temple, the Court of the Gentiles is rather small.
False
191
T/F The Court of the Women is closer to the Temple than the Court of the Gentiles.
True
192
What is the name of the church which has been venerated as the place of Jesus’ burial for centuries?
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
193
T/F It is clear that the same person who wrote Luke also wrote the book of Acts.
True
194
What is the earliest date possible for Luke-Acts?
62 AD
195
T/F Luke is mentioned in Colossians, Philemon, and 2 Timothy as a companion of Paul.
True
196
T/F The Church historian Eusebius thought that Luke was a gentile.
True
197
To whom is the gospel of Luke addressed?
Theophilus
198
T/F One of the reasons the Gospel of Luke was written was to assure the reader of the certainty of what they had been taught.
True
199
Luke 7:33-35 describes Jesus as a friend of.....
Tax Collectors and Sinners
200
Give an example of someone with whom Jesus shared a meal that was unacceptable to the Pharisees.
Tax Collectors and Prostitutes
201
How does Jesus enter Jerusalem? (i.e. riding on a....)
Colt
202
What is the Mount from which Jesus begins the Triumphal Entry?
Olivet
203
Where did Jesus spend the night while he was teaching in the temple?
On the Mount Called Olivet
204
What is the point of the cursing of the fig-tree?
Jesus' Judgment on Jewish Religious Leaders
205
Which “day” of the final week of Jesus’ life was the Last Supper?
Thursday (14th of Nissan)
206
What is the shocking, unexpected thing that Jesus does at the beginning of the Last Supper? (LGW, but also John 13).
Washing the Disciples Feet
207
What does the Passover meal celebrate in Jewish history?
The Passover Event in Egypt (Exodus 12)
208
The betrayer of Jesus was....
Judas Iscariot
209
The betrayer was given how much money for his information?
30 Pieces of Silver
210
What do the bread and wine at the Last Supper represent?
Bread= Body of Jesus that was Broken; Wine= Blood of Jesus that was Poured
211
Which of the disciples is going to be “sifted as wheat”?
Peter (Luke 22:31)
212
What are the two possible years for the crucifixion of Jesus?
30 AD or 33 AD
213
How did Judas identify Jesus?
Kiss
214
How does Peter try to defend Jesus?
With a Sword (Cuts Off Ear of Servant of the High Priest)
215
T/F Pilate is known from history to be a wise and judicious man.
False
216
Who was the Jewish King who was pleased to see Jesus?
Herod
217
What is the accusation that the Jews make against Jesus to the Roman authorities?
Misleading the nation, forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, and claiming to be Christ--a king (Luke 23:2) (They do this as opposed to presenting Religious reasons for their claims)
218
Who is the Roman governor who must decide what to do with Jesus?
Pilate
219
Who was offered to the people instead of Jesus?
Barabbas (insurrection starter and murderer)
220
What is the name of the place where Jesus was crucified? (The name and the meaning?)
Golgatha, meaning "the skull"
221
Who was forced to carry the cross of Jesus?
Simon of Cyrene
222
What was written on the sign on the cross above Jesus’ head?
"King of the Jews" (Luke 23:38)
223
When Jesus gave up his spirit, several things happen – list them.
Curtain separating the Holy of Holies was torn from top to bottom, Centurion praised God, Earthquake, Tombs opened as many people in Jerusalem were resurrected
224
Who declares that Jesus was the Son of God when he dies?
Centurion
225
Who was the man that buried Jesus in his own tomb?
Joseph from Arimathea
226
Two disciples were traveling to what city when they met the resurrected Lord.
Emmaus
227
When Jesus appears in the room with the disciples, they thought he was a ghost, so he did something to prove he had flesh and bones....what was it?
Let Them Touch Him
228
What does Jesus do in Luke 24:45-49 to help the disciples understand the events of his death and resurrection?
Open their minds to Scripture concerning his death and promised the Holy Spirit
229
T/F: A Latin inscription with the name of Pilate was discovered in 1961
True
230
T/F The Roman soldiers took bribes and said that the body of Jesus was stolen.
True
231
T/F There is some early Roman graffiti mocking the Crucifixion of Jesus.
True
232
What is the range of dates possible for the Gospel of John?
70 - 100 AD
233
What is the most likely place of writing for the Gospel of John?
Ephesus in Asia Minor
234
The disciple John is not mentioned in the book, rather, he is called....
"The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved"
235
What are the three literary “ingredients” combined in the Gospel of John?
Genre = Gospel; 1) What Jesus Did, 2) What Jesus Said (discourse and dialogue), 3) Responses of People to Jesus
236
T/F One of the most important theological teachings of John is that Jesus is God.
True
237
What is the word used to describe Jesus in John 1?
The Word
238
T/F The Greek of John 1:1 could be read to imply that Jesus was “a god” rather than “God.”
False
239
Who has seen God?
No One (John 1:18)
240
What is the Old Testament text quoted by John in response to the Pharisees’ question?
Isaiah 40:3
241
How many signs are there in the book of John?
7
242
What are the 7 signs given in John?
Changing Water Into Wine (John 2:1-11), Healing the Officials Son (John 4:46-54), Healing the invalid (John 5:1-15), Feeding the Multitude (John 6:5-13), Walking on the Water (john 6:16-21), Healing the Man Born Blind (John 9:1-7), Raising Lazarus (John 1
243
Where was John baptizing when he was confronted by the Pharisees?
In Bethany Across the Jordan
244
When John the Baptist sees Jesus in John 1:29, 35, how does he describe Jesus?
The Lamb of God
245
Who is the disciple that says “can anything good come from Nazareth?”
Nathanael
246
What was the “first sign” of Jesus? Where was this sign done (i.e. the city).
Water to Wine in Cana (in Galilee)
247
What is the symbolic action found in John 2:12-25? How is this different than the synoptic gospels?
Cleansing the Temple; the synoptic gospels record a second, later temple clearing, just prior to the crucifixion (Mark 11:15-19)
248
Who comes to Jesus by night in John 3? What do you know about the man?
Nicodemus; He is a Pharisee
249
At the end of John 3, how does John the Baptist describe Jesus?
He Who Comes From Above, He Who Comes From Heaven, He Whom God Has Sent
250
Who does Jesus meet in John 4? (And where does the meeting happen?) What do you know about her?
Samaritan Woman at Jacob's Well in Samaritan Town call Sychar; She Has Had an Adulterous Relationship with 5 Men
251
Jesus heals an invalid at a pool called....?
Bethesda ("House of Mercy")
252
Why were the sick waiting around at the pool?
To Be Healed (by Having and Angel of the Lord Stir the Waters)
253
T/F Jesus has little success in Samaria – the people there would never believe a Jew.
False (John 4:39)
254
T/F The city of Cana is mentioned in all four gospels.
False
255
In John’s Gospel, who first discovers the empty tomb?
Mary Magdalene
256
At what location does Jesus give his disciples a “great commission”?
Mountain in Galilee
257
From what location did Jesus ascend into heaven?
Mount of Olives Near Jerusalem
258
Who wrote Acts?
Luke
259
To whom was the book of Acts addressed? What does his name mean?
Theophilus; "Lover of God"
260
T/F Acts ends with Paul preaching the gospel in Spain.
False
261
T/F The early manuscripts of Acts have a greater variety than other New Testament books.
True
262
T/F Acts is one of several books in the New Testament that tell of the ministry of the apostles.
False
263
One third of Acts is made up of . . .
Speeches / Sermons
264
T/F Acts shows that the faithful witness to the gospel must be prepared to suffer and even die for their testimony.
True (Acts 5:41-42; 7:54-60)
265
What is the power behind the witness in Acts?
Holy Spirit
266
Acts of the Apostles is primarily concerned with the ministry of which two apostles?
Peter and Paul
267
Who was the replacement for Judas Iscariot?
Matthias
268
What did Judas do with this money earned by betraying Jesus?
Gave it to the Chief Priests (who effectively bought a field as though Judas had bought it)
269
What are the qualifications for the replacement for Judas?
Must Have Been with Jesus Since his Baptism Until His Ascension and Be a Witness to the Resurrection
270
How many followers of Jesus are in the upper room waiting for the Holy Spirit?
120 (Acts 1:15)
271
What is another name for Pentecost?
Feast of Weeks
272
Which Old Testament prophet did Peter use in his message at Pentecost? (See 2:17-21)
Joel
273
Where is the “new covenant” found in the Old Testament?
Jeremiah 31
274
At what location does Peter heal the beggar?
Temple
275
What "greatly disturbed” the Sadducees when Peter and John were preaching in Acts 4?
They Preached the Resurrection of the Dead in Christ
276
What was surprising about the speech of the disciples before the Sanhedrin?
They Were Boldly Speaking as Uneducated, Common Men
277
Who were the man and wife that tried to lie to the Holy Spirit? What happened to them?
Ananias and Sapphira; They Died
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To whom did Ananias and Sapphira lie?
Holy Spirit
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In Acts 5:19 who released the apostles when they were imprisoned?
Angel of the Lord
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What Pharisee defended the preaching of the disciples? What is his recommended course of action?
Gamaliel; They should wait to see what happens. If their ministry is the will of man it will fall away like all others before them, but if it is of God it will succeed no matter what.
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To what two other “messianic pretender” are the disciples compared?
Theudas and Judas the Galilean
282
T/F Since they gave a good account of themselves, Peter and John are released without any further punishment.
False
283
In Acts 6, the Apostles appoint seven....
Servants / Deacons
284
Who was the first martyr?
Stephen
285
What is the word used to describe Jews living outside of the land of Israel?
Diaspora ("dispersed")
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Whose sermon recorded in Acts 7 summed up the key elements of apostolic instruction in the early church? (BTW, it is also the longest speech in the book of Acts.)
Stephen's
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T/F Stephen’s speech mentions Abraham, Joseph, Moses and David.
True
288
What enemy of the church witnessed the stoning of Stephen?
Saul (Paul)
289
How did the Jews react to the preaching of Stephen?
Enraged/Ground Their Teeth, Stoned Him
290
Where did Philip the Evangelist first go when persecution broke out in Jerusalem?
Samaria
291
Where did the apostles stay when the persecution broke out?
Jerusalem
292
Who tried to purchase the power to give the Holy Spirit from Philip?
Simon the Magician
293
Where was Philip the evangelist traveling when he met the Ethiopian eunuch?
South on the Road from Jerusalem to Gaza
294
What was the scroll from which the Ethiopian was reading?
Isaiah
295
Where does Philip eventually settle, continuing his ministry?
Caesarea
296
To where was Saul traveling when the Lord appeared to him?
Damascus
297
How far is Damascus from Jerusalem?
135 Miles (Northeast from Jerusalem)
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To what disciple was Saul sent to restore his sight? (Where did that disciple live?)
Ananias; Damascus
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Who introduced Saul to the Apostles in Jerusalem?
Barnabas
300
In what city was Saul / Paul born?
Tarsus
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About what year did Paul meet Jesus on the road to Damascus?
33 or 34 AD
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Who vouches for Paul when he attempts to meet the apostles in Jerusalem? What does his name mean? (LGW)
Barnabas; "Son of Encouragement"
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Who did Peter heal that had been paralyzed for eight years?
Aeneas
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Who was the woman Peter raised from the dead? (She had two names, one Aramaic and one Greek, both of which mean......?)
Tabitha (Aramaic) / Dorcas (Greek); "Gazelle"
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Peter had an important vision when staying at the home of....
Simon the Tanner
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Who as the Centurion to whom Peter was sent?
Cornelius
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What does it mean that Cornelius was a “God-Fearer”?
He is a Gentile that worships Israel's God and was in some way attached to a synagogue, but did not submit to Jewish conversion rites (especially circumcision)
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Who predicted a famine would occur during the reign of Claudius?
Agabus
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Which two significant people meet in the church at Antioch?
Barnabas and Paul
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Who was the first Apostle killed by King Herod?
James the Brother of John
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How did Peter get out of jail in a Acts 12?
Followed an Angel of the Lord
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To whose house does Peter go after getting out of prison?
Mary (the Mother of John Mark)
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Who is the girl that opens the door for Peter after he escapes prison?
A Servant Girl Named Rhoda
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What did Herod do to the guards who were on duty when Peter was released from jail?
Put Them to Death
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Why was King Herod struck dead?
He did not give God glory when crowds declared him to have the "voice of a god, not man."
316
T/F Peter immediately understood and obeyed the vision when it was first given.
False
317
T/F Herod was eaten by worms, and died.
True
318
About what year did Paul's first missionary journey begin?
46 or 47 AD
319
Who sets Barnabas and Saul apart for “the work”?
The Holy Spirit
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To whom do Barnabas and Saul preach the gospel when they arrive in Salamis?
To the Jews in the Synagogue
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Who is with Barnabas and Saul? (See 12:12 and 12:25)
John Mark
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Who was the Jewish sorcerer who tried to Stop Saul/Paul from preaching? What happened to him?
Elymas; Blinded For a Time
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When Paul preaches boldly in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, what is the initial reaction of the Jewish listeners? What happened the next week?
They beg to hear more next Sabbath and follow Paul and Barnabas; The next week the whole city had gathered on the next Sabbath but Jews had become jealous and contradicted Paul's teaching
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What happened when Paul healed a man crippled in his feet in the city of Lystra?
The People Thought Barnabas was Zeus and Paul was Hermes
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After the Jews arrived in Lystra, what happed to Paul?
He Was Stoned
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What did Paul and Barnabas do in order to establish churches in the towns they visited? (See 14:21-25)
Appointed Elders
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What is the “controversy” in Acts 15?
Circumcision (specifically whether Gentiles have to be Jewish to be Christians)
328
What Pauline book deals with the problem of Gentile circumcision and keeping the Law?
Galatians
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T/F After Acts 15, Gentiles were not forced to keep the law, except for Sabbath and food laws.
False (just food laws)
330
Who is the non-apostle who appears as a “key leader” in the Jerusalem Council?
Barnabas
331
Read Acts 16:10-11 ...notice that the author says “we got ready....” What does this imply?
Luke (the author) was with Paul
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Why do Paul and Barnabas have an argument and eventually split up?
Barnabas Wanted to Bring John Mark and Paul Did Not
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Who joins Paul’s ministry team to replace Barnabas? (15:36-40)
Silas
334
Describe Timothy’s parents.
Mother was Jewish Believer and Father was Greek
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What is the first public place Paul typically went after arriving in a city to preach the gospel?
Synagogue
336
What is the vision Paul receives in Acts 16?
Macedonian Man
337
Who is the first convert in Europe? (In Philippi...)
Lydia
338
Why was Paul put in prison in Philippi?
They commanded a demon out of a fortune-telling slave girl which upset her masters who made a profit from her demon given ability to tell the future
339
What happened at midnight when Paul was in chains in Philippi?
An Earthquake Shook the Prison Foundations which Opened the Doors
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Why do the Philippian officials invite Paul to quietly leave their city?
They did not know that Paul was a Roman Citizen and therefore mistreated him
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What is the name of the road connecting Philippi and Thessalonica?
Egnatian Way
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For how many Sabbaths did Paul “reason” with the Jews in Thessalonica?
3
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Who put up the bail for Paul when there was trouble in Thessalonica?
Jason
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Who were “more noble” than the Thessalonican Jews?
Bereans
345
Where did Paul preach while in Athens?
Areopagus (Mars Hill)
346
To what god was there an altar to in Athens which Paul used to preach the gospel?
The Unknown God
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What does the name “Areopagus” mean?
"Hill of Ares"
348
What is the name of the ancient marketplace?
Agora
349
Why does Paul quote two pagan philosophers?
To Relate to the Audience in Athens and "meet them where they are at"
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Who are the two fellow tent-makers Paul meets in Corinth?
A Jew named Aquila and his wife Priscilla
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Why are Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth, instead of their hometown, Rome?
Claudius demanded that all Jews leave Rome
352
Who was the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth who converted to Christianity?
Crispus
353
Who was the proconsul of Achaia when Paul was arrested in Corinth?
Gallio
354
What year did Gallio the proconsul rule in Corinth?
51-52 AD
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How long did Paul stay in Corinth?
1 Year and 6 Months
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What did Paul do when he reached Cenchrea? Why?
Cut His Hair because of a Vow (He likely had completed the vow)
357
Who was the native of Alexandria living in Corinth who only knew the “baptism of John”?
Apollos
358
T/F Paul frequently invokes his Roman citizenship to get out of jail or other difficult situations.
False
359
T/F Paul and Barnabas usually began their ministry by visiting the market place and other public meeting halls.
False (Synagogue First)
360
Whose disciples did Paul find when he arrived in Ephesus?
John the Baptist's
361
Paul held lectures in this person’s hall in Ephesus for two years.
Tyrannus
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Who were the men who attempted to drive out demons in the name of Jesus and Paul? How well did that work out for them?
Seven Sons of Sceva; They Became Possessed Themselves
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What did those who had practiced sorcery do when they believed?
Public Burning of Their Books
364
What was the value of the scrolls destroyed by the magicians?
Fifty Thousand Pieces of Silver
365
Why did Demetrius the Silversmith want to stop Paul’s ministry?
Paul preached against idols which are a large source of income for silversmiths
366
Who was the goddess worshiped in Ephesus?
Artemis
367
Who did Paul raise from the dead when he was in Troas? (What does his name mean, ironically?)
Eutychus; "lucky" (he fell asleep in a window and died from the fall while listening to Paul)
368
Paul quotes Jesus in Acts 20:35; Where is this line found in the gospels?
Nowhere (it is an example of how Jesus said and did much more than what could be recorded in the Gospels. This must have been a teaching of his that was preserved orally)
369
When Paul is speaking to the Ephesian elders, he says that The Spirit compels him to go to what city?
Jerusalem
370
T/F: The temple of Artemis was one of the “seven wonders” of the ancient world.
True
371
What did Agabus predict in Acts 21:20-21?
Paul would be bound by Jews in Jerusalem and delivered to the Gentiles
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Why was Paul arrested in Jerusalem?
Some thought he had brought Greeks into the Temple
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Who did the Roman guard think that Paul was in Acts 21:38?
An Egyptian Leader of a Revolt involving Assassins
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Why did the Roman centurion not flog Paul at the end of Acts 22?
Paul was an Uncondemed Roman Citizen
375
Who does Paul call a “whitewashed wall” when he is speaking before the Sanhedrin?
Ananias the High Priest
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Who warns Paul that the Jews are plotting to ambush him when he is called before the Sanhedrin?
The Son of Paul's Sister (his nephew)
377
Who is the Roman governor in Caesarea who initially hears Paul’s case?
Felix
378
Who is the Lawyer sent to make the case against Paul on Caesarea?
Tertullus
379
Who was the wife of Felix who was a Jewess?
Drusilla
380
Who succeeded Felix as governor?
Festus
381
To whom does Paul appeal in Acts 25?
Caesar
382
What does Festus think has driven Paul insane? (Acts 26:24-25)
Paul's Great Learning
383
What is the Old Testament Prophetic passage Paul cites as true about these Jews (around the time of Paul's trial)?
Isaiah 6:9-10
384
T/F Paul prophesied that everyone would survive the shipwreck, but three people died anyway.
False (no one was harmed)
385
T/F Agrippa would have set Paul free had he not appealed to Caesar.
True (if Agrippa was being honest in Acts 26:32)
386
T/F Paul was under house arrest in Rome for about 2 years, and was allowed to preach and teach freely during this time.
True
387
How many epistles are there in the New Testament?
21 (13 of Paul)
388
T/F We can be fairly confident of an approximate date for most of the letters.
True
389
What is the earliest letter, according to the ESVSB?
????!
390
What is the latest letter, according to the ESVSB?
1,2, and 3 John
391
What is the first element in the opening of a letter?
The Sender
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T/F Paul often includes his travel plans in the closing of his letters.
True
393
T/F Because they are letters, the epistles have not had a great deal of influence on the development of Christian doctrine.
False
394
T/F In almost every instance, the epistles address specific situations facing the church.
True
395
What is the practice of writing a letter in someone else’s name?
Pseudonymity
396
What is the evidence that people did not forge letters in the early church?
It was discouraged and punished
397
What is the word used for the secretary who assisted in writing letters?
Amanuensis
398
What are the six major themes of the Epistles?
1) Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of God's promises in redemptive history. He is Messiah, Lord, the Son of God, and the true revelation of God. 2) The new life of believers is a gift of God, anchored in the cross and empowered by the Holy Spirit. 3) Chri
399
What is the word used to describe Jews living outside the Land?
Diaspora ("dispersed")
400
What were the main “boundary markers” which separated Jews from their Gentile neighbors?
Circumcision, Dietary Laws, Sabbath
401
T/F In general, Gentiles were tolerant and accepting of the unique practices of the Jews.
False
402
Paul says that he is from which of the tribes of Israel?
Benjamin
403
Paul says he was from which “party” within Second Temple Period Judaism?
Pharisees
404
What was the usual age for a young Jewish man to begin his study of the Torah?
12
405
Which books are “prison epistles”?
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
406
Which books are “pastoral epistles”?
1 & 2 Timothy, Titus
407
What is the earliest Pauline letter?
Galatians
408
What is the last Pauline letter?
2 Timothy or 2 Thessalonians
409
Which letter of Paul was written to a congregation struggling with the problem of Gentiles and the Law?
Galatians
410
Which book was written as an introduction to Paul’s theology for a church Paul hoped would help him on a missions trip to Spain?
Romans
411
Which letter was written as a thank-you letter to a church which helped Paul financially?
Philippians
412
Which letter was written to a church Paul did not establish?
Colossians
413
Which letter deal with questions about the return of Christ?
1 & 2 Thessalonians
414
Which letter was written to a man working as an overseer of several churches on Crete?
Titus
415
Which letter concerns a runaway slave?
Philemon
416
Which letters were written to a congregation struggling to integrate their faith and culture?
1 & 2 Corinthians
417
Which letter was a circular letter to churches in (western) Asia Minor?
Ephesians
418
Which letter was written from Corinth at the end of the third missionary journey?
Romans
419
Which letter is usually associated with Paul’s Roman imprisonment, but could have been written as early as the mid-50's?
Philippians
420
Which book was written near the end of the first missionary journey, before Acts 15?
Galatians
421
Instead of worshiping the creator, humans worship....
"the creature" / idols
422
Because humans suppress the truth of God, what does God do to them?
Gave Them Up to the Lusts of Their Hearts
423
By the end of Romans 3, who is righteous before God?
No One
424
What is the ultimate result of sin?
Death
425
T/F Paul teaches that “Freedom in Christ” does not free one from proper moral and ethical behavior.
True
426
In which letter does Paul deal most extensively with the believer’s relationship with the Law?
Romans
427
T/F The Old Testament predicts that Gentiles will replace Jews as the people of God.
False
428
T/F Jews in the first century thought that the Law would come to an end at some point in the future.
False
429
Who is the Old Testament character used in Romans 4 as an analogy of someone made right with God apart from the Law?
Abraham
430
T/F Abraham was made right with God after he was given the rite of circumcision.
False (he was made right BEFORE circumcision)
431
How was Abraham made right with God?
Faith
432
What has God done “in the past” to provide for our salvation?
Chose Us In Christ and Predestined Us for Adoption as Sons
433
Define “Grace.”
Unmerited Favor / an undeserved and unearned gift
434
What is the act of accepting Christ’s sacrifice on the cross?
Faith
435
T/F Paul stands on the foundation of the Hebrew Bible when he describes salvation as a gift of grace.
True
436
What is the verse which best describes our salvation as “by grace through faith”? (Book Chapter:verses)
Ephesians 2:8-10
437
T/F Paul says that the one who is in Christ ought to do good works in order to maintain their salvation.
False
438
What is the word used to describe someone turning from their sin toward God?
Repentance
439
What is the Law-Court metaphor for salvation used by Paul?
Justification (a criminal acquitted despite guilt)
440
Define justification.
Declared Righteous Before God
441
What is a key text in Romans which describes justification?
Romans 4:4-5
442
What is the metaphor for salvation which is drawn from Greco-Roman slave markets?
Redemption
443
What is a key verse in Romans which describes redemption?
Romans 8:1-4
444
What is the metaphor for salvation which is drawn from the military or political world?
Reconciliation
445
What is the metaphor for salvation Paul frequently uses to describe our being “in Christ”? (Titus 3:5-6, for example).
Washing
446
T/F While Jews might understand the idea of “washing” as a metaphor for salvation, it is unlikely the Roman world would have understood Paul’s meaning.
False
447
T/F The metaphor of “washing” is drawn from Leviticus and the practice of ritual washing.
True
448
T/F The Holy Spirit is frequently described in liquid terms in the Old Testament.
True
449
What is the goal of our new life in Christ?
Be Holy as God is Holy
450
Who is it that makes the believer holy (Gal 5:16-27)?
The Spirit
451
What is the metaphor Paul uses to describe our new life in Christ which was drawn from Roman family life?
Adoption
452
T/F to become holy is to be “Christ-like.”
True
453
T/F Adoption was rare in the Greco-Roman world.
False
454
T/F Unlike other metaphors for salvation in Paul, Adoption does not have an eschatological aspect.
False
455
What are the three metaphors for the church most frequently used by Paul?
The People of God, The Body of Christ, the Temple of the Holy Spirit
456
Which metaphor for the church emphasizes a continuity with the Old Testament?
People of God
457
Which metaphor for the church emphasizes the headship of Christ?
Body of Christ
458
Which metaphor for the church emphasizes the enabling power of the Holy Spirit?
Temple of the Holy Spirit
459
What are the two aspects of the church emphasized in 1 Cor 12:12-31?
Unity (One Body) and Diversity (Many Members)
460
What are the two “offices” in the early church?
Elder; Deacon
461
In what books are the qualifications for these offices found?
Titus & 1 Timothy
462
T/F Leadership through “elders” is unique to Paul’s view of the church, there is nothing quite like it in the Old Testament.
False
463
T/F There is no reference to deacons in the book of Acts.
False
464
What is the basic foundation for Ethics in Paul?
A Living Sacrifice
465
According to Romans 121-2, the believer is not to be....to this word, but rather.....
Conformed; Transformed by the Renewal of His Mind
466
T/F Paul’s ethics in Romans 12 are quite similar to the prevailing culture of his day, perhaps explaining why his gospel was so attractive to the Romans.
False
467
T/F Paul’s ethical teaching clearly demands that we obey the government because governments are appoint by God.
True
468
What was a major ethical problem Paul must deal with in Romans 14 which is somewhat obscure today?
Clean vs. Unclean Food
469
T/F Revenge was considered acceptable in the Roman world.
True
470
T/F At the time Romans was written, Roman emperors were relatively righteous, even “godly.”
False
471
What is the Old Testament book which reflects the same sort of ideas on debt as Paul does in Romans?
Leviticus
472
T/F Paul teachers that the Christian ought to be abstain from rich foods and alcohol.
False
473
T/F Paul’s expectations about the future are similar to the Jews of the first century.
True
474
T/F Clearly Paul believed that the Lord would not return in during his lifetime.
False
475
What is a brief definition of “eschatology”?
Study of Last Things
476
T/F Based on the writings of Paul, it is fairly easy to develop a time-line of future events.
False
477
What is the word used to describe the “catching away” of believers at the end of this age?
The Rapture
478
What are the three possible times when the rapture could happen with respect to the tribulation?
Pre, Mid, Post
479
Where did Paul get his teaching on the rapture in 1 Thess 4?
Jesus
480
What is Paul’s point in teaching the rapture?
It's a Comforting Hope
481
Why were the Thessalonians disturbed in 2 Thess?
They thought they missed the rapture
482
Who must be revealed before the “end can come”?
Man of Lawlessness
483
What are the three descriptions of the Day of the Lord Paul uses in 1 Thess 5?
Thief in the Night, Labor Pains, Sudden Destruction
484
T/F Paul explains that the Rapture cannot happen until all seven signs appear.
False
485
T/F The Thessalonians thought that Nero was the Antichrist, so they must have missed the rapture.
True
486
T/F The Rapture only appears in 1 Thess 4
False
487
T/F Paul draws his teaching on the rapture from Isaiah 53 and Daniel
True
488
What will Jesus do when he returns, according to Eph 1:21?
Rule Over All Things
489
According to Eusebius, who is the only one who knows who wrote Hebrews?
God
490
What is the “critical issue” for dating the book of Hebrews?
Whether the Destruction of the Temple has already happened at the time of writing
491
Who did Martin Luther suggest as the author of Hebrews?
Apollos
492
Which of the following is not a suggested author of Hebrews?
Potential… Early Church = Barnabas and Paul, Scholars = Clement, Luke, Apollos
493
What is the main theme of the book of Hebrews?
Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ
494
T/F Hebrews frequently encourages readers to endure and remain faithful.
True
495
What are some of the things that Jesus is “greater than” in the first few chapters of Hebrews?
Angels, Priests, Old Testament Institutions
496
What early Church writer appears to have quoted Hebrews?
Clement
497
When Jesus came in the flesh, he was made a little lower than...
The Angels
498
In Hebrews 3:1-12 the writer warns his readers not to....
Have Hardened and Distant Hearts
499
Jesus is a high priest in the order of.....
Melchizedek
500
Who is the priest mentioned in Hebrews 5? Where is he found in the Old Testament?
Melchizedek; Genesis 14
