Rave Test Study Deck

Question 1

Monotheism

Answer 1

Belief in one God.

Question 2

Old Testament

Answer 2

Part of the Christian Bible.

Question 3

The Holy Trinity

Answer 3

God as Father, Son, Holy Spirit.

Question 4

Son (Jesus)

Answer 4

Jesus is the Savior who came to save humanity.

Question 5

Holy Spirit

Answer 5

The guide and sustainer who helps believers in their faith.

Question 6

Historians

Answer 6

Josephus and Tacitus—two historians who wrote about Jesus.

Question 7

Archaeology

Answer 7

Discovery of remains of crucified victims, showing crucifixion was practiced in that period.

Question 8

Early Writings

Answer 8

New Testament:
- Gospels (e.g., Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) describe Jesus’ life, teachings, and resurrection.

Question 9

The Importance of Jesus’ Names

Answer 9

Names signify divinity and importance.
Misuse of Jesus’ name can be considered disrespectful.

Question 10

Titles of Jesus in the Bible

Answer 10

The Messiah (Christ).
The Son of God.
The Lamb of God

Question 11

Atonement

Answer 11

Jesus’ death was a sacrifice for humanity’s sins.

Question 12

Fulfillment of prophecy

Answer 12

Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection fulfilled several prophecies

Question 13

Resurrection

Answer 13

Jesus’ resurrection is seen as conquering death, proving that death has no ultimate power.

Question 14

The symbolism of bread and wine

Answer 14

the bread (Jesus’ body) and wine (Jesus’ blood).

Question 15

The shared meal

Answer 15

as a remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice

Question 16

The Uniqueness of Jesus in History: Resurrection

Answer 16

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead.

Question 17

What was his influence?

Answer 17

His influence on the foundation of Christianity.

Question 18

Evidence of Jesus’ Resurrection

Answer 18

Appearances to disciples
The empty tomb
The moved stone

Question 19

Evidence of Jesus being a historical figure

Answer 19

Non-Biblical Sources:

Josephus:
- Jewish historian.
- Mentions Jesus as a wise man and the one called Christ.

Tacitus:
- Roman historian.
- References Jesus’ execution under Pontius Pilate

Biblical Sources:

New Testament:
- Gospels detail Jesus’ life and death.
- Written within decades of Jesus’ life.

Early Christian Writings:
- Paul’s letters written 20-30 years after Jesus’ death.
- References to Jesus as a real person.

Early Christian Communities:

Rapid Spread of Christianity:
- Quick growth post-Jesus’ death suggests a significant historical impact.

Martyrdom of Disciples:
- Willingness of followers to die for their belief in Jesus.
- Indicates strong belief in his existence.

Summary:
- Evidence strongly supports Jesus as a historical figure.
- Non-biblical, biblical, and early Christian sources contribute.