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Alexander the Great did not leave a natural successor – How many of his generals divided his territories to govern? a. Three Generals b. Two Generals c. Four Generals d. One General |
c. Four Generals |
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Which of the following rulers or dynasty sponsored the translation of the Septuagint (LXX) as part of their efforts to promote Hellenism? a. Ptolemaic b. Seleucid c. Hasmonean d. Maccabean |
a. Ptolemaic |
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Which church Council gave the final approval for the New Testament canon? a. The Council of Nicea b. The Council of Carthage c. The Council of Ephesus d. The Council of Alexandria |
b. The Council of Carthage |
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Roman provinces with significant autonomy like the imperial province of Judea were governed by……….. a. Proconsuls b. Prefects/procurators c. Legates d. Emperors |
b. Prefects/procurators |
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Which of the following does not apply to the lifestyle or tenets of the Pharisees? a. Their name may have had its origin in the Hasmonean dynasty b. Strict observance to the Law c. Chastised those who showed affinity with Hellenistic influence d. Denied the survival of the soul after death |
d. Denied the survival of the soul after death |
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Which Alexandrian Bishop was first to compile and publish the list of our New Testament, as we now have it, in his Easter letter in 367 CE? a. Origen b. Clement of Alexandria c. Philo of Alexandria d. Athanasius |
d. Athanasius |
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What is the original language in which the New Testament was written? a. Greek b. Aramaic c. Arabic d. Hebrew |
a. Greek |
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Which of these is not part of the Catholic Epistles? a. Philemon b. James c. Hebrews d. Jude |
a. Philemon |
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. In the time of Jesus, what percentage of Jews lived outside of Palestine? a. 33% b. 50% c. 66% d. 75% |
c. 66% |
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Which book of the New Testament argues that ‘faith without works is dead’? a. Romans b. James c. Philippians d. Galatians |
b. James |
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Which Roman leader destroyed the Jewish Temple and the city of Jerusalem in the attempt to suppress Jewish uprising in 70 CE? a. Caesar Augustus b. Titus c. Antiochus Epiphanes d. Herod Antipas |
b. Titus |
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All New Testament books were written betweena. 0-33 CE b. 50-100 CE c. 100-150 CE d. 150-200 CE |
b. 50-100 CE |
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Who was the first person to propose a list for the NT canon? a. Paul b. Athanasius c. Titus d. Marcion |
d. Marcion |
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The Pauline Corpus is arranged by a. Length, longest to shorted b. First to church, then to individuals c. Both a and b d. None of the above |
c. Both a and b |
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How many letters are in the NT? a. 27 b. 21 c. 13 d. 4 |
b. 21 |
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. Understanding the specific historical background of a letter is important for the New Testament letters because all letters are a. Occasional b. Canonical c. Historical d. None of the above |
a. Occasional |
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Which of these is not one of the key principles of exegesis? a. Literary Context b. Grammatical-structural relationships c. Interpretation theory d. Historical-cultural background |
c. Interpretation theory |
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Only one of the Gospels uses the word ekklesia (church). Which Gospel is that? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
a. Matthew |
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. How many chapters does Matthew devote to his infancy narrative of Jesus? a. Three b. Two c. Four d. One |
b. Two |
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Which Gospel includes ‘The Magnificat’ and ‘The Nunc Dimittis’ as part of its infancy narrative of Jesus? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
c. Luke |
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. This Gospel portrays Jesus as a great teacher and prophet like Moses. a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
a. Matthew |
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The shortest Gospel also locates the ministry of Jesus mainly in Galilee until the Passion Week when he travels to Jerusalem. What is the shortest Gospel? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
b. Mark |
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Which of the Gospels places more emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit, even in the infancy narrative? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
c. Luke |
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What was the posture of Jesus in Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount? a. He sat and began to speak b. He stood up to show his authority c. He reclined on a rock and began to speak d. He bowed to his knees and began to speak |
a. He sat and began to speak |
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What do we call the two-source hypothesis in favor of Markan Priority in Source Criticism? The view that Mark was written first and Matthew and Luke used Mark and Q in the composition of their Gospels. a. Holtzmann Hypothesis b. Augustinian Hypothesis c. Streeter Hypothesis d. Mark Hypothesis |
a. Holtzmann Hypothesis |
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This Gospel is about 92% unique from the other three. a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
d. John |
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Which of the following is not one of the three gifts that the magi gave to Jesus? a. Gold b. Silver c. Frankincense d. Myrrh |
b. Silver |
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According to lectures, which of the following is not one of the principles drawn from the Sermon on the Mount? a. Kingdom ethics is the means by which people enter the Kingdom b. Kingdom ethics is rooted in relationship c. Kingdom ethics requires vigilance regarding the activities of false prophets d. Kingdom ethics is more than words and charisma but expressed in deeds |
a. Kingdom ethics is the means by which people enter the Kingdom |
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According to the parable of the unforgiving servant, who reported to the King that the one who was forgiven so much would not forgive the servant who owed him far less amount? a. The servant who owed 100 dinarii b. The other servants c. The one who owed 10, 000 talents d. The King’s own son |
a. The servant who owed 100 dinarii |
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The root or basic meaning of the word ‘parable’ is … a. Mystery b. Teaching c. Revelation or enlightenment d. Comparison or comparative saying |
d. Comparison or comparative saying |
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The critical inquiry that examines how an evangelist edits his source material in the composition of the Gospel to observe changes and theological emphasis is called… a. Source Criticism b. Redaction Criticism c. Form Criticism d. Editorial Criticism |
b. Redaction Criticism |
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Which Gospel is known as the theological Gospel? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
d. John |
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In John chapter three, the character to whom Jesus said he must be ‘born again’ in order to see ‘the Kingdom of God’ is called … a. Pontius Pilate b. Antonio c. Nicodemus d. Mary of Magdala |
c. Nicodemus |
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Which view argues that Mary did not have children before or after Jesus was born, and that the NT reference to the ‘brothers of Jesus’ (including James) should be understood as referring to his first cousins? a. Epiphanian view b. Hieronymian view c. Helvidian view d. Arminian view |
b. Hieronymian view |
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Which Gospel traces Jesus’ genealogy back to Abraham? To Adam? a. Matthew; Luke b. Luke; Matthew c. Mark; Luke d. Matthew; Mark |
Matthew; Luke |
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Which Gospel refers to miracles as “signs”? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
d. John |
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What does the word “euangelion” mean? a. Gospel or good news b. Salvation c. Church d. Messiah |
a. Gospel or good news |
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8. Which Gospels were likely written to Gentiles?a. Mark and Luke b. Mark and John c. Luke and Matthew d. Matthew and John |
a. Mark and Luke |
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Which Gospel presents Jesus as the universal savior? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
c. Luke |
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Which Gospel is the “Gospel of prophetic fulfillment”? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
a. Matthew |
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. Which Gospel gives significant attention to the outcast? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
c. Luke |
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Which view argues that Joseph had sons from a previous marriage, which makes him a widow or divorcee? a. Epiphanian view b. Hieronymian view c. Helvidian view d. Arminian view |
a. Epiphanian view |
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What language did Jesus most likely speak? a. Greek b. Hebrew c. Aramaic d. Latin |
c. Aramaic |
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4. Which Gospel was probably written first, between 65-67 CE? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
b. Mark |
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5. What is “Q”? a. A common source that Matthew and Mark used to write their Gospels b. It stands for “question”, regarding the questions raised in the Gospels c. Shorthand for Quintilian, a church father who wrote extensively about the Gospels d. None of the Above |
d. None of the Above |
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Which Gospel holds Jesus as pre-existent before creation? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
d. John |
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Which Gospel has the most detailed infancy narrative? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
c. Luke |
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. In which Gospel does Jesus say “it is finished” on the cross? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John |
d. John |
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. How many signs are there in John? a. Three b. Five c. Seven d. Twelve |
c. Seven |
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. Which of these is a major theme in the parable of the Lost Sheep? a. God is dedicated to finding those who are lost and rejoices when they are found b. The Pharisees are like the wandering sheep, and must realize that they have wandered from the truth c. Jesus’ disciples are like sheep and must be constantly watched so that they do not stray d. A and C are both main points |
d. A and C are both main points |
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What is form criticism? a. An inquiry of the sources that were used to write the gospels b. A study of how the material is edited to meet the theological aim of the author c. Study of the literary forms of oral or written tradition d. None of the Above |
c. Study of the literary forms of oral or written tradition |
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. Who wrote Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament? a. Paul b. Barnabas c. Peter d. Luke |
d. Luke |
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Acts of the Apostles is the only genre of historical narrative in the New Testament. Which of the following statements is not true about the nature of history in Acts? a. Selectivity in what to include and what not include b. Careful articulation of every detail how the church began in Jerusalem and expanded to the rest of the world c. Historical narrative with specific objectives that affected the way events were interpretedd. Theological history about the missionary program of the early church |
B. Careful articulation of every detail how the church began in Jerusalem and expanded to the rest of the world |
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About how many people were baptized on the ‘Day of Pentecost’ when Peter preached to the crowd in Jerusalem? a. One Hundred twenty b. Two Thousand people c. Three Thousand d. Twelve |
c. Three Thousand |
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Which two people did the Jerusalem council in Acts 15 choose to accompany Paul and Barnabas in presenting their decision to the Gentile churches? a. Matthew and Luke b. Judas (Barsabbas) and Silas c. Silas and Luke d. Barrabas and Matthew |
b. Judas (Barsabbas) and Silas |
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Name the person who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot in the Apostolic band of Jesus Christ. a. Stephen b. Matthias c. Luke d. Justus |
b. Matthias |
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Paul was traveling to which city when he encountered Jesus? a. Rome b. Antioch c. Damascus d. Jerusalem |
c. Damascus |
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How many missionary journeys did Paul go on (as recorded in Acts)? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four |
d. Four |
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Which two people are considered the “pioneering leaders of early Christianity”? a. Peter and Paul b. Paul and James c. Peter and John d. Jesus and Paul |
a. Peter and Paul |
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What was the main issue of the Jerusalem Council? a. What books were to be in the Bible b. Whether Gentile converts need to be circumcised like Jews c. Who the leader of the church is, Paul or Peterd. All of the above |
b. Whether Gentile converts need to be circumcised like Jews |
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Acts is the only book of history in the New Testament. What is it a history of? a. Paul’s missionary journeys b. A history of the missionary program of the early church c. The life of Jesus d. None of the above |
b. A history of the missionary program of the early church |
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How long did Paul stay in Ephesus on his missionary journey? a. 18 months b. 3 years c. 3 months d. One year |
c. 3 months |
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Who specifically did Luke address Acts to? a. Paul b. Theophilus c. Titus d. Peter |
b. Theophilus |
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Acts 1:8 is the thesis of the book of Acts. What does it say? a. The Holy spirit will act mightily through the disciples to preach the Gospel b. The Apostles will be witnesses to the Gospel in Jerusalem, all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth c. The Apostles must start the church d. All will be forgiven through the Gospel they preach |
b. The Apostles will be witnesses to the Gospel in Jerusalem, all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth |
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Luke’s narrative tracks the history of the church in relation to what other history? a. The History of the Roman Empire b. The development of Pagan religious practicesc. The rise of the Sanhedrin to Power d. All of the Above |
a. The History of the Roman Empire |
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Luke understands history in the light of a. The kingdom of God b. The rule of the Roman Empire c. The birth of the Messiah d. None of the Above |
b. The rule of the Roman Empire |
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7. Who is the first Christian to be martyred in Acts? a. Stephen b. Matthew c. Barnabas d. Ananias |
a. Stephen |
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Who explained the Gospel to and baptized the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8? a. Peter b. Paul c. Philip d. Stephen |
c. Philip |
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Which of these religious societies or sects did Paul belong prior to his conversion to Christianity? a. Pharisee b. Sadducee c. Essene d. The ‘fourth Philosophy |
a. Pharisee |
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Which of these is not part of the Catholic Epistles? a. Philemon b. James c. Hebrews d. Jude |
a. Philemon |
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What is the thesis of the book of Romans? a. For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God b. I am not ashamed of the Gospel for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes c. Be transformed by the renewing of yours minds d. Be joyful always |
b. I am not ashamed of the Gospel for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes |
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Identity the statement that is not true about the purpose for which Paul wrote his letter to the Romans. a. To prepare grounds for his future visit to Rome and Spain b. To rally support for his visit to Jerusalem c. To empower the church to confront the sins of homosexuality and other vices in Roman society d. To help Roman Christians understand the nature of the Gospel as it relates to Jew-Gentile relations in the church |
c. To empower the church to confront the sins of homosexuality and other vices in Roman society |
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Paul wrote his letters to believers in some important cities in the Greco-Roman world. Which of the cities he wrote to was named after the sister of Alexander the Great? a. Thessalonica b. Philippi c. Colossae d. Ephesus |
a. Thessalonica |
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4. In which of the letters of Paul does he encourage women to wear a head covering? a. 2 Corinthians b. 1 Corinthians c. Philippians d. Galatians |
b. 1 Corinthians |
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Some of Paul’s letters are called ‘Disputed Pauline Letters.’ Which of the following New Testament letters is part of the disputed letters?a. Philippians b. Ephesians c. Galatians d. 1 Corinthians |
b. Ephesians |
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Paul draws a sharp antithesis between works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit in one of his letters. Identity the letter in which he makes this contrast. a. Ephesians b. 1 Corinthians c. Galatians d. Thessalonians |
c. Galatians |
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Those who do not dispute Pauline authorship to Ephesians argue that he wrote the letter from prison. Which of the following cities is not suggested as a possible location of Paul’s imprisonment? a. Ephesus b. Rome c. Caesarea d. Colossae |
d. Colossae |
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Ephesians and Colossians are often treated together by scholars due to similar features in the two. Which of these is not true about the similarities of the two letters? a. Similar style – longer sentences, genitive constructions etc. b. Similar theological framework c. Similar destination or provenance d. Similar worldview |
c. Similar destination or provenance |
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According to Colossians 1:3-8, which of the following is not part of the occasion that prompted Paul to pray and give thanks for the church? a. Faith in Christ b. Care for the poor c. Love for the Saints d. Hope in Heaven |
b. Care for the poor |
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What was the main or official language of Philippi when Paul wrote his letter the Philippians? a. Greek b. Latin c. Aramaic d. Hebrew |
b. Latin |
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According to the prescript of Colossians, Paul and one of his close associates send greetings to the church. This associate is considered a co-author of the letter. What is his name? a. Timothy b. Silvanus c. Epaphras d. Tychicus |
a. Timothy |
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In which of Paul’s letters does he encourage his reader to be content with what he/she has since ‘the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil’?a. Philemon b. Romans c. 1 Timothy d. Titus |
c. 1 Timothy |
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According to 1 John 2:12-17, the world is characterized by three things. Select that which does not belong to the list of three mentioned in the passage. a. Greed of the heart b. Lust of the flesh c. Lust of the eye d. Pride of life |
a. Greed of the heart |
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James likens the destructive force of the tongue to three things. Which one of the following is not one of them? a. Bits in horse’s mouth b. Dangerous storm on the sea c. The rudder of a ship d. Destructive fire |
b. Dangerous storm on the sea |
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Which of the following groups of Paul’s letters is Paul’s authorship for all the books disputed by scholars? a. The early letters b. The great letters c. The prison letters d. The pastoral letters |
c. The prison letters |
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When was Romans written? a. 50 CE b. 55 CE c. 57-58 CE d. 62-63 CE |
c. 57-58 CE |
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In Romans, where does Paul mention wanting to go on another missionary journey to? a. Spain b. Macedonia c. Greece d. Ephesus |
a. Spain |
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8. About how many people lived in the city of Corinth? a. 80,000 b. 90,000 c. 100,000 d. 200,000 |
c. 100,000 |
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When was 1 Corinthians written? a. 48-49 CE b. 50 CE c. 54-55 CE d. 57-58 CE |
c. 54-55 CE |
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Which of these is not a theological theme of 1 Corinthians? a. Unity in Christ b. Spiritual gifts c. Body of Christ d. All of the above are themes |
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. According to Powell, which of these is a theological theme of 1 Thessalonians? a. Family of Christ b. The Holy Spirit c. The resurrection d. None of the above |
d. None of the above |
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What does Parousia mean? a. It is another term used for the Gospel in Paul’s letters b. The second coming of Christ c. It is the name of one of Paul’s co-workers d. It is the Greek word for the Holy Spirit |
b. The second coming of Christ |
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Where is Galatia? a. Asia Minor b. Macedonia c. Greece d. Israel |
a. Asia Minor |
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Who are Paul’s main opponents in Galatians? a. Pharisees b. Recent Gentile Christians c. Judaizers d. Other Apostles |
c. Judaizers |
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What were Paul’s opponents teaching in Galatians? a. Christ did not rise from the dead b. Faith is not necessary for salvation, only good works are needed c. Faith in Christ is the only way to salvation d. For Gentiles to be saved they must be circumcised |
d. For Gentiles to be saved they must be circumcised |
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Which of these is a major idea of Galatians? a. Justification by faith in Christ b. Spiritual gifts c. The resurrection of Christ d. God’s mercy in receiving the Gentiles |
a. Justification by faith in Christ |
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In Ephesians 2, which of these did not characterize the former way of life? a. Nature of death in sin b. Life in bondage c. Enslaved to the power of Hell d. By nature an object of wrath |
c. Enslaved to the power of Hell |
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. In Romans, Paul writes, “Be transformed _______________” a. By the renewing of your mind b. By the death of Jesus Christ c. By casting away the law of sin and death d. By the Holy Spirit, who brings new life |
a. By the renewing of your mind |
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Which of these letters mentions “joy” frequently? a. Ephesians b. Romans c. Philippians d. James |
c. Philippians |
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Which of these is NOT a theme of Ephesians? a. Christ is supreme over all creation, even principalities and powers b. The church is the body of Christ, comprising Jews and Gentiles c. Believers are called to participate with Christ in his death, resurrection, and fullness d. Christ’s return is imminent, and will come soon and all believers who have died will be risen again |
d. Christ’s return is imminent, and will come soon and all believers who have died will be risen again |
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What does skybalon, used by Paul in Philippians in reference to his previous life, mean? a. Dishonorable b. Shameful c. Excrement/waste d. Zealous |
c. Excrement/waste |
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Who does Paul mention as a co-author for Philippians? a. Timothy b. Silas c. Silvanus d. Barnabas |
a. Timothy |
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Which of these is not suggested as one of the possible destinations of Ephesians? a. Ephesus b. Laodicea c. Hierapolis d. Colossae |
d. Colossae |
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Who wrote Ephesians with Paul? a. Timothy b. Silas c. Paul was the only author d. None of the above |
c. Paul was the only author |
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Which letter does not teach what is called the “household code”? a. Ephesians b. Philippians c. Colossians d. All of the above teach the code |
a. Ephesians |
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In Colossians 1, which of these did Paul pray for concerning the Colossians? a. That they may be filled with knowledge b. To be strengthened with power c. To walk or live worthy of the Lord d. All of the Above |
d. All of the Above |
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In Romans, Paul writes, “There is now no condemnation for ______________” a. Those God has justified b. The heirs of the promise of God c. Those who are in Christ Jesus d. Those who have died to the Law |
c. Those who are in Christ Jesus |
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What two other cities in Colossians are associated with in the Lycus valley? a. Hierapolis and Laodicea b. Ephesus and Philippi c. Galatia and Ephesus d. Smyrna and Antioch |
a. Hierapolis and Laodicea |
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What was the likely destination of Ephesians? a. Ephesus b. Laodicea and Hierapolis c. The Region around Ephesus d. All of Asia Minor |
a. Ephesus |
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What is the most popular view for what the false teaching in Colossians is? a. A form of syncretism that combines Phrygian folk belief, folk Judaism, and Christianity b. Gnostic teachers c. Jewish Mysticism d. Judaizers teaching that Gentiles must be circumcised to be saved |
a. A form of syncretism that combines Phrygian folk belief, folk Judaism, and Christianity |
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Which of these is not a theological theme of Colossians? a. Realized Eschatology b. Knowledge and Maturity c. Household relations d. All of the above are themes |
d. All of the above are themes |
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Which of these is not a broken boundary in Colossians 3? a. No male/female b. No Gentiles/Jews c. No circumcised/uncircumcised d. No slave or free |
a. No male/female |
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According to 1 John, what is the New Commandment? a. To believe in Christ to be justified b. To have love for God and brothers/sisters c. To serve and provide for the poor d. To preach the Gospel |
b. To have love for God and brothers/sisters |
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Cities such as Ephesus tended to have a slave population of a. 20% b. 30-35% c. 40-45% d. 55% |
b. 30-35% |
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In 1 John, the world offers three things. Which one is not listed? a. Material riches b. Lust of the flesh c. Lust of the eye d. Pride of life |
a. Material riches |
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Which of these is NOT a theological theme of 1 Corinthians? a. Unity in Christ b. Body of Christ c. Spiritual Gifts d. All of the above are theological themes |
d. All of the above are theological themes |
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In 1 John, what does the world offer? a. Lust of the flesh b. Lust of the eyes c. Pride of life d. All of the above |
d. All of the above |
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Who was Paul’s Jewish teacher? a. Shammai b. Hillel c. Gamaliel d. None of the Above |
c. Gamaliel |
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Which book warns against the destructive power of the tongue? a. Philippians b. 1 John c. 1 Timothy d. James |
d. James |
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Which letter encourages the reader to do nothing out of selfish ambition? a. Galatians b. Romans c. Ephesians d. Philippians |
d. Philippians |
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In 1 John, “we love because ___________” a. Christ died for our sins b. He first loved us c. The Holy Spirit lives in use d. None of the Above |
b. He first loved us |
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Which of these is not a theme of 2 Corinthians?a. Fundraising for Jerusalem b. Apostolic Authority c. Boasting in weakness d. All of the Above |
d. All of the Above |
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Which of these is not one of Paul’s Great Letters? a. Romans b. Galatians c. 2 Corinthians d. All of the above are considered great letters |
d. All of the above are considered great letters |
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Which of these topics is not discussed extensively in Romans? a. Election b. The Christian’s relationship to the government c. God’s righteousness and the righteousness of believers d. The resurrection of believers from the dead |
d. The resurrection of believers from the dead |
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At the end of Romans 3, Paul argues that a. All are justified by faith, apart from the law b. Gentiles are justified by the law, which is perfected by Christ c. Christians no longer need to obey that law, because the law is overthrown by true faith d. None of the above |
a. All are justified by faith, apart from the law |
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In Romans 5, Paul argues that a. Adam brought sin and death but through Christ we have grace and life b. The Abrahamic covenant is fulfilled in Christ c. Nothing can separate us from the love of Godd. Gentiles are grafted into the branch of Israel |
a. Adam brought sin and death but through Christ we have grace and life |
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“The wages of sin is death, but _____________________” a. The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord b. Jesus has destroyed death, so you are free from its grasp c. God has overthrown the dominion of deathd. The world is saved through the sanctifying death of Jesus Christ |
a. The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord |
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Who did Paul stay with when he was in Corinth? a. Barnabas b. Timothy and Silas c. Priscilla and Aquila d. Lydia |
c. Priscilla and Aquila |
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Who is the patron deity of Corinth? a. Artemis b. Athena c. Aphrodite d. Apollos |
c. Aphrodite |
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The church in Colossae was most likely started by? a. Paul b. Peter c. Epaphras d. Barnabas |
c. Epaphras |
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Which of these is NOT a major point of conflict in 1 Corinthians? a. Sexual Immorality b. Justification by Faith, not works c. Social divisions during the Lord’s supper d. All of the Above are major issues |
b. Justification by Faith, not works |
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What is the issue Paul brings up in 1 Corinthians 5? a. Someone in the church is committing incest and must be rebuked b. Being divided at the Lord’s supper by social class c. Quarreling about who the Corinthians are following, whether Paul or Cephas or Apollosd. None of the Above |
a. Someone in the church is committing incest and must be rebuked |
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What does the word Agora mean, in reference to the Corinthian Agora? a. The Coliseum b. The marketplace or forum c. The Temple d. The public bath’s |
b. The marketplace or forum |
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Which chapter is the “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians? a. 6 b. 7 c. 13 d. 14 |
c. 13 |
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What is the imperial cult? a. Worshipping of the gods in the imperial heavenly courts b. A cult firmly established in the city of Antioch that Paul preached against c. Worship of the Roman Emperor d. None of the above |
c. Worship of the Roman Emperor |
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Which of these is NOT one of the “then and now” contrasts in Ephesians? a. Old and New b. Love and Hate c. Wise and Foolish ways d. Darkness and Light |
b. Love and Hate |
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Which book tells the readers to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry?a. Galatians b. Ephesians c. James d. Jude |
c. James |
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Which of these letters talks about antichrists? a. Jude b. 1 John c. Colossians d. 1 Timothy |
b. 1 John |
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The Johannine letters condemn all of these except a. Those who are lukewarm b. Those who claim to be without sin c. Those who “love” God but not brothers and sister d. Those who love the world |
a. Those who are lukewarm |
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Which of these is one of the purposes of 1 Thessalonians? a. To encourage them to be joyful always b. To explain the true Gospel to combat a heresy infiltrating the church c. To introduce Paul to the church, since they had not yet met and he was intending to visitd. To encourage the church to endure hardship or persecution for the sake of Christ |
d. To encourage the church to endure hardship or persecution for the sake of Christ |
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Which of these is an occasion for Galatians? a. Paul writes to correct false teaching and to warn against the infiltration of imposters b. The church was dividing c. They were facing harsh persecution and needed encouragement d. None of the Above |
a. Paul writes to correct false teaching and to warn against the infiltration of imposters |
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Which of these letters speaks extensively about Abraham? a. Philippians b. Galatians c. 1 Timothy d. Philemon |
b. Galatians |
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According to Ephesians, the wife is supposed to submit to her husband, and the husband is to a. Love his wife b. Serve his wife c. Instruct his wife d. None of the above |
a. Love his wife |
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Where was Philippi? a. Italy, near Rome b. Israel c. Asia Minor d. Macedonia |
d. Macedonia |
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Which of these did Paul write when he was in Prison? a. Galatians b. Philippians c. Romans d. 1 Corinthians |
b. Philippians |
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What is a paraenesis? a. Another word for a parable b. A moral exhortation intended to effect attitudinal and behavioral changes c. An extended theological argument intended to disprove a heresy d. The Greek word for a section of thanksgiving or blessing |
b. A moral exhortation intended to effect attitudinal and behavioral changes |
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Which of these is a theological theme of Colossians? a. Realized Eschatology b. Joy in the Spirit c. Justification by faith d. Unity in Christ |
a. Realized Eschatology |
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Where was Paul most likely imprisoned when he wrote the Prison Epistles? a. Ephesus b. Caesarea c. Rome d. Antioch |
c. Rome |
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Which book talks extensively about favoritism (as discussed in class)? a. Galatians b. Romans c. 1 Corinthians d. James |
d. James |
