A Survey of the New Testament

Test Bank

The following multiple-choice and true-or-false questions have proved effective over many years of teaching and are arranged here according to the introduction and numbered chapters of SNT. Correct answers are indicated in bold.

Robert H. Gundry

Introduction

1. The New Testament contains how many books?a. 12b. 27c. 36d. 66

2. The New Testament covers what period of history?a. the four centuries following the end of the Old Testamentb. the first century B.C. and the first century A.D.c. the first century A.D.d. the first four centuries A.D.

3. “New Testament” meansa. new covenant.b. new age.c. new creation.d. new faith.

4. The books of the New Testament were written ina. a . Hebrew.b. Aramaic.c. Greek.d. Latin.

5. According to tradition, the books of the New Testament were written bya. apostles.b. associates of apostles.c. half brothers of Jesus.d. all of the above

6. With the possible exception of James, the first books of the New Testament to have been written werea. the Gospels.b. Paul’s early letters.c. the letter to the Hebrews.d. the book of Revelation.

7. Within each group, the Gospels and Paul’s letters appear to be arranged according toa. date of writing, beginning with the earliest.b. date of writing, beginning with the most recent.c. length, beginning with the longest.d. length, beginning with the shortest and leading up to the longest.

8. Letters besides those of Paul are called “catholic” because of their acceptance as Scripture by thea. Roman Catholic Church.b. Eastern Orthodox Church.c. both of the aboved. none of the above

9. What comes first in the New Testament as a description of Jesus’ career?a. the Lettersb. the Acts of the Apostlesc. Revelationd. the Gospels

10. What comes second in the New Testament as a description of the upsurge and outreach of the church?a. the Lettersb. the Acts of the Apostlesc. Revelationd. the Gospels

11. What comes third in the New Testament as an explanation of the theological significance of redemptive history and its implications for Christian conduct?a. the Lettersb. the Acts of the Apostlesc. Revelationd. the Gospels

12. What comes last in the New Testament as a forward look to Jesus’ return?a. the Lettersb. the Acts of the Apostlesc. Revelationd. the Gospels

Chapter 1

1. In round numbers, how many years intervened between the end of Old Testament history and the start of New Testament history?a. 100b. 200c. 300d. 400

2. The years separating Old Testament history from New Testament history are sometimes called “silent” because ofa. a gap in the biblical record.b. a failure of Josephus to describe them.c. Jesus’ nonmention of them.d. all of the above

3. During the intertestamental period, what conqueror seized control of the Middle East from the Persians?a. Ptolemy Philadelphusb. Antiochus Epiphanesc. Jasond. Alexander the Great

4. The Greek culture is calleda. Orientalism.b. imperialism.c. sacerdotalism.d. Hellenism.

5. By the time of the New Testament, the lingua franca wasa. Greek democracy.b. Greek religion.c. Greek language.d. Greek philosophy.

6. The Greek empire split into how many parts?a. 2b. 3c. 4d. 12

7. The first part of the Greek empire to dominate Palestine is calleda. Ptolemaic.b. Seleucid.c. Hasidic.d. Hasmonean.

8. The first part of the Greek empire to dominate Palestine was centered in what country?a. Babyloniab. Persiac. Syriad. Egypt

9. The first part of the Greek empire to dominate Palestine had as its capital citya. Alexandria.b. Antioch.c. Babylon.d. Athens.

10. The second part of the Greek empire to dominate Palestine is calleda. Ptolemaic.b. Seleucid.c. Hasidic.d. Hasmonean.

11. The second part of the Greek empire to dominate Palestine was centered in what country?a. Babyloniab. Persiac. Syriad. Egypt

12. The second part of the Greek empire to dominate Palestine had as its capital citya. Alexandria.b. Antioch.c. Babylon.d. Athens.

13. What power ended Greek domination of the Middle East?a. Persiab. Babyloniac. Assyriad. Rome

14. Powers to the north and southwest of Palestine wanted control over it in order toa. collect revenue from its inhabitants.b. have a buffer zone keeping the rival power at a distance.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

15. The Old Testament was written almost entirely ina. Hebrew.b. Aramaic.

c. Greek.d. Latin.

16. An ancient translation of the Old Testament into Greek is known as thea. Septuagint.b. Torah.c. Decalogue.d. Dead Sea Scrolls.

17. The symbol for an ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament is the Roman numerala. V.b. X.c. XII.d. LXX.

18. Jews who opposed the assimilation of their culture to Greek culture were known asa. Hellenizers.b. Hasideans.c. Kittim.d. Sadducees.

19. Jews who assimilated themselves to Greek culture are calleda. Hellenizers.b. Hasideans.c. Kittim.d. Pharisees.

20. What is the name of the ruler who tried to force Greek culture, including idolatry, on the Jews?a. Pompeyb. Ptolemy Philadelphusc. Antiochus Epiphanesd. Cleopatra

21. The ruler who tried to force Greek culture on the Jews reigned overa. the Seleucid Empire.b. the Ptolemaic Empire.c. the Roman Empire.d. the Persian Empire.

22. With regard to the ruler who tried to force Greek culture on the Jews, what foreign power kept him from annexing Egypt to his own empire?a. the Seleucidsb. the Ptolemiesc. the Romansd. the Maccabees

23. Resistance against the attempt to force Greek culture on the Jews was led by a family known as thea. Maccabees.b. Sadducees.c. Pharisees.d. Ptolemies.

24. The family who led the resistance against the attempt to force Greek culture on the Jews were also known as thea. Essenes.b. Seleucids.c. Herodians.d. Hasmoneans.

25. A revolt against the forcing of Greek culture on Palestinian Jews began in the village ofa. Emmaus.b. Modein.c. Actium.d. none of the above

26. A revolt against the forcing of Greek culture on Palestinian Jews was sparked by an elderly priest nameda. Mattathias.b. Onias.c. Menelaus.d. Jason.

27. A revolt against the forcing of Greek culture on Palestinian Jews began ina. 320 B.C.b. 198 B.C.c. 167 B.C.d. 63 B.C.

28. The first military leader of a revolt against the forcing of Greek culture on Palestinian Jews was nameda. Judas.b. Simon.c. Jonathan.d. Tobias.

29. Rebels against the forcing of Greek culture on Palestinian Jews had to fight againsta. fellow Palestinian Jews.b. Syrians.c. both of thesed. neither of these

30. The family who led a revolt against the forcing of Greek culture on Palestinian Jewsa. degenerated through internal strife and ambition for power.b. lost the support of the Sadducees.c. gained support from the newly formed Pharisees and Essenes.d. all of the above

31. What Roman general seized control of Palestine from the family who had led a revolt against the forcing of Greek culture on Palestinian Jews?a. Julius Caesarb. Pompeyc. Mark Antonyd. Octavian

32. In what year did a Roman general seize control of Palestine from the family who had led a revolt against the forcing of Greek culture on Palestinian Jews?a. 323 B.C.b. 167 B.C.c. 63 B.C.d. A.D. 70

33. The spread of Christianity was facilitated by thea. Pax Romana.b. Jewish revolts in the first and second centuries A.D.c. misrule of Archelaus.d. Roman governors over Judea.

34. Jesus was born under the emperorship ofa. Augustus.b. Nero.c. Claudius.d. Tiberius.

35. The personal name of the Roman emperor who was ruling at the time of Jesus’ birth wasa. Caligula.b. Vespasian.c. Titus.d. Octavian.

36. Jesus ministered in public and died during the emperorship ofa. Augustus.b. Domitian.c. Claudius.d. Tiberius.

37. What emperor expelled Jews, including Aquila and Priscilla, from Rome?

a. Vespasianb. Claudiusc. Nerod. Caligula

38. Peter and Paul were martyred under the emperorship ofa. Augustus.b. Caligula.c. Domitian.d. none of the above

39. The army of what Roman general crushed a major Jewish revolt?a. Pompeyb. Julius Caesarc. Tiberiusd. Titus

40. During what year were Jerusalem and the temple destroyed in the Romans’ crushing of a major Jewish revolt?a. 4 B.C.b. A.D. 33c. A.D. 70d. A.D. 135

41. A second major Jewish revolt against Rome was crushed ina. A.D. 33.b. A.D. 70.c. A.D. 135.d. A.D. 1948.

42. The leader of a second major Jewish revolt against Rome was calleda. Bar Kokhba.b. Hadrian.c. Archelaus.d. Zebedee.

43. Who was ruling Palestine under the Romans at the time of Jesus’ birth?a. Antipaterb. Herod the Greatc. Herod Antipasd. Florus

44. What ruler was scheming, jealous, and cruel, but greatly beautified the Jewish temple?a. Antipaterb. Herod the Greatc. Herod Antipas

d. Florus

45. Who ruled Galilee during Jesus’ public ministry?a. Antipaterb. Herod the Greatc. Herod Antipasd. Florus

46. Who had John the Baptist put to death?a. Antipaterb. Herod the Greatc. Herod Antipasd. Florus

47. What Roman governor sat in judgment of Jesus?a. Festusb. Florusc. Felixd. Pontius Pilate

48. What Roman governor’s raiding of the temple ignited a Jewish revolt?a. Festusb. Florusc. Felixd. Pontius Pilate

49. The last fortress of the Jewish rebels to fall is calleda. Modein.b. Masada.c. Idumea.d. Jamniah

50. After worship at the Jewish temple ceased because of its destruction, Judaism reorganizeda. at Jamnia.b. with less emphasis on the Old Testament law.c. both of thesed. neither of these

Chapter 2

1. The population of Palestine during New Testament times has been estimated to be abouta. 5 million.b. 10 million.c. 15 million.d. none of the above

2. In the first century,a. more Jews lived in Palestine than elsewhere in the Roman Empire.b. fewer Jews lived in Palestine than elsewhere in the Roman Empire.c. more Jews lived outside the Roman Empire than in the Roman Empire.d. none of the above

3. For the most part, Jesus and his first disciples probably spokea. Greek.b. Aramaic.c. Hebrew.d. Latin.

4. Other languages used in first-century Palestine werea. Greek and Hebrew.b. Aramaic and Coptic.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

5. The legal language of the Roman Empire wasa. Greek.b. Aramaic.c. Hebrew.d. none of the above

6. The rate of literacy in the first-century Roman Empire, including Palestine,a. is estimated to have been high.b. is estimated to have been low.c. is estimated to have varied between the ability to read and the ability to write.d. all of the above

7. Roman roads werea. durable.b. as straight as possible.c. well-used by early Christian missionaries.d. all of the above

8. The Palestinian road system wasa. inferior to roads elsewhere in the Roman Empire.

b. superior to roads elsewhere in the Roman Empire.c. equal in quality to roads elsewhere in the Roman Empire.d. limited to the area around Jerusalem.

9. Providing the main means of commercial transport werea. horse-drawn wagons.b. barges on rivers and canals.c. seafaring ships.d. none of the above

10. For letters and other relatively unimportant documents, writing material consisted ofa. papyrus.b. ostraca.c. wax tablets.d. all of the above

11. Used for the writing of important manuscripts wasa. leather.b. parchment.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

12. What city had a library of well over half a million volumes?a. Alexandriab. Antiochc. Athensd. Rome

13. Big cities in the Roman Empire hada. marble pavements.b. underground sewage disposal systems.c. public bath houses.d. all of the above

14. Most people in the Roman Empire spent the majority of their waking hoursa. in their homes.b. in workshops and public spaces.c. in villas outside cities.d. none of the above

15. Big cities in the Roman Empire lackeda. police forces.b. running water.c. toilet conveniences.d. all of the above

16. Apartment buildings werea. common in first-century Palestine.b. common in the first-century Roman Empire outside Palestine.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

17. The average daily diet in the Roman Empire includeda. meat.b. fruit and vegetables.c. sugar.d. all of the above

18. At formal meals peoplea. stood.b. sat.c. kneeled.d. reclined.

19. A tunic wasa. an undergarment.b. an outer garment.c. a beltlike sash.d. a headpiece.

20. Most men’s hair wasa. shaved.b. cut comparatively short.c. allowed to grow uncut.d. curled.

21. Fashionable womena. used cosmetics.b. wore jewelry.c. styled their hair.d. all of the above

22. First-century Roman society featureda. a strong middle class.b. few slaves.c. homeless, foodless mobs.d. none of the above

23. In Palestine, a majority of the population liveda. in large cities, such as Jerusalem.b. in rural villages.c. on farms in the countryside.

d. in man-made caves.

24. Among Jews, tax collectors (“publicans”) were despised because theya. handled currency with blasphemous pagan inscriptions.b. cooperated with the Roman overlords.c. accepted bribes from the rich.d. all of the above

25. Widowsa. were disproportionately high in number.b. had usually been married off to men older than they.c. often sank into destitution.d. all of the above

26. As a general rule, women—especially Jewish women—a. enjoyed considerable liberty from male domination.b. gained about as much education as males did.c. had little access to public positions of religious and political influence.d. none of the above

27. Slavery in the Roman Empirea. was racially based (as in pre–Civil War America).b. included only those of no education.c. did not exist in Jewish society or Christian households.d. provided a means of at least temporary economic security for those who sold

themselves into slavery.

28. Sacral manumission refers toa. the purchased freedom of a slave in the name of a god.b. the capital punishment of a slave for blaspheming a god.c. the sale of a slave from one owner to another.d. the education of a slave by pagan priests.

29. Crucifixion was imposed ona. slaves who had turned criminal.b. free people convicted of heinous crimes.c. Jewish rebels against Rome.d. all of the above

30. Most families werea. nuclear.b. extended.c. housed separately.d. none of the above

31. Endogamy

a. refers to marriage between relatives (but no closer than that of first cousins).b. kept property and other forms of wealth within a clan.c. implies the arrangement of marriages in the economic and other interests of the

families involved.d. all of the above

32. Weddings were celebrated witha. an in-house ceremony.b. a religious rite.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

33. Greco-Roman families sometimes practiceda. contraception.b. abortion.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

34. Jewish families tended to bea. large.b. small.c. gladdened by the birth of a daughter.d. dominated by the mother.

35. Jewish boys were circumcised and named on what day after their birth?a. the 3rdb. the 8thc. the 30thd. the 40th

36. People with the same name were distinguished from each other bya. the name of their father.b. their occupation.c. their place of residence.d. all of the above

37. People considered themselves citizens of theira. city, town, or region.b. nation.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

38. A dyadic personality is determined largely bya. one’s own, independently established self-image.b. others’ attribution of honor or shame.c. psychological neuroses.

d. none of the above

39. The following was considered normal and appropriate behavior:a. boastingb. interpersonal competitionc. conspicuous charityd. all of the above

40. The following was largely accepted in Greek and Roman society:a. prostitutionb. homosexual intercoursec. both of the aboved. neither of the above

41. The following was largely absent from Roman practice:a. divorceb. exposure of infantsc. betting on competitive eventsd. none of the above

42. Business in the Roman Empire featureda. small shops.b. trade guilds.c. banking.d. all of the above

43. Much business took place by way ofa. patrons’ bringing brokers and clients together.b. brokers’ bringing patrons and clients together.c. clients’ bringing brokers and patrons together.d. none of the above

44. Patronsa. provided goods, funds, and services.b. expected praise from clients.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

45. Already in the third century B.C. the earth was thought to bea. spherical.b. about 24,000 miles in circumference.c. about 92,000,000 miles from the sun.d. all of the above

46. In the Roman Empire the practice of medicinea. lacked surgical techniques and instruments.

b. made extensive use of anesthetics.c. included the filling of teeth and the use of false teeth.d. none of the above

Chapter 3

1. In their personal behavior, according to pagan mythology, the traditional gods werea. very human.b. subhuman.c. superhuman.d. none of the above

2. The Greek, or pagan, hierarchy of gods is known as thea. pantheon.b. pontifex maximus.c. shema.d. augury.

3. The chief Greek god was a. Mithras.b. Cybele.c. Apollo.d. Zeus.

4. A very popular god (thought to be the inspirer of poets, seers, and prophets) wasa. Mithras.b. Cybele.c. Apollo.d. Zeus.

5. Pagan people thought ofa. the stars and planets as supernatural personal beings.b. their lives as ruled by fate.c. the stars and planets’ movements as determining their fate.d. all of the above

6. The following characterized the practice of people in the first-century Roman Empire: a. superstitionb. exorcismc. both of the aboved. neither of the above

7. The effectiveness of magical incantations was thought to depend ona. correct pronunciation.b. the secrecy of the incantation.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

8. Roman emperors werea. deified after their deaths by the Roman senate if they had ruled well.

b. refused deification by the Roman senate if they had deified themselves before dying.c. deified by people in eastern Roman provinces prior to the emperors’ deaths.d. all of the above

9. Self-deification before dying was true ofa. Caligula.b. Nero.c. Domitian.d. all of the above

10. Mystery religions a. featured secret rites.b. centered around a goddess and her dying and restored lover or child.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

11. Details in the myths of the mystery religionsa. match the Christian gospel closely.b. differ essentially from the Christian gospel.c. agree with the main essentials of Judaism.d. feature the main teachings of Plato.

12. Mystery religions promised a. purification.b. immortality.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

13. Details concerning the beliefs and practices in mystery religions date froma. pre–New Testament times.b. the New Testament era.c. post–New Testament times.d. all of the above

14. In the 1940s a Gnostic library was discovered ata. Qumran.b. Modein.c. Elephantine.d. Nag Hammadi.

15. So far as discovered Gnostic literature is concerned, full-blown Gnostic mythologya. predates the rise of Christianity.b. postdates the rise of Christianity.c. appears at the same time as the rise of Christianity.d. appears only in Gnostic oral tradition, not literature

16. The term “Gnosticism” comes from the Greek word fora. asceticism.b. libertinism.c. immortality.d. knowledge.

17. A basic idea in Gnosticism is a. the goodness of what is material and physical.b. the evil of what is immaterial and spiritual.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

18. In Gnosticism it was thought thata. all human beings cease to exist at death.b. the disembodied spirits of Gnostics go to heaven.c. only Gnostics will experience bodily resurrection.d. none of the above

19. The indulgence of bodily desires is calleda. libertinism.b. asceticism.c. syncretism.d. none of the above

20. The suppression of bodily desires is calleda. libertinism.b. asceticism.c. syncretismd. none of the above

21. Generally speaking, ancient pagans believed ina. the body as advantageous for the soul.b. a future resurrection of the body.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

22. Rejection of popular standards characterized thea. Cynics.b. Skeptics.c. Stoics.d. Epicureans.

23. There is an impersonal Reason which rules the universe, of which all human beings are a part, and to which human beings should submit, according toa. Cynicism.b. Skepticism.

c. Stoicism.d. Epicureanism.

24. Relativity in belief and conformity in practice characterized thea. Cynics.b. Skeptics.c. Stoics.d. Epicureans.

25. The chief good is pleasure according to a. Cynicisim.b. Skepticism.c. Stoicism.d. Epicureanism.

26. The Roman state religion adopted thea. Greek gods.b. mystery religions.c. halakah.d. haggadah.

27. The combining of different religious beliefs and practices is known asa. superstition.b. augury.c. exorcism.d. syncretism.

28. The Jewish supreme court was called thea. Sanhedrin.b. Diaspora.c. Talmud.d. all of the above

29. From the Hasideans developed the a. Sadducees and Zealots.b. proselytes and God-fearers.c. Pharisees and Essenes.d. people of the land.

30. The Jewish religious sect consisting of high-ranking priests and aristocratic laymen was thea. Essenes.b. Zealots.c. Sadducees.d. Pharisees.

31. The strictest, most socially separated Jewish religious sect was the

a. Sadducees.b. Pharisees.c. Zealots.d. Essenes.

32. The most politically powerful Jewish religious sect was thea. Essenes.b. Zealots.c. Sadducees.d. Pharisees.

33. The largest Jewish religious sect with the most popular admiration was thea. Zealots.b. Pharisees.c. Sadducees.d. Essenes.

34. The Sadducees denied thea. existence of disembodied human spirits/angels.b. immortality of the soul and resurrection of the body.c. scriptural authority of all but the Pentateuch.d. all of the above

35. The Jewish revolutionaries came to be known asa. Essenes.b. Zealots.c. Pharisees.d. Sadducees.

36. The rabbis werea. lawyers.b. scribes.c. teachers.d. all of the above

37. Average Jews who did not belong to a sect were calleda. people of the land.b. Sicarii.c. Sadducees.d. Pharisees.

38. Jews who lived outside Palestine were called thea. Sicarii.b. Sanhedrin.c. Diaspora.d. people of the land.

39. The destruction of Jerusalem and the temple marked the disintegration of the sect of thea. people of the land.b. Sadducees.c. Pharisees.d. none of the above

40. Full converts to Judaism were calleda. syncretists.b. proselytes.c. God-fearers.d. none of the above

41. So far as possible, full converts to Judaism were supposed toa. offer a sacrifice in the Jewish temple.b. be circumcised.c. baptize themselves.d. all of the above

42. Half-converts to Judaism were calleda. proselytes.b. God-fearers.c. syncretists.d. all of the above

43. The two main schools of rabbinical interpretation in the first century A.D. were those ofa. Jonathan and Gamaliel.b. Hillel and Shammai.c. Josephus and Bar Kokhba.d. Tobias and Onias.

44. “Rabbi” meansa. learner.b. my great one.c. pious one.d. none of the above

45. “Disciple” meansa. pious one.b. learner.c. my great one.d. none of the above

46. After the crushing of Jewish revolts against Rome, Judaism becamea. more dominated by Pharisaic tradition.b. less legalistic.

c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

47. Jews in the New Testament era expected the Messiah toa. suffer and die for their sins.b. save them politically and militarily from Rome.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

48. In Jewish eschatology this present evil age was to be followed immediately bya. Christmas.b. the coming age.c. the Day of the Lord or days of the Messiah.d. the apocalypse.

49. In Jewish eschatology the future eternity was ordinarily known as a. Easter.b. the coming age.c. the Day of the Lord or days of the Messiah.d. the apocalypse.

50. Because of martyrdom during the intertestamental period, the Jewish doctrine of individual, physical resurrectiona. decreased.b. increased.c. barely held its own.d. completely disappeared.

51. Jews of New Testament times had their Old Testament ina. oral Aramaic.b. written Greek.c. written Hebrew.d. all of the above

52. Synagogues may have arisen from temporary loss of thea. gift of prophecy.b. Torah.c. temple.d. all of the above

53. “Synagogue” meansa. shrine.b. assembly.c. temple.d. none of the above

54. The rise of synagogues led to thea. study of the Torah.b. importance of rabbis.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

55. Which was the center of Jewish worship during religious festivals?a. the homeb. the synagoguec. the templed. none of the above

56. Which was the center of Jewish sacrificial worship?a. the homeb. the synagoguec. the templed. none of the above

57. Which was the local center of worship, especially on Sabbath?a. the homeb. the synagoguec. the templed. none of the above

58. Which was the center of basic formal education for boys six years old and up?a. the homeb. the synagoguec. the templed. none of the above

59. In comparison with Gentile education, the breadth of subject matter in Jewish education wasa. narrower.b. equal.c. broader.d. none of the above

60. The oral law consisted ina. intertestamental wisdom.b. rabbinical teachings.c. apocalyptic visions.d. none of the above

61. In many respects church services and organization was patterned after thea. community of the Dead Sea Scrolls.b. temple.c. rabbinical schools.

d. synagogue.

62. The Talmud containsa. intertestamental wisdom literature.b. rabbinical teachings.c. apocalyptic visions.d. none of the above

63. Books not accepted as Scripture by most Jews and early Christians but officially adopted much later as Scripture by Roman Catholics and some other branches of Christendom are thea. apocrypha.b. Dead Sea Scrolls.c. pseudepigrapha.d. apocalyptic literature.

64. The Dead Sea Scrolls were found just off which shore of the Dead Sea?a. northeastb. northwestc. southwestd. southeast

65. The Dead Sea Scrolls were found mainly in caves neara. Qumran.b. Chenoboskion.c. Nag Hammadi.d. both b and c

66. The producers of the Dead Sea Scrolls lived ata. Jericho.b. Qumran.c. Masada.d. Jamnia.

67. According to most scholars the contents of the Dead Sea Scrolls indicate that they were produced by thea. people of the land.b. Pharisees.c. Sadducees.d. Essenes.

68. Those who produced the Dead Sea Scrolls looked for aa. priestly messiah.b. kingly messiah.c. great prophet.

d. all of the above.

69. The people of the Dead Sea Scrolls thought that a. the messianic kingdom was near.b. there would be no messianic kingdom.c. the messianic kingdom lay far in the future.d. none of the above

70. An early, outstanding leader of the sect which produced the Dead Sea Scrolls was calleda. Bar Kokhba.b. Hillel.c. Eleazar.d. the Teacher of Righteousness.

71. The Dead Sea Scrolls containa. rabbinical literature.b. Old Testament and sectarian manuscripts.c. letters of Bar Kokhba.d. Gnostic literature.

72. Philo’s method of interpreting the Old Testament wasa. allegorical.b. christological.c. literal.d. typological.

73. What did Philo try to get out of the Old Testament by his interpretive method?a. the Christian gospelb. Hellenistic philosophyc. Pharisaical theologyd. Greek mythology

74. “Apocrypha”a. originally meant “noncanonical.”b. came to mean “hidden, secret, profound.”c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

75. The apocryphal books of the Old Testamenta. were written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.b. date from the intertestamental and New Testament periods.c. contain mainly history, fiction, and wisdom.d. all of the above

76. Some books are labeled “pseudepigrapha” because they

1. a. were written under the falsely assumed names of deceased Old Testament figures.

2. b. contain anti-Jewish doctrine.3. c. contain anti-Christian doctrine.

e. hide the true course and end of human history.

77. The pseudepigraphal books are also calleda. apocalyptic.b. halakic.c. mishnaic.d. targumic.

78. Herod the Greata. plundered and desecrated the temple in 168 B.C.b. destroyed the temple in A.D. 70.c. beautified the temple.d. none of the above

79. Jewish religious festivals to which pilgrims thronged werea. Passover-Unleavened Bread, Pentecost, and Tabernacles.b. Pentecost and Trumpets/Rosh Hashanah.c. Yom Kipper and Hanukkah.d. Purim, Lights, and Trumpets.

80. Yom Kippur means thea. first of the civil year.b. Day of Atonement.c. Eighteen Benedictions.d. singing of psalms.

81. Hanukkah commemorates thea. dedication of the temple at the time of Haggai and Zechariah.b. rededication of the temple by Judas Maccabeus.c. deliverance of Israel at the time of Esther.d. none of the above

82. The Old Testament law is often called thea. Shemone Esreh.b. Shema.c. Torah.d. Mishnah.

83. The “golden text” of Judaism (“Hear, O Israel, the LORD is our God, the LORD is one”) is called thea. Shemono Esreh.b. Shema.

c. Torah.d. Mishnah.

84. The second Jewish temple was built bya. Solomon.b. Nebuchadnezzar.c. Ezra.d. Zerubbabel.

85. Jews of the first century had forsaken idolatry because of theira. exodus from slavery in Egypt.b. wandering in the wilderness for forty years.c. Babylonian exile in fulfillment of prophetic warnings.d. heeding the preaching of John the Baptist.

86. Loose, periphrastic translations of the Old Testament are called thea. targums.b. halakah.c. oral law.d. none of the above

87. The first-century Jewish philosopher Philoa. resided in Alexandria, Egypt.b. interpreted the Old Testament literally rather than allegorically.c. resisted the influence of Greek philosophy on Judaism.d. all of the above

88. Gentiles who converted fully to Judaisma. submitted to circumcision if they were males.b. are called God-fearers.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

89. Gentiles who converted halfway to Judaisma. submitted to circumcision if they were males.b. are called proselytes.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

90. As compared with Jewish education, Greco-Roman education wasa. narrower in subject matter.b. broader in subject matter.c. confined to preadolescents.d. none of the above

91. Jesus was criticized for mingling with “sinners,” a term which in this connection refers to

a. Jews who violated the Mosaic law flagrantly.b. all Jews because of their failure to keep the Mosaic law perfectly.c. pagans (non-Jews) because of their regular violation of the Mosaic law.d. all of the above

92. Hebraists were Jews who, while living outside Palestine,a. practiced their Judaistic faith without compromise.b. retained their Jewish language and customs.c. incurred Gentile hatred for their standoffishness.d. all of the above

93. Hellenists were Jews who, while living outside Palestine,a. adopted the Greek language.b. adopted Greek dress and customs.c. practiced their Judaistic faith in varying degrees.d. all of the above

94. Jesus’ mingling with all sorts of people, including tax collectors and sinners, contrasts most with what Jewish group?a. Phariseesb. Sadduceesc. Essenesd. Scribes

95. What Jewish group thought they were on the verge of fighting a forty-year war that would culminate in the messianic kingdom?a. Essenesb. Sadduceesc. Phariseesd. Herodians

96. Politically, what Jewish group contrasted most with the Zealots?a. Sadduceesb. Phariseesc. Herodiansd. Essenes

97. The New Testament calls the Jewish Great Sanhedrin thea. council.b. chief priests and elders.c. rulers.d. all of the above

98. The Talmuda. predates the New Testament.b. contains oral law (the Mishnah).

c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

99. The Talmuda. exists in Palestinian and Babylonian editions.b. contains (legal) halakah and (nonlegal) haggadah.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

100. The theology of Judaism emphasizesa. the acts of God in history.b. God’s choice of Israel over other nations.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

101. First-century Jews expected their Messiaha. to suffer and die for their sins.b. to be divine as well as human.c. to rule with kingly power.d. none of the above

102. To “build a fence around the Law” means to interpret the Lawa. accurately.b. inaccurately.c. so strictly that people won’t even come close to breaking it.d. so loosely that people do not feel burdened by it.

Chapter 4

1. Early Christiansa. accepted the Old Testament as divinely inspired Scripture.b. refused to accept the Old Testament as divinely inspired Scripture.c. differed widely among themselves on whether to accept the Old Testament as divinely

inspired Scripture.d. none of the above

2. Early Christiansa. exercised critical judgment in the process of canonizing books.b. accepted as canonical all Christian books written in the apostolic age.c. paid no attention to the question of authorship in the matter of canonization.d. all of the above

3. Apostolicity meansa. authorship by an apostle.b. authorship by a close associate of an apostle.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

4. Inhibiting the speedy canonization of some books was theira. short length.b. private addresses.c. limited circulation.d. all of the above

5. For their beliefs and practices the earliest Christians depended on thea. Old Testament.b. oral tradition about Jesus’ words and deeds.c. messages of prophets in the church.d. all of the above

6. The term “canon” originally referred to aa. measuring reed.b. doctrine.c. gun.d. none of above

7. The term “canon” developed the metaphorical meaninga. knowledge.b. standard.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

8. The New Testament canon consists of the

a. subapostolic writings.b. New Testament apocrypha.c. Oxyrhynchus papyri.d. none of the above

9. The rationale behind the formation of the New Testament was Jesus’a. view of the Old Testament as authoritative Scripture.b. view of his own words as completely authoritative.c. promise that the Holy Spirit would recall his teaching to the memory of the disciples who

had heard him and would instruct them further.e. all of the above

10. Among orthodox Christians the apparently main criterion for New Testament canonicity wasa. theological differences from the Old Testament.b. apostolicity of authorship.c. agreement with apostolic teaching.d. the edifying effect upon readers.

11. Books quickly accepted by Christians as scripturally authoritative are called thea. agrapha.b. apocrypha.c. antilegomena.d. homolegoumena.

12. Books quickly accepted by Christians as scripturally authoritative includeda. Hebrews.b. 2 Peter.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

13. Books disputed at first but finally accepted by Christians as scripturally authoritative are called thea. agrapha.b. apocrypha.c. antilegomena.d. homolegoumena.

14. Books disputed at first but finally accepted by Christians as scripturally authoritative includeda. the Gospels.b. Paul’s letters.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

15. In the second century Marcion drew up a New Testament canon which by comparison with ours is

a. the same.b. longer.c. shorter.d. none of the above

16. Influencing Marcion’s choices for the New Testament canon was hisa. anti-Judaism.b. pro-Judaism.c. anti-Gnosticism.d. both b and c

17. For the most part, Marcion liked the writings ofa. Matthew.b. Paul.c. Luke.d. both b and c

18. The reaction of orthodox Christians to Marcion’s canon was toa. temporarily forsake the concept of a canon.b. create quickly a New Testament canon of their own.c. clarify what canon they were already using.d. none of the above

19. The earliest Christian writings that have survived besides the books of the New Testament were written by thea. Gnostics.b. apostles.c. apostolic fathers.d. all of the above

20. The writing secretary for an ancient author is known by the terma. lectionary.b. amanuensis.c. cursive.d. autograph.

21. The main, if not exclusive, original form of New Testament books was thea. variant reading.b. lectionary.c. scroll.d. codex.

22. At first the main, if not exclusive, writing material for New Testament books wasa. pigskin.b. vellum.c. parchment.

d. papyrus.

23. The original document of a New Testament book is known as thea. lectionary.b. amanuensis.c. cursive.d. autograph.

24. Besides ancient Greek manuscripts, New Testament textual critics work witha. versions.b. quotations in writings of the church fathers.c. lectionariesd. all of the above

25. Differences of wording among ancient forms of the New Testament are known asa. minuscules.b. versions.c. variant readings.d. lectionaries.

26. Where ancient forms of the New Testament differ, textual critics usually favor the text which isa. easiest.b. longest.c. most recent.d. none of the above

27. Concerning the best manuscripts of the New Testament, the translators of the King James Versiona. lacked them.b. disregarded them.c. took advantage of them.d. none of the above

28. Ancient translations of the Greek New Testament into other languages are calleda. minuscules.b. majuscules.c. versions.d. variant readings.

29. Early Greek New Testament manuscripts that are written in capital letters are calleda. lectionaries.b. cursives.c. autographs.d. majuscules.

30. In relation to the New Testament, textual criticism means determining itsa. original wording.b. historical accuracy.c. theological accuracy.d. all of the above

31. The materials available for New Testament textual criticisma. outnumber those available for other ancient writings.b. approximately equal in number those available for other ancient writings.c. fall below the number of those available for other ancient writings.d. cannot be numerically compared with those available for other ancient writings.

32. Differences in wording among ancient manuscripts of the New Testamenta. affect major Christian beliefs.b. affect important Christian practices.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

33. Chapter and verse divisions in the Biblea. appeared in the first-century originals.b. originated in second-century copies.c. originated in the late Middle Ages.d. originated in the modern period.

Chapter 5

1. The mention of Jesus by several ancient secular historiansa. provides little information about Jesus for the reconstruction of his career.b. disproves the view that Jesus was purely legendary.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

2. Some of Josephus’s statements about Jesus area. so neutral as to suggest Josephus was the first unbiased historian of ancient times.b. so Christian as to suggest they are interpolations by Christian copyists.c. so anti-Christian as to suggest Josephus was a Pharisee.d. none of the above

3. Sayings of Jesus recorded only outside the four canonical Gospels are called thea. homologoumena.b. apocrypha.c. antilegomena.d. agrapha.

4. Because they are spoken by Jesus as Lord, sayings of Jesus are calleda. eschatological.b. logia.c. agrapha.d. dominical.

5. In comparison with sayings of Jesus recorded in the canonical Gospels, sayings of Jesus recorded outside the New Testamenta. repeat.b. revise.c. innovate.d. all of the above

6. The Oxyrhynchus papyria. were discovered in Egypt.b. contain sayings supposedly spoken by Jesus.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

7. The Gospel of Thomasa. was written by the apostle Thomas.b. is a narrative of Jesus’ life.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

8. The church father who gives the earliest information about the writing of the canonical Gospels, their authorship, etc., isa. Papias.b. Marcion.c. Pliny the Younger.d. Augustine.

9. The apocryphal gospelsa. attempt to fill in the childhood of Jesus and the interval between his death and

resurrection.b. contain heretical and fanciful beliefs.c. are rejected from being canonical by all main branches of the church.d. all of the above

10. The authors of the canonical Gospels are called thea. apostolic fathers.b. evangelists.c. amanuenses.d. scribes.

11. Which gospel writer states that he utilized previous records in preparing his own Gospel?a. Matthewb. Markc. Luked. John

12. The Synoptic Gospels area. Matthew, Mark, and Luke.b. Luke and John.c. Mark, Luke, and John.d. Matthew, Mark, and John.

13. The synoptic problem deals with the question of why the Synoptic Gospels area. mythological.b. trustworthy.c. different from each other.d. similar to each other.

14. The theory of oral tradition as a complete answer to the synoptic problema. is difficult to square with minute verbal resemblances among the Synoptics.b. assumes rapid crystallization of information about Jesus prior to the writing of the

Gospels.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

15. Matthew wrote first, then Luke used Matthew in his writing, and Mark wrote an abbreviated combination of Matthew and Luke according to thea. Griesbach hypothesis.b. four-document hypothesis.c. Mark-Matthew hypothesis.d. Q hypothesis.

16. The title of Albert Schweitzer’s survey of modern studies of Jesus’ life isa. The Quest of the Historical Jesus.b. The History of the Synoptic Tradition.c. The Apostolic Preaching and Its Development.d. The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah.

17. Schweitzer argued that modern liberals distorted Jesus by making him primarilya. an apocalyptic prophet who claimed he would become the superhuman Messiah.b. a good example and teacher of ethical ideals.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

18. According to Schweitzer’s own interpretation, Jesus wasa. an apocalyptic prophet who claimed he would become the superhuman Messiah.b. a philosophical teacher of timeless ethical ideals.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

19. According to Schweitzer, Jesusa. expected the arrival of God’s kingdom in the immediate future.b. came to think he had to die in order to bring God’s kingdom.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

20. Schweitzera. failed to explain why Jesus gave considerable ethical teaching.b. disregarded statements of Jesus that God’s kingdom had already arrived.c. forced reconsideration of the eschatological and messianic elements in Jesus’ ministry.d. all of the above

21. Source criticism deals witha. the basic evangelistic message of early Christians.b. the synoptic problem.c. overall theological editorship on the part of the Gospel writers.d. development of tradition about Jesus through oral stages to canonical writings.

22. Form criticism deals witha. the basic evangelistic message of early Christians.b. the synoptic problem.

c. overall theological editorship on the part of the Gospel writers.d. development of tradition about Jesus through oral stages to canonical writings.

23. Redaction criticism deals witha. the basic evangelistic message of early Christians.b. the synoptic problem.c. overall theological editorship on the part of the Gospel writers.d. development of tradition about Jesus through oral stages to canonical writings.

24. Form critics talk about the Sitz im Leben of the Gospel material, which refers to itsa. mythological character.b. setting in the life of the early church.c. textual accuracy.d. all of the above

25. Form criticsa. suppose that early Christians modified and invented material about Jesus according to

their own needs and desires.b. classify pericopes in the Gospels according to literary type.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

26. By and large, form criticsa. reject the supernatural, miraculous elements in Jesus’ life.b. think the geographical and chronological notes in the Gospels are largely unhistorical.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

27. The basic trustworthiness of the Gospels as history is supported by their portrayal of the original disciples asa. cowardly and thickheaded.b. zealous and sacrificial.c. heroic and insightful.d. none of the above

28. Concerning the Gospels, conservative scholars accepta. topical as well as chronological arrangements.b. paraphrase as well as direct quotation of Jesus’ words.c. the trustworthiness of the contents.d. all of the above

29. Form criticism is associated especially witha. Albert Schweitzer.b. Rudolf Bultmann.c. B. H. Streeter.d. C. H. Dodd.

30. Demythologization is associated witha. Albert Schweitzer.b. Rudolf Bultmann.c. B. H. Streeter.d. C. H. Dodd.

31. Consistent eschatology is associated witha. Albert Schweitzer.b. Rudolf Bultmann.c. B. H. Streeter.d. C. H. Dodd.

32. Realized eschatology is associated witha. Albert Schweitzer.b. Rudolf Bultmann.c. B. H. Streeter.d. C. H. Dodd.

33. By definition the term “kerygma” meansa. proclamation.b. immediately.c. good news.d. teaching.

34. The need for writing down the ministry of Jesus arose out of thea. spread of the gospel to places where eyewitnesses were unavailable.b. dying off of eyewitnesses.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

35. The term “eschatological” has to do witha. mythology in the Gospels.b. the universal scope of Christianity.c. the good news concerning Jesus.d. the end of history.

36. Which of the following is a purely hypothetical document?a. The Gospel of Thomasb. Qc. The Gospel of Peterd. Kerygma.

37. The technical term for an individual unit of Gospel tradition isa. pericope.b. apophthegm.

c. paradigm.d. none of the above

38. By and large, scholars agree that as compared with sayings of Jesus recorded in the canonical Gospels, his sayings recorded elsewhere area. less likely to have been spoken by him.b. equally likely to have been spoken by him.c. more likely to have been spoken by him.d. sure to have been spoken by him.

39. The canonical Gospels follow the chronology of Jesus’ lifea. always.b. some of the time.c. never.d. none of the above

40. The canonical Gospels contain few realistic details concerninga. time and place.b. local customs.c. personal names.d. none of the above

41. Who put a low estimate on the influence of eyewitnesses to Jesus’ ministry?a. early church fathersb. the evangelistsc. form criticsd. conservative evangelicals

42. The sudden and successful rise of Christianity makes it difficult to regard the canonical Gospels asa. exaggerating Jesus’ deeds and words.b. downplaying Jesus’ deeds and words.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

43. What makes it difficult to accept a development of mythology about Jesus?a. the shortness of time between Jesus’ public career and the writing of the canonical

Gospelsb. Christians’ suffering and dying for their story about Jesusc. both of the aboved. neither of the above

44. In relation to the New Testament, higher criticism includes questions ofa. original wording.b. authorship; date, place, and purpose of writing; editorial practices.c. both of the above

d. neither of the above

45. What tries to establish the story line of a Gospel?a. narrative criticismb. tradition criticismc. rhetorical criticismd. canon criticism

46. What tries to trace the origin and development of theological themes in the Gospels?a. narrative criticismb. tradition criticismc. canon criticismd. genre criticism

47. What seeks evidence of persuasive art in the presentation of tradition?a. genre criticismb. canon criticismc. social science criticismd. rhetorical criticism

48. What keeps an eye on the influence of theological conflicts in the early church?a. reader response criticismb. postcolonial criticismc. feminist criticismd. tendency criticism

Chapter 6

1. Jesus’ public ministry is usually calculated to have lasted how many years?a. one and a half.b. two and a halfc. three and a halfd. five

2. Jesus’ public ministry is usually thought to have ended ina. A.D. 24 or 27.b. A.D. 27 or 30.c. A.D. 30 or 33.d. A.D. 33 or 36.

3. Traditionally, Jesus’ public ministry has been divided into periods ofa. obscurity and popularity.b. popularity and rejection.c. obscurity, popularity, and rejection.d. popularity, rejection, and revival.

4. John the Baptist may have grown up amonga. Pharisees.b. Sadducees.c. Essenes.d. Zealots.

5. The baptism of John was innovative in that hea. required the baptism of Gentiles.b. performed baptism on others.c. oversaw the self-baptisms of Jews.d. none of the above

6. Jesus’ temptation by Satana. preceded Jesus’ baptism.b. occurred during Jesus’ baptism.c. followed Jesus’ baptism.d. followed Jesus’ making of his first disciples.

7. What activities constituted Jesus’ public ministry?a. preachingb. teachingc. performing miracles and exorcismsd. all of the above

8. Jesus ministered primarily in

a. Jerusalem.b. Samaria.c. Transjordan.d. Galilee.

9. When able to gain some privacy, Jesus devoted himself toa. teaching his disciples.b. visiting the sick.c. meditation.d. all of the above

10. Which of Jesus’ disciples distinguished himself by confessing Jesus to be the Messiah?a. Peterb. Jamesc. John d. Thomas

11. When confessed as the Messiah, Jesus started predicting hisa. transfiguration.b. death and resurrection.c. ascension to heaven.d. second coming.

12. According to which Gospel did Jesus’ raising of Lazarus convince the Sanhedrin they should eliminate Jesus?a. Matthewb. Markc. Luked. John

13. According to the other Gospels, the Sanhedrin was convinced by what event that they should eliminate Jesus?a. his transfigurationb. his triumphal entry into Jerusalemc. his cleansing the templed. his cursing the fig tree

14. The triumphal entry took place ona. Palm Sunday.b. Ash Wednesday.c. Maundy Thursday.d. Good Friday.

15. The Last Supper was aa. Passover meal.b. love feast.

c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

16. Jesus’ arrest and Jewish trial took place on aa. Wednesday night.b. Thursday night.c. Friday night.d. Saturday night.

17. Jesus’ Roman trial took place on aa. Wednesday morning.b. Thursday morning.c. Friday morning.d. Saturday morning.

18. The crucifixion of Jesus lasteda. from early morning till noon.b. from midmorning till midafternoon.c. from noon till late afternoon.d. from late afternoon through early evening.

19. Traditionally, the last words of Jesus (on the cross) are numbered asa. 3.b. 5.c. 7.d. 10.

20. Jesus’ resurrection happeneda. very early Sunday morning.b. midmorning on Sunday.c. noon on Sunday.d. Sunday afternoon.

21. The resurrected Jesus appeared repeatedly to his disciples for how many days?a. 3b. 7c. 10d. 40

22. Supporting the reality of Jesus’ miracles isa. other religions’ never laying claim to the miraculous.b. early Christians’ tenacity in maintaining their testimony under the pressure of

persecution.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

23. Deniers of Jesus’ resurrection appeal to the a. disciples’ belief that he would rise from the dead.b. large number of supposed sightings of Jesus as risen.c. dying and rising of gods in pagan mythology.d. none of the above

24. Supporting the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection isa. the Jewish disciples’ changing their day of worship from the Sabbath (Saturday) to

Sunday.b. the reporting of Jesus’ resurrection first by women.c. the agricultural cycle as the basis for pagan myths of dying and rising gods.d. all of the above

25. Jesus’ teaching wasa. nonfigurative.b. parallelistic.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

26. Jesus’ parablesa. never contain more than one point.b. sometimes contain more than one point.c. always contain more than one point.d. none of the above

27. To allegorize a parable means to interpret its details asa. containing discrete meanings.b. designed for realism.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

28. In his teaching, Jesus built on the foundation of ethical monotheism, which means belief ina. one God.b. God’s love.c. God’s righteousness.d. all of the above

29. Jesus usually referred to himself as thea. Servant of the Lord.b. Son of Man.c. Christ/Messiah.d. all of the above

30. Which one of the following is not central to Jesus’ ethical teaching?a. Love God.b. Love your neighbor.

c. Do not covet.d. Keep the Golden Rule.

31. “The kingdom of heaven”a. contrasts with “the kingdom of God.”b. occurs only in the Gospel of Luke.c. accents the kingdom’s universality.d. none of the above

32. The term “kingdom” meansa. the activity of ruling.b. the sphere of rule.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

33. “Realized eschatology” refers to the view that the kingdom of Goda. has impressed itself on the minds of Jesus’ disciples.b. is about to arrive.c. has already arrived.d. will arrive not till the end of the present evil age.

34. Realized eschatology is associated with the scholar nameda. Rudolf Bultmann.b. C. H. Dodd.c. Albert Schweitzer.d. C. S. Lewis.

35. Consistent eschatology is associated with the scholar nameda. Rudolf Bultmann.b. C. H. Dodd.c. Albert Schweitzer.d. C. S. Lewis

36. The “mystery of the kingdom” refers toa. Jesus’ teaching that God’s kingdom is yet to arrive.b. believers’ enjoyment of the kingdom’s future blessings in advance.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

37. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Most Jews of Jesus’ time had a nonpolitical, nonmilitary concept of God’s

kingdom.b. Most Jews of Jesus’ time, including their leaders, rejected Jesus’ concept of God’s

kingdom.c. God transferred his kingdom to the church.d. God’s kingdom will not come fully until Jesus’ return.

Chapter 7

1. Which of the following statements is not true?a. The canonical Gospels are like modern biographies.b. The canonical Gospels lack contemporary historical background.c. The canonical Gospels lack analyses of character and personality.d. The canonical Gospels do not probe Jesus’ inner thoughts.

2. Which of the following statements is not true?a. The canonical Gospels are unlike Hellenistic stories of ancient miracle-workers.b. The canonical Gospels contain little more than miracle-working.c. The canonical Gospels relate proclamations and instructions.d. The canonical Gospels were written from theological standpoints.

3. The author of a Gospel is called a(n)a. scribe.b. amanuensis.c. epigrapher.d. evangelist.

4. The authorship of a Gospel is determined mainly bya. titles original to the document.b. early, external tradition and internal evidence.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

5. The other known name of the author Mark isa. Simon.b. Alphaeus.c. James.d. John.

6. Mark appears elsewhere in the New Testament as a companion ofa. Paul.b. Barnabas.c. Peter.d. all of the above

7. A tradition dating from early in the second century states that the Gospel of Mark contains the reminiscences of what apostle concerning Jesus?a. Peterb. Jamesc. Johnd. Thomas

8. The foregoing tradition was first related by the early church father

a. Papias.b. Augustine.c. Tertullian.d. Ephraem the Syrian.

9. What adverb appears repeatedly and characteristically in Mark’s narrative?a. afterwardsb. thenc. immediatelyd. lately

10. Overall, Mark portrays Jesus as thea. mighty and authoritative Son of God.b. meek and mild Messiah.c. ideal human being.d. none of the above

11. Mark arranges his materials according toa. chronology.b. catch words.c. similarity of subject matter.d. all of the above

12. The “messianic secret” in Mark refers toa. Jesus’ suppression of publicity concerning his messiahship.b. the failure of most Jews to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

13. W. Wrede thought that Marka. invented the messianic secret.b. used the messianic secret to cover up the failure of Jesus to teach his messiahship.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

14. According to A Survey of the New Testament, Mark wrote toa. give new converts catechetical instruction.b. provide material for liturgies in church services.c. counteract the shame of Jesus’ crucifixion.d. encourage persecuted Christians with the example of Jesus’ suffering and death.

15. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Mark fails to give very much of Jesus’ teaching.b. Mark’s style lacks smoothness and symmetry.c. Mark de-emphasizes Jesus’ miracles and exorcisms in order to emphasize the

suffering of Jesus in his arrest, trial, and crucifixion.

d. Mark emphasizes Jesus’ ability to win debates and predict the future, including his own fate.

16. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Mark’s reference to “the abomination of desolation” favors a date of writing before

A.D. 70 by those scholars who deny a predictive prophecy by Jesus.b. The absence of references to cannibalism, pestilence, internecine conflict among Jewish

defenders, and the burning of the temple disfavors Mark’s writing after A.D. 70.c. Luke’s presumed use of Mark disfavors Mark’s writing after A.D. 70 if Luke ended his

second book (Acts) before Paul’s trial in Rome took place.d. Early Christian tradition shows some uncertainty whether Mark wrote his Gospel before

or after Peter’s martyrdom.

17. A fair amount of evidence favors that Mark wrote for an audience ina. Jerusalem.b. Athens.c. Antioch in Syria.d. none of the above

18. Mark uses a number of terms in what language besides Greek?a. Hebrewb. Aramaicc. Syriacd. Latin

19. After a short introduction, Mark’s Gospel divides first into the activities of Jesus in and arounda. Jerusalem.b. Samaria.c. Transjordan and Judea.d. Galilee.

20. Second, Mark’s Gospel divides into the activities of Jesus on his way througha. Jerusalem.b. Samaria.c. Transjordan and Judea.d. Galilee.

21. Third, Mark’s Gospel divides into the activities of Jesus in and arounda. Jerusalem.b. Samaria.c. Transjordan and Judea.d. Galilee.

22. John the Baptist baptized people as a sign of theira. repentance from sin.

b. belief in Jesus.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

23. John the Baptist predicted that someone more powerful than he was going to baptize people ina. water.b. wine.c. the Holy Spirit.d. God’s grace.

24. Jesus received the Holy Spirit at hisa. baptism.b. temptation.c. calling of the first disciples.d. first exorcism of a demon.

25. Mark’s version of Jesus’ temptation emphasizes the acknowledgment of Jesus’ status as God’s Son bya. Satan.b. wild beasts.c. angels.d. all of the above

26. Simon, Andrew, James, and John left their occupation of fishing to follow Jesus. Their doing so demonstratesa. their dissatisfaction with the occupation.b. their Jewish piety.c. the powerful effect of Jesus’ call.d. all of the above

27. An unclean spirit’s (or demon’s) expressing a knowledge of Jesus’ personal name and title (“the Holy One of God”) represented a. an attempt at self-defense.b. a switch from an allegiance to Satan to an allegiance to Jesus.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

28. In Mark 1, people brought their sick and demon-possessed to Jesus not till after sundown becausea. distance delayed their arrival.b. evening brought relief from the heat of the afternoon sun.c. Sabbath ended at sundown, so the work of bringing the needy would not violate the

prohibition of work on the Sabbath.d. none of the above

29. Jesus cleansed a leper with aa. mere touch.b. mere word.c. command to have a priest confirm the cleansing.d. all of the above

30. Which of the following statements is not true?a. In Mark Jesus exercises authority to forgive sins.b. In Mark Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners.c. In Mark Jesus defends his disciples’ practice of fasting.d. In Mark Jesus lets his disciples pluck grain on the Sabbath.

31. The term “apostles” connotes beinga. selected out of a larger number.b. sent with the sender’s own authority.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

32. “Beelzebul” is another name fora. Satan.b. Legion.c. the Holy Spirit.d. Caiaphas.

33. The unpardonable sin consists in an accusation thata. Jesus regularly breaks the Sabbath.b. Jesus claims to be God’s Son.c. Jesus claims to forgive sins.d. Jesus casts out demons by the chief demon.

34. Basically, the term “parable” meansa. comparison.b. story.c. rhetoric.d. none of the above

35. In Mark, Jesus speaks in parables toa. obscure the truth judgmentally from outsiders.b. clarify the truth with interpretation for insiders.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

36. In the parable of seeds and soils,a. the seeds represent hearers of Jesus’ words.b. the soils represent the words of Jesus that people hear.c. both of the above

d. neither of the above

37. The shining of a lamp in one of Jesus’ parables representsa. Jesus as the light of the world.b. Jesus’ clarification/interpretation of parables.c. the public ministry of Jesus’ apostles.d. none of the above

38. In Jesus’ stilling of a storm at sea, the wind and waves representa. God’s Spirit.b. chaos.c. Roman rule.d. none of the above

39. In Mark’s text, “Legion” referred to a horde ofa. demons.b. Pharisees and Herodians as Jesus’ enemies.c. Roman soldiers occupying Palestine.d. angels guarding Jesus’ disciples.

40. The story of Jesus raising Jairus’s daughter is intertwined with the story of Jesusa. sailing across the Sea of Galilee.b. teaching in the synagogue at Nazareth.c. walking through grain fields on the Sabbath.d. healing a woman with a chronic flow of blood.

41. Jesus’ performing only a few miracles in Nazareth was due toa. the townspeople’s lack of faith.b. Jesus’ withdrawal from the crowds.c. false accusations by the Pharisees.d. Sabbath law.

42. Jesus’ apostles went out in pairs becausea. Jesus sent them two by two.b. the Mosaic law requires at least two witnesses.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

43. Herod Antipas was so impressed by the activities of Jesus and the apostles that he thought Jesus wasa. the prophet Elijah returned to earth.b. the prophet Jeremiah come back from the dead.c. John the Baptist come back from the dead.d. none of the above

44. John the Baptist was

a. hung.b. crucified.c. tortured.d. beheaded.

45. Jesus fed the 5,000 witha. two loaves.b. five fish.c. two loaves and five fish.d. five loaves and two fish.

46. Jesus walked on water toa. rescue his disciples from drowning at sea.b. allay his disciples’ fear.c. parade his deity before the disciples.d. all of the above

47. Jesus’ pronouncing all foods clean means that he pronounced thema. ritually allowable to eat.b. hygienically safe to eat.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

48. In conversation with a Syro-Phoenician woman, Jesus referred to her demon-possessed daughter as aa. dog.b. cat.c. puppy.d. snake.

49. In healing a deaf-mute, Jesusa. sought privacy.b. groaned.c. used spittle.d. all of the above

50. Besides feeding 5,000, Jesus also feda. 2,000.b. 4,000.c. 7,000.d. 12,000.

51. The sign from heaven that the Pharisees asked Jesus to produce would have beena. a heavenly display put on by God.b. Jesus’ raising of John the Baptist from the dead.c. a transfiguration of Jesus.

d. none of the above

52. The healing of a blind man in Bethsaida involveda. the use of saliva.b. two stages of cure.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

53. In Mark, when Peter says Jesus is the Christ, Jesusa. rebukes Peter for saying so.b. commends Peter for saying so.c. tells Peter and the other disciples to spread the news that he is the Christ.d. none of the above

54. When Peter rebukes Jesus for predicting his (Jesus’) death and resurrection, Jesusa. rebukes Peter.b. commends Peter for his love of Jesus.c. tells Peter and the other disciples to spread the news of Jesus’ coming death and

resurrection.d. none of the above

55. To take up your cross and follow Jesus means toa. expose yourself to abuse by open discipleship.b. desire martyrdom for Jesus’ sake.c. die as a martyr.d. all of the above

56. The transfiguration of Jesusa. fulfilled his immediately foregoing prediction that some would soon see that God’s rule

had come with power.b. showed that Jesus’ upcoming death would not negate God’s powerful rule.c. featured Elijah and Moses.d. all of the above

57. Who did the Old Testament say would return before the Day of the Lord?a. Mosesb. Samuelc. Elijahd. Malachi

58. In Mark 9, the shrieks and convulsions of a demon-possessed boy demonstrated thea. difficulty of the exorcism.b. success and finality of the exorcism.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

59. The Pharisees said that Mosesa. permitted divorce in certain cases.b. commanded divorce in certain cases.c. prohibited divorce in all cases.d. none of the above

60. In the matter of divorce and remarriage, Jesusa. called the Mosaic law an accommodation to the Pharisees’ hardheartedness.b. appealed to God’s original intention at the creation and prohibited a man from divorcing

his wife.c. said that remarriage to another woman constitutes adultery against his own wife.d. all of the above

61. According to Jesus, wealth isa. an impediment to entering God’s kingdom.b. a sign of God’s present blessing.c. a guarantee of eternal life in the hereafter.d. none of the above

62. Jesus compared his upcoming suffering and death toa. drinking from a cup.b. being baptized.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

63. The disciples’ finding a colt on which Jesus rode into Jerusalem illustratesa. Jesus’ divine foreknowledge.b. the disciples’ desire to honor Jesus.c. the willingness of the colt’s owner to let Jesus ride on it.d. none of the above

64. Originally, “Hosanna,” meant “save now” (a prayer), but came to meana. Hurrah!b. Glory!c. Blessed!d. Peace!

65. What kind of tree did Jesus curse (so that it withered) because it had no fruit?a. pomegranateb. figc. dated. orange

66. Jesus used the withering of the cursed tree to teach about thea. power of faith and prayer.b. necessity of forgiveness.

c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

67. If Jesus had said it was not permissible (from the standpoint of God’s law) to pay taxes to Caesar, who would have accused him of teaching rebellion?a. Phariseesb. Sadduceesc. Essenesd. Herodians

68. The Sadducees tried to trap Jesus on the issue of resurrection by appealing to the Mosaic law abouta. a woman repeatedly widowed.b. a man repeatedly widowed.c. a woman repeatedly divorced.d. a man repeatedly divorced.

69. Jesus’ prophetic sermon is called thea. Olivet Discourse.b. Sermon on the Mount.c. Missions Discourse.d. Good Shepherd Discourse.

70. 77. Jesus said that the end of the age won’t be near tilla. a flurry of wars, earthquakes, and other natural disasters occur.b. the temple has been destroyed.c. the temple has been rebuilt.d. the abomination of desolation takes place.

71. Jesus predicted that the days of the great tribulation will bea. shortened.b. lengthened.c. conformed to ancient prophecy.d. revealed (as to their number) to the elect.

72. 79. Judas Iscariot enabled the Sanhedrin to arrest Jesusa. apart from a crowd in a festal assembly.b. before the Festival of Passover.c. before the Festival of Unleavened Bread.d. after the Festival of Unleavened Bread.

73. A woman’s perfuming of Jesus’ head is interpreted as a. a preparation of his body for burial.b. a tribute to his high status.c. an amelioration of the shame of his coming crucifixion.d. all of the above

74. The Last Suppera. occurred on a Thursday evening.b. was a Passover meal.c. included a series of specific predictions on Jesus’ part.d. all of the above

75. The arrest of Jesus took place ata. Golgotha.b. Calvary.c. Gabbatha.d. Gethsemane.

76. At Jesus’ Jewish trial, the Sanhedrin decided that he deserved execution because he hada. blasphemed in claiming he would share God’s throne.b. undermined their authority by cleansing the temple.c. predicted the destruction of the temple.d. claimed he would rebuild the temple in three days.

77. At Jesus’ Roman trial, Jesus was accused ofa. blaspheming God.b. blaspheming Caesar.c. blaspheming the law of Moses.d. none of the above

78. At Jesus’ Roman trial, the crowd clamored for thea. crucifixion of Jesus.b. the release of Barabbas.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

79. Mark counteracts the shame of Jesus’ crucifixion by noting thata. Jesus did not have to carry his own cross.b. Jesus was offered wine mixed with myrrh.c. Jesus hung on the cross only six hours.d. all of the above

80. On his cross, Jesus was mistakenly thought to have called for help from the Old Testament propheta. Samuel.b. Elijah.c. Jeremiah.d. Daniel.

81. The so-called “Cry of Dereliction” is Jesus’ statement,a. “I thirst.”

b. “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”c. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”d. “It is finished.”

82. The young man at Jesus’ empty tomba. is clothed in a white robe.b. announces Jesus’ resurrection.c. promises that the disciples will see Jesus in Galilee.d. all of the above

83. The earliest and best manuscripts of Marka. narrate several appearances of the resurrected Jesus.b. tell of Jesus appearing first to women disciples.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

Chapter 8

1. The tradition that Matthew wrote logia (“oracles”) in Hebrew or Aramaic has been a. interpreted to mean that he wrote a collection of Hebrew or Aramaic messianic proof

texts (from the Old Testament) that were incorporated into our present Greek Gospel of Matthew.

b. Q in Hebrew or Aramaic.c. our present Greek Gospel of Matthew in the Hebrew or Aramaic style rather than one

language.d. all of the above

2. Which of the following statements is not true?a. To avoid plagiarism, ancient authors carefully avoided borrowing from previous

writers.b. Some scholars argue against authorship by Matthew, stating that an apostle like him

would not have borrowed from a nonapostle like Mark.c. Some scholars argue for authorship by Matthew, stating that he wanted to corroborate the

Petrine tradition in Mark.d. Early church tradition unanimously ascribed the Gospel of Matthew to the apostle known

as Matthew.

3. The apostle Matthew appears in other Gospels under the namea. Thaddeus.b. Levi.c. Bartholomew.d. Zebedee.

4. Among the four Gospels, which of the following terms occurs only in Matthew?a. churchb. justificationc. atonementd. inspiration

5. Which of the following favors that Matthew wrote late (after A.D. 70)?a. Matthew’s mention of the temple taxb. Matthew’s emphasis on the Sadduceesc. both of the aboved. neither of the above

6. How does Matthew usually treat Mark’s narrative?a. He lengthens it.b. He maintains its length.c. He condenses it.d. He omits it.

7. How many long discourses of Jesus appear in Matthew’s Gospel?

a. 3b. 5c. 7d. 12

8. The number of Jesus’ long discourses in Matthew contributes to a portrayal of Jesus ase. a new and greatera. Moses.b. Joshua.c. Elijah.d. David.

9. Matthew favors groupings ofa. 2 and 4b. 3 and 7.c. 4 and 10.d. none of the above

10. According to A Survey of the New Testament, Matthew wrote toa. strengthen Jewish Christians in their suffering of persecution.b. warn Jewish Christians against laxity and apostasy.c. urge Jewish Christians to evangelize all nations.d. all of the above

11. Which of the following statements in not true?a. Matthew stresses Jesus’ fulfillment of the Old Testament law and messianic prophecy.b. Matthew traces Jesus’ genealogy back to Adam.c. Matthew emphasizes Jesus’ Davidic ancestry.d. Matthew likes the designation of God as the “Father in heaven.”

12. As the oldest witness for a knowledge of Matthew’s Gospel and because of the location of this witness (Ignatius), it looks as though this Gospel may have been written ina. Jerusalem, Palestine.b. Alexandria, Egypt.c. Antioch, Syria.d. Rome, Italy.

13. Old Testament typology has to do witha. prefigurative events, persons, and institutions.b. conscious predictions by prophets.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

14. Hypothesized “testimony books” consisted ofa. text-plots.b. typological themes.

c. Old Testament proof texts.d. all of the above

15. Most quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament are taken from thea. Hebrew.b. Septuagint.c. Targums.d. Latin Vulgate.

16. Matthew’s genealogy of Jesusa. omits several generations known from the Old Testament.b. can be related to the numerical value of David’s name in Hebrew.c. includes several Gentile women.d. all of the above

17. Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ birth from the standpoint ofa. Mary.b. Joseph.c. the baby Jesus.d. Herod the Great.

18. Jesus’ legal qualification to inherit David’s throne depended ona. Mary’s descent from David.b. the Virgin Birth.c. Joseph’s adoption of Jesus.d. all of the above

19. Mary’s conception of Jesus “by the Holy Spirit”a. portrays the Holy Spirit as playing the sexual role of a male.b. looks similar to pagan myths in which male gods have intercourse with human mothers-

to-be.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

20. The name “Immanuel” a. is the Greek form of “Joshua.”b. means “Yahweh [the LORD] is salvation.”c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

21. The people whom Jesus will save from their sins area. those who will call his name “Immanuel.”b. those who will call his name “Jesus.”c. the magi.d. the Innocents.

22. The magi werea. astrologers.b. magicians.c. exorcists.d. prophets.

23. The number of the magi isa. 3.b. 5.c. 7.d. unknown.

24. The story of Herod the Great’s attempt to kill the baby Jesus is traditionally called “The Slaughter of thea. Christ child.”b. Nazarenes.”c. Innocents.”d. none of the above

25. The flight of the holy family to Egypt and their return fulfilled Hosea 11:1, which originally referred toa. Abraham’s going to and from Egypt.b. the exodus of Israel from Egypt.c. the flight of some Jews to Egypt at the time of Jeremiah.d. the flight to Egypt of Jeroboam.

26. “Nazarene” sounds like a Hebrew prophetic word that meansa. Savior.b. God with us.c. Branch.d. Prince of peace.

27. In John the Baptist’s preaching,a. wheat stands for repentant people.b. chaff stands for unrepentant people.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

28. John the Baptist predicted that Jesus was going to baptize people ina. the Holy Spirit.b. fire.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

29. In Matthew, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased,” shows thata. God took pleasure in Jesus’ insistence on getting baptized.

b. John the Baptist was correct in trying not to baptize Jesus.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

30. Matthew presents Jesus’ baptism asa. an example for his disciples to follow.b. an indication that baptism should not be delayed.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

31. “Devil”a. is Hebrew for “Satan.”b. means “accuser.”c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

32. In his temptation, Jesusa. was tempted to take personal advantage of God’s having called him his beloved Son.b. resisted temptation by citing Scripture.c. became a model of postbaptismal obedience to the law.d. all of the above.

33. To “tempt” means toa. accuse.b. defend.c. undermine.d. test.

34. On hearing of John the Baptist’s arrest, Jesus withdrew toa. Judea.b. Samaria.c. Galilee.d. Transjordan.

35. Jesus’ withdrawal presents a model ofa. fleeing persecution.b. widespread evangelism.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

36. To deliver his Sermon on the Mount, Jesusa. motioned for silence.b. looked toward heaven.c. stood.d. sat.

37. Which of the following statements is not true?a. “Blessed” means “happy.”b. Statements beginning with “Blessed” are called beatitudes.c. Statements beginning with “Blessed” promise the disciples compensation at the last

judgment.d. Jesus pronounced a blessing on disciples who mourn because of their persecution.

38. Jesus called his disciples “the salt of the earth” as a figurative reference to theira. good works.b. verbal witness.c. suffering of persecution.d. all of the above

39. “The light of the world”a. refers to the sun.b. represents the disciples.c. is compared to a lamp.d. all of the above

40. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus a. affirmed the complete validity of the Law and the Prophets.b. escalated Old Testament teaching to a higher level of righteousness.c. contrasted his teaching with that of the Old Testament in a way which is traditionally but

misleadingly called “the Antitheses.”d. all of the above

41. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Pater Noster refers to the Lord’s Prayer.b. Pater Noster means “Our Father.”c. “Lead us not into temptation” asks to avoid temptation.d. “For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever” is not an original part of

the Lord’s Prayer.

42. “Mammon” refers toa. wealth.b. lust.c. the Evil One.d. the lex talionis.

43. Jesus’ prohibition of judgment means not toa. make moral judgments.b. judge the truth or falsity of another person’s profession of discipleship.c. throw sacrificial meat to pigs.d. throw pearls before dogs.

44. Jesus portrays the road to salvation as

a. wide.b. traveled by many.c. demanding righteousness superior to that of the scribes and Pharisees.d. all of the above

45. In the parable of the wise and foolish builders, building on the rock representsa. belief in Jesus.b. repentance from sin.c. obedience to Jesus’ teachings.d. all of the above

46. “The sons of the kingdom” who will be excluded from the kingdom of heaven area. unbelieving Jews.b. unbelieving Gentiles.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

47. “Let me first go away and bury my father” probably refers to delaying discipleship tilla. the father dies.b. the father’s bones can be put in an ossuary.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

48. Prior to becoming a disciple of Jesus, Matthew was aa. fisherman.b. carpenter.c. merchant.d. none of the above

49. In his discourse on mission, Matthew’s Jesusa. tells his disciples to evangelize Jews living in Galilee.b. looks forward to the disciples evangelization of Gentiles elsewhere.c. commands the disciples to flee from persecution.d. all of the above

50. Jesus likened his ministry to a children’s game ofa. mock wedding.b. mock funeral.c. blind man’s buff.d. none of the above.

51. The “Johannine Thunderbolt” in Matthew 11:25–27 has to do witha. the last judgment.b. eternal life.c. Jesus’ unique relationship to God.d. faith.

52. What is greater than the Sabbath according to Jesus’ teaching?a. the templeb. the synagoguec. the Torahd. sacrifices

53. In relation to Jesus’ “sign of Jonah,” “three days and three nights”a. requires him to have died earlier than Good Friday.b. reflects a Jewish practice of counting part of a 24-hour period as the whole of it.c. disagrees with “on the third day” elsewhere in the New Testament.d. none of the above

54. The parables of the wheat and tares and of the good and bad fish teach thea. mixture of true and false disciples in the church.b. duty of the apostles to eject false disciples from the church immediately.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

55. The parable of a found treasure and a valuable pearl teacha. the necessity of understanding.b. the ultimate magnitude of God’s kingdom.c. joyful sacrifice.d. realized eschatology.

56. Jesus transmutes the dietary taboos of the Old Testament into prohibitions ofa. evil words.b. evil deeds.c. evil coveting.d. none of the above

57. Depending on context, “Lord” can mean what (instead of referring to a deity)?a. Savior.b. Sabaoth.c. Sir.d. Tetrarch.

58. Jesus attributed Peter’s understanding Jesus to be the Christ, God’s Son, toa. Jesus’ own teaching.b. Peter’s insight.c. God the Father’s revelation.d. the influence of Peter’s fellow disciples.

59. Jesus said he would build his church “on thisa. stone” (petros in Greek).b. rock” (petra in Greek).

c. stone/rock” (cephas in Aramaic).d. foundation” (themelios in Greek).

60. Which of the following is not a possible interpretation of what Jesus said he would build his church on?a. Scriptureb. Jesus’ teachingsc. Jesus himselfd. Peter

61. “The gates of Hades” means hell asa. punishment for the wicked.b. the place to which Christ descended between his death and resurrection.c. the power of death threatening the church.d. none of the above

62. Binding and loosing representa. forbidding and allowing.b. closing and opening.c. judging and nonjudging.d. all of the above

63. Which disciples of Jesus saw him transfigured?a. Peter, James, and Johnb. Peter and Jamesc. James and Johnd. Peter and John

64. On the way down the Mount of Transfiguration Jesus indicated thata. Elijah had already come in the person of John the Baptist.b. Elijah has yet to come and restore all things after Jesus’ sufferings.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

65. The so-called “Peter’s Penny” had to do with a. tithing in accordance with the Mosaic law.b. charitable giving to the poor.c. hoarding money for one’s own benefit.d. paying a tax for the temple’s upkeep and services.

66. In Jesus’ discourse on Christian community, childlikeness representsa. innocence.b. trust.c. weakness.d. humility.

67. According to Jesus’ discourse on Christian community, sinners in the church should bea. personally reproved.b. disciplined.c. prayed for.d. all of the above

68. In a parable of two forgiven debtors, Jesus taughta. the enormity of a human being’s debt of sin to God.b. the falsity of a disciple who does not genuinely forgive a fellow disciple.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

69. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Jewish teachers debated whether the Mosaic law allowed a man to divorce his wife for

any reason at all or only for the reason of immorality on her part.b. Pharisees said Moses only permitted divorce.c. Jesus said Moses only permitted divorce.d. The disciples of Jesus reacted to his teaching on divorce that it would be better not to

marry at all.

70. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Jesus rebuked Peter for saying that he and his fellow disciples had left everything to

follow Jesus.b. Peter asked for compensation.c. Jesus promised compensation.d. Jesus alluded to a renewal of Israel.

71. The parable of the laborers in a vineyard who get paid the same wage teaches primarily God’sa. justice.b. grace.c. patience.d. none of the above

72. Matthew’s version of the triumphal entry emphasizes Jesus’a. gentleness/meekness.b. kingship/royalty.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

73. The chief priests and scribes objected to whose shouting “Hosanna to the son of David”?a. blind peopleb. lame peoplec. childrend. none of the above

74. When Jesus speaks about a transfer of God’s kingdom “to another nation producing its fruit,” that nation refers toa. the church.b. the apostles.c. a Jewish remnant.d. none of the above

75. In the parable about a wedding feast, the man not wearing a wedding garment represents aa. Pharisee.b. Sadducee.c. priest.d. false disciple.

76. In several respects the last, prophetic discourse of Jesus in Matthew balances what other discourse of his? a. the Sermon on the Mountb. the Missions Discoursec. the Parables Discoursed. the Discourse on Christian Community

77. Jesus told people toa. do what the scribes say when communicating the Law.b. avoid following the scribes’ behavioral example.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

78. The heavy loads with which the scribes and Pharisees burdened people consisted in the a. scribes and Pharisees’ legalistic teaching.b. scribes and Pharisees’ demands for recognition.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

79. Phylacteries werea. tassels made of blue cord and sewn on the four corners of cloaks.b. amulets inscribed with Mosaic texts.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

80. Jesus pronounced seven woes against the scribes and Pharisees because of theira. hypocrisy.b. unbelief in him.c. criticism of his disciples.d. tithing of small herbs.

81. “The blood of Zechariah” refers to a martyrdom recordeda. in 2 Chronicles.

b. at the end of the Hebrew Bible.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

82. Parousia is a Greek word referring in the New Testament to Jesus’ a. crucifixion.b. resurrection.c. ascension.d. second coming.

83. According to Jesus, what will signal the nearness of the end of the age?a. false Christs, wars, famines, and earthquakesb. apostasy, laxity, and lovelessness (even treachery) in the churchc. both of the aboved. neither of the above

84. In Matthew, Jesus emphasizes thea. secrecy of his second coming.b. visibility of his second coming.c. delay in his second coming.d. none of the above

85. “Eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage” refer toa. usual human activity that shows unawareness of Jesus’ coming.b. gluttony, drunkenness, and serial marriages as signs of Jesus’ coming soon.c. the normal human behavior to which the disciples should return after the crisis of Jesus’

earthly ministry.d. none of the above

86. In regard to the parable of the ten virgins, which of the following statements is not true?a. The ten virgins represent Jesus’ professing disciples.b. The lamp oil represents the good works of discipleship that show preparedness for the

second coming.c. The foolish virgins going off to buy more oil and returning represent the repentance

and restoration of careless disciples.d. The wedding feast represents final salvation.

87. In Jesus’ parable of the talents, the talentsa. are the smallest denomination of money.b. stand for human abilities.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

88. In the parable of the sheep and the goats, the sheep represent those who care for Jesus’ “least brothers.” Elsewhere in Matthew, these brothers are limited to Jesus’ a. half-brothers by blood.

b. apostles.c. disciples in general.d. fellow Jews.

89. Whom does Matthew identify as the high priest in whose courtyard or palace the Sanhedrin plotted against Jesus?a. Annasb. Caiaphasc. Zechariahd. none of the above

90. What in Judas Iscariot’s question, “Rabbi, it isn’t I, is it [who will betray you]?” displays hypocrisy?a. the address, “Rabbi”b. the implication of a negative answerc. both of the aboved. neither of the above

91. The Lord’s Supper is also called the Eucharist, which meansa. sacrifice.b. confession.c. thanksgiving.d. communion.

92. That Jesus’ sacrificial blood forgives/remits sins means that ita. covers them.b. takes them clean away.c. cancels them.d. disempowers them.

93. In the story of Jesus in Gethsemane, Matthew makesa. Peter a negative example of prayerlessness.b. Jesus a positive example of prayerfulness.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above.

94. At his betrayal, Jesus addressed Judas Iscariot as “Friend.” This addressa. harks back to the parable of a man without a wedding garment.b. underlines the falsity of Judas’s discipleship.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

95. Matthew portrays the Sanhedrin asa. seeking true testimony against Jesus, but finding none.b. finding an insufficient number of witnesses against Jesus.c. both of the above

d. neither of the above

96. In Matthew’s account of Jesus’ Jewish trial,a. the high priest took an oath.b. Jesus answered under oath.c. Peter avoided an oath in denying Jesus.d. none of the above

97. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Pilate’s wife declared Jesus to be righteous.b. Pilate’s wife warned him to have nothing to do with Jesus.c. Pilate declared himself innocent of Jesus’ blood.d. Pilate’s washing his hands violated a Mosaic command.

98. In his account of Jesus’ crucifixion, Matthew highlights Jesus asa. a victim of persecution.b. king of the Jews/Israel.c. God’s Son.d. all of the above

99. At the death of Jesus, who confessed his divine sonship?a. Peter, standing at a distanceb. women disciples, standing at a distancec. a few of the Sanhedrind. a centurion and his fellow soldiers

100. Jesus was buried in the tomb ofa. Joseph of Arimathea.b. Lazarus of Bethany.c. John Mark’s mother.d. the anonymous owner of the upper room.

101. As to the rumor that the disciples stole Jesus’ body, Matthew ascribes this rumor to the chief priest’s and Pharisees’a. bribery of the guards at Jesus’ tomb.b. Pilate’s fear of a messianic revolt against Rome.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

102. According to Matthew, at Jesus’ resurrectiona. a big earthquake occurred.b. an angel of the Lord descended and rolled the stone away from the mouth of the tomb.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

103. At the risen Jesus’ appearance on a mountain in Galilee,

a. some of the disciples doubted.b. all the disciples doubted.c. Jesus complimented the disciples on their faith.d. none of the above

104. In the Great Commission, Jesus told his disciples toa. make disciples of all nations.b. baptize converts.c. teach converts to keep all his commandments.d. all of the above

105. Jesus’ promise to be with the disciples till the end of the age recalls the meaning ofa. “Son of David.”b. “Jesus.”c. “Servant of the Lord.”d. “Immanuel.”

Chapter 9

1. The author of Luke got information froma. eyewitnesses of Jesus’ life.b. earlier written accounts of Jesus’ life.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

2. The Gospel of Luke is dedicated toa. Joseph of Arimathea.b. Zacharias.c. Barzillai.d. none of the above

3. Luke’s authorship of the Third Gospel can be deduced froma. the presence of his name in this Gospel.b. the presence of his name in the book of Acts.c. a comparison of the “we” sections in the book of Acts with the names of Paul’s

traveling companion according to Paul’s letters.d. all of the above

4. In view of his linguistic style, Luke was most likely aa. Gentile.b. Hebraistic Jew.c. badly educated writer.d. none of the above

5. Which of the following themes does Luke’s Gospel not emphasize?a. discontinuity between Christianity and Judaism.b. the universality of the gospel.c. prayer.d. the work of the Holy Spirit

6. Luke portrays Jesus and his followers asa. religiously pious.b. morally pure.c. politically innocent.d. all of the above

7. Luke dates events according toa. Old Testament history.b. intertestamental Jewish history.c. first-century Jewish history in the Diaspora.d. secular (Roman) history.

8. Luke’s Gospel pays special attention to

a. social outcasts.b. women.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

9. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Luke substitutes the siege of Jerusalem for the abomination of desolation (in Mark

13:19).b. Luke may have omitted the abomination of desolation because he knew his Gentile

audience would not understand it.c. Luke quotes Jesus’ command, “Flee to the mountains.”d. During the siege of Jerusalem, Christians fled to the mountains.

10. Luke’s most distinctive contribution to our knowledge of the career of Jesus has to do with hisa. itineration in Galilee.b. last journey to Jerusalem.c. ministry in Samaria.d. excursion to Syrophoenicia.

11. In the prologue to his Gospel, Luke stresses thea. reliability of the following traditions about Jesus.b. falsity of earlier accounts concerning Jesus.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

12. Who was John the Baptist’s father?a. Simeonb. Zachariasc. Josephd. Jairus

13. Who was John the Baptist’s mother?a. Mary of Bethanyb. Marthac. Elizabethd. Anna

14. What about John the Baptist’s parents does Luke highlight?a. their faithb. their righteousnessc. their povertyd. their wealth

15. Luke tells the story of Jesus’ birth from the standpoint ofa. Joseph.

b. Mary.c. Jesus’ later disciples.d. the townspeople of Bethlehem.

16. The prophecy of praise uttered by John the Baptist’s father is traditionally called thea. Gloria in Excelsis Deo.b. Magnificat.c. Benedictus.d. Nunc Dimittis.

17. Mary’s hymn of praise is traditionally called thea. Gloria in Excelsis Deo.b. Magnificat.c. Benedictus.d. Nunc Dimittis

18. The angelic song at Jesus’ birth is traditionally called thea. Gloria in Excelsis Deo.b. Magnificat.c. Benedictus.d. Nunc Dimittis.

19. The praise of God by an aged man who saw Jesus presented in the temple is traditionally called thea. Gloria in excelsis Deo.b. Magnificat.c. Benedictus.d. Nunc Dimittis.

20. A problem of dating is posed by Luke’s reference to a governorship ofa. Herod the Great.b. Quirinius.c. Lysanias.d. none of the above

21. Jesus was borna. some time before 4 B.C.b. December 25, 1 B.C.c. January 1, A.D. 1.d. sometime during A.D. 6–7.

22. “Swaddling clothes” meansa. a baby blanket.b. loose-fitting clothes.c. tightly wrapped cloths.d. a sheet.

23. A manger was aa. cave.b. stable.c. cradle.d. feeding trough.

24. In the angels’ song, “Good will to men” refers toa. the good will of human beings toward God.b. the good will of human beings toward one another.c. God’s good will toward human beings.d. all of the above

25. The mental, physical, spiritual, and social development of the boy Jesus portrays him primarily as a(n)a. normal Jewish boy.b. ideal human being.c. normal human being.d. none of the above

26. According to Luke, John the Baptist preacheda. charity.b. honesty and justice.c. contentment.d. all of the above

27. Luke traces Jesus’ genealogy all the way back toa. David.b. Abraham.c. Adam.d. God.

28. What is distinctive about Luke’s account of Jesus’ baptism?a. Jesus is confessing the sins of Israel.b. Jesus is praying.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

29. Notation of the Holy Spirit’s bodily form when descending on Jesus at his baptisma. represents Luke’s emphasis on eyewitness.b. appeals to the Greek ideal of beauty in the human body.c. derives from a Jewish view of spirit as physical.d. none of the above

30. Luke’s version of Jesus’ temptationa. portrays Jesus as full of the Holy Spirit.

b. portrays Jesus as being led by the Holy Spirit in the wilderness.c. highlights Jesus’ moral victory in the devil’s finishing every temptation and departing.d. all of the above

31. Jesus’ ministry in the synagogue at Nazaretha. illustrates widespread admiration of Jesus.b. illustrates widespread rejection of Jesus.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

32. In the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesusa. stopped his scriptural reading just before a reference to “the day of vengeance.”b. noted Elijah’s and Elisha’s ministries to Israel.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

33. According to Luke’s view, in the synagogue at Capernaum a demon’s throwing its victim into the middle of the congregationa. illustrates demonic power.b. contrasts with the disciples’ weakness.c. injures the victim.d. makes the subsequent exorcism visible to eyewitnesses.

34. The glorifying of God by a healed paralytica. exhibits the religious validity of Jesus’ activity.b. erases the charge that Jesus is blaspheming God by forgiving sins.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

35. The Pharisees’ and scribes’ asking Jesus’ disciples why they eat and drink with tax collectors and sinnersa. paints an appealing picture of harmony at a meal.b. magnifies Jesus’ attractiveness.c. presupposes repentance.d. all of the above

36. According to Jesus, wine-drinkers’ preference for old wine illustrates the Pharisees’ and scribes’a. social isolation because of frequent fasting and praying.b. superior piety to that of “the people of the land.”c. hypocrisy.d. none of the above

37. Jesus defends his disciples’ rubbing heads of wheat in their hands on the Sabbath by appealing to thea. illegality of David and his men eating the sacred bread of presence.

b. Pharisees’ hypocrisy.c. inappropriateness of fasting.d. coming messianic banquet.

38. Luke records Jesus’ Sermon on the a. Mount.b. Plain.c. Lake.d. Coast.

39. Luke balances Jesus’ beatitudes witha. woes.b. promises.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

40. Jesus’ raising from the dead the widow of Nain’s son displays compassion on the a. widow.b. son.c. crowd of mourners.d. all of the above

41. Underlying the story of the sinful woman at a dinner in Simon the Pharisee’s house are the normal courtesies ofa. offering water to a guest for foot-washing.b. a guest’s kissing the host in appreciation for the invitation.c. the host’s rubbing perfume on the guest’s head.d. all of the above

42. A group of womena. supported Jesus and the Twelve by sharing their material goods with them.b. traveled with Jesus and the Twelve.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

43. In Luke 8, Jesus’ mother and brothers were not able to reach him, because of thea. distance between Nazareth and Capernaum.b. crowd that he had attracted.c. opposition of the scribes and Pharisees.d. threat posed by Herod Antipas.

44. The demons called “Legion” urged Jesus not to command them to depart into the “abyss,” which is another word fora. the Sea of Galilee.b. the Dead Sea.c. the Mediterranean Sea.

d. hell.

45. The story of the woman with a chronic flow of blood illustratesa. Jesus’ unconsciousness that power had gone out from him.b. the woman’s thinking that she could stay incognito/hidden.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

46. In Luke, Jesus’ instruction that the disciples not tell anyone he is “the Christ of God”a. illustrates his humility.b. indicates he is not politically dangerous.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

47. Luke predicates eight days (rather than six as in the other Synoptics) between a preceding prediction and Jesus’ transfiguration. This differencea. appears to reflect a Roman week of eight days.b. is softened by Luke’s “approximately.”c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

48. Regarding an exorcist who uses Jesus’ name but does not follow him with the Twelve,a. the Twelve defend the exorcist’s ministry.b. Jesus invalidates the exorcist’s ministry.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

49. On his journey to Jerusalem, Jesus a. by-passed Samaria.b. traveled through Samaria.c. encouraged James and John to call down fire from heaven to annihilate an unwelcoming

village.d. detoured through Syria.

50. In Luke, in addition to sending out the Twelve, Jesus sent ahead of himself how many?a. 2b. 5c. 14d. 72

51. “A son of peace” is aa. person peaceful toward others.b. person toward whom others are peaceful.c. person who makes peace between others.d. person receptive of God’s peace.

52. In his parable of the good Samaritan, Jesusa. commands people to love themselves so that they can love their neighbors effectively.b. defines “your neighbor” as a fellow disciple.c. uses a Levite’s aiding a robbed and injured Samaritan as an example of neighborliness.d. none of the above

53. In comparison with Matthew’s version of the Lord’s Prayer, Luke’s version isa. longer.b. shorter.c. equal in length.d. interspersed with Luke’s editorial comments.

54. In telling his disciples how to pray, Luke’s Jesus uses a parable that stressesa. perseverance.b. humility.c. faith.d. praying in Jesus’ name.

55. “The finger of God” by which Jesus casts out demons stands for God’sa. grace.b. power.c. wisdom.d. all of the above

56. Throughout the Third Gospel, Luke appeals to his Hellenistic audience’s enjoyment ofa. travelogues.b. table talks.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

57. Jesus called Herod Antipas a femalea. dog.b. cat.c. fox.d. pig.

58. In the parable of a great banquet, those who rejected a dinner invitation representa. self-righteous Jews, such as lawyers and Pharisees.b. people of the land, careless of the Law.c. false disciples, superficial in their profession.d. Gentiles, stuck in their idolatry.

59. When Jesus says there is “joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents,” who does he mean is rejoicing?a. the repentant sinnerb. angels

c. Godd. Jesus

60. Which of the following statements about the parable of the prodigal son is not true?a. The prodigal’s father ran to meet his returning son.b. On returning home, the prodigal addressed his father respectfully with “Father.”c. The older brother failed to address his father with “Father.”d. The parable ends with the older brother’s refusal to join in celebrating the

prodigal’s return.

61. The parable of the unjust steward teaches thea. shortsightedness of succumbing to the love of wealth.b. foresightedness of using wealth charitably.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

62. “The mammon of unrighteousness” means a. wealth that is gained unrighteously.b. wealth that leads people to act unrighteously.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

63. The Pharisees’ practice of divorce and remarriage and of marrying divorcees offers an example ofa. adultery.b. hypocrisy.c. legalism.d. pride.

64. The parable of Dives and Lazarus has to do with Lazarus and aa. rich man.b. synagogue ruler.c. Roman centurion.d. Herodian.

65. One leper out of the ten whom Jesus healed returned to thank Jesus. That leper was a. Syrophoenician.b. Egyptian.c. Essene.d. Samaritan.

66. As a warning about “turning back,” Jesus used the example of whose wife?a. Noah’sb. Abraham’sc. Lot’sd. Samson’s

67. In a parable of a widow who successfully presses her case before an unjust judge, Jesus teaches a lesson concerninga. persistent prayer.b. corruption in the Jewish judicial system.c. corruption in the Roman judicial system.d. both b and c

68. Underlying Jesus’ parable of a Pharisee and a tax collector isa. common people’s hatred of the Pharisees.b. common people’s hatred of tax collectors.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

69. Zacchaeus promised to pay back to people he had defraudeda. less than the Mosaic law required.b. exactly as much as the Mosaic law required.c. more than the Mosaic law required.d. none of what the Mosaic law required.

70. In Jesus’ parable of the minasa. the nobleman’s return represents Jesus’ second coming.b. the case of the servant who wrapped up his mina teaches the impossibility of safe

discipleship.c. the point of the parable for Luke is that the Roman government should have no fear of a

Christian insurrection.d. all of the above

71. In Luke’s version of the parable of a vineyard, the long time of the owner’s absence represents thea. 40 years of Israel’s wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt.b. 70 years of the Jews’ Babylonian exile.c. 400 years of prophetic silence during the intertestamental period.d. delay in Christ’s return.

72. According to Luke, what does Jesus predict will happen to Jerusalem after its destruction? The temple will bea. trampled by Gentiles for a while.b. rebuilt by the Antichrist during the tribulation.c. destroyed by the Antichrist during the tribulation.d. rebuilt for a millennium following the tribulation.

73. To what or whom does Luke attribute Judas Iscariot’s conferring with the chief priests and officers how he might betray Jesus to them?a. Judas’s love of moneyb. Judas’s disappointment in Jesus

c. Satand. none of the above

74. Luke’s account of the preparation and eating of the Passover emphasizesa. Jesus as a law-abiding Jew.b. table fellowship.c. after-dinner drinking and conversation.d. all of the above

75. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Jesus said Satan demanded to sift Peter like wheat.b. Jesus addressed Peter with his apostolic nickname, “Peter,” rather than with his

birth name, “Simon.”c. Jesus said he had prayed for Peter.d. Peter avoided comparing his loyalty to Jesus with that of the other disciples.

76. In Luke 22, to prepare his disciples for their further ministry, Jesus tells thema. not to take a moneybag or a knapsack on their travels.b. not to take a sword on their travels.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

77. If the verses are authentic, Luke says that just before being arrested on the Mount of Olives, Jesus wasa. praying.b. sweating drops of blood.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

78. During his arrest, Jesusa. renounced violence on the part of his disciples.b. restored the right ear of a high priest’s slave.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

79. What is Luke’s main emphasis in the accounts of Jesus’ Jewish and Roman trials?a. the Sanhedrin’s hypocrisyb. the crowd’s ficklenessc. Jesus’ innocenced. Pilate’s indifference

80. In Luke’s account of Jesus’ trials, who else besides the Sanhedrin and Pilate interrogated Jesus?a. Herod the Greatb. Herod Antipasc. Herod Philipd. Gallio

81. “Via Dolorosa”a. means “The Way of Sorrow.”b. refers to Peter’s weeping because of having denied Jesus three times.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

82. Which of the following statements is not true in regard to Luke’s account of Jesus’ crucifixion?a. For contrast with Jesus as a pacifist, “bandits/revolutionaries” describes the two

who were crucified with Jesus.b. Jesus asked God the Father to forgive the crucifiers.c. Jesus excused his crucifiers on the grounds of their ignorance.d. In his promise to a repentant criminal, Jesus uses “paradise” rather than “kingdom.”

83. As cited by Luke, Jesus’ final words from the cross werea. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”b. “I thirst.”c. “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”d. “It is finished.”

84. The centurion at Jesus’ cross declared Jesus to bea. “righteous.”b. “the king of the Jews.”c. the Son of God.”d. none of the above

85. At Jesus’ tomb, some women reacted to its emptiness witha. belief.b. joy.c. doubt.d. perplexity.

86. After his resurrection, Jesus traveled and conversed with two of his disciples on their way toa. Bethlehem.b. Emmaus.c. Pella.d. Galilee.

87. To highlight the physicality of Jesus’ risen body, Luke records Jesus’a. telling Thomas to touch Jesus’ scars.b. eating food as the disciples watch.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

88. Luke ends his Gospel with an account of Jesus’

a. resurrection.b. postresurrection ministry.c. ascension.d. sending of the Holy Spirit.

Chapter 10

1. Early church tradition favors that the Apostle John wrote his Gospel in the city ofa. Jerusalem.b. Alexandria.c. Rome.d. none of the above

2. Most importantly testifying to authorship of the Fourth Gospel by the Apostle John isthe early church fathera. Justin Martyr.b. Jerome.c. Tertullian. d. Irenaeus.

3. The Rylands Fragment of Johna. dates from about A.D. 135.b. forced abandonment of the view that John was not written until the mid-second century.c. gets support from other early papyri.d. all of the above

4. Some scholars who doubt that the Apostle John wrote the Fourth Gospel suggest it was written bya. so-called Elder John.b. Papias.c. Origen.d. Clement of Alexandria.

5. The author of the fourth Gospela. claims to have been an eyewitness of Jesus’ ministry.b. displays an accurate knowledge of Jewish customs.c. displays an accurate knowledge of Palestinian topography as it was before A.D. 70.d. all of the above

6. The Fourth Gospel a. identifies Jesus’ beloved disciple by name as John.b. identifies Jesus’ beloved disciple by name as Elder John.c. identifies Jesus’ beloved disciple by name as John Mark.d. does not identify by name Jesus’ beloved disciple.

7. The Fourth Gospel emphasizes Jesus’ ministry ina. Judea.b. Samaria.c. Galilee.d. Syrophoenicia.

8. Which of the following statements is not true?a. The Fourth Gospel emphasizes the theme of God’s kingdom.b. The Fourth Gospel shows Jesus’ public ministry lasted longer than would be inferred

from the Synoptics.c. The Fourth Gospel does not emphasize Jesus’ parables.d. The style of Jesus’ speaking differs much of the time from his style in the Synoptics.

9. The Fourth Gospel emphasizes Jesus’a. words.b. works.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

10. To say that Jesus is the Logos is to say that he is thea. way.b. truth.c. life.d. none of the above.

11. In the Fourth Gospel the “hour” of Jesus refers to the time of hisa. incarnation.b. introduction onto the public stage.c. death and resurrection.d. second coming.

12. In his roles as Comforter, Counselor, and Prosecutor, the Holy Spirit is designated in the Fourth Gospel as thea. Paraclete.b. Logos.c. Maranatha.d. Kenosis.

13. Preeminently, John writes to engendera. repentance.b. belief.c. patience.d. hope.

14. Which of the following statements is true?a. Against Gnosticism the Fourth Gospel emphasizes the Son of God’s deity.b. Against Gnosticism the Fourth Gospel emphasizes the Son of God’s humanity.c. Against Gnosticism the Fourth Gospel emphasizes the Son of God’s spirituality.d. none of the above

15. Sometimes the “I am” statements of Jesus in John reflect what divine title in the Old Testament?a. Yahwehb. Elohimc. Elyond. none of the above

16. The Fourth Gospel presents eternal life asa. not given until the age to come.b. inaugurated now but not fully given till the end.c. given fully now.d. none of the above

17. How does the Fourth Gospel portray John the Baptist predominantly? As aa. preacher of repentanceb. baptizer of peoplec. baptizer of Jesusd. testifier of Jesus

18. In the Fourth Gospel, “the world” refers predominantly toa. the planet earth.b. the totality of the human race.c. the part of human society that is dominated by Satan.d. Israel as representative of all human society.

19. The Fourth Gospel shares some important religious vocabulary with thea. Old Testament apocrypha.b. Old Testament pseudepigrapha.c. Dead Sea Scrolls.d. Talmud.

20. The Fourth Gospel calls the miracles of Jesus hisa. signs.b. works.

c. both of the abovec. neither of the above

21. “Incarnation” meansa. enfleshment.b. abasement.c. glorification.d. exaltation.

22. The incarnation of the Logos revealed the glory of God’sa. holiness and righteousness.b. grace and truth.

c. mercy and redemption.d. patience and longsuffering.

23. The Fourth Gospel compares the incarnation of the Logos toa. similar stories in Greek mythology.b. the Old Testament tabernacle.c. the chariot of God in a vision of Ezekiel.d. God’s descent onto Mount Sinai.

24. According to John the Baptist, Jesusa. will come again.b. came to judge the human race.c. was born of a virgin.d. preexisted.

25. Which of the following makes it difficult to see personified Wisdom-Christology underlying Logos-Christology?a. God’s creation of Wisdom.b. The absence of the term “Wisdom” in the Fourth Gospel.c. The Fourth Gospel’s nonavoidance of feminine nouns for Jesus.d. all of the above

26. Philosophers often used Logos fora. reason.b. sayings.c. riddles.d. topoi.

27. John the Baptist called Jesusa. the Christ.b. Elijah come back to earth.c. an eschatological prophet.d. the Lamb of God.

28. Which of Jesus’ first disciples did he call “truly an Israelite”?a. Philipb. Nathanielc. Andrewd. Simon

29. In Jesus’ turning water to wine at Cana, the water representsa. Judaism.b. eternal life.c. the Holy Spirit.d. chaos.

30. When cleansing the temple, Jesus drove out the animals being sold. In John’s Gospel this action indicatesa. Jesus’ anger at commercialism at the temple.b. the illegitimacy of using ritually unclean animals for sacrifices.c. the outmoding of animal sacrifices by Jesus’ coming sacrificial death.d. all of the above

31. Jesus compared his body to aa. temple.b. sacrifice.c. tomb.d. none of the above

32. In his conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus compared the Holy Spirit toa. water.b. wind.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

33. In his conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus spoke of being “borna. again.”b. from above.”c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

34. According to the Fourth Gospel, Jesus’ disciplesa. left baptism for John the Baptist to perform.b. left baptism for Jesus to perform.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

35. According to A Survey of the New Testament, Jesus’ telling the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well that worshipers of God must worship him “in spirit and truth” means worshiping Goda. inwardly and sincerely.b. thankfully rather than legalistically.c. scripturally rather than according to human tradition.d. through the Holy Spirit and Jesus the Truth.

36. By healing a lame man at the Pool of Bethzatha, Jesus broke a rabbinic law that allowed healings on the Sabbath only if a. life itself was in danger.b. the healer was a qualified rabbi.c. the patient and his/her family were destitute.d. the healing was performed miraculously rather than through medical means.

37. In defending his healing of a lame man on the Sabbath, Jesus

a. claimed sonship to God.b. appealed to what John the Baptist had said about him.c. cited his various “works.”d. all of the above

38. Which of the following statements about Jesus’ feeding the 5000 in John is not true?a. John associates the event with Passover.b. John has Jesus’ disciples take the initiative.c. John makes “that nothing be lost” symbolic of Jesus’ losing none of the people whom

God has given him.d. Jesus refused to be made king by the 5000.

39. Which of the following statements about Jesus’ “bread of life” discourse is not true?a. Jesus used eating his flesh and drinking his blood as metaphors for believing in him.b. Jesus’ separation of flesh and blood denotes the violence of a sacrificial death.c. Knowledge of Old Testament sacrificial laws enabled the Jews to understand what

Jesus meant in reference to drinking his blood.d. The flesh that profits nothing is the useless flesh of ordinary human beings.

40. Who urged Jesus to attend the Festival of Tabernacles for the purpose of publicity?a. Maryb. Jesus’ disciplesc. Phariseesd. none of the above

41. At the Festival of Tabernacles some Jerusalemites denied Jesus’ messiahship because theya. knew he came from Galilee.b. thought the Messiah’s place of origin would be unknown.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

42. Background for Jesus’ claims at the Festival of Tabernacles is to be found ina. a water-pouring ceremony.b. the shining of large candelabra.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

43. The story of the woman taken in adulterya. does not appear in the earliest and best manuscripts of the New Testament.b. appears in different locations in later, inferior manuscripts of the New Testament.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

44. In the healing of a man born blind, water from the Pool of Siloam plays a part. What is the meaning of “Siloam” that symbolizes something about Jesus?a. Sent

b. Only begottenc. Truthd. Way

45. In Jesus’ Good Shepherd Discourse he describes his coming death and resurrection asa. God’s will.b. self-performed.c. due to the chief priests’ hatred.d. none of the above

46. The Good Shepherd Discourse is a commentary ona. the making of Jesus’ first disciples.b. Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus.c. the conversion of the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well.d. the story of the man born blind.

47. The story of the raising of Lazarus symbolizes a. the resurrection of Jesus.b. the resurrection of unbelievers at the Last Day.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

48. Prior to raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus told Martha thata. deceased believers in him will live again.b. believers still living at the Last Day will never die.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

49. The raising of Lazarusa. revived Jesus’ popularity.b. kept the high priest from proceeding with plans to do away with Jesus.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

50. Who unconsciously predicted Jesus’ salvific death?a. Marthab. Annasc. Caiaphasd. Judas Iscariot

51. Whom did the Sanhedrin plot to destroy in addition to Jesus?a. Peterb. the beloved disciplec. Lazarusd. Mary of Bethany

52. Jesus interpreted Mary’s anointing his feet with perfume asa. preparing his body for burial.b. wasting what should have been sold to benefit the poor.c. making up for the host’s lack of hospitality.d. all of the above

53. John’s account of the triumphal entrya. emphasizes how few of the Jerusalemites came out to greet and acclaim Jesus.b. points out the Pharisees’ satisfaction at the smallness of the crowd.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

54. Jesus portrayed his death and resurrection asa. a judgment against the world.b. the world’s judgment against him.c. a descent into hell and back.d. none of the above

55. Jesus portrayed his death as a. a glorification of his Father’s name.b. an uplifting from the earth.c. the first step in his heavenly exaltation.d. all of the above

56. Jesus’ washing the disciples’ feet representsa. the bath of regeneration at conversion.b. post-conversion cleansing from sin by the Holy Spirit.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

57. Which of the following statements is true?a. Jesus commanded Judas Iscariot to betray him quickly.b. Judas Iscariot presented the sop (or morsel) to Jesus as the honored host.c. Judas Iscariot leaned back on to Jesus’ chest to ask him who was the betrayer.d. Judas Iscariot’s exit alerted the other disciples to the identity of Jesus’ betrayer.

58. At the Last Supper Jesus changeda. the command to love your neighbor to a command to love your fellow disciples.b. the standard of love from self-love to his own love for the disciples.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

59. “In my Father’s house are many dwellings” means that believers in Jesusa. will have heavenly mansions.b. already have abiding places in him.c. both of the above

d. neither of the above

60. In Jesus’ allegory of a vineyard and its vines,a. the vineyard represents Israel.b. the vines represent Jesus’ disciples.c. the removal and burning of vines that do not bear fruit represent God’s judgment on the

Jewish leaders.d. the pruning of fruitbearing vines represents persecution.

61. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit woulda. console believers in Jesus’ absence.b. teach believers what Jesus has said and will yet say.c. convict unbelievers of the rejection of Jesus.d. all of the above

62. The term “sanctification,” which Jesus used in his prayer (John 17), means beinga. set apart from the world.b. forgiven through Jesus’ atonement.c. filled with the Holy Spirit.d. none of the above

63. Judas Iscariot’s being called “the son of perdition” means that he wasa. destined to be lost.b. disloyal to Jesus.c. full of evil.d. satanically motivated

64. When Jesus said, “I am,” to those who came to arrest him,a. they drew their swords.b. Judas Iscariot kissed him.c. they fell back on the ground.d. the beloved disciple drew his sword.

65. In John’s Gospel, the method of Jesus’ execution (crucifixion) contrasts with what other method?a. hangingb. stoningc. drowningd. beheading

66. Pontius Pilate feared thata. Jesus might be a god masquerading in human form.b. the Jewish leaders might blackmail him to Caesar regarding Jesus as a rival king.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

67. In John’s Gospel,a. Jesus carries his cross by himself.b. Simon of Cyrene carries Jesus’ cross.c. Jesus carries his cross at first; then Simon does.d. none of the above

68. Before dying on a cross, Jesus committed his mother into the care ofa. Peter.b. James.c. Thomas.d. none of the above

69. Representing Jesus’ gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples isa. the outflow of water from his pierced side.b. his breathing on the disciples as soon as he sees them after his resurrection.c. the description of Jesus’ death as a giving over of his spirit.d. all of the above

70. Who helped Joseph of Arimathea bury Jesus?a. Lazarusb. Nicodemusc. Simeond. a Roman centurion

71. The amount of spices used in the burial of Jesusa. contributes to the Fourth Gospel’s portrayal of the crucifixion as a glorification of

Jesus.b. parallels the amount used in the burial of Lazarus to delay the stench of his corpse.c. recalls the Egyptian practice of mummification.d. all of the above

72. In the Fourth Gospel, who comes first to Jesus’ empty tomb?a. Mary the mother of Jesusb. Mary of Bethany (Lazarus’s sister)c. Martha of Bethany (Lazarus’s sister)d. Mary Magdelene

73. When seeing the risen Jesus, Marya. thinks he is the gardener.b. thinks he has removed Jesus’ body.c. calls him “Lord.”d. all of the above

74. Who refused to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead till he saw and felt Jesus in bodily form?a. Nicodemus

b. Thomasc. Levid. the beloved disciple

75. John’s Gospel states its purpose to be getting people toa. believe that the divine Christ is the human Jesus.b. repent from their sins.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

76. In the epilogue to John’s Gospel (chapter 21),a. fishing symbolizes evangelism.b. shepherding symbolizes pastoral care.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

77. The charcoal fire on the beach in John 21 recallsa. Jesus as the light of the world.b. hellfire.c. the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.d. Peter’s denials of Jesus.

78. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Jesus predicted that Peter would be crucified upside down.b. Jesus predicted that Peter would be crucified in old age.c. Jesus predicted that the beloved disciple might live right up to the second coming.d. Some of the disciples thought the beloved disciple would live right up to the second

coming.

Chapter 11

1. The main purpose of Acts was to show that Christianity deserved continued freedom because it was not politicallya. disloyal to Rome.b. give a comprehensive survey of early church history.c. give a biography of the Apostle Paul.d. trace the triumphant progress of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome.

2. A subsidiary purpose of Acts was toa. give a comprehensive survey of early church history.b. give a biography of the Apostle Paul.c. show that Christianity deserved continued freedom because it was not politically

disloyal to Rome.d. trace the triumphant progress of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome.

3. The sections of Acts containing material eye-witnessed by Luke are characterized by forms of the pronouna. I. b. you.c. we. d. they.

4. Who is the prominent figure in Acts 1–12?a. Paulb. Barnabasc. Jamesd. Peter

5. The prominent figure in Acts 13–28 isa. Paul.b. Barnabas.c. James.d. Peter.

6. The abrupt end of Acts most probably indicatesa. a lost ending for Acts as for Mark.b. Luke’s poor style from the standpoint of literary art.c. Luke’s writing up to the events as far as they had happened.d. Luke’s lack of interest in the outcome of Paul’s trial.

7. In Acts, whose sermon quotes Joel’s prophecy as at least partially fulfilled?a. Paul’sb. Stephen’sc. Philip’sd. Peter’s

8. In Acts, who first preached the gospel to Samaritans?a. Philipb. Peterc. Stephend. Paul

9. In Acts, whose sermon accuses the Jews of following the pattern of their ancestors in rejecting Christ?a. Philip’sb. Peter’sc. Stephen’sd. Paul’s

10. In Acts, whose sermon first drove a wedge between Judaism and Christianity by saying that God does not dwell in man-made temples?a. Peter’sb. Paul’sc. Stephen’sd. Philip‘s

11. In Acts, who preached to an Ethiopian eunuch?a. Paulb. Peterc. Stephend. Philip

12. In Acts, who first preached the gospel to a group of Gentiles?a. Philipb. Stephenc. Peterd. Paul

13. The first name for the Christian movement wasa. the Walk.b. Christianity.c. the Way.d. the Church.

14. Paul’s main companion on his first missionary journey wasa. John Mark.b. Silas.c. Luke.d. Barnabas.

15. The objectionable doctrine of the Judaizers was their view thata. Jewish Christians should keep the Law to avoid offending other Jews.b. Gentile Christians had to be circumcised and keep the Mosaic law.c. Christ did not fulfill the Law.d. the Law was no longer valid.

16. At the Jerusalem Council the apostle who supported Paul and Barnabas against the Judaizers wasa. Andrew.b. Philip.c. John.d. Peter.

17. The chairman of the Jerusalem Council, who made the suggestion which the Council adopted, wasa. Titus.b. Silas.c. James.d. Apollos.

18. Who was circumcised to avoid needlessly offending the Jews?a. Timothyb. Barnabasc. Titusd. Luke

19. The Athenians mocked Paul because they believeda. neither immortality of the soul nor resurrection of the body.b. both immortality of the soul and the resurrection of the body.c. resurrection of the body but not immortality of the soul.d. possible immortality of the soul but not resurrection of the body.

20. Gallio judged Christianitya. legal because he thought it to be a traditional religion.b. legal because he thought it to be a new religion.c. illegal because he thought it to be a traditional religion.d. illegal because he thought it to be a new religion.

21. Who received further instruction in Christian doctrine from Priscilla and Aquila?a. Sergius Paulusb. Apollosc. Eutychusd. Jason

22. The fertility goddess worshiped in a major city where Paul preached was

a. Artemis.b. Aphrodite.c. Priscilla.d. Drusilla.

23. The head of a silver smith guild wasa. Sceva.b. Agabus.c. Demetrius.d. Matthias.

24. Who along with some elders advised Paul to involve himself with four others in a Jewish vow?a. Peterb. Barnabasc. James the apostled. James the half brother of Jesus.

25. In the last part of Acts, Paul stood trial under the successive governorsa. Festus and Tertullus.b. Agrippa and Sergius Paulus.c. Agrippa and Felix.d. Felix and Festus.

26. In what city did Paul spend as much as two years in prison under those governors?a. Joppab. Caesareac. Lyddad. Azotus

27. What city was settled with Roman army veterans?a. Derbeb. Philippic. Pergad. Berea

28. In what city did the Jews check Paul’s message against the Old Testament?a. Derbeb. Philippic. Pergad. Berea

29. With what term is Mars’ Hill (in Athens) more or less synonymous?a. Erechtheumb. Areopagusc. Odeon

d. Stoa

30. The Jews in Jerusalem rioted and seized Paul because they mistakenly thought he hada. blasphemed God.b. desecrated the temple with unclean sacrifices.c. endangered their peaceful relations with Rome.d. brought a Gentile into the temple court restricted to Jews.

31. Where was Paul imprisoned?a. Philippib. Caesareac. Romed. all of the above

32. Paul had his greatest evangelistic success witha. Jews.b. Gentile proselytes and God-fearers.c. pagan Gentiles.d. Roman officials.

33. Paul developed a strategy ofa. preaching in cities.b. preaching first in local Jewish synagogues.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

34. In the book of Acts, “Asia” refers toa. the continent of Asia.b. Asia Minor.c. a Roman province.d. the Far East.

35. In the book of Acts, “Achaia” refers toa. Greece.b. Macedonia.c. Illyricum.d. none of the above

36. Over the shrines of what Greek goddess was there a riot in Ephesus?a. Aphroditeb. Isisc. Cybeled. Artemis

37. Who preached in Ephesus prior to Paul but was ignorant of baptism in Jesus’ name? a. Apollos

b. Barnabasc. Philip’s daughtersd. Claudius

38. Who fell out of an upstairs window during a late-night sermon by Paul?a. John Markb. Timothyc. Eutychusd. Silas

39. What island was Barnabas’s homeland?a. Maltab. Cyprusc. Creted. Patmos

40. Paul and Barnabas had a falling out over their companiona. Timothy.b. John Mark.c. Silas.d. Sosthenes.

41. In one city Paul and Barnabas were identified witha. Moses and Elijah returned to earth.b. the Greek gods Zeus and Hermes.c. the Jewish rebels Theudas and Judas the Galilean.d. none of the above

42. What merchant woman was converted in the city of Philippi?a. Tabithab. Lydiac. Damarisd. Drusilla

43. With whom did Paul make tents in Corinth?a. Priscilla and Aquilab. Jasonc. Sosthenesd. Simon the tanner

44. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Paul was known as Saul before his conversion, and as Paul afterwards.b. Paul was a Roman citizen.c. Silas was a Roman citizen.d. Paul studied in Jerusalem under the rabbi Gamaliel.

45. In whose house was the gospel first preached to a group of Gentiles? a. Bar-Jesusb. Sergius Paulusc. Corneliusd. Elymas

46. Believers in Jesus were called “Christians” first in the city ofa. Caesarea.b. Syrian Antioch.c. Joppa.d. Troas.

47. Herod Agrippa I martyreda. Agabus.b. Barnabas.c. Lydia.d. James the apostle.

48. The incomplete charity of Ananias and Sapphira contrasts with the unstinting charity ofa. Dorcas.b. Barnabas.c. Agabas.d. Trophinus.

49. Whose widows were being neglected in the doling out of food rations in the Jerusalem church?a. Hebraistic Christiansb. Hellenistsc. both of the aboved. neither of the above

50. Who was the first Christian martyr?a. Peterb. Paulc. James the apostled. Stephen

51. Who tried to buy authority to bestow the Holy Spirit?a. Tertullusb. Apollosc. Simon Magusd. Tyrannus

52. Paul was born ina. Tarsus.b. Psidian Antioch.

c. Syrian Antioch.d. Jerusalem.

53. By and large, archaeological discoveries have confirmed in detail the accuracy of Acts with respect toa. the titles of governmental officials.b. practices in non-Christian religions.c. Roman judicial practices.d. Jewish judicial practices.

54. The book of Acts ends abruptly with Paul’s awaiting trial beforea. the Sanhedrin.b. Caesar.c. Gallio.d. Claudius Lysias.

55. Who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot among the Twelve?a. Barsabbasb. Justusc. Matthiasd. Mnason

56. When did Jesus’ disciples receive the Holy Spirit?a. At the Festival of Purimb. On the Day of Pentecostc. On Yom Kippurd. none of the above

57. During how many days after his resurrection did Jesus appear to his disciples and teach them?a. 10b. 20c. 30d. 40

MAP WORK

Note: In addition to the map available in this document there is also a high resolution version of the map for these exercises that can be downloaded from A Survey of the New Testament’s book page on Textbook Plus (http://textbookplus.zondervan.com) under the Instructor Resources tab.

1. On the first copy of the map, trace Paul’s first missionary journey by drawing a line from the point of departure through the stopping places to the point of return. For return trips loop and keep the lines somewhat apart. On the first leg of the journey put a Roman numeral I to indicate the first missionary journey and an arrow mark to indicate direction.

2. Again on the first copy of the map, do the same for Paul’s second missionary journey. Follow directions above, only put a Roman numeral II. Keep lines slightly separate where there is duplication with the first journey.

3. On the second copy of the map do the same for Paul’s third missionary journey.

4. Again on the second copy of the map do the same for Paul’s journey to Rome.

Identify the following places by using the proper letter from the map. Squared letters refer to regions, circled letters refer to cities.

1) Berea 2) Caesarea 3) Crete 4) Cyprus 5) Lystra 6) Thessalonica 7) Antioch of Psidia 8) Philippi 9) Athens10) Troas11) Achaia12) Corinth13) Ephesus14) Galatia and Phrygia15) Antioch in Syria

Answer Key1) A 2) O 3) G 4) M 5) L 6) B 7) J 8) C 9) F 10) H 11) D 12) E 13) I 14) K 15) N

Identify the following incidents first by the number of Paul’s journey (1, 2, 3, or 4) and then by place (using the place letters on the map), for example 3-F (= third missionary journey, place F on the map).

1) Paul says farewell to the Ephesian elders. 2) Disciples of John the Baptist receive the Holy Spirit. 3) John Mark leaves Paul’s company. 4) Paul forms a friendship with Priscilla and Aquila. 5) An uproar occurs over the loss of market for silver shrines. 6) Paul is shipwrecked. 7) Paul sees a vision of the man of Macedonia. 8) Paul preaches before the Areopagus. 9) Gallio, unconcerned about Paul’s preaching, rejects a Jewish accusation against Paul. 10) A crowd stones Paul nearly to death.11) Paul ministers in the school of Tyrannus.12) A Roman jailer is saved.13) Jews search the Scriptures to check Paul’s message.

Answer Key1) 3-L 2) 3-L 3) 1-O 4) 2-G 5) 3-L 6) 4-B 7) 2-K 8) 2-I 9) 2-G 10) 1-S 11) 3-L 12) 2-F 13) 2-D

Chapter 12

1. It is probable that like other ancient authors, Paul gave his amanuensesa. complete freedom.b. no freedom.c. varying amounts of freedom.d. none of the above

2. According to the usual form of the North Galatian theory, Paul evangelized the people addressed in Galatians on which of his missionary journeys?a. firstb. secondc. thirdd. before any of his missionary journeys.

3. According to the usual form of the North Galatian theory, one of the strongest arguments for a late date and possible northern address of Galatians isa. modern archaeological finds in the province of Galatia.b. the roundabout route required for a journey from South Galatia through North Galatia to

Troas.c. the absence in Galatians of any supportive reference to the decree of the Jerusalem

Council.d. the similarity of the subject matter in Galatians with Romans.

4. According to the usual form of the South Galatian theory, Paul evangelized the people addressed in Galatians on which of his missionary journeys?a. firstb. secondc. thirdd. before any of his missionary journeys

5. According to the usual form of the South Galatian theory, one of the strongest arguments against a late date isa. the original restriction of the term Galatia to North Galatia.b. the stress in Galatians on Abraham.c. the absence of any supportive reference to the decree of the Jerusalem Council.d. the similarity of the subject matter in Galatians with Romans.

6. The first major section of Galatians isa. a discussion of the rejection of Israel.b. an autobiographical argument for divine grace against law-righteousness.c. a theological argument for divine grace against law-righteousness.d. a warning against the attitude that divine grace gives license to sin.

7. What is the second major section of Galatians?a. a discussion of the rejection of Israel.b. an autobiographical argument for divine grace against law-righteousness.c. a theological argument for divine grace against law-righteousness.d. a warning against the attitude that divine grace gives license to sin.

8. What is the third major section?a. a discussion of the rejection of Israel.b. an autobiographical argument for divine grace against law-righteousness.c. a theological argument for divine grace against law-righteousness.d. a warning against the attitude that divine grace gives license to sin.

9. Primarily and perhaps exclusively, “justification” meansa. making someone righteous.b. regarding someone as righteous.c. taking license to sin because of divine grace.d. the satisfaction of God’s wrath against sinners by means of a substitutionary sacrifice.

10. Paul’s greatest example of justification in the Old Testament is a. Isaiah.b. Job.c. Moses.d. Abraham.

11. “Antinomianism” meansa. making someone righteous.b. regarding someone as righteous.c. taking license to sin because of divine grace.d. satisfaction of God’s wrath against sinners by means of a substitutionary sacrifice.

12. In Galatians, grace contrasts witha. faith.b. promise.c. law.d. Spirit.

13. In Galatians, flesh contrasts witha. faith.b. promise.c. law.d. Spirit.

14. In Galatians, works contrast witha. faith.b. promise.

c. law.d. Spirit.

15. According to Galatians, in the Old Testament justification was bya. conscience.b. faith.c. works.d. law.

16. According to Galatians, the initial purpose of the Old Testament law for unbelievers was toa. produce a divine standard of righteousness to be followed for all time.b. aid the human conscience.c. expose human moral incapability.d. provide a way of salvation.

17. The contents of 1 Thessalonians generally have to do witha. congratulations on Christian progress and exhortations, especially concerning the

second coming.b. false teaching of a proto-Gnostic variety.c. the Old Testament law and justification.d. none of the above

18. Paul’s greeting, “Peace,” meansa. absence of warfare.b. prosperity.c. blessing.d. all of the above

19. The Christian virtue “hope” means confident expectation of Jesus’ second coming.a. Trueb. False

20. The bodily transformation of Christians at the time of the second coming is called thea. translation.b. parousia.c. rapture.d. resurrection.

21. According to Paul, the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly ona. Christians.b. non-Christians.c. all human beings.d. the demonic world.

22. According to 2 Thessalonians,

a. Christians in Thessalonica had come to believe that Jesus’ second coming lay in the distant future.

b. Paul urged the Christians in Thessalonica to prepare for a possible immediate return of Jesus.

c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

23. Paul’s “man of lawlessness” is regarded asa. Caesar Augustus.b. Judas Iscariot.c. Apollos.d. none of the above

24. The “restraint/restrainer” is regarded asa. human government.b. the Holy Spirit.c. Paul’s missionary preaching.d. all of the above

Chapter 13

1. First Corinthians contains Paul’s response to oral reports brought by members of the household ofa. Erastus.b. Sosthenes.c. Apollos.d. Chloe.

2. Apparently a delegation from the Corinthian church brought to Paula. a monetary gift for the church in Jerusalem.b. a letter asking Paul’s judgment on various problems.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

3. Whether unitedly or disunitedly, the Corinthian Christians were loyal toa. Paul.b. Cephas.c. Apollos.d. all of the above

4. What did Paul tell the Corinthian church to do with a church member who was living immorally with his father’s wife?

a. Dismiss him from fellowship.b. Give him time to repent.c. Put him on probation.d. Treat him with love.

5. In regard to marriage, Paula. recommends voluntary celibacy.b. commands mutual sexual satisfaction within marriage.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

6. On the question of divorce, Paula. repeats Jesus’ teaching against divorce.b. tells Christians to divorce their non-Christian spouses.c. tells Christians with non-Christian spouses that their children are unconsecrated.d. none of the above

7. Paul allows Christians to eat food dedicated to an idol ifa. neither they nor an observer believe in the existence of the god represented by the idol.b. the eating does not take place at an idolatrous feast.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

8. The term “adiaphora” refers to questions that are morallya. neutral.b. repugnant.c. praiseworthy.d. all of the above

9. Paul allows women to prophesy and pray aloud in church meetings ifa. their heads are covered.b. they are married.c. they are single.d. none of the above

10. For celebration of the Lord’s Supper, Paul commandsa. delay till the arrival of latecomers.b. continuance of associated love feasts.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

11. Behind the prayer, “O [our] Lord, come!” is the Aramaic expression a. glossolalia.b. charismata.c. maranatha.d. diaspora.

12. Speaking in tongues is known asa. glossolalia.b. charismata.c. marantha.d. diaspora.

13. Spiritual gifts are known asa. glossolalia.b. charistmata.c. maranatha.d. diaspora.

14. What spiritual gifts does Paul rank highest?a. tongues-speaking and interpretation thereof.b. healings and miraclesc. apostleship and prophecyd. helps and administrations

15. What spiritual gifts does Paul rank lowest?a. tongues-speaking and interpretation thereofb. healings and miraclesc. apostleship and prophecy

d. helps and administrations

16. What Christian virtue does Paul rank higher than any spiritual gift?a. humilityb. faithc. patienced. love

17. Paul’s concept of the church as the body of Christ emphasizes the a. unity of Christians.b. variety of Christians’ spiritual gifts.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

18. Some Christians in Corinth seem to have denied thea. resurrection of Christ in the past.b. resurrection of Christians in the future.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

19. Paul describes the resurrected body as “spiritual” because it will bea. nonphysical.b. brought to life by the Holy Spirit.c. immortal.d. all of the above

20–27. Unscramble and list by letter in correct chronological ordera. 2 Corinthiansb. Paul’s leaving Ephesus for Troas, and then Macedoniac. Paul’s quick, painful visit to Corinthd. Paul’s lost letter commanding dissociation from professing Christians who live immorallye. the arrival of Titus with news concerning the reaction of Corinthian Christiansf. the evangelization of Corinthg. 1 Corinthiansh. Paul’s lost, sorrowful letter commanding discipline of his opponent

Answer Key 20-27: f, d, g, c, h, b, e, a

28. In 2 Corinthians 1–7 Paule. expresses relief and joy at the favorable response of most of the Corinthians.f. discusses food dedicated to idols.g. defends his apostolic authority to a still-rebellious minority.h. stresses a collection for Jerusalem.

29. In 2 Corinthians 8–9 Paul

a. expresses relief and joy at the favorable response of most of the Corinthians.b. discusses food dedicated to idols.c. defends his apostolic authority to a still-rebellious minority.d. stresses a collection for Jerusalem.

30. In 2 Corinthians 10–11 Paula. expresses relief and joy at the favorable response of most of the Corinthians.b. discusses food dedicated to idols.c. defends his apostolic authority to a still-rebellious minority.d. stress a collection for Jerusalem.

31. After an introductory section containing greetings and a short statement of plans and theme, the next section of Romans deals witha. Paul’s detailed plans and a long list of personal greetings.b. the problem of Israel’s unbelief.c. the sinfulness of humanity.d. justification.

32. The next section of Romans deals witha. justification.b. the problem of Israel’s unbelief.c. sanctification.d. practical exhortations.

33. The next section of Romans deals witha. justification.b. sin.c. practical exhortations.d. sanctification.

34. The next section of Romans deals witha. practical exhortations.b. Paul’s detailed plans and a long list of personal greetings.c. justification.d. the problem of Israel’s unbelief.

35. The next section of Romans deals witha. practical exhortations.b. Paul’s detailed plans and a long list of personal greetings.c. justification.d. the problem of Israel’s unbelief.

36. The last section of Romans deals witha. practical exhortations.b. Paul’s detailed plans and a long list of personal greetings.c. justification.

d. the problem of Israel’s unbelief.

37. In Pauline writings “the flesh” sometimes has the nonphysical connotation of the sinful nature of human beings.a. Trueb. False

38. “Propitiation” meansa. making someone righteous in the performance of good works.b. regarding someone as righteous because of his/her faith in Christ.c. taking liberty to sin because of divine grace.d. the satisfaction of God’s wrath by means of a substitutionary sacrifice.

39. Who probably carried Paul’s letter to the Romans to its destination?a. Erastusb. Sosthenesc. Phoebed. Priscilla

40. Paul hoped to get financial support from Christians in Rome for his projected mission toa. Sicily.b. Gaul.c. Great Britain.d. Spain.

41. It appears that in Romea. Gentile Christians had assumed leadership over Jewish Christians.b. Jewish Christians had kept their leadership against efforts by Gentile Christians.c. Jewish and Gentile Christians were cooperating harmoniously.d. all the Christians were suffering severe persecution, including numerous martyrdoms.

42. According to Paul in Romans, baptism representsa. repentance from sin.b. cleansing from sin.c. allegiance to Christ.d. union with Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection.

Chapter 14

1. The two known, extended imprisonments of Paul were ina. Caesarea and Rome.b. Philippi and Berea.c. Ephesus and Troas.d. Miletus and Lystra.

2. Which of the following was probably a circular letter?a. Ephesiansb. Philemonc. Colossiansd. Philippians

3. Traditionally, Paul is thought to have written his prison letters ina. Philippi.b. Ephesus.c. Caesarea.d. Rome.

4. A slave owner in Colossae was a. Epaphroditus.b. Philemon.c. Onesimus.d. Silvanus.

5. The carrier of a money gift to Paul in prison wasa. Epaphroditus.b. Onesimus.c. Titus.d. Tertius.

6. A runaway slave wasa. Epaphroditus.b. Philemon.c. Onesimus.d. Silvanus.

7. The founder and leader of the Colossian church, who may have asked Paul for advice concerning a heresy, wasa. Epaphras.b. Silvanus.c. Onesimus.d. Philemon.

8. The so-called Colossian heresy

a. diminished the person of Christ.b. emphasized human philosophy.c. contained elements of Judaism and oriental mysticism.d. all of the above

9. Paul’s letter called “Colossians” emphasizes what doctrine?a. Christologyb. justificationc. the church as Christ’s bodyd. eschatology

10. Paul’s letter called “Ephesians” emphasizes a. Christology.b. justification.c. the church as Christ’s body.d. eschatology.

11. As used by Paul, the term “mystery” refers to a theological trutha. hidden from unbelievers but revealed to believers.b. hidden from both believers and unbelievers until the second coming.c. eternally hidden from human beings because of God’s transcendence.d. none of the above

12. Who probably carried Colossians and Ephesians to their destinations?a. Epaphrasb. Epaphroditusc. Archippusd. Tychicus

13. Which of Paul’s prison letters may well be misnamed, because the most ancient manuscripts lack a place name in the address?a. Ephesiansb. Philippiansc. Colossiansd. Philemon

14. In Colossians, Paul tells his addressees to read another letter coming to them froma. Ephesus.b. Laodicea.c. Philippi.d. Derbe.

15. The Philippian Christians had sent a financial gift to Paul througha. Archippus.b. Epaphras.c. Epaphroditus.

d. Tychicus.

16. In addition to thanking the Philippians for their financial gift, in his letter to them Paul deals witha. a tendency toward divisiveness in their church.b. a danger posed by Judaizers.c. his own autobiography.d. all of the above

17. What is the dominant emotional note in Paul’s letter to the Philippians?a. joyb. sadnessc. discouragementd. none of the above

18. The Greek word kenosis meansa. dog.b. mutilationc. unity.d. none of the above

Chapter 15

1. Paul’s practice of using amanuenses supports the word-statistic argument against Pauline authorship of the pastoral letters.a. Trueb. False

2. The tradition that Paul himself wrote the pastoral letters isa. late.b. weak.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

3. Under the view that Paul authored the pastoral letters, the historical data in them concerning his travels are to be fitted into Paul’sa. pre-conversion life.b. ministry just before the Jerusalem Council.c. ministry after the Jerusalem Council but before his first major imprisonment.d. ministry after a first Roman imprisonment.

4. Pauline authorship of the pastoral letters leads to an assumption of how many Roman imprisonments of Paul?a. noneb. onec. twod. three

5. “Orthodoxy” meansa. right belief.b. right conduct.c. right friendships.d. all of the above

6. “Orthopraxy” meansa. right belief.b. right conduct.c. right friendships.d. all of the above

7. “Bishop” means a. servant, helper.b. overseer, superintendent.c. pastor, shepherd.d. preacher, teacher.

8. “Deacon” means

a. servant, helper.b. overseer, superintendent.c. pastor, shepherd.d. preacher, teacher.

9. Who filled the office of bishop?a. prophetsb. apostlesc. deaconsd. elders

10. “Pastor” meansa. minister.b. servant.c. shepherd.d. helper.

11. In 1 Timothy, Paul tells Timothy to take warning from what two false teachers?a. Marcion and Origenb. Annas and Gamalielc. Simon Magus and Tertullusd. Hymenaeus and Alexander

12. A repeated formula in 1 Timothy isa. “Amen, amen I say to you.”b. “Trustworthy is the statement.”c. “Lo and behold!”d. “Hear and understand.”

13. “Episcopalian” comes from the Greek word fora. a bishop.b. an elder.c. a pastor.d. a servant.

14. “Presbyterian” comes from the Greek word fora. a bishop.b. an elder.c. a pastor.d. a servant.

15. Under certain guidelines, says Paul, to what class of people should a local church give financial help?a. orphansb. beggarsc. widows

d. widowers

16. What activity of church elders merits financial remuneration?a. visiting the sickb. preaching and teachingc. giving alms to the poord. disciplining heretics

17. Where is Titus ministering when Paul writes to him?a. Nicopolisb. Cretec. Cyprusd. Illyricum

18. Where is Paul when he writes to Titus?a. Nicopolisb. Cretec. Cyprusd. Illyricum

19. In Titus, Paul calls Jesus’ return thea. blessed hope.b. second advent.c. revelation of Jesus Christ.d. end of the age.

20. In 2 Timothy, Paul describes “all Scripture” asa. inspired by God.b. profitable.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

21. In 2 Timothy, Paul refers to Jannes and Jambres, who were reputed to bea. Gnostic heretics.b. Jewish false prophets.c. Judaizers.d. Pharaoh’s magicians.

a. Generally, in which of Paul’s letters would you find the following?

22. A planned visit to Spaina. Romansb. Galatiansc. 1 Thessaloniansd. Colossians

23. A visit to seek advice from Paul concerning a dangerous heresya. Ephesiansb. Philippiansc. Colossiansd. 2 Thessalonians

24. A report by Timothy regarding the healthy condition of a young churcha. Romansb. 1 Thessaloniansc. Philippiansd. Galatians

25. A report from the household of Chloe and a letter containing enquiries from the church to which the letter is addresseda. 1 Corinthiansb. 2 Corinthiansc. Galatiansd. Colossians

26. Response to false reports regarding Paul’s teaching on the second cominga. 2 Corinthiansb. 2 Thessaloniansc. 2 Timothyd. Ephesians

27. A reference to the conversion of a slavea. Philemonb. Titusc. 2 Timothyd. Romans

28. Paul’s expectation of imminent martyrdoma. Philippiansb. 2 Timothyc. Titusd. Philemon

29. Criticism of a syncretistic heresy combining elements of Judaism, Greek philosophy, and Oriental mysticisma. Colossiansb. 2 Thessaloniansc. 1 Corinthiansd. Philemon

30. Thanks for financial supporta. Ephesians

b. Philippiansc. 2 Timothyd. Romans

31. Extended discussion of private freedom and public responsibility in the question of meat dedicated to idolsa. 1 Corinthiansb. Ephesiansc. Philemond. 1 Thessalonians

32. Emphasis on the spiritual privileges of the church as Christ’s bodya. Ephesiansb. Colossiansc. Titusd. 2 Timothy

33. Quieting of fanatical belief in the immediacy of the second cominga. Philippiansb. 2 Thessaloniansc. 2 Corinthiansd. Colossians

34. Correction of abuses of the Lord’s Suppera. Romansb. 1 Corinthiansc. 2 Thessaloniansd. Titus

35. Extended argument against the Judaizers occupying almost the whole lettera. 1 Corinthiansb. 2 Corinthiansc. Galatiansd. Ephesians

36. Emphasis on Christ as head of the churcha. Ephesiansb. Philippiansc. Colossiansd. 1 Thessalonians

37. Discussion of tongues-speakinga. Romansb. 1 Corinthiansc. 2 Corinthiansd. Galatians

38. Paul’s lengthy discussion of resurrectiona. Romans 2b. 1 Corinthians 13c. 1 Corinthians 15d. 2 Corinthians 10

39. Paul’s lengthy description of Christian lovea. Romans 2.b. 1 Corinthians 13.c. 1 Corinthians 15.d. 2 Corinthians 1.

40. Paul’s portrayal of Christ as the image of God, the preexistent, the preeminent onea. Colossians 1b. Philippians 2c. Ephesians 6d. Philemon 26

41. A passage on the self-emptying of Christ and his consequent exaltationa. Colossians 1b. Philippians 2c. Ephesians 6d. Philemon 26

Chapter 16

1. The Greek style of Hebrews isa. much more literary (refined) than Paul’s style.b. distinctly inferior to Paul’s literary style.c. very similar to Paul’s style.d. different but neither inferior nor superior to Paul’s literary style.

2. The Greek style in Hebrews suggests authorship bya. James.b. Apollos.c. Clement.d. Silvanus.

3. The Greek style of Hebrews is similar to Luke’s in much of Luke-Acts.a. Trueb. False

4. Against authorship of Hebrews by Luke is the Jewish outlook of Hebrews and the Gentile outlook of Luke-Acts.a. Trueb. False

5. The author of Hebrews argues that the destruction of the temple (A.D. 70) proves that God did away with the levitical rituals.a. Trueb. False

6. Hebrews was probably written before A.D. 70.a. Trueb. False

7. As to the authorship of Hebrews, the early church wasa. united on authorship by Paul.b. divided over authorship by Paul.c. united on authorship by Apollos.d. divided over authorship by Apollos.

8. The exhortation in Hebrews 10:24 to meet with fellow Christians suggests that the readers hada. split off from the main group of Christians.b. apostatized completely.c. expelled from their midst weaker Christians.d. been expelled from the church by discipline.

9. The assumption that the first readers of Hebrews understood the levitical rituals favors the explanation that ethnically/religiously they werea. Jewish Christians.b. Gentile pagans.c. Gentile God-fearers.d. Gentile proselytes to Judaism.

10. Hebrews 6 and 10 and other shorter passages contain exhortations that give the main purpose of the epistle, which is toa. instruct the readers in Christian witness.b. prevent the readers from apostatizing back into Judaism.c. correct the moral conduct of the readers.d. warn the readers against Gnostic heretics.

11. “Those from Italy greet you” (Heb. 13:24) probably favors that Hebrewsa. was sent from Italy.b. was sent to Italy.c. was sent from Greece.d. was sent to Palestine.

12. According to Hebrews, the heavenly “rest” of Christians’ is symbolized in the Old Testament bya. the tabernacle.b. the land of Canaan.c. the Temple.d. Jerusalem or Mt. Zion.

13. In the opinion of most commentators, Melchizedek’s being “without beginning of days or end of life” probably means that he wasa. an angelic being.b. an eternal divine being.c. a human being without genealogical record in the Old Testament.d. a human being miraculously born and translated without dying.

14. Melchizedek’s being “without beginning of days or end of life” symbolizes Christ’sa. sovereignty.b. self-sacrifice.c. eternalityd. foreordained priesthood.

15. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Hebrews presents Jesus as “better than” Melchizedek.b. Hebrews presents Jesus as “better than” angels.c. Hebrews presents Jesus as “better than” Moses.d. Hebrews presents Jesus as “better than” Aaron.

16. In the Greek texts of Hebrews and the Old Testament, “Jesus” is spelled the same asa. Jehu.b. Joab.c. Joshua.d. Jehovah.

17. “Melchizedek” meansa. priest of God.b. king of righteousness.c. peace.d. tithe.

18. Which of the following statements is not true?a. Jesus’ priesthood deals with heavenly realities.b. Jesus’ priesthood was instituted with a divine oath.c. Jesus’ priesthood renewed the Mosaic covenant.d. Jesus’ priesthood is based on a once-for-all sacrifice.

19. “Salem” refers to the ancient city ofa. Sodom.b. Jerusalem.c. Salim.d. Salamis.

20. “Salem” meansa. justice.b. age.c. superiority.d. peace.

Chapter 17

1. “Exiles of the Dispersion” in 1 Peter 1:1 is probably a figurative expression that compares predominantly Gentile Christians to Jewish exiles.a. Trueb. False

2. It is probable that the twelve tribes of the Dispersion in the address of James is used literally of Jewish Christians as distinct from Gentile Christians.a. Trueb. False

3. There are significant similarities of phraseology between 1 Peter and the Petrine speeches in Acts.a. Trueb. False

4. There are dissimilarities of style between 1 and 2 Peter.a. Trueb. False

5. There are significant similarities of phraseology between 2 Peter and both 1 Peter and the Petrine speeches in Acts.a. Trueb. False

6. Modern critics argue against Petrine authorship of 2 Peter by claiming that the author of 2 Peter borrowed from Jude.

a. Trueb. False

7. James contains several references to the law.a. Trueb. False

8. James consists almost entirely of practical exhortations.a. Trueb. False

9. The present tenses in 1 John 3, where John writes that Christians do not practice sin, indicates a state of sinless perfection as a criterion of true Christian experience.a. Trueb. False

10. The brevity of 2 and 3 John resulted in their rarely being mentioned in the writings of the early church fathers.a. Trueb. False

11. As applied to a group of letters, “catholic” meansa. authoritative, inspired.b. traditional, accepted.c. ecclesiastical.d. general, universal.

12. The letters in the last part of the New Testament are called “catholic” becausea. they came to be specially emphasized by Roman Catholics.b. for the most part they are not addressed to a single locality.c. they are addressed mostly to an individual.d. they emphasize the doctrine of the church.

13. The catholic letters are titled by theira. authors.b. recipients.c. amanuenses.d. the men about whom they were written.

14. Some modern scholars believe 1 Peter is a sermon or liturgy made into a letter. In this view the original occasion of the sermon wasa. the Lord’s supper.b. a baptismal service.c. a love feast.d. a Christmas festival.

15. The probable carrier of 1 Peter wasa. Demetrius.b. Tertius.c. Diotrephes.d. Silvanus.

16. Peter wrote 1 Peter froma. Jerusalem.b. Corinth.c. Alexandria.d. Rome.

17. Peter symbolically called the city from which he wrote 1 Petera. Sodom.b. Gomorrah.c. Egypt.

d. Babylon.

18. The territories listed in the greeting of 1 Peter were located in the general geographical area ofa. Macedonia.b. Achaia.c. Asia Minor.d. Syria.

19. What sin in the preconversion lives of the readers of 2 Peter shows that they were mainly Gentiles?a. self-righteousnessb. idolatryc. unbeliefd. greed

According to the traditional view of Christ’s preaching to the spirits in prison

20. Christ preacheda. as the angel of the Lord (throughout the Old Testament period).b. through the Holy Spirit in Noah.c. in disembodied form between his death and resurrection.d. in bodily form after his resurrection.

21. the spirits werea. demonic beings who corrupted the pre-flood generation.b. human beings destroyed by the flood.c. human beings who lived after the flood.d. all the inhabitants of Hades.

22. the preaching consisted ofa. an offer of salvation.b. a proclamation of the nearness of God’s kingdom.c. a proclamation of triumph.d. a promise of final vindication.

23. the point of the passage has to do witha. explaining the gospel to non-Christians.b. warning the unsaved to repent.c. exhorting Christians to righteous living.d. promising Christians vindication before their persecutors.

24. the “prison” where Christ preached to the spirits wasa. this earth.b. hell.c. the lower heavens.d. a figure of speech for domination by sin.

25. Peter compares baptism toa. the flood.b. Israel’s passage through the Red Sea.c. Israel’s passage through the Jordan River.d. levitical washings.

26. 2 Peter and Jude share the topic ofa. the kingdom of God.b. persecution.c. eternal punishment.d. false teachers.

27. 2 Peter criticizes those who regard the delay in Jesus’ return asa. evidence of God’s longsuffering.b. evidence of Christians’ failure to evangelize the world.c. evidence that Jesus will never return.d. evidence of Christian failure to look for “the blessed hope.”

28. In 2 Peter 3:15–16, Paul’s letters are classified with “the other a. letters.”b. Scriptures.”c. prophets.”d. logia.”

29. According to early tradition, the approximate and probable date of the martyrdom of Peter and Paul isa. A.D. 32.b. A.D. 50.c. A.D. 67.d. A.D. 70.

30. Jude quotes verbatim a passage from the pseudepigraphal, apocalyptic book ofa. 1 Esdras.b. 1 Maccabees.c. 1 Baruch.d. 1 Enoch.

31. Jude makes reference to a dispute between Michael and Satan over the body ofa. Stephen.b. Moses.c. Elijah.d. Enoch.

32. The James who wrote the letter of James was nota. the apostle in the Peter-James-John trio.

b. the moderator of the Jerusalem Council.c. the half- or step-brother of Christ.d. known elsewhere in the New Testament.

33. Jude was probablya. the half- or step-brother of Christ.b. the brother of James the moderator of the Jerusalem Council.c. both of the aboved. neither of the above

34. The absence of what sin points to the conclusion that James was written to Jewish Christians?a. backbitingb. idolatryc. self-righteousnessd. indolence

35. James often alludes toa. the Sermon on the Mount.b. the letters of Paul.c. Semitic parts of Acts.d. 2 Peter.

36. James stressesa. faith as the necessary origin of good works.b. good works as the necessary outcome of faith.c. the dichotomy or opposition of faith and good works.d. none of the above

37. In 1 John what recurring expression suggests that John was addressing a limited group of believers well know to him?a. “Friends”b. “Saints”c. “Brethren”d. “Little children”

38. According to early church tradition John spent his last years ina. Antioch in Syria.b. Rome.c. Ephesus.d. Alexandria.

39. To counteract early Gnostic false teaching about Christ, 1 John stresses the reality of Christ’sa. incarnation and death.b. death and resurrection.c. resurrection and return.

d. return and judgmental function.

40. In 2 and 3 John, John identifies himself as a. an apostle.b. the elder.c. the bishop.d. the servant.

41. The commands in 2 John to love one another and to avoid false teachers favor that “the elect lady” and her children werea. a Christian lady and her family.b. a local church and the Christians belonging to it.c. a highly placed non-Christian woman in the Roman court and her servants.d. the city of Jerusalem (“daughter of Zion”) and her inhabitants.

42. 3 John is addressed toa. Diotrephes.b. Demetrius.c. Gaius.d. Erastus.

43. This person is commended fora. hospitality.b. high morality.c. endurance of persecution.d. orthodoxy of doctrine.

44. The letter which has a long section on the tongue as an instrument of speech isa. James.b. Jude.c. 2 Peter.d. 3 John.

45. The letter which warns against hospitality to heretical teachers isa. 1 John.b. 2 John.c. 3 John.d. Jude.

46. The letter with the main theme of suffering, or persecution, isa. Hebrews.b. 1 Peter.c. 1 John.d. Jude.

47. The letter with a passage about anointing the sick with oil and praying for them is

a. James.b. 1 Peter.c. 1 John.d. Jude.

48. Silvanus is a long form of the namea. Sitalcus.b. Silas.c. Siloam. d. Priscilla.

49. Which of the following is not one of the three criteria of genuine Christian profession according to 1 John?a. persistent prayerb. righteous conductc. mutual Christian loved. incarnational Christology

Chapter 18

1. When John received the visions recorded in Revelation he was on the island ofa. Cyprus.b. Patmos.c. Crete.d. Malta.

2. In the writings of the early church fathers the Johannine authorship and canonicity of Revelation were generallya. supported.b. doubted.c. denied.d. ignored.

3. According to amillennialisma. the 1,000 years in Revelation 20 symbolize the present church age.b. the first resurrection is physical rather than spiritual.c. the second resurrection is spiritual rather than physical, and is general for both righteous

and wicked at the Parousia.d. all of the above

4. The book of Revelation is also called thea. Parousia.b. Epiphany.c. Apocalypse.d. Eschatology.

5. There are three series of seven plagues in Revelation. The first are called thea. seals.b. bowls.c. thunders.d. trumpets.

6. The second are called the a. seals.b. bowlsc. thunders.d. trumpets.

7. The third are called thea. seals.b. bowls.c. thunders.d. trumpets.

8. Doubts about Revelation center ona. the anonymity of the book.b. the lack of quotations from it in the early church fathers.c. dissimilarity in grammatical style and subject matter when compared with the

Gospel of John and 1–3 John.d. all of the above

9. The traditional historical occasion for Revelation was the real or threatened persecution under the Roman emperora. Caligula.b. Nero.c. Domitian.d. Trajan.

10. The main purpose of Revelation is toa. reveal the future.b. explain the past.c. exhort to watchfulness.d. encourage the persecuted.

11. John’s catching up to heaven in Revelation 4:1 is sometimes taken as symbolic of a rapture of the church that will bea. pretribulational.b. midtribulational.c. posttribulational.d. partial.

12. The first series of plagues in Revelation appears to arise mainly froma. divine wrath.b. human wickedness.c. Satanic-demonic activity.d. all of the above

13. The second series of plagues in Revelation appears to arise froma. divine wrath.b. human wickedness.c. Satanic-demonic activity.d. all of the above

14. The third series of plagues in Revelation appear to arise froma. divine wrath.b. human wickedness.c. Satanic-demonic activity.d. all of the above

15. Pretribulationists usually say that the 144,000 will

a. evangelize the world during the tribulation.b. oppose the witness of the two witnesses in Revelation 11.c. apostatize by worshiping the Antichrist.d. none of the above

16. The first beast of Revelation 13, the one with seven heads and two horns, is probably to be identified asa. the Roman empire.b. the Antichrist.c. both of thesed. neither of these

17. Posttribulationists usually regard the first (grain) harvest gathered by the Son of man to himself at the close of the tribulation (Rev. 14) as symbolic of thea. plague-judgments throughout the tribulation.b. harvest-judgment of wicked people at the very end of the tribulation.c. rapture of the church right after the tribulation.d. crushing of the Antichrist.

18. In Revelation, the New Jerusalem, which is Christ’s bride, contrasts witha. the old Jerusalem, where Christ was crucified.b. the harlot Babylon, which persecuted the saints.c. the nation of Israel, which turned out to be a faithless wife to Yahweh.d. Sodom and Gomorrah.

19. The bulk of Revelation deals with the whole of church history according toa. preterist interpretation.b. idealist interpretation.c. historicist interpretation.d. futurist interpretation.

20. The devotional message of good versus evil is emphasized to the exclusion of the predictive element according toa. preterist interpretation.b. idealist interpretation.c. historicist interpretation.d. futurist interpretation.

21. The bulk of Revelation deals with the events of the tribulation and following according toa. preterist interpretation.b. idealist interpretation.c. historicist interpretation.d. futurist interpretation.

22. The bulk of Revelation relates to the situation of the church in the first century according toa. preterist interpretation.

b. idealist interpretation.c. historicist interpretation.d. futurist interpretation.

23. The seven golden lampstands in John’s first vision (Revelation 1) represent sevena. angels.b. churches.c. plagues.d. none of the above

24. A false prophetess in Thyatira is sarcastically calleda. Athaliah.b. Jezebel.c. Babylon.d. Sapphira.

25. To what animal is Jesus compared in one of John’s visions?a. a lionb. a lambc. both of the aboved. neither of the above

26. What series of plagues is cancelled?a. sealsb. bowlsc. trumpetsd. thunders