Nations University BRS 124: Theology of the Greek Scriptures - Module 1

Question 1: The key thought of the narrative about Jesus’ visit to Nazareth (Luke 4:14–30)

The Jews of Nazareth were compared to their rebellious forefathers.

Question 2: The temptations of Jesus (Luke 4:1–13)

Reveal the spiritual conflict that is related to Jesus’ work on earth.

Question 3: Systematic theology suggests drawing conclusions from a collection of passages and treating them as

Equal in value for all time.

Question 4: Mark the correct statement

The Four Gospels introduce the reader to Jesus, but the full implications of Christ are more fully developed in the Epistles.

Question 5: One should approach the Bible first as a

Literary composition.

Question 6: Which does NOT represent a key idea in Matthew 1:18–23

The association of Jesus with Elijah.

Question 7: Which is NOT associated with the baptism of Jesus (Matt. 3:13–17)

The forgiveness of Jesus’ sins.

Question 8: The most terrible result of sin

Cuts us off from God.

Question 9: God concerns himself primarily with

The condition and intention of the heart.

Question 10: Suffering for one’s faith in Christ

May be a Christian’s lot because Christ suffered.

Question 11: Theology literally means

A word about God.

Question 12: Significance of the vine and branches (John 15:1–17)

Spiritual life is contingent upon remaining loyal to Jesus.

Question 13: The church

Is constituted by people who reflect the authentic gospel to the world.

Question 14: Becoming a mature Christian

Is a gradual transformation.

Question 15: INCORRECT response about the church

A community of people who have achieved perfection.

Question 16: Connection between Old and New Testaments

Through an interconnection climaxing in the New Testament.

Question 17: The Gospels

Present a unified picture of Jesus’ person and mission.

Question 18: Rejecting Jesus Christ

Results in eternal death in the next world.

Question 19: Why redemption is found only in Christ

Sinful man cannot redeem himself.

Question 20: Major message of Matt. 1:18–3:17

The ministry of God’s Son is about to begin.

Question 21: Main focus of the New Testament

The triumph of Christ.

Question 22: Key to John the Baptist narrative

A divine call to repentance.

Question 23: In John 1, the life in the Word was

The light of men.

Question 24: Pledge of resurrection and immortality

The indwelling Holy Spirit.

Question 25: Incarnation promise linked to

Abraham.

Question 26: Sermon on the Mount portrays disciples as

Examples of righteousness to the world.

Question 27: Ransom through Christ parallels

The Passover sacrifice.

Question 28: Intention of the New Testament

To draw one into a spiritual relationship with God through Christ.

Question 29: Major point of the Good Samaritan

One’s neighbor is any person nearby who needs mercy.

Question 30: Religion of the Bible results from

The initiative of God.

Question 31: Best approach to NT study

A theological work with reconcilable differences.

Question 32: Why Jesus was rejected at Nazareth

He acted as God’s prophet toward faithless Israel.

Question 33: Reflection of God’s word in Christ

God reconciles us to himself and to one another.

Question 34: Implication of God’s final revelation

Jesus is uniquely the one and only Savior.

Question 35: Teaching of vine and branches

Spiritual life comes only from remaining in Christ’s love.

Question 36: Applying justice, love, and mercy today

Transforming the mind of Christ in all situations.

Question 37: Teaching passed to future generations

Christian practice and doctrine.

Question 38: Primary mission of Jesus

To glorify God by redeeming humanity.

Question 39: True disciples are known by

Their fruit.

Question 40: Central concern of Jesus’ prayer (John 17)

His disciples and future believers.