REL2023 MCQs

Fall 2025 Pereira

A central feature of Mark’s Messanic Secret is…

Jesus’ attempt to hide his miracles and identity

Which of the following comes from the Sermon on the Mount?

“Blessed are the poor in spirit.”

Mary, in the Gospel according to Luke, praises God for:

lifting up the lowly and casting down the proud

Which story only appears in Luke?

The Lost (Prodigal) Son

Which symbol accompanies the Holy Spirit’s arrival at Pentecost?

Tongues of fire and rushing wind

Acts describes early believers as..

selling possessions and distributing to anyone in need

The council at Jerusalem in Acts of the Apostles concluded that gentiles must:

Abstain from idols, blood, strangled meat, and sexual immorality

James teaches that trials produce:

Steadfastness

The NT household codes emerged partly to:

Help Christian households embody order within Roman society

According to 1 Peter, Jesus preached to:

Spirits imprisoned since the Flood

Which of the following best describes the “Messianic Secret” in Mark?

Jesus repeatedly commands people not to disclose His miracles or identity

A major theme of the Sermon on the Mount is…

ethical transformation beginning in the heart

In the Magnificat (Luke 1), Mary praises God primarily for:

his overturning of unjust power structures

What event marks Pentecost in Acts 2?

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit with tongues

According to Acts 2, early Christian believers were devoted to:

Apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer

Stephen is executed after:

Blaspheming the Temple and Law in his speech

The Council of Jerusalem decided that gentile converts:

need not be circumcised but must follow certain guidelines

Which of the following is one of Jesus’ “I AM” statements?

“I am the Light of the World”

Which theme best reflects James’ teaching?

Faith without works is dead

The NT household codes (e.g., Ephesians 5-6) primarily address:

Relationships among spouses, children, and slaves

Which Gospel most famously emphasizes the Messianic Secret?

Mark

The Beatitudes appear in which section of Scripture?

Matthew 5-7

Mary’s Magnificat most strongly echoes which Old Testament theme?

Prophetic Reversal of Social Hierarchies

Which of the following is unique to Luke?

Both A and B

At Pentecost the Apostles:

Speak in various languages by the Spirit

Acts describes early believers as sharing:

all things in common

“I am the Bread of Life” appears in

John

James emphasizes controlling which part of the body?

The tongue

The Household Codes encourage believers to:

Live out Christ-like mutual submission in the household

“Religion that is pure and undefiled… is to care for orphans and widows” appears in:

James