Bible Exam

The bible was written between…

1400 BC-95 AD

Man looks at the outward appearance, God looks at the _____

Heart

T/F Christian service doesn’t expect reward or payment

True

T/F Christian service needs to be motivated by forgiveness not guilt

True

Name two other ways Christian Service is Motivated

Obedience and Humility

How did Jesus demonstrate Service?

He washed the feet of his disiplies

Define Stewardship

Stewardship means managing and protecting something to preserve it for the future.

T/F God told humans we had to steward because of the fall

False

What percentage should we tithe?

10%

What does giving your first fruits prove?

Relying on God

According to I Timothy 5, anyone who does not take care of their **______** had denied the faith and is worse than unbelievers

family

What are the 3 purposes of Silence and Solitude?

Healing, Recovery, and Perspective

What are 2 things silence and solitude not?

An excuse to get away from people and **loneliness**.

T/F Worship need to be done both individually and corporately

True

___ Father

Our

Name 3 character traits of God the Father

Always near, gracious, guide

This word means set apart, pure

holy

According to the Jewish Talmud any prayer that doesn’t include this is not a prayer at all

Kingdom of heaven

God’s will of purpose, His vast, all-inclusive, tolerating will.

A. God’s Commanding Will

B. God’s Comprehensive Will

C. God’s Compassionate Will

God’s Comprehensive Will

This is God’s desire (Desire all humanity to be saved)

A. God’s Commanding Will

B. God’s Comprehensive Will

C. God’s Compassionate Wil

God’s Compassionate Will

This is God’s will for Obedience

A. God’s Commanding Will

B. God’s Comprehensive Will

C. God’s Compassionate Wil

God’s Commanding Will

What does the Greek word Bread not only represent food, but symbolizes what?

Our physical needs

According to 2 Corinthians 9”7 God loves…

Loving generosity

Were are called to ask God four our needs _____ (how often)

daily

According to the book, what are 3 the consequences of sin?

It takes over the mind

It takes over the will

It takes over the emotions

How can you tell someone understands God’s forgiveness?

By if they forgive others?

Which is a Trail and which is a temptation?


1. __________: The desire to do evil
2. __________: A difficult time or situation in one’s life

1. Temptation
2. Trial

What are the Four Gospel Books in the Bible? What is the unique message for each one?

Matthew - Jesus is the promised messiah

Mark - Jesus suffering

Luke - Historically accurate

John - Jesus is the son of God

Define Gospel

Good News

What is a similarity with each gospel?

They all have the death and resurrection

T/F Acts is a narrative

True

What does Acts share?

A. Acts is the story of the spread of Christianity across the New Testament world.

B. The Holy Spirit continues the work of Jesus

C. All the above

D. None the above

**All the above** (Acts is the story of the spread of Christianity across the New Testament world and the Holy Spirit continues the work of Jesus)

Acts 1-7 the gospel is preached where?

Jerusalem

In Acts 8-12 the gospel is preached where?

Samaria

In Acts 13-28 the gospel is preached where?

All the Gentiles everywhere

What are 3 purposes of the book of Acts?

To give a historical account of the early Christian church

To show the Holy Spirit's power in spreading the gospel

To provide Christian life examples

Epistles are also know as (Genre)

Letters

Epistles were primarily written by

Apostle Paul ( I’m pretty sure like 78%)

What resource made letters scarce?

Paper

Most NT writers had the help of a ______

Scribe

Revelation was written by ______

John

T/F The Christians at the time of Revelation were in a time of peace and tranquility

False

Revelation is a…

A. Letter

B. Prophecy

C. All the above

D. None of the above

All the above

The main message of Revelation is…

God will win

T/F Jesus claimed to be the Son of God

True

What are two unique characteristics about Christianity

Jesus claimed to be God

You don’t earn salvation

What does ‘Pax Romana’ mean?

The Peace of Rome

T/F The Jewish religion was important to them and they were searching for the coming messiah

True

What were the themes of the covenants?

A. God will keep His word despite humans breaking theirs.

B. We see grace and mercy

C. We see God’s unconditional love.

D. All the above

All the above

What was the primary function of the Prophets?

To call people back to God

Which parts of the Christmas Story were in Matthew, which were in Luke

________ The Wisemen

________ The Shepherds

Matthew The Wisemen

Luke The Shepherds

Who baptized Jesus?

John the baptist

How did Jesus resist the temptations of the devil?

He quoted scripture

Jesus equates anger to which of the ten commandments?

murder

This word means selfless strength

meekness

T/F The center of the Sermon of the Mount was who would enter the Kingdom of Heaven

True

List 3 types of Jesus’ miracles

Resurrection, Curing disabilities, and Healing Illnesses

What are the purposes of the parables

A. Forces you to think meditate

B. Focus was on Kingdom on heaven

C. Conceal truth from those who aren’t interested in the kingdom of heaven

D. All the above

All the above

When did God verbally say “This is my beloved son whom I am well pleased”

During the baptizing of Jesus

The Lord’s Supper was celebrated on which Jewish Holiday?

Passover

What happened during the Trials of Jesus

They could not find fault but still punished Jesus

What did Jesus foretell during Passover

his betrayl

When Jesus was hanging on the cross, what did he ask of His father?

He asked for the people to be forgiven

Why did Jesus have to die and rise again?

To take punishment we deserve

Which was unique to the Book of Matthew?

The Wise men

Matthew focuses on Jesus as

Messiah

Which country did Mary and Joseph have to flee to avoid Herod’s wrath?

Egypt

Which group of people did John the Baptist call vipers?

Pharisees and Sadducees

What did the Voice from heaven say when the dove landed on Jesus?

“My beloved son”

How many days did Jesus fast in the desert?

40 Days

How did Jesus combat the devil’s temptations?

He used the Bible to refute the Devil

Which blessing was offered twice?

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven

What is the definition of the word meek?

Selfless Strength

What does Jesus say is the only acceptable reason for divorce?

Sexual Immortality

What is a common theme with giving, praying, fasting?

Do it in secret

What is the point of fasting?

To practice dependence on God and refocus on Him

In the story of Joshua, God fulfills the promise of?

Land

How did God prove He was better than Baal?

He split the Jordan River

Who stole from jericho

Achan stole the bacon

What was the consequences of Rahab’s actions?

She became part of the Israelites and was an ancestor of Jesus

T/F The King of Israel was supposed to read the Law of God every day

True

Who was the first king of Israel?

Saul

What was the first act of disobedience by the first king?

made a sacrifice

What was one way David could have killed the King?

He could have stabbed him

God wants what over sacrifice?

Obedience

T/F Saul went to a witch to hear from Samuel

True

What covenant did God make David?

Forever Kingdom

What sin did David commit?

Murder + Adultery

What did Solomon ask for?

Wisdom

What was Solomon’s downfall?

Married many foreign women

God is our ______

Deliverer

Why last plague foreshadow

the death of the firstborn.

When attempting to find the Original Meaning, what 4 pieces of info must be gathered

author

audience

time

main point

How long should the meaning of the passage be?

1 sentence

What are the 3 original languages of the Bible?

Hebrew

Greek

Aramaic

A culture consists of…

Area

Beliefs

Habits

A Cross-reference is…

A reference to another text or part of a text, typically given in order to elaborate on a point

T/F The Bible contradicts itself…

False

What are the five guidelines for the timeless principle?

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1. Context
2. Exegesis
3. Biblical Consistency
4. Timeless Truths
5. Application

What should be the basis of the Application?

The timeless principle