Roman relief efforts for poor was diff. from Paul’s collection for the saints bc. they normally

Were motivated by a desire to gain status

In the Greco-Roman world, a tabernae was

2-3 rm domiciles which could double- workshop or store house

What is the thesis of the book of Romans?

I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ...

Which of these is an occasion for Galatians?

Paul writes to correct false teaching

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, _________________________”

But only one receives the prize

The root or basic meaning of the word ‘parable’ is

Comparison or Comparative Saying

which is not one of the principles drawn from the Sermon on the Mount? Kingdom Ethics...

is the means which people enter the Kingdom

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1
The problem in the Colossians church was outsiders were influencing church w/ Gnostic teaching.
True
False
2
moral obligation required of children in relation to their parents
Obedience
Patience
Love
Respect
3
In what scripture passage does Paul “use almost the whole gamut of familial relations”
Phil 2:9-20
2 Cor 3:1-21
1 Thess 2:18-17
Rom 5:12-32
4
‘brothers of Jesus’ (including James) should be understood as referring to his first cousins
Epiphanian view
Arminian view
Helvidian view
Hieronymian view
5
Who is Acts Addressed to?
Peter
Theophilus
Paul
Titus
6
In Acts, Paul often worked as a
Tentmaker
Carpenter
none of these
Merchant
7
The Latin phrase patriapotestas means literally
‘order of the family’
'fatherly authority’
‘Power of father’
'right to rule/govern’
8
Phil. uses a lot of familial language, suggesting Paul had a strong relationship w/ the church
False
True
9
In the time of Jesus, what percentage of Jews lived outside of Palestine?
75%
66%
50%
33%
10
Roman relief efforts for poor was diff. from Paul’s collection for the saints bc. they normally
Gave directly from their own pockets
Helped only Roman citizens
Gave food, not money
Were motivated by a desire to gain status
11
In the Greco-Roman world, a tabernae was
The entrance-way of a typical Roman house
Small dining room set aside for entertaining guests
2-3 rm domiciles which could double- workshop or store house
Multifloor apartment building
12
Which NT book does Paul talk about opposing Cephas in Antioch for dining with Gentiles?
Galatians
Ephesians
Titus
Colossians
13
The biblical phrase “a day’s journey” typically meant
20 miles on foot
30 miles on foot
15 miles on donkey
30 miles on a donkey
14
Onesimus is the slave discussed in Philemon and is mentioned in Colossians
True
False
15
The parables of the lost (Lk. 15) are told during dinner with Tax collectors and Sinners.
True
False
16
Which of these are among the 4 major institutions of Greco-Roman cities which are imp. in NT.
B. market place
C. The Forum
A. baths
D. Both A and B
17
Which book warns against the destructive power of the tongue?
Philippians
1 Timothy
James
1 John
18
Which Gospel gives significant attention to the outcast?
Mark
Matthew
Luke
John
19
Paul personally delivered all of the letters he wrote to churches.
False
True
20
Population of Corinth
90,000
200,000
100,000
80,000
21
On average, Paul's letters are much shorter than other letters of his time.
False
True
22
the virtue a husband is instructed to exhibit in the manner exemplified by Christ?
Tenderness
Respect
Forgiveness
Love
23
gospel that puts more emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit, even in the infancy narrative
Matthew
Mark
John
Luke
24
The disciples were first called Christians in Acts 11.
False
True
25
Romans was written primarily to Jewish Christians about how they should include Gentiles.
True
False
26
Which of these is not one of the key principles of exegesis?
Interpretation theory
Grammatical-Structural relationships
Historical-cultural background
Literary Context
27
Which creature or reptile fastened itself onto Paul’s hand
viper
scorpion
alligator
Spider
28
“Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do _______________________________”
What is good and pleasing to God
Not offend God, who is holy
All to the glory of God
Not sin
29
Which of these is NOT one of the “then and now” contrasts in Ephesians?
Darkness and Light
Love and Hate
Old and New
Wise and Foolish ways
30
What is the thesis of the book of Romans?
I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ...
be joyful always
Be transformed by the renewing of your minds
for all have sinned and fall short of God's glory
31
Which philosophical system saw marriage as a burden that will only hinder a man
epicureans
asceticists
cynic
stoic
32
Which of these is an occasion for Galatians?
The church was dividing
They were facing harsh persecution & needed encouragement
Paul writes to correct false teaching
None of these
33
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, _________________________”
But only one receives the prize
none of these
And all will finish and receive a reward
But some may not finish
34
Choose the lists which shows populations from highest to lowest
Rome, Corinth, Ephesus
Rome, Corinth, Antioch
Corinth, Antioch, Rome
Rome, Antioch, Corinth
35
The Gospel of Luke was written to Jewish audience
True
False
36
What NT book likens the power of the tongue to the rudder of a ship?
James
Colossians
1 John
1 Corinthians
37
Who is the first Christian to be martyred in Acts?
Matthew
Ananias
Barnabas
Stephen
38
what was the name of the disciple who laid his hand on Saul to heal him?
Barnabas
Ananias
Timothy
Cornelius
39
Disunity was one of the main problems that prompted the writing of 1 Corinthians.
False
True
40
Where is Galatia?
Macedonia
Israel
Asia Minor
Greece
41
The root or basic meaning of the word ‘parable’ is
Revelation or enlightenment
Comparison or Comparative Saying
Mystery
Teaching
42
Which book tells the readers to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry?
Ephesians
Jude
James
Galatians
43
Which of the following couples risked their lives to save Paul from death?
Cephas and Herodion
Ananias and Sapphira
Andronicus and Junia
Priscilla and Aquila
44
What two other cities in Colossians are associated with in the Lycus valley
Smyrna and Antioch
Galatia and Ephesus
Ephesus and Philippi
Hierapolis and Laodicea
45
This Gospel calls the first visitors to the infant Jesus magi
John
Mark
Matthew
Luke
46
Galatians argues that all are the children of God, not just Jews...
True
False
47
which is not one of the principles drawn from the Sermon on the Mount? Kingdom Ethics...
is rooted in relationship
is more than words and charisma but expressed in deeds
is the means which people enter the Kingdom
requires vigilance regarding activities of false prophets
48
What OT Characters does Paul use to demonstrate the election of God in Romans?
Adam and Eve
Jacob and Esau
David and Saul
Moses and Aaron
49
In Romans, Paul writes that Jews are exempt from judgment of God bc they are his chosen people
False
True
50
“___________________, but not all things are helpful.”
All things are lawful
All things are righteous
All things are good
All things are sinful
51
One of Luke's main goals was to demonstrate that Jesus is the savior of the world.
True
False
52
According to Ephesians, we are to be angry and
Do not sin
Do not be mastered by your angry
Serve the Lord
Do not harm others in your anger
53
What other Christian leader does Paul rebuke in Galatians?
John
Barnabas
Peter
James
54
What language did Jesus most likely speak?
Aramaic
Latin
Greek
Hebrew
55
According to the lectures on 1 Timothy, Timothy was the leader of the church in Ephesus.
False
True
56
NOT mentioned as one of the 7 churches in Revelations
Pergamum
Ephesus
Smyrna
Corinth
57
Which Gospel refers to miracles as "signs"
John
Mark
Luke
Matthew
58
what was frequently identified as the fountainhead of all vice
wealth and luxury
Divorce and adultery
ungoverned passions
sexual indulgence
59
Which of these is not one of Paul’s Great Letters?
Galatians
2 Corinthians
Romans
All of these are considered great letters
60
In Galatians, where does Paul say he received his Gospel from?
From the Apostles
From Peter
From the Bible
Through revelation of Jesus Christ
61
The main point of a parable is usually given succinctly at the end of the story.
False
True
62
The Jerusalem council met in Acts 14 to discuss whether Gentiles needed to be circumcised
True
False
63
The___ games were managed by Corinth to make it one of the premier sporting centers in the emp.
Isthmian
Nero
Olympic
Caesarian
64
According to Hubbard, Paul’s comments in 1 Cor 7 corresponds to a large extent to the position
Moderate Stoics
Moderate Cynics
The early church
Epictetus
65
about thirty-five percent (35%) of the teachings of Jesus were given in parables
False
True
66
How many chapters are in Romans?
6
12
16
14
67
What does the word Agora mean, in reference to the Corinthian Agora?
The marketplace or forum
The Coliseum
The public bath’s
The Temple
68
Which is not one of Jesus' disciples?
Matthew
John
Peter
Paul
69
According to Ephesians, Slaves are to
Disobey their masters
none of these
Appeal to the church to be freed
Flee from their masters to escape their poor situation
70
Which is not a theological theme of 1 Corinthians?
Body Of Christ
Unity in Christ
Spiritual Gifts
All of these
71
in 3 John is described as who loved to be seen in prominent places, slander others...
Judas Iscariot
Demetrius
Gaius
Diotrephes
72
Who explained the Gospel to and baptized the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8?
Peter
Stephen
Paul
Philip
73
In what chapter of Romans does Paul recount his struggles with law and flesh
7
12
1
16
74
Timothy and Titus were appointed by Paul to lead the churches in
Ephesus and Colossae
Crete and Colossae
Ephesus and Crete
Colossae and Thessalonica
75
Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel because...
It brings forgiveness of sinners to all in/with Christ
It is empowering for non-‐Jews
It is the power of God for/unto salvation
It brings Jews and Gentiles together
76
the church council that gave the final approval for the NT canon
The Council of Nicea
The Council of Carthage
The Council of Alexandria
The Council of Ephesus
77
The Johannine letters condemn all of these except
Those who love the world
Those who are lukewarm
Those who claim to be without sin
Those who “love” God but not brothers and sister
78
In the parable of the unforgiving servant, who reported to the king?
The other servants
The servant who owed 100 dinarii
The one who owed 10, 000 talents
The king's own son
79
Where was Paul Shipwrecked?
Malta
Corinth
Cyprus
Crete
80
James argues that trials of your faith will lead to endurance, which leads to perfection.
False
True
81
Augustales were
Descendants of emp. Augustus who were held in special honor
Assoc. of freedmen dedicated to advancing the imperial cult
highclass of slaves who took pride in pos. over other slaves
Freed slaves who lived together for protection
82
Non-Jews who adhered to prescriptions to become part of the Jewish comm. were called proselytes
True
False
83
What is form criticism?
Study of the literary forms of oral or written tradition
An inquiry of the sources that were used to write the Gospel
A study of how the materials are edited
none of these
84
Matthew is the Gospel that contains most of the texts proving the fulfillment of OT in Jesus.
False
True
85
Which of these did Paul write when he was in Prison?
1 Corinthians
Galatians
Romans
Philippians
86
Mark has 16 Chapters
False
True
87
Paul's letters are arranged first letters to the seven churches, then letters to individuals.
True
False
88
Which of these is NOT a theological theme of 1 Corinthians
Spiritual Gifts
all of these
Body of Christ
Unity in Christ
89
In Acts 16, Paul receives a vision telling him to go where?
Philippi
Corinth
Rome
Macedonia
90
John is the Gospel that contains the most parables & teaching of Jesus, compared to Synoptics
False
True
91
According to Hubbard, a crucial part of Paul’s ministry was teaching
In the synagogue
In the market
From ‘house to house'
In the forum
92
Which is NOT true:
Slavery was seen by Stoics as one of indifference of life
Slavery was seen by Stoics to be matter of inward condition
none
S. was more concerned w/ mrl dvlp of slave owner thn slavery
93
1 Thessalonians is one of Paul's latest letters.
False
True
94
Which of these is a major idea of Galatians?
The resurrection of Christ
God’s mercy in receiving the Gentiles
Justification by faith in Christ
Spiritual gifts
95
“pioneering leaders of early Christianity”
Peter and Paul
Peter and John
Jesus and Paul
Paul and James
96
Parables are in most cases fictional.
True
False
97
the Persian King that authorized the return of the Hebrews from exile to their homeland?
Cyrus
Persius
Julius Caesar
Nero
98
Before Saul received his vision of Jesus in Acts 9, what was he doing?
Teaching other Pharisees in Jerusalem
Persecuting Christians
Working as a tentmaker
none of these
99
Paul followed conventional Greco-Roman writing styles in writing his letters.
False
True
100
In Acts 28, what figurehead was in the Alexandrian ship on which Paul sailed from Malta
Caesar Augustus
Titus
Poseidon
The Twin Brothers
101
In Matthew, the angel speaks to Joseph whereas the angel speaks to Mary in Luke.
True
False
102
In Galatians, believers are to walk in the Spirit, so
They may live righteously
They may please God
They may be saves by faith
They will not gratify the desires of the flesh
103
What chapter of Ephesians contains the armor of God?
5
6
4
8
104
a version of Matthew's 'Sermon on the Mount' recorded in Luke 6 as 'the Sermon on the Plain.'
True
False
105
One main reason Jesus performs miracles is to show the Kingdom of God is powerful and near.
False
True
106
James likens the destructive force of the tongue to three things. Which is not one?
Dangerous storm on the sea
destructive fire
The rudder on a ship
Bits in horse’s mouth
107
Which of these is one of the purposes of 1 Thessalonians
To encourage them to be joyful always
To explain the true Gospel to combat a heresy
To introduce Paul to the church
To encourage the church to endure hardship or persecution
108
Luke presents Jesus as a great teacher, like Moses.
True
False
109
on what day did the Holy Spirit descend upon the believers in the form of "tongues of fire"?
The day of Pentacost
The first day of the week
The day of the Lord
The day of the Passover Feast
110
There are 8 "signs" in John.
False
True
111
Virtue associated with the belt in the armor of God
Faith
Truth
Righteousness
Good news of the Gospel
112
Understanding the historical background of a NT letter is important b/c all letters are
Occasional
Canoical
none of these
Historical
113
What is the issue Paul brings up in 1 Corinthians 5?
None of these
Being divided at the Lord's supper by social class
Someone in the church is committing incest & must be rebuked
Quarreling about who the Corinthians are followin
114
which immorality that is scarce among pagans is condoned in the church with arrogance...
Fornication
A man living with his father’s wife
Corinthian prostitution
Homosexuality
115
what sin led to the death of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5?
Homosexuality
Adultery
Lying
Murder
116
How many of his generals divided Alexander the Great territories to govern
One
Four
Three
Two
117
The Apostolic Father's support Ephesians being written by Paul.
False
True
118
In 1 John, God is
faith
love
hope
righteous
119
How many chapters are there is 3 John?
1
3
2
4
120
According to Ephesians (1:4‐5), when were believers’ chosen?
Before the foundation of the world
When Christ came to this world
When we were baptized
At the instant of faith in Christ
121
Which of these religious societies or sects did Paul belong prior to before conversion?
Pharisee
Essene
Sadducee
The "fourth philosophy"
122
Which of these letters talks about antichrists?
1 John
1 Timothy
Jude
Colossians
123
Which of these is NOT a theme of Ephesians?
Christ's return is imminent, and will come soon
Christ is supreme over all creation
Believers are called to participate with Christ in death
The church is the body of Christ
124
Gospel traces Jesus' genealogy back to Abraham? to Adam?
Matthew; Luke
Matthew; Mark
Luke; Matthew
Mark; Luke
125
According to Hubbard, the percentage of slaves in Rome was
20-25%
Over 45%
17-30%
33-40%
126
How many letters are in the NT?
27
4
21
13
127
sponsored the translation of the Septuagint as part of their efforts to promote Hellenism
Maccabean
Hasmonean
Seleucid
Ptolemaic
128
What letter does not teach the "household code"?
Colossians
all of these
Ephesians
Philippians
129
In what city were the disciples of Jesus first called Christians?
Nazareth
Antioch
Rome
Jerusalem
130
According to Ephesians, the wife is supposed to submit to her husband, and the husband is to
Instruct his wife
Love his wife
Serve his wife
none of these
131
What is Paul’s thesis in 2 Corinthians? What aspect of Cor. life would make it hard to accept?
suffering is nothing comp. to glory; unbelief in afterlife
Christ is superior to the emperor: the emperor worship cult
Working among poor is good; manual labor is unacceptable
Strength hidden in weakness; the athleticism in society
132
What other Apostle does Paul argue with in Galatians?
Peter
Barnabas
James
John
133
Which is NOT true about Paul's teaching on"Speaking in Tongues" in 1 Corinthians?
Speaking tongues is a spiritual gift
Speaking in tongues privately doesn't need interpretation
Those who speak in tongues in public need interpretation
Everyone must speak in tongues for evidence of Holy Spirit
134
Who did Paul stay with when he was in Corinth?
Barnabas
Lydia
Timothy and Silas
Priscilla and Aquila
135
In the Greco-Roman world, the triclinium was
Small dining room set aside for entertaining
The entrance-way of a typical Roman house
2-3 rm domiciles which could double- workshop or store house
Multifloor apartment building
136
Most scholars argue the Gospel of Mark was the first New Testament Gospel to be written
True
False
137
Mark is the shortest Gospel and excludes the birth narratives.
False
True
138
Which book talks extensively about favoritism?
1 Corinthians
James
Galatians
Romans
139
Which Gospel holds Jesus as pre-‐existent before creation?
Luke
Matthew
John
Mark
140
Paul tells the Corinthians in 1 Cor. there are no restrictions for eating food given to idols.
True
False
141
What is the imperial cult?
Worshipping of the gods in the imperial heavenly courts
A cult firmly established in the city of Antioch
None of these
Worship of the Roman Emperor
142
A large portion of the Gospel of John is devoted to the many signs that Jesus gives
True
False
143
Which Gospel is the “Gospel of prophetic fulfillment”?
John
Mark
Luke
Matthew
144
Besides Paul and Cephas, who did some members of the Corinthian church claim allegiance to?
Luke
Apollos
Barnabas
Sothenes
145
which of the 7 churches did the Lord say “remember therefore from where you have fallen..."
Church in Smyrna
Church in Ephesus
Church in Philadelphia
Church in Laodicea
146
Which of these is not suggested as one of the possible destinations of Ephesians?
Hierapolis
Colossae
Ephesus
Laodicea
147
According to 1 John, what is the New Commandment
To preach the Gospel
To serve and provide for the poor
To have love for God and brothers/sisters
To believe in Christ to be justified
148
Who wrote Acts?
Peter
Paul
Barnabas
Luke
149
the Servant who was first forgiven was unable to forgive who owed him more than he had owed.
False
True
150
Who does Paul provide as an example for true faith in Romans 4?
David
Abraham
Himself
Jesus
151
Roman Leader who destroyed the Jewish Temple in 70 CE
Caesar Augustus
Antiochus Epiphanes
Herod Antipas
Titus
152
In 1 John, the world offers three things. Which one is not listed
Lust of the flesh
Pride of life
Material riches
Lust of the eye
153
Paul was traveling to what city when he encountered Jesus?
Rome
Damascus
Antioch
Jerusalem
154
According to Ephesians, salvation is not by works but by what?
Church membership
Acts of mercy
Grace
Deeds of righteousness
155
Luke’s narrative tracks the history of the church in relation to what other history?
all of these
The rise of the Sanhedrin to Power
The History of the Roman Empire
The development of Pagan religious practices
156
In 1 John, what does the world offer?
Lust of the flesh
Lust of the eyes
Pride of life
All of these
157
Which Alexandrian Bishop was first to compile and publish the list of our New Testament
Origen
Athanasius
Philo of Alexandria
Clement of Alexandria
158
2 Corinthians is the letter in which Paul makes the analogy of the body and spiritual gifts.
True
False
159
When was Romans written?
62-63 CE
57-58 CE
50 CE
55 CE
160
Paul's Jewish teacher
Shammai
Gamaliel
Hillel
None of these
161
examines how an evangelist edits his source material in the composition of the Gospel
Editorial Criticism
Redaction Criticism
Source Criticism
Form Criticism
162
The theological Gospel
John
Mark
Matthew
Luke
163
which is not true about the nature of history in Acts?
Careful articulation of every detail
Historical narrative with specific objectives
theological history about missionary program of early church
Selectivity in what to include and what not include
164
Who met an Ethiopian eunuch on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza
Peter
Barnabus
Philip
Stephen
165
official language of Philippi when Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians
Greek
Latin
Aramaic
Hebrew
166
Matthew is organized by blocks of narrative interspersed with long sections of discourse.
True
False
167
What does skybalon mean?
shameful
Dishonorable
zealous
excrement/waste
168
Paul argues in Colossians that there is no difference between a Jew or a Gentile
False
True
169
According 1 Corinthians (1:22-23), Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom but Paul preaches
Amazing grace
Christ crucified
The law of God
Jesus is alive
170
Which of these does not belong to the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians?
Kindness
Peace
Truth
Self-control
171
nothing “will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord”? Romans___
7
12
8
14
172
The central element in the synagogue gathering was:
Reading of the Torah
prayer and worship
ceremonial cleansing with water
Collection for widows and orphans
173
This Gospel portrays Jesus as a great teacher and prophet like Moses
Luke
John
Matthew
Mark
174
In the Greco-Roman world prisons were used
As holding tanks for prisoners awaiting trial
As holding tanks for death-row prisoners
As places for long-term incarceration
As places of punishment for those already sentenced
175
How many chapters are there in 1 Corinthians
12
10
16
15
176
Which of these is a theological theme of 1 Thessalonians?
Family of Christ
The ressurection
none of these
The Holy Spirit
177
In Romans, Paul writes, “There is now no condemnation for ______________”
The heirs of the promise of God
Those God has justified
Those who have died to the Law
Those who are in Christ Jesus
178
On the road to Damascus, Paul was afflicted with blindness until Ananias prays for him.
False
True
179
According to Hubbard, the primary importance of the Christian household was
Platform for the advance of the gospe
A model for the organization of the ecclesia
neither
both
180
“For all have _________ and fall short of the glory of God”
Sinned
Disobeyed
Fallen
Repented
181
Paul;s co-author of Philippians
Silas
Timothy
Silvanus
Barnabus
182
One of the greatest fears of the ancients, which is also reflected in their literature, was
A humiliating loss of personal social status
Being robbed on the highway
Invasion from barbarians
Maritime disasters
183
Where did Peter preach the first sermon on Pentecost?
Antioch
Corinth
Jerusalem
Rome
184
According to Romans 1, how did God reveal reveal himself to mankind?
Through things created or made by God
Through the prophets
The apostolic mission
Through the miraculous acts of God
185
In Ephesians 2, which of these did not characterize the former way of life?
Nature of death in sin
Enslaved to the power of Hell
Life in bondag
By nature an object of wrath
186
Cities such as Ephesus tended to have a slave population of
30-‐35%
20%
55%
40-‐45%
187
What was the main issue of the Jerusalem Council
None of the above
Which books to be in the Bible
Whether Gentile converts needed to be circumcised
Who the leader of the church is
188
When was 1 Corinthians written?
54-55 CE
50 CE
57-58 CE
48-49 CE
189
Jesus condemns the Pharisees for their self-righteousness and hypocrisy in Matthew.
False
True
190
There are twenty-one letters and one apocalypse in the New Testament.
False
True
191
A crucial difference between ancient Mediterranean societies and contemporary western societies
The absence of a middle class
The place of women in society
The patron-client system
Small population of wealthy elite
192
There are 27 books in the New Testament, 22 of which are letters.
False
True
193
Which of these is not part of the Catholic Epistles
Jude
Hebrews
Philemon
James
194
In what geographic region are the 7 churches in Revelation located?
Asia
Americas
Africa
Macedonia
195
Jewish community in Philippi at the time of Paul. appeals to his Pharisaic backgr. in ch. 3.
False
True
196
According to Ephesians, husbands must
Be strong in faith and a good example for their children
Love their wives as Christ loved the church
all of these
Not cheat on their wives,
197
Which of these topics is not discussed extensively in Romans?
God's righteousness and the righteousness of believers
Election
The Christian's relationship to gov't
The resurrection of believers from the dead
198
Paul's major opponents in Galatia
Other Apostles
Pharisees
Judaizers
Recent Gentile Christians
199
Cursus Honurum means
Being held in particular favour by the god
A Roman ladder of success in political offices
A curse normally delivered by a demon possessed person
The peace of Rome
200
The gender of the one who searches for the lost coin in Luke's parable of the lost coin is man.
True
False
201
Who is most likely the author of James?
James was the recipient; Paul wrote it
The brother of Jesus
none of these
James the brother of John, disciple of Jesus
202
“The wages of sin is death, but _________________________________”
Jesus had destroyed death, so you are free from its grasp
The world is saved through the death of Jesus Christ
God has overthrown the dominion of death
The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord
203
Acts emphasizes the Holy Spirit as the empowering agent of the early church.
True
False
204
Which is not one of the three gifts that the magi gave to Jesus
Silver
Myrrh
Frankincense
Gold
205
According to Ephesians, every form and expression of anger is sin.
False
True
206
Only Gospel to use "ekklesia"
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
207
Philemon is one of the disputed letters.
False
True
208
Which of these letters speaks extensively about Abraham?
Galatians
1 Timothy
Philippians
Philemon
209
2 Cor. 1, Paul argues that "the foolishness of God is wiser than men..."
True
False
210
How many chapters does Matthew devote to the infancy narrative?
2
4
3
1
211
Where was Paul stoned?
Philippi
Lystra
Antioch
Rome
212
the parable of the lost sheep, the shepherd left one hundred sheep to look for one lost sheep.
False
True
213
Which book of the New Testament argues that ‘faith without works is dead’
James
Philippians
Galatians
Romans
214
The authority of the father over the family ended:
When his son married and started his own home
when his children reached adulthood
when he died
if he was no longer a citizen of Rome
215
the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to those being saved it is
The mercy of God
The grace of God
The power of God
The forgiveness of God
216
The shortest Gospel
Luke
John
Matthew
Mark
217
Who wrote Ephesians with Paul?
Silas
None of these
Paul was the only author
Timothy
218
Ephesus was a major city in Asia Minor, a wealthy commercial and religious center.
False
True
219
1. Sailing during the winter virtually stopped during the winter in which months
Sept – Feb
June – Sept
Oct – March
Nov – April
220
The purpose of Colossians was to address false teaching in the church.
True
False
221
Replaced Judas Iscariot
Stephen
Justus
Luke
Matthias
222
According to Galatians, the righteous shall live by
Peace
Hope
Faith
Strength
223
view argues that Joseph had sons from a previous marriage
Arminian view
Helvidian view
Epiphanian view
Hieronymian view
224
This Gospel is organized in blocks of narratives and discourses according to topics
Luke
Mark
Matthew
John
225
What is the most popular view for what the false teaching in Colossians
Gnostic Teachers
A form of syncretism that combines Phrygian folk belief...
Judaizer teaching tht Gentiles must b circumcised to b saved
Jewish mysticism
226
First person to propose a list for the NT canon
Athanasius
Marcion
Paul
Titus
227
Which letter encourages the reader to do nothing out of selfish ambition?
Philippians
Galatians
Ephesians
Romans
228
The Pauline Corpus is arranged by:
First to church, then to individuals
none
both
length, longest to shortest
229
Which is a disputed letter?
Philippians
Galatians
1 Corinthians
Ephesians
230
number of missionary journeys of Paul according to Acts
1
3
2
4
231
In Romans, Paul writes, “Be transformed...."
By the death of Jesus Christ
By the renewing of your mind
By the Holy Spirit, who brings new life
By casting away the law of sin and death
232
How many chapters are there in the Gospel of Matthew?
27
28
31
30
233
Romans and Galatians emphasize salvation by faith alone
True
False
234
How long did Paul stay in Ephesus on his missionary journeys?
3 mos
3 yrs
18 mos
1 yr
235
In which Gospel does Jesus say “it is finished” on the cross?
Luke
Mark
Matthew
John
236
Which if these is not a theological theme of Colossians
All of the above are themes
Realized Eschatology
Knowledge and Maturity
Household relations
237
Greek and Roman attitudes towards homosexuality were passive, but some moralists condemned it
True
False
238
John was probably the earliest Gospel that was written down.
True
False
239
What is Acts a history if?
A history of the missionary program of the early church
none of these
Paul’s missionary journeys
The life of Jesus
240
According to Romans 11, the Gentiles are __________ in to the tree of Israel.
Brought
Grafted
Added
Implanted
241
Eph. 5:18= 'not get drunk with wine which leads to debauchery but filled with the Holy Spirit."
False
True
242
Luke uniquely emphasizes Jesus' ministry in Perea.
False
True
243
How many signs are in the Gospel of John?
7
12
3
5
244
The incident with the Sons of Sceva & the failed exorcism rec. in Acts 19 happened in Ephesus.
True
False
245
the character to whom Jesus said he must be ‘born again’ in order to see ‘the Kingdom of God'
Mary of Magdala
Pontius Pilate
Nicodemus
Antonio
246
Which city was known for having apostles and elders and a strong leadership structure
Galatia
Colossae
Jerusalem
Antioch
247
1 occasion of Eph. is give new believers from Judaism, local religions, etc. ground in Gospel
False
True
248
which is not true about the purpose for which Paul wrote his letter to the Romans
TO empower the church to confront the sins of homosexuality
To prepare grounds for his future visit to Rome and Spain
T rally support for his visit to Jerusalem
To help Roman Christians understand the nature of the Gospel
249
Contrary to today's western world, Miracles were commonly believed and attested in antiquity.
True
False
250
In the Ephesians household code, Paul calls all members for mutual submission prior...
False
True
251
In the Parable of the Lost Son, when the son returns the Father disciplines him
True
False
252
The city Thessalonica is named after the half-sister of Alexander the Great.
False
True
253
Associated co-author of Colossians
Epaphras
Timothy
Tychicus
Silvanus
254
Where was Philippi?
Italy, near Rome
Macedonia
Asia Minor
Israel
255
Which of these is a church mentioned in Revelation?
Jerusalem
Corinth
Ephesus
Rome
256
Mark excludes the birth narrative, beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer.
False
True
257
Which of these is not a part of the armor of God in Ephesians?
Sword of the Spirit
Spear of Truth
Helmet of Salvation
Shield of Faith
258
posture of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
he bowed to his knees and began to speak
he stood up to show his authority
He sat and began to speak
he reclined on a rock and began to speak
259
Rom. 12, "do not be conformed to this world, but be _____ by the renewing of your mind"
Equipped
Energized
Transformed
Enlightened
260
1. Which book of Paul’s could be read as an assault on the imperial order?
1 Corinthians
1 Thessalonians
Philippians
Hebrews
261
Paul wrote to the Cor., "it is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you...'
False
True
262
Luke understands history in the light of
none of these
The kingdom of God
The rule of the Roman Empire
The birth of the Messiah
263
In Colossians 1, which of these did Paul pray for concerning the Colossians?
They may be filled with knowledge
to walk or live worthy of the Lord
to be strengthened with power
all of these
264
Which of these is not true about the similarities of Ephesians and Colossians
Similar style
Similar destination or provenance
Similar worldview
Similar theological framework
265
What was the likely destination of Ephesians?
The Region around Ephesus
Laodicea and Hierapolis
Ephesus
All of Asia Minor
266
What does the word “euangelion” mean?
Church
Messiah
Gospel or good news
Salvation
267
When interpreting a parable, it's more important is intentionally omitted than what is given
False
True
268
What asp. of the Greco-Roman worldd makes it dist. diff. from any time in Greek and Roman civ.?
The invention of the chariot for transport
The feasibility of traveling from country to country
The establishment of trade laws
The pervasiveness of the patronage system
269
Who replaced Judas as an apostle?
Matthias
Timothy
John
Paul
270
According to 1 John 2:12-17, the world is characterized by three things. What doesn't belong?
Lust of the Eyes
Pride of Life
Lust of the FLesh
Greed of the heart
271
Roman provinces with significant autonomy like the imperial province of Judea were governed by
prefects/procurators
Proconsuls
Emperors
Legates
272
Which Gospel includes ‘The Magnificat’ and ‘The Nunc Dimittis’?
John
Matthew
Mark
Luke
273
aspect of Paul’s life most affected by its place within the context of Roman patronage system
His collection for the poor
His blindness
Tent-making
Refusal of the Corinthians support in his ministry
274
Which of the following was a function of the temple, the most prominent feature in a city?
A place for holding festivities to the god of the temple
All of the above
A facility for private parties
A bank for placing deposits and taking loans
275
book has Paul's“most theologically weighty ideas, penetrating to the heart of his apostleship”?
Colossians
1 Thesalonians
Ephesians
2 Corinthians
276
what chapter of Romans are the readers instructed to pay their taxes?
16
3
13
8
277
Speaking in tongues= important topic for Paul in 1 Cor. 14 when discussing spiritual gifts
False
True
278
In Philippians 2 is written the hymn about Christ as a suitable model.
True
False
279
Corinth was the capital of the Roman province of Achaia at the time of Paul
True
False
280
Which of these is a theological theme of Colossians?
Realized Eschatology
Joy in the Spirit
Unity in Christ
Justification by faith
281
is portrayed as being neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm?
Laodicea
Philadelphia
Smyrna
Ephesus
282
1 John, one may love the things of the world yet still love God, as long as God is loved more.
True
False
283
Galatians is a disputed letter of Paul, many scholars arguing that Paul didn't write it.
True
False
284
According to Ephesians, how were the believers sealed?
By/with the Holy Spirit
By/with the everlasting love of God
By/with the blood of the lamb
all of these
285
Who is the chief cornerstone, according to Ephesians 2:20?
The united community of believers
Jesus Christ
Prophets and the law
Moses
286
According to the first letter to Timothy, money is the root of evil.
True
False
287
According to Ephesians 4, prolonged anger provides a doorway for diabolic influence.
True
False
288
Which of the following cities is not suggested as a possible location of Paul’s imprisonment?
Colossae
Rome
Ephesus
Caesarea
289
contains sharp antithesis between works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit
1 Corinthians
Ephesians
1 Thessalonians
Galatians
290
two-‐source hypothesis in favor of Markan Priority in Source Criticism
Augustinian Hypothesis
Mark Hypothesis
Streeter Hypothesis
Holtzmann Hypothesis
291
in the epistle of James that we find this admonition, 'Be quick to listen, slow to speak...'
False
True
292
In 1 Corinthains 7, Paul gives instruction on
The body of Christ
Love
Spiritual gifts
Marriage
293
Which of the following problems did Greco-Roman cities face
Overpopulation
All of the above
Massive disparities in wealth
Social unrest and riots
294
In Rom. 12, believers may conform to this world but must do so only when they are transformed..
False
True
295
Which is not a fruit of the Spirit?
humility
love
Patience
goodness
296
Which Gospel presents Jesus as the universal Savior?
John
Luke
Mark
Matthew
297
About how many people were baptized on the ‘Day of Pentecost’
120
3000
12
2000
298
About 1/3 of the Gospel of Mark is devoted to the Passion narrative
True
False
299
2 ways women may participate in public worship upon the condition their head is covered
Teaching and administration
Childbearing and administration
Pray and prophesy
Speaking in tongues and prophesy
300
In Romans 5, Paul argues that
The Abrahamic covenant is fulfilled in CHrist
Adam brought sin & death but through Christ we have life
Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ
Gentiles are grafted into the branch of Israel
301
The disdain for manual labor among the upper classes best sheds light on which of Paul’s books
1 Corinthians
Ephesians
2 Corinthians
2 Timothy
302
Most NT letters contain a prayer or doxology at the end of the letter.
False
True
303
There was a large Jewish population in Colossae and the rest of Asia Minor at the time of Paul.
True
False
304
Matthew is the only Gospel where these words are found, 'On this rock, I will build my church.'
False
True
305
In Luke's account, the centurion's statement was 'Truly, this is a righteous/innocent man.'
True
False
306
All NT books were written between
50-100 CE
0-33 CE
150-200 CE
100-150 CE
307
In Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught it is justifiable to divorce if it can't be reconciled
True
False
308
most important to keep in mind when trying to understand Paul’s view of singleness and marriage
1 Cor 8:7
1 Cor 7:7
Eph 6:2
Eph 5:26
309
Colossians and Ephesians have similar teachings about husband-wife relationship.
True
False
310
According to Romans 6, sin leads to death, but obedience leads to
Forgiveness
Love
Righteousness
Faith
311
Which chapter in 1 Corinthians does Paul provide elaborate teaching on the ‘resurrection’?
3
15
7
16
312
Acts 1:8 is the thesis of the book of Acts. What does it say?
The Apostles must start the church
All will be forgiven through the Gospel they preach
The Holy spirit will act mightily through the disciples
The Apostles will be witnesses
313
Rom 6, “the wages of sin is ___ but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus.
Hell
Guilt
Death
Pain
314
About two-thirds of the Jewish population lived outside Palestine by the time of Jesus
True
False
315
how many chapters in Revelation?
22
24
20
18
316
What is “Q”?
none of these
Shorthand for Quintilian
It stands for “question”, regarding the questions raised
A common source that Matthew and Mark used
317
In Gal., Paul deems the law and works as necessary as faith in justification for the Christian.
False
True
318
In 1 Cor. 14 two types of tongues: the type that edifies and the type for personal edification.
False
True
319
One of the miracles Jesus performed was to raise a dead son at Nain.
True
False
320
“There is therefore now no ___________ to those who are in Christ Jesus,"
Condemnation
Sin
Reward
Need for repentance
321
Which of these letters mentions “joy” frequently?
Ephesians
Romans
James
Philippians
322
Who informed Paul about the contentions in the Corinthian Church?
House of Chloe
Apollos
Timothy
Cephas
323
which book says, ‘the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil’
Titus
Philemon
1 Timothy
Romans
324
It is now universally agreed that Hebrews was not written by Paul.
True
False
325
city named after Alexander the Great's sister
Ephesus
Thessalonica
Colossae
Philippi
326
What group of Paul's letters are all disputed by scholars?
The great letters
The early letters
The prison letters
The pastoral letters
327
Priscilla and Aquila
Aphrodite
Athena
Artemis
Apollos
328
The Philippian church had a strong relationship with Paul, supporting him on missionary trips.
True
False
329
Original language the NT was written in
Greek
Arabic
Aramaic
Hebrew
330
Study the Short answer on your own!
Sure
No
Maybe
Yes
331
In 1 John, “we love because ___________”
Christ died for our sins
none of these
He first loved us
The Holy Spirit lives in use
332
In Acts 19 what was the name of the Ephesian silversmith?
Artemis
Daniel
Demas
Demetrius
333
In the letter of James, he uses what OT character as an example of true faith?
Noah
David
Abraham
Adam
334
Mark has 18 Chapters
True
False
335
According to Romans, the just shall live by
Love
Hope
Righteousness
Faith
336
Which of these is not part of the Catholic Epistles?
Philemon
Jude
Hebrews
James
337
In Acts 13 which 2 people did the Holy Spirit separate to the work for which He had called them
Saul and Luke
Barnabas and Saul
Barnabas and Lucius
Manaen and Saul
338
Which of the following does not apply to the lifestyle or tenets of the Pharisees
Strict observance to the Law
Their name may have had its origin in the Hasmonean dynasty
Chastised those who showed affinity w/ Hellenistic influence
Denied the survival of the soul after death
339
which is not part of the occasion that prompted Paul to pray and give thanks for the church?
Care for the Poor
Hope in Heaven
Faith in Christ
Love for the Saints
340
Which is the "love chapter" in 1 Corinthians?
6
14
7
13
341
Which of these is NOT a major point of conflict in 1 Corinthians?
Justification by Faith, not works
Social divisions during the Lord’s supper
Sexual Immorality
All of these are major issues
342
In which city was class distinction/discrimination at the Lord’s table a serious problem
Rome
Crete
Ephesus
Corinthians
343
In the Greco-Roman world, a insulae was
The entrance-way of a typical Roman house
2-3 rm domiciles which could double- workshop or store house
Multifloor apartment building
Small dining room set aside for entertaining guests
344
Which of these is not a broken boundary in Colossians 3
No slave or free
No male/female
No circumcised/uncircumcised
No Gentiles/Jews
345
The Gospel of John is one of the Synoptic Gospels.
False
True
346
What is a paraenesis?
An extended theological argument intended to disprove heresy
The Greek word for a section of thanksgiving or blessing
Another word for a parable
A moral exhortation intended to effect attitudinal changes
347
Which of these is not a theme of 2 Corinthians?
Fundraising for Jerusalem
Boasting in weakness
All of these
Apostolic Authority
348
Jews are known to be an important part of the church in Philippi.
False
True
349
According to Paul in 1 Corinthians 3, all believers are
Saved through faith
God’s temple
Part of the body of Christ
Forgiven
350
Jews were important part of the Ephesian church.
True
False
351
One primary purpose of Matthew is to conceal the identity of Jesus as Israel's true Messiah.
False
True
352
In Romans, where does Paul mention he wants to go to next?
Greece
Ephesus
Macedonia
Spain
353
Emperor worship began in earnest after the posthumous deification of
Nero
Julius Caesar
Ocatavian
Mark Antony
354
The Parable of the Lost Sheep is Jesus' longest parable.
True
False
355
What does Parousia mean?
The second coming of Christ
another term used for the Gospel in Paul's letters
The name of a co-worker of Paul
Greek word for the Holy Spirit
356
early church doesn't seem to be overly concerned w/ presence of slavery shouldn't be overstated
While Paul maybe accepted slavery Peter & others didn't
Slavery was not as bad in the first century
Paul teaches against the notion slavery is acceptable
Paul brings us into an atmosphere which the institution...
357
This Gospel is about 92% unique from the other 3
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
358
Where was Paul most likely imprisoned when he wrote the Prison Epistles?
Caesarea
Antioch
Ephesus
Rome
359
Which nation conquered and took Israel (Northern Kingdom) into captivity?
Rome
Assyria
Greece
Egypt
360
Luke has less of an emphasis on the Holy Spirit than the other Gospels.
True
False
361
According to Romans 13, Christians ought to pay their taxes to governing authorities
True
False
362
The incident w/ the Sons of Sceva and the failed exorcism rec. in Acts 19 happened in Philippi.
True
False
363
At the end of Romans 3, Paul argues that
All are justified by faith, apart from the law
Gentiles are justified by the law
Christians no longer need to obey that law
None of these
364
what does Akel Dama mean?
Field of Injustice
Judas' field
Field of Blood
The traitor's field
365
Which Gospels were likely written to Gentiles
Luke and Matthew
Mark and John
Matthew and John
Mark and Luke
366
Luke is the only Gospel that presents the account of the 'the parable of the lost son."
True
False
367
Which of these is a major theme in the parable of the Lost Sheep
Jesus’ disciples are like sheep and be constantly watched
All of these
God is dedicated to finding those who are lost
The Pharisees are like the wandering sheep
368
The"lost" parables are found in the Gospel of Matthew which contains the most teaching sections
True
False
369
Which of these is a fruit of the Spirit in Galatians?
Joy
Strength
Truth
Courage
370
What were Paul's opponents teaching in Galatians?
Christ did not rise from the dead
Faith is not necessary for salvation,
For Gentiles to be saved they must be circumcised
Faith in Christ is the only way to salvation
371
In general, Stoics and Cynics agreed in their belief that
Marriage should be avoided at all costs
Sexual intercourse was for procreation, not pleasure
Sexual intercourse was permissible if it was for pleasure
Marriage was a hindrance
372
Which Gospel has the most detailed infancy narrative?
Luke
Mark
John
Matthew
373
Which Gospel was written first?
Matthew
Luke
Mark
John
374
In the letter of James, true religion is
To visit orphans and widows
None of these
To remain unstained from the world
All of the above
375
Chapter of 1 Corinthians called, "the love chapter"
12
13
7
15
376
The church in Colossae was most likely started by?
Barnabas
Paul
Epaphras
Peter
377
2 people Jerusalem council chose to accompany Paul and Barnabas in presenting decision
Judas (Barsabbas) and Silas
Silas and Luke
Matthew and Luke
Barrabas and Matthew
378
1 Corinthians begins with greetings from which two authors
Paul and Silvanus
Paul and Sosthenes
Paul and Silas
Paul and Barnabas
379
The church in Philippi had poor relations with Paul,
False
True
380
In which letter does Paul encourage women to wear a head covering?
1 Corinthians
Philippians
Galatians
2 Corinthians
381
The death of Stephen in Acts 7 is the first record of a Christian martyr.
True
False