The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 decided this major question:

Do Gentile converts need to be circumcised?

Define Post-Millennial

1000 years of peace and Jesus comes back after

In Acts 10, Simon Peter gets a strange vision and goes to visit the home of what Gentile person?

Cornelius, a Roman soldier in Caesarea

Who was “Theophilus” and what does this name or term mean?

Recipient of Acts / “Lover of God”

In 1 Thessalonians, the major problem or question seems to be:

When will Jesus come back, and what about those who’ve already died?

The three geographical movements in the plotline of Acts are...

Jerusalem > Judea-Samaria > Ends of the Earth

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1
Which New Testament letter is considered the "joy letter"?
Colossians
2 Timothy
Hebrews
Phillippians
2
The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 decided this major question:
Was Jesus divine or human?
When should Christians celebrate Easter?
Do Gentile converts need to be circumcised?
Should Paul appeal to Caesar?
3
How many books are in the New Testament?
25
23
27
31
4
In Revelation, what is the exact order or sequence of major symbol cycles?
Growls > Shakes > Eruptions
Trumpets > Seals > Bowls
Seals > Trumpets > Bowls
Bowls > Trumpets > Seals
5
Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15 that they will get new bodies after they die
False
True
6
Define Post-Millennial
1000 years of peace and Jesus comes back after
No literal millenium
Jesus comes back and then 1000 years of peace
7
In Acts 10, Simon Peter gets a strange vision and goes to visit the home of what Gentile person?
None of these
Socrates, a Greek Philosopher
Cornelius, a Roman soldier in Caesarea
Papyrus, a Roman Judge
8
The central theme and key term in Galatians is...
Freedom
Antichrist
Joy
Suffering
9
The preacher Apollos followed Paul at Corinth.
False
True
10
Which letter sounds like a sad, emotional farewell from an old and imprisoned Apostle Paul?
Romans
2 Timothy
James
Titus
11
In the ancient world, Corinth had a strong (and negative) reputation for what?
Obedience
Complaining
Sexual Immorality
None of These
12
We have discovered originals of New Testament texts
True
False
13
In Romans, Paul argues for salvation by ___________ alone, apart from works of law.
Circumcision
Baptism
Faith
Good morals
14
Jude talks about Michael the archangel arguing with the devil over whose body?
Abraham
Melchizedek
David
Moses
15
Which New Testament writing gives us “walking in Jesus’ steps” and WWJD?
1 Peter
3 John
Titus
1 Corinthians
16
Jude and 2 Peter are very, very similar to each other. One probably borrowed from the other.
False
True
17
The term "Antichrist" (referencing false teachers) is only mentioned in:
Revelations
1 Timothy
1 & 2 John
1 & 2 Peter
18
The Apostle Paul was born in:
Rome
Antioch
Jerusalem
Tarsus
19
What letter makes reference to a strange “man of lawlessness”?
2 Thessalonians
Colossians
Romans
2 Timothy
20
In Acts 5, who dies for lying to the apostles about a real estate deal?
Judas
Herod
Aquila and Priscilla
Ananias and Sapphira
21
During the 1800s slavery controversy in America, what groups argued their position from the Bible?
Pro-Slavery
Both
Anti-Slavery
Neither
22
Who was “Theophilus” and what does this name or term mean?
Servant of Paul / "Keeper of Promise"
Apostle / "Lover of the Church"
Recipient of Acts / “Lover of God”
Jesus's Brother / "Brother of Jesus"
23
Define A-Millennial
Jesus comes back and then 1000 years of peace
No literal millenium
1000 years of peace and Jesus comes back after
24
In Acts 19, Paul’s ministry caused a riot in The Temple of Artemis in what city?
Thessalonica
Berea
Corinth
Ephesus
25
In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit arrives on what spring Jewish holiday?
Day of Pentecost
Feast of Tabernacles
Feast of Passover
Rosh Hashanah
26
The main local deity or goddess in Corinth was...
Artemis
Demeter
Aphrodite
Athena
27
The main theme of 1 Peter is...
Suffering through persecution
Heresy and false teachers
Jesus is coming back soon
Faith without works is dead
28
“Deutero-Paul” means “True Paul” as in Paul writing himself
False
True
29
Which John is addressed to someone named Gaius?
2 John
1 John
4 John
3 John
30
Which book is NOT a “prison letter”?
Colossians
Ephesians
Romans
Philemon
31
The Old Testament priest-king compared to Jesus in Hebrews is...
Melchizidek
Meschach
Mephibosheth
Michael
32
There were no social groups in the ancient world similar to the Christian church.
False
True
33
Which of these is a persuasive tactic Paul uses with Philemon?
All of these
He brings up Philemon’s generous reputation and implies he owes him.
He says he’s an old man and a prisoner.
He says he’s coming to visit soon.
34
What book instructs sick Christians to call the elders and get anointed with oil?
2 Thessalonians
Ephesians
James
Philippians
35
Paul seems to have believed that Jesus would return in his own lifetime.
False
True
36
In 1 Thessalonians, the major problem or question seems to be:
When will Jesus come back, and what about those who’ve already died?
Is Christianity a threat to the Roman Empire?
When and how exactly should we take the Lord’s Supper?
Is circumcision required or not?
37
Acts never disagrees with the letters of Paul.
True
False
38
The word Rapture in 1 Thessalonians is a Latin word that means...
Left Behind
Battle of Armageddon
Caught or Snatched Up
Second Coming
39
What letter is the only book of the Bible addressed to a female?
2 John
Jude
2 Peter
Hebrews
40
The three geographical movements in the plotline of Acts are...
Jerusalem > Antioch > Athens
Ends of the Earth > Judea-Samaria > Jerusalem
Jerusalem > Judea-Samaria > Ends of the Earth
Judea-Samaria > Alexandria > Rome
41
In general, most ancient letters were short and simple.
True
False
42
In one of our NTPods, Dr. Goodacre says Luke has a strong preference for...
War stories
Road stories
Love stories
Animal stories
43
Heb. 11:1 (the "hall of fame chapter") says, “Faith is the _______ of things hoped for, the _______ of things not seen.”
Absence / Disproof
Substance / Evidence
Grasp / Belief
Loss / Longing
44
We are pretty sure Paul wrote at least _____ letters to Corinth.
6
3
4
5
45
The term “Gnosticism” comes from the Greek word for...
Knowledge
Joy
Religion
Teacher
46
Stigmata in Galatians means:
Secretary of scribe
Accursed or damned
Writing material made from a plant
Marks in the flesh
47
What letter includes a lot of vocabulary and language that sound different from Paul?
1 Corinthians
1 Thessalonians
Ephesians
Romans
48
What criteria did the Apostle Paul use for establishing moral behavior?
Jesus is coming back soon
All of these
Always act in love, imitating Jesus
Observe basic principles of God’s moral law
49
Having multiple elders or bishops leading a local congregation is what kind of church government?
Hybrid
Episcopalian
Presbyterian
Congregational
50
The most accurate way to describe Paul’s emotional tone in Galatians is...
Gentle
Hopeful
Prayerful
Angry
51
The best title for the Book of Acts might as well be:
Acts of the Apostles
Acts of the Church
Acts of Retribution
Acts of the Holy Spirit
52
How many New Testament letters claim Paul as author?
27
21
10
13
53
Define Pre-Millennial
No literal millenium
Jesus comes back and then 1000 years of peace
1000 years of peace and Jesus comes back after
54
Making moral decisions is what we sometimes call...
Righteousness
Manumit
Gnosticism
Ethics
55
Which of these is NOT one of the “general/catholic” letters in the New Testament?
Jude
Hebrews
Philemon
2 Peter
56
1 and 2 Timothy and Titus are called “Pastoral Letters.” Why?
None of These
They are Paul’s advice to young pastors
They teach pastors how to lead a congregation
They are used in church services
57
A big motive for pseudepigraphy was to get more people to read your work.
True
False
58
In Galatians, Paul uses an interesting allegory about freedom based on the story of...
Priscilla and Aquila
David and Goliath
Hagar and Sarah
Ananias and Sapphira
59
Paul’s famous “Christ Hymn”, about the humility of Jesus, is found in:
Romans 5
Hebrews 1
Philippians 2
1 Corinthians 13
60
Paul wrote Revelations on the island of Patmos while he was on vacation provided by the Roman government.
True
False
61
The main issue in Colossians seems to be...
Food and holidays
Marriage and divorce
Heresy
The role of females
62
Tradition says the author of the book of James was...
One of the Twelve apostles
One of Paul’s close friends
One of Jesus’ family members
One of Peter’s converts
63
Hebrews is anonymous but got into the New Testament by being attributed to Paul.
False
True
64
What major financial project does Paul pursue and write about?
A collection from Gentile Christians to support needy Jews
A collection from Jewish Christians to support needy Gentiles
A collection to support the preaching of the apostles
A collection to support his young friend Timothy
65
We know that Paul sometimes made use of an amanuensis, which was a...
Letter carrier or delivery person
Secretary or scribe
Codex or original type of bound book
Type of pen or writing instrument
66
Which of these techniques was key for successful pseudepigraphy?
All of these
Incorporating small details associated with the other writer
Warning readers against trusting forged writings
Imitating the other writer’s vocabulary and style
67
In Acts 8, a eunuch from Ethiopia is baptized. What is significant about this?
None of these
The eunuch needed a bath
Eunuchs were unclean outsiders
Euncuhs were important political people
68
In Acts 17, Paul preached to philosophers in:
Rome at a Party
Athens on Mars Hill
Antioch in the Temple
Corinth at Someone's Home
69
The New Testament says that Jesus had four brothers and at least two sisters.
True
False
70
Similar to "The Allegory of the Cave", ________ explains the inferiority of “shadows” (old law) vs. “substance” (Christ)
Titus
Romans
Hebrews
2 John
71
What does "baptize" mean?
To immerse or submerge
To explain or make clear
To roast or cook
To test
72
Having one priest or bishop leading a local congregation is what kind of church government?
Episcopalian
Hybrid
Congregational
Presbyterian
73
In Romans 13, Paul instructs Christians to be defiant and rebellious toward the government.
False
True
74
The reformer Martin Luther loved the little book of James.
True
False
75
Interestingly, Paul never says he “converted” to anything. What does he say?
I completely abandoned my Jewish roots and identity
I became a born-again Christian
I once was blind, but now I see
I had a dramatic experience, saw the risen Jesus, and received a calling
76
Which of these letters contains a list of qualifications or characteristics for a bishop?
1 Timothy and Titus
2 Timothy
Romans and 1 Timothy
Ephesians
77
Acts says Paul’s typical ministry strategy or modus operandi involved...
Staying mostly in rural areas
Going first to the Gentiles
Traveling alone
Starting at the local Jewish synagogue
78
In Acts 7, what character is usually identified as the first true Christian “martyr”?
Peter
Stephen
Saul (Paul)
Judas
79
The main theme of 2 Corinthians is Paul defending himself against attacks on his apostolic authority.
True
False
80
Onesimus the slave ran away from his owner named...
Epaphroditus
Aristarchus
Philemon
Epaphras
81
In our English Bibles, the letters of the New Testament are generally arranged...
Chronologically
Longer to shorter
Shorter to longer
General (catholic) letters first, then Paul’s letters
82
In Romans 16, Paul refers to Phoebe by what term? What about Junia/Julia?
Lioness / Princess
Leader / Follower
Deaconess / Apostle
None of These
83
Paul directly condemns and forbids the practice of slavery.
True
False
84
1 Cor. 11 says women can prophesy and pray in worship, but they should cover their heads.
True
False
85
Paul established the first European church in the city of Rome.
False
True
86
In what letter does Paul mention “thorn in the flesh” and "treasure in clay jars"?
Galatians
1 Thessalonians
2 Corinthians
Romans
87
“Love one another, for love comes from God” comes from which New Testament letter?
Phillippians
1 John
James
Hebrews
88
The study of “last things” is called:
Eschatology
Pneumatology
Ecclesiology
Gerontology
89
"Armageddon" refers to the valley of Megeddo where key battles took place.
True
False
90
What is 1 Corinthians 13 most well-known topic?
Love
War
Protest
Trust
91
What does the term “apocalypse” mean?
Losing or Hiding
Finishing or Ending
Winning or Succeeding
Revealing or Uncovering
92
Traditionally, scholars have said the “We Passages” in Acts probably indicate...
Paul, when traveling, was sometimes accompanied by Luke
Paul, when writing, usually used a secretary
Paul, when preaching, always went to the Jews first
Paul, when converted, abandoned being a Jew
93
Paul sent Timothy to __________ and sent Titus to __________.
Athens / Jerusalem
Crete / Ephesus
Rome / Crete
Ephesus / Crete
94
Where was Paul imprisoned and able to baptize his jailer after an earthquake?
Ephesus
Phillipi
Rome
Antioch
95
The Roman Christians were arguing about eating certain foods and observing certain holidays.
True
False
96
Instructions about marriage, parenting, and master-slave relationships are elements of...
Deutero-Paul
Manumits
The Christ Hymn
Household codes

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