New Testament Studies: Explore the History, Literature, and Theology of the Christian Scriptures

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a synoptic gospel?

Accepted Answer

John

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Matthew

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Mark

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Luke

Question 2

Who is considered to be the author of the Epistle to the Romans?

Accepted Answer

Paul

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Peter

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John

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James

Question 3

Which New Testament book is primarily concerned with eschatology?

Accepted Answer

Revelation

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Acts

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Ephesians

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Hebrews

Question 4

According to the Gospels, what was the primary mission of Jesus Christ?

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To establish the Kingdom of God

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To die for the sins of humanity

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To teach the Torah

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To perform miracles

Question 5

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of the Gospel of John?

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Employs extended metaphors and symbolism

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Emphasis on Jesus' miracles

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Focus on the Sermon on the Mount

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Presents Jesus as the Son of Man

Question 6

Who is traditionally believed to have been the first bishop of Rome?

Accepted Answer

Peter

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Paul

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James

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John

Question 7

Which New Testament book is written in an epistolary style, addressing matters of faith and Christian living?

Accepted Answer

Romans

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Revelation

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Acts

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Mark

Question 8

According to the New Testament, what is the primary evidence of the Holy Spirit's presence?

Accepted Answer

Speaking in tongues

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Performing miracles

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Living a moral life

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Baptism

Question 9

Which of the following is a central theme in the Book of Acts?

Accepted Answer

The spread of the Gospel

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The persecutions faced by early Christians

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The miracles of the Apostles

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The role of women in the early Church

Question 10

Who is credited with writing the majority of the New Testament epistles?

Accepted Answer

Paul

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Peter

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James

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John

Question 11

Which gospel is NOT considered synoptic?

Accepted Answer

John

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Matthew

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Mark

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Luke

Question 12

According to tradition, who did Jesus appoint as the first leader of the Church?

Accepted Answer

Peter

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John

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James

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Paul

Question 13

Which New Testament book is a collection of letters addressed to churches in Asia Minor?

Accepted Answer

1 Timothy

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Acts

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Romans

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Revelation

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a central theme in the New Testament canon?

Accepted Answer

The importance of human intellect in comprehending faith

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The life and teachings of Jesus Christ

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The role of the Holy Spirit in Christian life

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The relationship between God and humanity

Question 15

Which of the gospel accounts is believed to have been composed first chronologically?

Accepted Answer

Mark

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Matthew

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Luke

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John

Question 16

What is the significance of the 'Synoptic Gospels'?

Accepted Answer

They provide three distinct perspectives on the life and teachings of Jesus.

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They include in-depth accounts of Jesus' parables and miracles.

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They contain the most precise historical record of Jesus' lifetime.

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They were written by individuals who directly witnessed Jesus' ministry.

Question 17

Which New Testament book focuses primarily on the relationship between belief and good actions?

Accepted Answer

James

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Romans

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Ephesians

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Revelation

Question 18

Who among the following disciples is believed to have written both the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation?

Accepted Answer

John

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Peter

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Paul

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Matthew

Question 19

What is the name of the New Testament book containing prophetic visions of the end times?

Accepted Answer

Revelation

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Daniel

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Ezekiel

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Zechariah

Question 20

Which of the following topics is not a core focus of the unit on the New Testament?

Accepted Answer

History of Christian Dogma

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Social and Cultural Context

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Literary Forms and Genres

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Theological Themes and Teachings

Question 21

What was the main purpose of letters (epistles) in the New Testament?

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To provide authoritative instructions and guidance to early Christian communities

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To document historical events in the early church

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To promote a single theological perspective

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To tell the complete story of Jesus' life and ministry

Question 22

Which Gospel account primarily emphasizes Jesus' humanity and focuses on his compassionate teachings and healing ministry?

Accepted Answer

Gospel of Luke

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Gospel of John

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Gospel of Mark

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Gospel of Matthew

Question 23

According to the teachings of the Apostle Paul, what is the primary means by which humans can be considered righteous in the eyes of God?

Accepted Answer

Faith in Jesus Christ

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Performance of good deeds

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Strict adherence to religious laws

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Participation in religious rituals

Question 24

Which book of the New Testament serves as a detailed historical record of the early Christian community that emerged in Jerusalem?

Accepted Answer

Acts of the Apostles

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Letter to the Romans

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Gospel of John

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Book of Revelation

Question 25

What is the title of the New Testament book that contains vivid visions and apocalyptic imagery?

Accepted Answer

Book of Revelation

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Gospel of Thomas

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First Letter to the Corinthians

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Letter of James

Question 26

Which of the following themes is central to the Gospel of John?

Accepted Answer

The incarnation of God in Jesus Christ

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Eschatological events

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The nature of the Kingdom of God

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The doctrine of justification

Question 27

Who was the Roman governor of Judea who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus?

Accepted Answer

Pontius Pilate

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Herod Antipas

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Caiaphas

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Annas

Question 28

Which of the Gospels is not considered a synoptic Gospel?

Accepted Answer

Gospel of John

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Gospel of Matthew

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Gospel of Mark

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Gospel of Luke

Question 29

What is the name of the extended discourse in the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus delivers a collection of teachings arranged by theme?

Accepted Answer

Sermon on the Mount

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Miracle of the Feeding of the Five Thousand

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Apocalyptic vision of the end times

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Parable of the Prodigal Son

Question 30

Which of the following themes is emphasized in the letter to the Ephesians?

Accepted Answer

The unity and harmony of believers within the body of Christ

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The hope of a glorious future in heaven

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The doctrine of justification by faith alone

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The significance of suffering in the Christian life

Question 31

Which movement in biblical interpretation emphasizes a literal and conservative approach to the Bible?

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Fundamentalism

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Modernism

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Postmodernism

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Liberalism