NEW TESTAMENT FINAL
When tempted, Jesus responds every time with the same three-word phrase: __ ___ ________.
"It is written."
Name the four groups that opposed Jesus:
1. Satan and the demons 2. his own family 3. his own disciples 4. the Jewish religious leaders.
How many Galilean Christians are gathered in Jerusalem when the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost?
120
Acts _____ (chapter/verse) holds the key to understanding as the entire book of Acts unfolds.
1:8
Over a period of how many days following his resurrection does Jesus appear to a diverse group of witnesses in a variety of places?
40
In Acts 6 how many men are appointed by the apostles to care for the widows?
7
Greed, hypocrisy, and deception characterize the actions of ______________ and __________________ because when they sell their property they secretly keep some of the profits for themselves.
?
Which of the following is a major theme in Philippians?
ALL OF THE ABOVE (Give generously, rejoice rather than worry, pursue humility)
Which of the following literary types is found in the book of Revelation?
ALL OF THE ABOVE (Letter, Prophecy, Apocalyptic)
Which conqueror establishes Greek as the major trade and intellectual language of Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt?
Alexander the Great
Which of the following parables demonstrates that Jesus has come to seek out and befriend sinners?
All of the Above (The Parable of the Lost Sheep, The Parable of the Lost Coin, and the Parable of the Lost Son)
_______________________ argues that there will not be a visible, earthly millennial reign of Christ.
Amllenialsm
What is the location of the multicultural church that commissioned Paul for his missionary journeys?
Antioch
The refers to the time when Jesus returned to heaven following his resurrection.
Ascension
In the marketplace of _________________, Paul presents God as Creator and the only one worthy of true worship.
Athens
In Acts 4 __________________ sells a field and gives the money to the apostles to distribute to the poor.
Barnabas
The Sermon on the Mount begins with nine _______________ .
Beatitudes
What physical malady does Paul suffer from immediately following his encounter with the resurrected Christ?
Blindness
Most of the twelve apostles were from what two villages?
Capernaum and Bethsaida
Which of the following is not considered one of the seven "signs" of John's gospel?
Casting demons out of the Gerasene demoniac
When Jesus is eight days old he undergoes what Jewish rite of identity?
Circumcision
The _________ theory suggests that Jesus didn't really die, but only appeared to die.
Coma
What is the name of the Roman centurion whose conversion marks a major leap forward for the Christian mission?
Cornelius
What is the name of the Roman centurion whose conversion marks a major leap forward for the Christian mission? ___________.
Cornelius
Titus is a pastor on the island of ________________.
Crete
Paul is on his way to which city when he meets the resurrected Christ?
Damascus
Which interpretive strategy for Acts views Acts as inspiring and valuable, but not necessarily binding?
Descriptive
Most likely, ___________________________ was emperor of Rome when Revelation was written.
Domltian
To avoid the murderous plot of Herod, Joseph takes his family to the country of _________.
Egypt
To avoid the murderous plot of Herod, Joseph takes his family to the country of __________.
Egypt
John the Baptist is often compared to which prophet of the Old Testament?
Elijah
While Cleopas and his unnamed friends are walking on the road to ____________they meet the resurrected Jesus.
Emmaus
Timothy is a leader of the church in which ancient city?
Ephesus
While on his missionary journeys, Paul spent the most time in which of the following cities?
Ephesus
Easter Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week.
FALSE
Following the resurrection of Jesus, the disciples continued to worship on Saturday, which is the Jewish Sabbath.
FALSE
Jesus healed the sick, calmed the sea, and cast out demons but he never actually raised anyone from the dead.
FALSE
Jesus was a people pleaser, who never hurt anyone's feelings.
FALSE
Luke, the author of Acts, was a fisherman by trade.
FALSE
Most scholars date the composition of Revelation to the mid-second century.
FALSE
Paul's Roman citizenship puts him at a distinct disadvantage throughout the book of Acts.
FALSE
Paul's name change from "Saul" to "Paul" was evidence of his conversion.
FALSE
Prior to the New Testament euangelion usually referred to the good news of a sporting victory.
FALSE
The Egyptians are ruling over Judah as the Old Testament ends.
FALSE
The anti-Christ is the centering vision for the entire book of Revelation.
FALSE
The name Jesus is a Greek translation of the Hebrew name Joshua, which literally means "God is Good."
FALSE
The question of whether Jesus really rose from the dead is a question of science not of history.
FALSE
The specific message of Luke and Acts is that the gospel is only for Jews.
FALSE
The speeches recorded in Acts are not verbatim accounts therefore they should not be trusted.
FALSE
The time lapse between the final prophecy of Malachi and the birth of Jesus is about 4300 years.
FALSE
We should interpret Jesus' parables as making essentially one point.
FALSE
When interpreting a parable it is important that each detail of the parable stand for something.
FALSE
When threatened by the Sanhedrin the apostles willingly stop preaching the name of Jesus.
FALSE
In Mark's gospel, the cleansing of the temple is sandwiched between the cursing of what plant?
Fig tree
After Paul planted churches in this location, false teachers arrived, demanding that Gentile Christians be circumcised:
Galatia
A __________ is anyone who is not an ethnic Jew.
Gentile
What is the name of the olive orchard where Jesus goes to pray, just prior to being arrested? ______________ .
Gethsemane
What heresy was attacking the churches that received 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John?
Gnosticism
Why does Joseph change his mind about divorcing Mary?
God speaks to Joseph in a dream.
Which of the following answers best describes Jesus' description of God's kingdom?
God's kingdom is best described as God's desire to reign over all creation, including the human heart.
____ __ ________ is king over Judea when Jesus is born.
Herod The Great
Identify the interpretive method that reads Revelation as a prophetic overview of church history from the first century until the second coming of Christ:
Historical
As a result of Pentecost, the _____ ______ now lives permanently within individual followers of Jesus Christ.
Holy Spirit
The theme of which biblical book is "authentic faith acts"?
James
In the gospels the ultimate goal of Jesus' journey is __________________.
Jerusalem
Why did Jesus ask to be baptized by John?
Jesus desired to identify with sinful humanity.
Which of the following is a way that Jesus' ascension expands his heavenly ministry?
Jesus equips the Church of ministry, Jesus intercedes for us, and Jesus prepares a place for us. (all of the above)
At the transfiguration Peter wants to build three shelters, one for each of the following persons:
Jesus, Moses, and Elijah
Which of the Old Testament prophets does Peter quote in the sermon, which is recorded in Acts 2?
Joel
Which of the following is not considered one of the Synoptic Gospels?
John
Name the prophet who prepares the people for the coming of Jesus the Messiah:
John the Baptist
John baptized his disciples in the ________ River.
Jordan
What are the names of the two men who buried Jesus? ___________ and ________________.
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus
The theme of which biblical book is "contend for the faith". _______.
Jude
The theme of which biblical book is "contend for the faith"?
Jude
What is the name of the early church leader who wrote First Apology?
Justin Martyr
The __________ of God refers to God's personal rule or reign over his creation, including his people.
Kingdom
Jesus clashes with the Jewish religious officials, because they have differing views of the_______________________- .
Kingdom of God
In Acts the practice of breaking bread most likely refers to observing the _____ _________.
Last Supper
What is the name of the businesswoman that Paul and his team meet in Philippi? She and her entire household respond to the gospel and are baptized.
Lydia
Before conquering the Persian empire, Alexander the Great unites __________ and ____________.
Macedonia and Greece
Before conquering the Persian empire, Alexander the Great unites _______ and __________.
Macedonia, Greece
What is the central command of the Great Commission?
Make Disciples
What is the name of the man who replaces Judas as the twelfth apostle?
Matthias
The prophet __________ predicted that Jesus would be born in the city of Bethlehem.
Micah
The prophet ___________ predicted that Jesus would be born in the city of Bethlehem.
Micah
What is the name of the tiny village in which Jesus grew up?
Nazareth
_____________________ is the name of the runaway slave, who is owned by a wealthy Gentile named Philemon.
Onesimus
According to Michael Wilkins, the Great Commission looks in what three directions?
Outward, Inward, and Upward
Taken together 1-2 Timothy and Titus are known as the ____________________ Letters.
Pastoral
John writes Revelation while exiled on the island of ______________.
Patmos
The life of which church leader dominates chapters 13-28 of Acts?
Paul
What is the name of the festival when the Holy Spirit descended upon, indwelt, and empowered the disciples of Jesus?
Pentecost
The life of which church leader dominates chapters 1-12 of Acts?
Peter
Name the three disciples of Jesus who witness the transfiguration:
Peter, James, and John
What is the name of the apostle who leads the Ethiopian eunuch to faith in Jesus?
Philip
Which character in the book of Acts shares the gospel with an Ethiopian eunuch?
Philip
During the Roman era, the high priesthood became primarily a _________ position.
Political
Which of the following social networks did Jesus not draw from when calling his disciples?
Political favors
In the first century, the temple is the center for which segment of Jewish life?
Political, Economic, and Religious
When Paul finally arrives in Rome he is a ________________________ rather than a free traveler.
Prisoner
According to Jesus, what must people do to become citizens of the kingdom of God?
Repent and believe the good news
Which of the following is not a category of parallelism described in this chapter of Grasping God's Word?
Rhetorical
The theme of which biblical book is "a righteousness from God"?
Romans
Which of the following letters is not considered one of Paul's prison epistles?
Romans
Paul, most likely, wrote his prison epistles, while imprisoned in the city of _________.
Rome
On what day of Holy Week does Jesus' body lie in a tomb?
Saturday
"You are like whitewashed tombs" (Matt. 23:27) is an example of which special literary form?
Simile
As Jesus is being arrested, which of the disciples cuts off the right ear of Malchus, the high priest's slave?
Simon Peter
What is the situation in Judah when the OT comes to a close?
Some Jews are back in the land, but the Persians rule instead of a Jewish Davidic king.
Due to their hot-tempers, James and John were known by what moniker?
Sons of Thunder
Whose martyrdom leads to the scattering of Christians throughout Judea and Samaria?
Stephen
Which of the following traits is not a characteristic of "the age to come"?
Suffering
While on his missionary journeys, Paul's standard practice was to gain a hearing in the Jewish ___________________.
Synagogue
1-2 Corinthians are letters that relate to the nitty-gritty of the local church.
TRUE
Acts 1:8 can be read as an outline for the entire book of Acts.
TRUE
Ananias is the name of the disciple who meets with Paul and prays for his healing.
TRUE
At the close of Revelation, God's long awaited promise to dwell with his people is fulfilled.
TRUE
At times in the gospels, the demons will publicly acknowledge that Jesus is the "Son of God."
TRUE
False teaching is the primary problem that is faced by the church at Colossae.
TRUE
For the Jewish people, Pentecost was known as a pilgrimage festival.
TRUE
Genealogies were important in the ancient world to show a person's social standing and status and to establish a ruler's legitimacy.
TRUE
God uses the Assyrian empire to destroy the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 B.C.
TRUE
God uses the Assyrian empire to destroy the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 B.C..
TRUE
God's sovereignty is on display as Paul travels from Jerusalem to Rome.
TRUE
Hyperbole is another name for exaggeration.
TRUE
In Acts God's sovereignty is expressed through the spread of the Gospel.
TRUE
In the context of Acts 2 "tongues" refers to known languages.
TRUE
Jesus often violated commonly accepted rules of ritual purity by eating with outcasts and sinners.
TRUE
Jesus redefines "family" as anyone "who does the will of my Father".
TRUE
Jesus' first followers left everything to follow him.
TRUE
Jesus' words and actions declare that the kingdom of God has become a present reality.
TRUE
John the Baptist is beheaded by Herod Antipas.
TRUE
Joseph, the father of Jesus, belongs to the house and royal line of David.
TRUE
Luke describes the ascension of Jesus at the end of his gospel and at the beginning of Acts.
TRUE
One of the distinguishing practices of the early church was their devotion to the Word of God.
TRUE
Paul approved of the stoning of Stephen.
TRUE
Paul hopes that the collection he receives for the Jerusalem church will promote unity within the body of Christ.
TRUE
Paul used a secretary by the name of Tertius to write the letter of Romans.
TRUE
Paul's letter to Philemon reminds us that Christ unites people of different social, racial, and economic situations.
TRUE
Peter makes his confession while he is with Jesus in the villages of Caesarea Philippi.
TRUE
Revelation uses images and symbols to communicate its message.
TRUE
Taken as a whole, the seven churches of Asia Minor can be described as being spiritually weak.
TRUE
The Romans rule the biblical world throughout the New Testament era.
TRUE
The author of the book of Hebrews is unknown.
TRUE
The book of Acts continues the story told in the gospel of Luke.
TRUE
The culture that Alexander the Great and his successors attempted to install is known as Hellenism.
TRUE
The first visitors to Jesus' tomb are a group of women.
TRUE
The goal of Paul's missionary journeys is to establish local communities of faith.
TRUE
The gospel of Mark tells us nothing about the birth or boyhood of Jesus.
TRUE
The gospel writers arrange Jesus' actions thematically.
TRUE
The kings bringing the three gifts didn't arrive when Jesus was born, but came months later when the family was living in a house.
TRUE
The leading figure throughout Acts is the Holy Spirit.
TRUE
The resurrection of Jesus stands at the center of the Christian faith.
TRUE
The two sisters of Lazarus are named Mary and Martha.
TRUE
The word "Hosanna" originally meant "God save us."
TRUE
Unlike most rabbis, Jesus takes the initiative when calling his disciples.
TRUE
When Jesus disrupts the money changers in the temple area, we should understand this as a condemnation of the temple.
TRUE
While hanging on the cross, Jesus forgives the people who have orchestrated his crucifixion.
TRUE
While imprisoned in Caesarea, Paul has a chance to witness to Governor Felix and his wife Drusilla.
TRUE
Jesus fulfills the prophecy of which Old Testament prophet by riding into Jerusalem on a donkey:__________.
TRUE (found in Zechariah)
Chronologically speaking, which of the following are in the correct order, from earliest to latest?
Tabernacle, temple, synagogue, church
The ___________ theory suggests that Jesus didn't really die, but only appeared to die.
The Coma Theory
The marching orders that Jesus gives his disciples are commonly known as:
The Great Commission
Which empire replaces the Babylonian empire in 539 B.C.?
The Persian Empire`
Which empire installs Herod the Great as king over Judea?
The Roman Empire
For a Jewish person Pentecost celebrated which of the following events?
The annual grain harvest, the exodus, the giving of the law
In Revelation what three figures compromise the unholy trinity?
The beast of the sea, the beast out of the Earth, and the dragon
By reaching out to sinners, Jesus demonstrates that God opens the doors of the kingdom to people who recognize these two things.
Their own sinfulness and their need for God
The gospel of Luke and Acts are both addressed to a man named _________.
Theophilus
The gospel of Luke and the book of Acts are both addressed to a man named
Theophilus
At the Jerusalem Council, a group of Christians argued that Gentiles should be circumcised. Which of the following statements best describes this group?
They were a group of believing Pharisees.
On Paul's second missionary journey, while passing through Lystra and Derbe, a man named _____________________ joins Paul's team.
Timothy
What question is central to the book of Revelation?
Who is Lord?
At Pentecost the presence of _______ and _________ demonstrate that the powerful presence of God has come.
Wind and Fire
In Luke 19 Jesus eats with a chief tax collector named __________.
Zacchaeus
Jesus fulfills the prophecy of which Old Testament prophet by riding into Jerusalem on a donkey: ___________.
Zechariah
The official charge that the Jewish leaders brings against Jesus is _________.
blasphemy
The official charge that the Jewish leaders brings against Jesus is ____________.
blasphemy
Jews divided history into two ages: "this age" and "the age to _________ ."
come
Due to the Galilean Christians speaking in tongues, the Jews accuse them of which of the following behaviors?
drunkenness
Koinonia, often translated ____________ in English, involves generosity in sharing, giving, and participating.
fellowship
Prior to meeting Jesus, Peter, Andrew, James, and John were all ____________ .
fishermen
The ____________________ method of reading Revelation focuses solely upon what will happen at the end of history.
futurist ?
By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus demonstrates the he is Lord over both ____ and ____.
life, death
By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus demonstrates the he is Lord over both_________ and __________ .
life, death
Nature miracles demonstrate that God is ___________ the whole created order.
renewing
While on the island of Malta, Paul is bitten by what type of animal?
snake
The event where Jesus' "face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light" was known as the ______________.
transfiguration
Paul is imprisoned in Caesarea for how many years?
two
The word apokcalypsis means "to __________" or "to _____________" what has been hidden.
unveil and reveal
Which of the following is a standard question that a reader should ask of any story?
who? what?? why???
