Week 3 Quiz: Introduction to the Study of Jesus

What famous chapter in Isaiah presents a vivid picture of a sacrifice?

53

Which of the following points to Jesus' humanity.

All of the above

Which belief taught that Jesus was not fully God?

Arianism

This creed affirms that Jesus has the same nature or essence as God the Father and the same nature as humanity.

Chalcedonian

Which of the following is not part of the exaltation of Christ?

Christ's crucifixion

What event is the defining point of the Christian faith?

Christ's resurrection

Which of the following is NOT one of the facts addressed by the Minimal Facts Approach?

Doubting Thomas never doubted again

True or False? At the most basic level, the term atonement means "to reveal."

False

True or False? In the Old Testament, atoning sacrifices were permanent coverings of sin.

False

True or False? Jesus did not have to die to provide salvation, but God thought that his death was the best option.

False

True or False? Jesus never outright claimed to be God.

False

True or False? Jesus never questioned if he had to die on the cross.

False

True or False? The Lost or Stolen Body Theory is a theory that says Jesus never really died on the cross. Proponents of the view suggest Jesus only appeared to be dead on the cross.

False

True or False? The humanity of Christ is not as important as the deity of Christ.

False

True or False? The incarnation is also known as theophanies or Christophanies.

False

True or False? The law of God is a list of preferences that he developed that best suited humanity.

False

True or False? Theologians have not discovered a term that deals with the concept of Jesus emptying himself.

False

True or False? Though Jesus was human, he never got hungry, thirsty, or tired since he was God.

False

True or False? Within Islam, Jesus is considered to be a false prophet.

False

Who pioneered the Minimal Facts Approach?

Gary Habermas

Which theory of the resurrection claims that the resurrection of Jesus was not physical, but rather a spiritual resurrection.

Hallucination Theory

What is the term used to describe the doctrine that God the Son took on flesh and became a man?

Incarnation

Which religion considers Jesus to be divine, but does not affirm the Trinity and believes that Jesus was created at a point in time.

Jehovah's Witness

Which apostle presents the clearest picture of Jesus's claims to deity?

John

The doctrine of Christ's incarnation is best seen in ____________.

John 1:14

Which theory claims that the death of Jesus provides humanity with an example of the great love of God?

Moral Influence theory

Which of the following statements is not true? -Christ's coming to earth in the incarnation and death was a great act of humiliation. -The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus was the focal point of His incarnation. -Christ's humiliation provides hope for Christians concerning their future resurrection.

NOT none of the above

What is the final stage of Christ's exaltation?

None of the above

__________ means to "satisfy wrath."

Propitiation

True or False? Christ's exaltation provides hope for Christians concerning their future resurrection and eternal home with the Trinity.

True

True or False? The Minimal Facts Approach offered by Gary Habermas and Michael Licona is an accurate interpretation of the facts concerning Jesus' resurrection.

True

True or False? The Penal Substitution Theory centers on the idea that Jesus died in our place and his death bore the penalty of our sins.

True

True or False? The low point of Christ's humiliation is His crucifixion.

True

True or False? The proclamation of the gospel of Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection are needed because of the sin of humanity.

True

When did the incarnation begin?

When the virgin Mary conceived