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- 1.Books of the major prophets. Not called major because of their message or quality, but rahter because of the length of the books. The prophets brough God's word which included warning of judgment, warnings and hope for the immediate future (as well as warnings and hope for the distant future), and hope in the coming Messiah.
- A.
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habbakuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
- B.
Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude
- C.
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
- D.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
- 2.
- A.
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
- B.
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
- C.
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
- D.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
- 3.The five poetry and wisdom books include hymns, proverbs, poems, and dramas. They illustrate the creative ways the people of Israel expressed themselves to God and to each other.
- A.
1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
- B.
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
- C.
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
- D.
Matthew, Mark. Luke, John, Acts
- 4.Identify the Pauline letters. These letters the apostle Paul wrote to young churches, pastors, and friends in order to guide, encourage, and correct them. Most of these letters served a specific purpose or addressed a specific question or problem.
- A.
Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon
- B.
Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude
- C.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts
- D.
1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles
- 5.Identify the general epistles. The general epistles were addressed to the early Christians to provide guidance, encouragement through persecution, and warnings of false teachings.
- A.
Romans, 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians
- B.
Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude
- C.
Matthew, Mark. Luke, John, Acts
- D.
1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon
- 6.This book opens with the out-flowing of the Holy Spirit and describes the missionary efforts of the early followers of Jesus as they spread the message of the gospel to Judea and Samaria. This book also records the actions of the apostle Paul as he and other courageous believers continued to spread the good news of Jesus to the Jews and Gentiles of the Roman Empire.
- A.
Galatians
- B.
Ephesians
- C.
Acts
- D.
Romans
- 7.Identify the gospels. They record the good news of God's plan for a Savior through the life, ministry, death, adn resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each writer has a particular method of style to communicate the life and message of Jesus Christ.
- A.
Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians
- B.
Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Revelation
- C.
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habbakuk, Zephaniah
- D.
Matthew, Mark. Luke, John
- 8.History books of the Old Testament which covers the continuous cycle of disobedience of the people of Israel.
- A.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
- B.
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
- C.
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
- D.
Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude
- 9.Some of the prophets found in the "minor prophets" or "book of the twelve" in the Hebrew Bible. They are just as important as the major prophets. They are called minor because of the shorter length of the books. The minor prophets also brough God's word to the people regarding judgment and hope. Note: listed below are only three out of the twelve minor prophets, to make this question more challenging.
- A.
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel
- B.
Philemon, Titus, 1 Timothy
- C.
Ezra, Nehemiah, 1 Samuel
- D.
Joel, Amos, Habbakuk
- 10.This book addressed seven churches in Asia Minor (Turkey today). It encourages believesr who are experiencing persecution. It illustrates that God is in control and that all people were created to love and worship God.
- A.
Philemon
- B.
Hebrews
- C.
1 Thessalonians
- D.
Revelation
- 11.This book of the Bible shows Jesus as the Son of God, the Word made flesh, who provides eternal life for all who believe in Him. It was written in Asia Minor.
- A.
Luke
- B.
Matthew
- C.
Mark
- D.
John
- 12.This book of the Bible was written by Paul in Asia Minor. It warns against legalism and defends justification by faith as well as Paul's apostolic authority. It covers the fruit of the Spirit.
- A.
Ephesians
- B.
Acts
- C.
Romans
- D.
Galatians
- 13.This book was written to Hebrew believers to emphasize the superiority of Christ over the Old Covenant.
- A.
Romans
- B.
James
- C.
Hebrews
- D.
Jude
- 14.This gospel was written in Rome. It shows Jesus as the suffering Son of Man sent to serve and not be served.
- A.
Matthew
- B.
Mark
- C.
Luke
- D.
John
- 15.This was an Epistle was written by Paul in a Roman prison. It encourages a slave owner (hint: his name is the name of this epistle) to forgive and receive Onesimus, a runaway slave.
- A.
1 Timothy
- B.
James
- C.
Jude
- D.
Philemon
- 16.This book is the story of a faithful foreigner. It demonstrates the kind of faithfulness, godliness, loyalty, and love that God desires for us.
- A.
Joshua
- B.
Esther
- C.
Ruth
- D.
Haggai
- 17.This gospel, written in Caesarea, shows Jesus as the Savior of the world who has compassion for all human beings. The writer of this gospel is a doctor.
- A.
Mark
- B.
Luke
- C.
John
- D.
Romans
- 18.Some of these particular books of the Bible warn against heresy and false teachers.
- A.
1 John, 1 Peter, James
- B.
Hebrews, 3 John, Mark
- C.
Jude, 2 John, 2 Peter
- D.
Luke, John, Acts
- 19.This epistle was written in Ephesus, to address division and immorality in a certain church and to encourage the church members to love each other.
- A.
Ephesians
- B.
Acts
- C.
Matthew
- D.
1 Corinthians
- 20.This minor prophet urged the people to complete rebuilding the Temple. It was written in Judah in c. 530 BC. The danger of economic inflation is one of the topics covered in this book. Unlike the experience of most prophets, his words found a response and the peple did what he said. His universal importance is in showing that true security is found only when we put God's wishes first.
- A.
Zechariah
- B.
Malachi
- C.
Matthew
- D.
Haggai
- 21.This prophet was in Babylon and had apocalyptic visions.
- A.
Isaiah
- B.
Daniel
- C.
John
- D.
Jonah
- 22.Who physically wrote the Books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy?
- A.
Joshua
- B.
Ruth
- C.
Caleb
- D.
Moses
- 23.Identify the warriors in the Old Testament.
- A.
Joshua, David, Gideon, Samson
- B.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
- C.
Haggai, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Samuel
- D.
Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Obadiah
- 24.This book of the Bible was recorded by Moses. It discusses law and sacrifice. Topics covered include: festivals, clean and unclean, food laws, and diseases.
- A.
Numbers
- B.
Leviticus
- C.
Judges
- D.
Lamentations
- 25.This has been called the "Jewish Gospel" because it shows particular interest in the concerns of Jewish Christians. More than in the other Gospels, the stress is on Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Jesus, who is the Messiah long expected by the Jews. This book includes the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's prayer, the beatitudes, the great commission, and the parable of the sower.
- A.
Mark
- B.
John
- C.
Acts
- D.
Matthew
- 26.This prophet tackles a question which has troubled people throughout history. How can God allow wicked people to prosper?
- A.
Haggai
- B.
Zephaniah
- C.
Nahum
- D.
Habbakuk
- 27.This prophet's name means "messenger."
- A.
Habbakuk
- B.
Nahum
- C.
Micah
- D.
Malachi
- 28.This prophet was at work during Jeremiah's early years. His prophecies probably date from the early part of King Josiah's reign, before that king's great religious reforms took place.
- A.
Haggai
- B.
Malachi
- C.
Isaiah
- D.
Zephaniah
- 29.This gospel shows Jesus' genealogy through Mary.
- A.
Luke
- B.
John
- C.
Matthew
- D.
Acts
- 30.This gospel of the Bible covers the following topics:1.) Jesus is the Light of the World2.) Jesus is the Bread of Life3.) Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life4.) Jesus is the True Vine5.) Jesus is the I Am6.) Jesus is the Word of God
- A.
Mark
- B.
Colossians
- C.
Luke
- D.
John
- 31.The story of God's most reluctant messenger who had to learn that God's mercy is not restricted to Israel.
- A.
Noah
- B.
Joshua
- C.
Jude
- D.
Jonah
- 32.This Old Testament book of the Bible talks about God pouring His Spirit on all His people.
- A.
Joel
- B.
Ruth
- C.
Joshua
- D.
Jonah
- 33.This is the shortest book in the Old Testament. A prophecy against the Edomites. This nation, who lived to the south-east of Judah in the area where the city of Petra was later built, had taken advantage of Jerusalem's misfortune and plundered it at the time when it fell to the Babylonians (586 BC).
- A.
Amos
- B.
Joel
- C.
Obadiah
- D.
Micah
- 34.This Old Testament book prophesies a King from Bethlehem.
- A.
Nahum
- B.
Micah
- C.
Habbakuk
- D.
Daniel
- 35.This book of the Bible talks about the Israelite invasion of Canaan and the Battle of Jericho. Some of the main characters include Caleb and Rahab.
- A.
Ruth
- B.
Numbers
- C.
Judges
- D.
Joshua
- 36.The title of this book means departure. It discusses God's rescue mission of the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt under the leadership of Moses. Topics include: Passover and the Red Sea.
- A.
Deuteronomy
- B.
Exodus
- C.
Lamentations
- D.
Ecclesiastes
- 37.This book of the Bible deals with the problem of suffering. It tells of a good man who lost everything, but still believed in God.
- A.
Psalms
- B.
Proverbs
- C.
1 Samuel
- D.
Job
- 38.A collection of sayings from Israel's Wisdom teachers. The topics are wisdom and folly, the righteous and the wicked, how to speak wisely, wealth and poverty, hopes and fears, joys and sorrows, anger, hard work and idleness. The foundation of all wisdom is fear of (respect for) God.
- A.
Psalms
- B.
1 Kings
- C.
Ezekiel
- D.
Proverbs
- 39.This book ponders the timeless question: why does life seem so meaningless? Famous words "There is a time for everything" and to look for anything lasting in life is like "chasing the wind."
- A.
Psalms
- B.
Proverbs
- C.
Ephesians
- D.
Ecclesiastes
- 40.This Jewish exile who became a great leader, returned to Jerusalem and became governor of Judea. He made it his mission to rebuild the city walls and faced much opposition.
- A.
Nahum
- B.
Habbakuk
- C.
Nehemiah
- D.
Zephaniah
- 41.The time-span and setting of this book of the Bible are as follows:The return from exile was not a single event. Several journeys were made, at intervals of many years, in the reigns of different Persian emperors. This account covers the time from about 538 to 428 BC. The returning exiles found a land still inhabited by Jews who had not been taken to Babylon, mixed with other nationalities opposed to them. Jerusalem was desolate, the temple in ruins and national life at a standstill.
- A.
Nehemiah
- B.
Jude
- C.
Ezra
- D.
Numbers
- 42.The first five books of the Bible in Greek.
- A.
Septuagint
- B.
Torah
- C.
Pentateuch
- D.
Talmud
- 43.The main characters in this book of the Bible are: Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Lot, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Esau, Rachel and Leah, Joseph and his brothers.
- A.
Numbers
- B.
Deuteronomy
- C.
Genesis
- D.
Exodus
- 44.The story of the Israelites during almost forty years living as nomads in the Sinai peninsula, after their escape from Egypt. The title comes from the two censuses recorded in the book. Topics cover: Balaam and his donkey, Joshua chosen to lead, challenge to the leadership of Moses and Aaron, plague of poisonous snakes, Miriam punished, twelve spies and their report, and complaints and disobedience. The message of this book: God is very patient, but He will punish the disobedient who do not turn from their ways.
- A.
Leviticus
- B.
Numbers
- C.
Deuteronomy
- D.
Exodus
- 45.Main theme and message of this book of the Bible: The Israelites did not carry out God's instructions to drive out all the tribes occupying the land. Some stayed, and in consequence the Israelites began to worship the local gods. They became divided and weak, an easy prey to attack. Their faith no longer held the scattered tribes together. But even though they had broken their promise to God, when they turned to Him in desperation, He came to the rescue and provided champions to set them free.
- A.
Exodus
- B.
1 Kings
- C.
1 Samuel
- D.
Judges
- 46.A collection of six songs, in the form of a dialogue between a young man and his bride, on the theme of their love for one another. The songs are about the wonder of physical love. Such love is God-given, and it is fitting that one book in the Bible should be devoted to it. Often, it has been interpreted as a picture of love between Christ and the church, but that is debatable.
- A.
Psalms
- B.
Proverbs
- C.
The Song of Songs
- D.
Ecclesiastes
- 47.This book of the Bible consists of five poems. The first four are written as acrostics on the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. They express the people's anguish at the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. Their writer seems to have witnessed the city's fall in 586 BC and to be one of those who stayed on in poverty and ruin when the exiles had gone to Babylon. Yet there is, still a ray of hope, when the writer puts his faith in God's unfailing mercy.
- A.
Ezra
- B.
Ezekiel
- C.
Nahum
- D.
Lamentations
- 48.This prophet was very unpopular and he suffered from depression. The chief message is one of coming judgement: it is no use claiming God's promises of protection while continuing in sin and idolatry. This prophet is concerned with personal faith and repentance. His own prayers reveal his personality more fully than the other prophets.
- A.
Ezekiel
- B.
Daniel
- C.
Isaiah
- D.
Jeremiah
- 49.This prophet voices God's deep and intimate love for unfaithful Israel, His sadness at the people's rejection, and His longing for the people to return to Him and enjoy His blessing. The prophecies are mainly about judgement, but they are expressed in terms of enduring love and concern. The people were turning back to the Canaanite fertility religion of the Baals (nature gods). The corruption of Israel's religious and civil life made the nation's overthrow inevitable.
- A.
Hosea
- B.
Nahum
- C.
Habbakuk
- D.
Isaiah
- 50.This prophet prophesied the Messiah, saying He will be called Immanuel "God with us" and Everlasting Father.
- A.
Malachi
- B.
Zedekiah
- C.
Isaiah
- D.
Ezekiel
- 51.This book in the New Testament summarizes the gospel "good news" message. It is a good place to start, when trying to understand the fundamental concepts behind the teachings of Jesus Christ. Salvation is a free gift provided through Jesus Christ alone. We receive grace by faith, not by our works. All people are sinners and all people can be saved if they put their trust in Jesus Christ. If we believe in our heart that Jesus is God and we confess that He is with our mouth, we will have eternal salvation.
- A.
Romans
- B.
1 Corinthians
- C.
2 Timothy
- D.
Philemon
- 52.This book in the New Testament summarizes the gospel "good news" message. It is a good place to start, when trying to understand the fundamental concepts behind the teachings of Jesus Christ. Salvation is a free gift provided through Jesus Christ alone. We receive grace by faith, not by our works. All people are sinners and all people can be saved if they put their trust in Jesus Christ. If we believe in our heart that Jesus is God and we confess that He is with our mouth, we will have eternal salvation.
- A.
Romans
- B.
1 Corinthians
- C.
2 Timothy
- D.
Philemon
- 53.This letter more than any other reveals the heart of the apostle Paul. He expresses his deep personal concern for the young churches, the hardships he had to pass through in his Christian service, and his sense of privilege in being called to work for Christ.Famous passages:God loves a cheerful giver.If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.Contents: Christ's ambassadors and the cost of Christian service
- A.
1 Corinthians
- B.
1 Chronicles
- C.
1 Timothy
- D.
2 Corinthians
- 54.This letter has a lofty theme: God's plan is to bring all creation together...with Christ as the head. The focus of this unity is to be the Christian church, whose life together is therefore of the highest importance. Contents:Jews and Gentiles made oneTogether as the body of ChristPractical Christian livingThe armour of God
- A.
Philippians
- B.
Colossians
- C.
Ephesians
- D.
2 Timothy
- 55.Paul's letter to this church is filled with deep love and joy. This was the first church Paul founded after he crossed into Europe. Paul expresses his love for these Christians and his delight in their progress.
- A.
1 Corinthians
- B.
Acts
- C.
Titus
- D.
Philippians
- 56.This letter is deeply concerned with the character of Christian leaders and practicalities of their ministry. At the heart of these careful instructions, we find one of the clearest and most beautiful statements of the gospel Paul preached. This letter is addressed to the leader of the church on Crete.
- A.
Philemon
- B.
Philippians
- C.
Titus
- D.
Colossians
- 57.This book is written to Christians confused by false teaching, this letter seeks to reassure them by giving three tests of genuine Christian life. Love is key.
- A.
Philemon
- B.
Colossians
- C.
Revelation
- D.
1 John
- 58.This letter was written to combat some who taught that morality does not matter for Christians, and that Jesus Christ would not return.
- A.
2 John
- B.
3 John
- C.
2 Peter
- D.
1 Peter
- 59.This letter concentrates on strengthening Christians to resist false teachers.
- A.
Jude
- B.
Genesis
- C.
Philemon
- D.
Matthew
- 60.This letter is addressed to the dear lady and her children "the church and her members." It contains John's usual stress on love, and another reference to the asme false teaching as in 1 John
- A.
2 John
- B.
1 Peter
- C.
Colossians
- D.
3 John
- 61.This letter is written to a church leader, Gaius, commending him and warning him against a petty local dictator.
- A.
2 Peter
- B.
3 John
- C.
Philemon
- D.
Titus
- 62.A letter to prepare Christians for coming persecution. This letter was probably written in the time of Nero's persecution of Christians in AD 64. The letter is addressed to Christians in what is now western and northern Turkey. Hope and encouragement and a look at the bigger picture are presented to the suffering.
- A.
Jude
- B.
3 John
- C.
2 Peter
- D.
1 Peter
- 63.This book of the Bible focuses on Christianity and avoiding dualism. Christians should avoid double standards, show integrity, and practice what they preach. Christians should not only be listeners, but also doers.
- A.
John
- B.
Mark
- C.
Jude
- D.
James
- 64.Paul's encouragement to Timothy to persevere in his ministry, using his own life as an example. This is the last letter Paul wrote while he was in prison in Rome.
- A.
1 Timothy
- B.
2 Timothy
- C.
Titus
- D.
Philemon
- 65.Taken on as a colleague by Paul when still a young man, Timothy was given demanding responsibilities. This letter finds him leading the church in Ephesus. It advises and encourages him in his service for Jesus Christ. This letter gives close, practical attention to the character needed for Christian ministry and the best way to conduct relationships with different groups of people in the churches. It also points to the best way to counter false teaching in the church - by giving careful and thorough instruction in the true Christian faith.Famous passages:Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.The love of money is the root of all evil.
- A.
1 Timothy
- B.
2 Timothy
- C.
Titus
- D.
Philemon
- 66.The Christians misunderstood what Paul wrote about in his first letter to them about Christ's second coming. This letter clarifies more fully about what is to come. Some had thought that Jesus had already come back, but Paul explains that days of evil (and in particular the man of lawlessness) must come first. He stresses again that Christian expectation of the second coming should never distort the everyday practice of our Christian lives.
- A.
Jude
- B.
Philemon
- C.
2 Peter
- D.
2 Thessalonians
- 67.The central subject is the greatness and the supremacy of Jesus Christ. Paul never visited here, but he heard the news of the church there from its founder, Epaphras, who probably became a Christian while Paul was in Ephesus. Paul says Jesus is all they need to reconcile them to God and to guide their lives, for "in Christ all the fulllness of the deity lives in bodily form.
- A.
2 Thessalonians
- B.
Ephesians
- C.
Philippians
- D.
Colossians
- 68.This book of the Bible covers these topics:1.) Pentecost2.) Stephen's arrest, trial, and killing3.) Saul's conversion (aka Apostle Paul)4.) The Spreading of Christianity5.) Peter's vision- clean and unclean6.) The replacement for Judas Iscariot: Matthias7.) The term Christian was first used for the followers of Jesus Christ in Antioch8.) Aqulia & Priscilla correct Apollos on John's water baptism vs. Holy Spirit baptism. Chap.19
- A.
Mark
- B.
Acts
- C.
John
- D.
Romans
- 69.Some topics discussed:1.) Should Christians eat food sacrificed to idols?2.) Using spiritual gifts3.) Speaking in tongues4.) Death where is your sting?5.) Woman head covering (note: know historical context)
- A.
Galatians
- B.
Ephesians
- C.
Acts
- D.
1 Corinthians
- 70.In what New Testament book is Christ seen as High Priest according to the order of Melchizadek?
- A.
Hebrews
- B.
Jude
- C.
John
- D.
2 Thessalonians
- 71.Put on the full armor of God.
- A.
Philippians
- B.
Ephesians
- C.
Colossians
- D.
Romans
- 72.How many letters did Paul write in the New Testament?
- A.
12
- B.
13
- C.
14
- D.
16
- 73.How many prison epistles are there in the New Testament?
- A.
9
- B.
13
- C.
12
- D.
4
- 74.Which gospel (New Testament) includes hymns of praise?
- A.
Matthew
- B.
Mark
- C.
Luke
- D.
John
- 75.The gospel of Mark begins by quoting two prophets. Who is the first one quoted?Special Note: SEE AUTHORIZED KING JAMES VERSION
- A.
Ezekiel
- B.
Isaiah
- C.
Joel
- D.
Malachi
- 76.What are the synoptic gospels?
- A.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
- B.
1 John, 2 John, 3 John
- C.
Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, Philemon
- D.
Matthew, Mark, Luke
- 77.In which of the gospels does Jesus make His “I Am” statements?
- A.
Matthew
- B.
Mark
- C.
Luke
- D.
John
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