Bible: General

Question 1

How many books are in the Bible? How many in the OT? How many in the NT?

Answer 1

• There are 66 books in the Bible
• There are 39 books in the OT
• There are 27 books in the NT

Question 2

Where in the OT would you find the Ten Commandments?

Answer 2

• Exodus 20:2-17
• Deut. 5:6-21

Question 3

Where in the NT would you find the law summarized? (Give two references/Quote one)

Answer 3

• Matthew 7:12 So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
• Matthew 22:37-40 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
• Luke 10:27: [Jesus] answered: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

Question 4

Where in the OT would you find the law summarized? (Give two references)

Answer 4

• Lev. 19:18 you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.
• Deut. 6:5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.

Question 5

Locate two passages about the revelation of God in nature?

Answer 5

• Psalm 19:1-2 “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.”
• Romans 1:19-20 “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.”

Question 6

Name the general divisions of the OT and the number of books in each.

Answer 6

The Law/Torah, the Prophets, and the Psalms/Writings

• The Law (5)
• The Prophets (21)
• The Writings (13)

Question 7

Name the books of the Law or Torah

(5)

Answer 7

Gen, Ex, Lev, Num, Deut

Question 8

What are the two parts of the OT Prophets or Nevi’im (21)

Answer 8

Former Prophets (narrative history)
Latter Prophets (prophetic messages)

Question 9

Name the Former Prophets (6 of 21)

Answer 9

Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings

Question 10

Name the Latter Prophets (15 of 21)

Answer 10

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel
The Twelve: Amos, Hosea, Micah, Zephaniah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Question 11

Name the OT Writings or Ketuvim (13)

Answer 11

Psalms, Proverbs, Job
Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Esther
1-2 Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah, Daniel

Question 12

Give a general outline of OT history from the perspective of the covenant, including key passages.

Answer 12

Covenant of Works
* Between God and Adam/Eve in the Garden (Gen. 1-2)
Covenant of Redemption
* Among the members of the Trinity (Ps 2; John 17:1-5)
Covenant of Grace
* Adam/Eve (Genesis 3:15, 21)
* Noah (Genesis 9:8-17)
* Abraham (Genesis 15:1-21; 17:1-27)
* Moses (Exodus 19-24, especially 24)
* David (2 Samuel 7:5-16)
* New Covenant (Jeremiah 33:19-22)

Question 13

Name the general divisions of the NT and number of books in each.

Answer 13

• Gospels (4)
• Acts (1)
• Epistles (21)
• Revelation (1)

Question 14

Which are the ‘Prison Epistles’?

Answer 14

Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon

Question 15

Which are the ‘Pastoral Epistles’?

Answer 15

1-2 Timothy, Titus

Question 16

Which are the ‘Catholic’ or ‘General’ Epistles?

Answer 16

James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, and Jude

Question 17

What are the distinctive features of Matthew compared to the other gospels?

Answer 17

Matthew:
* Israel’s King or Messiah
* Fulfillment of OT
* Sermon on Mount/Parables of the Kingdom/Olivet Discourse

Question 18

What are the distinctive features of Mark compared to the other gospels?

Answer 18

• Jesus as Christ and Son of God
• Caesarea Philippi moment
• Discipleship
• Immediately
• no birth narrative, ends quickly after resurrection

Question 19

What are the distinctive features of Luke compared to the other gospels?

Answer 19

• Birth Narrative
• Focus on Outcasts, Women and Gentiles
• Parables of Good Samaritan and Prodigal Son
• Road to Emmaus conversation

Question 20

What are the distinctive features of John compared to the other gospels?

Answer 20

• The Word/Father-Son
• Signs
• eternal life
• “I am” statements

Question 21

Locate and discuss at least two passages that deal with law and grace.

Answer 21

• John 1:17 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
• Romans 4:16 16 That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring- not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,
• Romans 6:14-15 14 For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. 15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!
• Galatians 3:13-14 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— 14 so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.
  Gal. 5:4 - “you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace.”

Question 22

What are the basic elements found in each of the sermons recorded in Acts?

Answer 22

• Jesus, Lord and Christ-
• His life/death/resurrection in accordance with Scripture
• Repent/Faith/Baptism/Holy Spirit

Question 23

Tribes of Israel

Answer 23

Reuben 
Simeon
Levi (not allotted land)
Judah
Issachar 
Zebulun
Gad
Asher 
Dan
Naphtali
Joseph- Ephraim/Manasseh 
Benjamin

Question 24

Types of Offerings

Answer 24

(1) Burnt, (2) Grain, (3) Fellowship (4) Sin, (5) Guilt

Question 25

Name, locate and briefly discuss a miracle of Jesus in Matthew.

Answer 25

Healing a Paralytic: Matt 9:1-8 * People bring paralytic when Jesus is getting into boat * Jesus knows they accuse him of blasphemy in their hearts * Proves Jesus can forgive sins

Question 26

Name, locate and briefly discuss a miracle of Jesus in Mark.

Answer 26

Healing a Paralytic: Mark 2:1-12 * In someone's home, dropped through roof * Jesus perceives they question his forgiving * Proved Jesus can forgive sins * the Son of Man has authority on earth

Question 27

Name, locate and briefly discuss a miracle of Jesus in John.

Answer 27

Raising of Lazarus: John 11:43 * Jesus allows Lazarus to die * Foreshadows Jesus’ greater resurrection

Question 28

Name, locate and briefly discuss one of Jesus’ parables in Matthew

Answer 28

Hidden Treasure: Matt. 13:44 - Kingdom like treasure in field - In joy he sells everything to buy the field

Question 29

Name, locate and briefly discuss one of Jesus’ parables in Luke

Answer 29

Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-32 - concludes a series of parables relating repentance with celebrating lost things that are found - In response to Pharisees criticizing Jesus eating with sinners - Implication: Jesus is/has found them, they are/have repented - ends with a question mark about the eldest son... who represents the Pharisees

Question 30

Name, locate and briefly discuss one of Jesus’ parables in Mark

Answer 30

Parable of the Soils: Mk 4:1-20 - Seed fell on path, rocky, thorns, good soil - the parable that explains understanding parables - Good soil: hear and bear lots of fruit

Question 31

Date of **Creation**?

Answer 31

~3900 BC

Question 32

Date of **The Flood**?

Answer 32

2245 BC

Question 33

Date of **Abraham's Call**?

Answer 33

1876 BC

Question 34

Date of **Captivity in Egypt**?

Answer 34

1665 BC

Question 35

Date of **Moses' Birth**?

Answer 35

1526 BC

Question 36

Date of **Exodus and Wilderness Wandering**?

Answer 36

1446-1406 BC

Question 37

Date of **Promised Land Conquest**?

Answer 37

1406-1401 BC

Question 38

Date of the start of the period of the **judges**?

Answer 38

~1368 BC

Question 39

Date when **Samuel** began judging Israel?

Answer 39

1068 BC

Question 40

When was **Saul** king?

Answer 40

1051-1011 BC

Question 41

When was **David** king?

Answer 41

1011-971 BC

Question 42

When was **Solomon** king?

Answer 42

971-930 BC

Question 43

When was the **kingdom divided**?

Answer 43

930 BC

Question 44

When was the **Northern Kingdom** exiled?

Answer 44

722 BC

Question 45

When was the **Southern Kingdom** exiled?

Answer 45

586 BC

Question 46

When was the **return from Babylonian** exile?

Answer 46

539-432 BC

Question 47

When was Paul's first missionary journey.

Answer 47

AD 46-48 (Acts 13-14)

Question 48

What Pauline epistles were written on Paul's **first missionary journey**.

Answer 48

Wrote **Galatians** from Antioch

Question 49

When was Paul's **second missionary journey**.

Answer 49

**AD 49-52** (Acts 15-18)

Question 50

What epistles did Paul write on his **second missionary journey**.

Answer 50

**1-2 Thessalonians** from Corinth

Question 51

When was Paul's **Third Missionary Journey**

Answer 51

**AD 53-57** (Acts 18-21)

Question 52

What epistles did Paul write on his **third missionary journey**.

Answer 52

**1 Corinthians** from Ephesus **2 Corinthians** from Macedonia **Romans** from Corinth

Question 53

What epistles did Paul write during his **First Roman Imprisonment**?

Answer 53

**Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Philippians**

Question 54

When was Paul's **First Roman Imprisonment**?

Answer 54

**AD 60-63** (Acts 21-28)

Question 55

When was Paul's **fourth missionary journey**?

Answer 55

AD 64-65

Question 56

What epistles did Paul write on his **fourth missionary journey**?

Answer 56

**1 Timothy and Titus** from Philippi

Question 57

When was Paul's **Second Roman Imprisonment**?

Answer 57

AD 66-68

Question 58

What did Paul write during his **Second Roman Imprisonment**?

Answer 58

2 Timothy

Question 59

What are the 10 Commandments?

Answer 59

1) You shall have no other gods before me. 2) You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below—you shall not bow down to them or worship them. 3) You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. 4) Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 5) Honor your father and your mother. 6) You shall not murder. 7) You shall not commit adultery. 8) You shall not steal. 9) You shall not give false testimony. 10) You shall not covet.

Question 60

Name the post-exilic prophets

Answer 60

Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Question 61

Name the exilic prophets

Answer 61

Daniel, Ezekiel

Question 62

Name the pre-exilic Northern prophets | (3)

Answer 62

Jonah, Hosea, Amos

Question 63

Name the pre-exilic Southern prophets | (8)

Answer 63

Micah, Isaiah, Nahum, Habbakuk, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Obadiah, Joel

Question 64

Defend date of Matthew

Answer 64

64-70 AD * Post 70 date often held b/c of assumption Jesus couldn't have predicted destruction of temple * Warns against Sadducees, group vanished quickly after 70 AD * Language of destruction reflects OT rather than description of past event * Denial based on certain language (trinitarian formula, high christology, "rabbi") presuppose what must be proven.

Question 65

Defend date of Mark

Answer 65

Late 50's to 61 AD * Mark was likely used as a source for Matthew and Luke * Luke was finished around 62 AD

Question 66

Defend date of Luke

Answer 66

around AD 60-62 * Acts is written after Luke and ends with Paul alive but under arrest * If Luke knew of Paul's release/death then he would have recorded it * the mention of "two whole years" may imply knowledge of his release from first arrest * Acts does not mention anything needing to be dated after AD 62

Question 67

Defend date of John

Answer 67

probably mid-80 to 90 AD (maybe AD 70-100) * Early church tradition held this date * "Sea of Tiberias" for Sea of Galilee (6:1; 21:1) was used more toward the end of first century * Peter's martyrdom (65/66 AD) mentioned (21:19) * No reference to Sadducees who ceased after AD 70