Test 2

Question 1

Who did Jesus rebuke of His day for not recognizing the signs which indicated his presence among them?

Answer 1

Pharisees

Question 2

Why is it a clear sign of the modern state of Israel becoming a thing?

Answer 2

Scripture teaches the Jews will return to their land in large numbers.

Question 3

What Scripture talks about the remnant of His people?

Answer 3

Isaiah 11:11-12

Question 4

General signs of the last days…

Answer 4

1. Wars and rumors of wars
2. As it was in the days of Noah
3. Famines
4. Pestilences
5. Earthquakes
6. Evil men become worse and worse
7. Cry for peace and safety
8. Mocking of God’s word
9. False Prophets
10. Men’s hearts fail them for fear

Question 5

Indisputable signs that we are in the last days

Answer 5

1. Rebirth of Israel -Isaiah 11:11-12
2. Jerusalem under Jewish control -Luke 21:24
3. Man’s ability to destroy all life from the earth -Matthew 24:32
4. Cashless society -Rev. 13:16
5. Image of the beast can speak -Rev. 13:14
6. As it was in the days of Lot -Matt. 25:19
7. Reconstruction of the Temple -Dan. 9:27
8. Unification of Europe -Dan 7:24
9. Entire world able to see a single event (two witnesses) Rev. 11:9
10. Knowledge greatly increases Dan. 12:6

Question 6

It was written between 70-135 AD

Answer 6

Epistle of Barnabas

Question 7

1st Parable

Answer 7

Parable of the sower, 100 AD, spreading the gospel

Question 8

2nd Parable

Answer 8

Tares and Wheat, 100-300 AD, false doctrine gains root and grows

Question 9

3rd Parable

Answer 9

Mustard Seed, 200-800, shows rapid growth and spread of Christianity

Question 10

4th Parable

Answer 10

Leaven and the meal, 800- 1517, leaven equals sin

Question 11

5th Parable

Answer 11

The Hidden Treasure, 1517-1900, treasure equals salvation by faith

Question 12

6th Parable

Answer 12

The Pearl, 1900-Rapture, obtaining truth would cost seeker all that he had

Question 13

7th Parable

Answer 13

The Dragnet, Judgment of Nations at the return of Christ, Judgment of the world

Question 14

First Church

Answer 14

Ephesus, Pentecost to 100 AD, Marked by the battle of false doctrine

Question 15

Second Church

Answer 15

Smyrna, 100-312 AD, No condemnation of this Church

Question 16

Third Church

Answer 16

Pergamos, 312-606 AD, Growth of Christian faith

Question 17

Fourth Church

Answer 17

Thyatira, 606-1520 AD, Taught salvation by works

Question 18

Fifth Church

Answer 18

Sardis, 1520-1900, Emphasis back on Jesus

Question 19

Seventh Church

Answer 19

Laodicea, apostate church of tribulation, Lukewarm

Question 20

Sixth Church

Answer 20

Philadelphia, 1900-present, one complaint was little strength