Lesson 1: Introduction to the Bible

Question 1

All scripture is inspired by GOD and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness

Answer 1

2 Timothy 3:16

Question 2

For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from GOD as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit

Answer 2

2 Peter 1:21

Question 3

How many books in the Old Testament?

Answer 3

39 Books

Question 4

How many books in the New Testament?

Answer 4

27 Books

Question 5

The first five books of the Old Testament were written by Moses around 1400 B.C. They were are referred to as the “Five Books of Moses”

Answer 5

Pentateuch

Question 6

List the books of the Pentateuch in the order you find them in the Bible.

Answer 6

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

Question 7

The book of beginnings: Creation, man, sin, redemption, God’s nation

Answer 7

Genesis

Question 8

God delivers His people from Egypt

Answer 8

Exodus

Question 9

Atonement, holiness, and worship through sacrifice and purification

Answer 9

Leviticus

Question 10

God’s people continually disobey and wander in the wilderness for 40 years

Answer 10

Numbers

Question 11

Moses’ great discourse to prepare Israel to enter the Promised Land

Answer 11

Deuteronomy

Question 12

What are the sections of the Old Testament in order?

Answer 12

Pentateuch, History, Poetry, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets

Question 13

When were the Historical books written?

Answer 13

Between 1400 and 450 B.C

Question 14

What do the Historical books contain?

Answer 14

They describe GOD’s dealings with His chosen people, Israel, the Hebrew nation

Question 15

What do the Poetry books contain?

Answer 15

Describes in poetry and song GOD’s greatness and His dealings with men

Question 16

Which books are considered to be Major Prophets?

Answer 16

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial, Daniel, Hosea

Question 17

What is the difference between the Major and Minor Prophets?

Answer 17

The Major Prophets books are longer than the writings of the Minor Prophets.

Question 18

When was the Major Prophets’ books written?

Answer 18

Between 750 and 550 B.C.

Question 19

How many books are considered Minor Prophet books?

Answer 19

12 books

Question 20

When was the Minor Prophets’ books written?

Answer 20

Between 840 and 400 B.C.

Question 21

Which books are considered Poetry books?

Answer 21

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

Question 22

This book discusses the suffering and loyal trust of a man who loved GOD

Answer 22

Job

Question 23

This book is a song of praise and instruction

Answer 23

Psalms

Question 24

A book that describes GOD’s practical wisdom for daily life

Answer 24

Proverbs

Question 25

This book depicts the emptiness of an earthly life without GOD

Answer 25

Ecclesiastes

Question 26

A book that discusses the celebration of marital joy

Answer 26

Song of Solomon

Question 27

Which books are considered History books in the Old Testament?

Answer 27

(1) Joshua (2) Judges (3) Ruth (4) 1 Samuel (5) 2 Samuel (6) 1 Kings (7) 2 Kings (8) 1 Chronicles (9) 2 Chronicles (10) Ezra (11) Nehemiah (12) Esther

Question 28

What does the New Testament reveal to us?

Answer 28

The New Covenant, reveals Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of men

Question 29

What are the main themes in the New Testament?

Answer 29

(1) The life of Christ (2) The way of salvation (3) The beginning of Christianity (4) Instruction for Christian living (5) God's plan for the future

Question 30

What are the sections of the New Testament?

Answer 30

A. History Books (Gospels) B. Letters or Epistles C. Prophecy

Question 31

How many books are in the New Testament's History Books?

Answer 31

5

Question 32

How many total books are in the Epistles?

Answer 32

21

Question 33

What are the two sections of the Epistles?

Answer 33

1. Paul's Letters 2. General Letters

Question 34

In order, what are the first 4 books of the New Testament?

Answer 34

1. Mark 2. Matthew 3. Luke 4. John

Question 35

This N.T. book discusses the life of Christ, written especially for the Jews, revealing Jesus Christ as their long-awaited Messiah

Answer 35

Mark

Question 36

This N.T. book discusses the life of Christ, revealing Jesus as the obedient Servant of GOD, written especially to the Roman world.

Answer 36

Matthew

Question 37

This N.T. book discusses the life of Christ, revealing Jesus as the perfect man, emphasizing His humanity, written by a Greek to the Greek world.

Answer 37

Luke

Question 38

This N.T. book discusses the life of Christ, revealing Jesus as the Son of GOD, stressing His deity; very evangelistic

Answer 38

John

Question 39

What are the two reason John 20:31 give for the writing of John's gospel?

Answer 39

1. That you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of GOD 2. By believing you may have life in His name.

Question 40

A N.T. Historical book that discusses the beginning and spread of the Christian church; may also be called the "Acts of the Holy Spirit", and was written as an evangelistic tool

Answer 40

The book of Acts

Question 41

Who is considered to be the author of the Pentateuch?

Answer 41

Moses

Question 42

The last book of the N.T. that tells of future events

Answer 42

Revelations

Question 43

The only prophecy book in the N.T

Answer 43

Revelations

Question 44

What does the book of Revelations tell us?

Answer 44

1. Return of Christ 2. Reign of Jesus Christ 3. Glory of Jesus Christ 4. Future state of believers and unbelievers

Question 45

Another name for the Pentateuch or first 5 books of the O.T

Answer 45

The Law

Question 46

In what way is Jesus the center of the Pentateuch?

Answer 46

It promises of Christ

Question 47

In what way is the Old Testament History, Poetry, and Prophecy books centered around Jesus?

Answer 47

Shows the anticipation of Christ: Types, Experiences, and Prophecies

Question 48

How do the N.T Gospels center around Jesus?

Answer 48

Manifestation of Christ

Question 49

In what way is the N.T. History and Letters centered around Jesus?

Answer 49

The Church of Christ

Question 50

How does the book of Revelation center around Jesus?

Answer 50

Its the Coronation of Christ

Question 51

Which N.T. books are considered the General Letters/Epistles?

Answer 51

1. Hebrews 2. James 3. 1. Peter 4. 2 Peter 5. 1 John 6. 2 John 7. 3 John 8. Jude

Question 52

How many General Letters/Epistles books are there in the N.T?

Answer 52

8

Question 53

How many Letters/Epistles books were written by Paul?

Answer 53

13

Question 54

List the Paul's Letters

Answer 54

1. Romans 2. 1 Corinthians 3. 2 Corinthians 4. Galatians 5. Ephesians 6. Philippians 7. Colossians 8. 1 Thesalonians 9. 2 Thesalonians 10. 1 Timothy 11. 2 Timothy 12. Titus 13. Philemon