practice test

Question 1

According to the Book of Acts, Paul began his mission work in each new city by going to the local synagogue.
True
False

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

In printed Bibles, the letters from Paul to individuals appear before the letters from Paul to churches.
True
False

Answer 2

FALSE

Question 3

Paul established the church in Rome.
True
False

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

Paul presents himself to the Corinthians as a weakling and a fool.
True
False

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

In Romans, Paul argues that since there is no condemnation for those in Christ, followers of Christ do not need to be held accountable for their actions
True
False

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

According to what he writes in Romans, Paul expects Christians to live in a way that is pleasing to God.
True
False

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

According to Philippians, those who live in a manner worthy of the gospel will never suffer.
True
False

Answer 7

FALSE

Question 8

In 1 Corinthians, Paul teaches that a Christian should marry anyone he or she wants.
True
False

Answer 8

FALSE

Question 9

Paul considered his blameless keeping of the Law of Moses as rubbish or dung.
True
False

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

Paul had one of the highest salaries among preachers in the first century.
True
False

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

At one point in his life, Paul tried to destroy Christianity.
True
False

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

Ephesians was written to a primarily Jewish church.
True
False

Answer 12

FALSE

Question 13

Of all the people to whom Paul wrote (that we have evidence for), he was most disappointed with the Galatians.
True
False

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

According to the Pastoral Letters, all who live a godly life will be blessed with good health and sufficient wealth.
True
False

Answer 14

FALSE

Question 15

Paul taught that Jesus freed people from the Law and therefore freed people to do whatever they want.
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False

Answer 15

FALSE

Question 16

Paul was married.
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False

Answer 16

FALSE

Question 17

Paul’s own letters and the material recorded in the Book of Acts provide enough information for a detailed reconstruction of his years as a missionary.
True
False

Answer 17

FALSE

Question 18

The Jews are the only nation or religious group who have practiced circumcision.
True
False

Answer 18

FALSE

Question 19

The Book of Romans supports civil disobedience.
True
False

Answer 19

FALSE

Question 20

Some believe that 2 Corinthians contains parts of three letters Paul wrote to the church in Corinth.
True
False

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

The Pastoral Letters exclude women from any roles of spiritual leadership in the church.
True
False

Answer 21

FALSE

Question 22

The Lord’s Supper (Eucharist) originally included a full meal.
True
False

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

Paul regards suffering for the Christian faith as sharing in Christ’s sufferings.
True
False

Answer 23

TRUE

Question 24

The salutations of Paul’s letters are significantly longer than those in most ancient letters.
True
False

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

``` For Paul, Christian ethics are shaped primarily by what? The Ten Commandments The Old Testament Prophets The work of the Holy Spirit The imitation of Christ ```

Answer 25

THE IMITATION OF CHRIST

Question 26

In the New Testament, Paul's letters are arranged... From longest to shortest Chronologically (earliest to latest) In order of the churches they are sent to None of the above

Answer 26

FROM LONGEST TO SHORTEST

Question 27

According to Paul's letters and Acts, which of the following is not an aspect of Paul's early life? - Paul was born in Jerusalem - Paul studied under the famous rabbi Gamaliel - Paul was a Roman citizen - Paul was a Jew

Answer 27

PAUL WAS BORN I JERUSALEM

Question 28

According to the theology of Ephesians, Jesus' death on the cross accomplishes all of the following except what? - Eliminating the divine preference for Israel - Bringing immediate equity to the poor and widows - Forgiving the trespasses or sins of all people - Destroying divisions between Jews and Gentiles

Answer 28

BRINGING IMMEDIATE EQUITY TO THE POOR AND WIDOWS

Question 29

``` In 1 Corinthians Paul states that the cross of Christ is _________ from the perspective of outsiders. Wisdom Power Foolishness Embarrassing ```

Answer 29

FOOLISHNESS

Question 30

``` Generally speaking, the letters to Timothy and Titus deal with two threats: persecution and what else? False teaching Racial bigotry Abstinence Epicureanism ```

Answer 30

FALSE TEACHING

Question 31

``` Of the material available for understanding Paul's life and thought, what are the primary sources? The Book of Acts Early Christian traditions Seven undisputed letters of Paul Six disputed letters of Paul ```

Answer 31

SEVEN UNDISPUTED LETTERS OF PAUL

Question 32

``` In Judaism, which rite is viewed as a sign of the covenant God made with Israel? Baptism Sacrifice Circumcision Keeping the Sabbath ```

Answer 32

CIRCUMCISION

Question 33

Paul urges the Philippians to have humility, which in this letter means what? - To understand one's sinfulness and need for God's grace - To think lowly of oneself and one's status in life - To pray on one's knees with head bowed - To put others first and seek what is best for them

Answer 33

TO PUT OTHERS FIRST AND SEEK WHAT IS BEST FOR THEM

Question 34

``` What is a typical Christian greeting in an ancient letter? Salutations! Grace and Peace. Thanks be to God! Dear... ```

Answer 34

GRACE AND PEACE

Question 35

``` To which Jewish group did Paul belong? Essenes Sadducees Zealots Pharisees ```

Answer 35

PHARISEES

Question 36

``` What literary device structures material into an A-B-B-A pattern? Creed Chiasm Household Code Church tradition ```

Answer 36

CHIASM

Question 37

Paul's missionary work is... - Lonely--He founds churches by himself and then leaves them alone - Well-funded--all churches financially support his ministry to the Gentiles - Social--Paul heads a team of co-workers who create church networks - All of the above

Answer 37

Social--Paul heads a team of co-workers who create church networks

Question 38

``` Scholars find many parallels between Ephesians and what other New Testament book? 1 Timothy Revelation Philippians Colossians ```

Answer 38

COLOSSIANS

Question 39

What does Paul identify as matters "of first importance" in 1 Corinthians? - Spiritual gifts - Sexual purity - Avoiding meat sacrificed to idols - Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection

Answer 39

JESUS' DEATH, BURIAL, AND RESURRECTION

Question 40

What is the basis for Paul’s apostleship—his claim to have been personally sent by Jesus? - He met Jesus in Jerusalem during Passover - He was also in the Upper Room, in the back - He too was baptized by John the Baptist - Paul met the resurrected Jesus

Answer 40

PAUL MET WITH THE RESURRECTED JESUS

Question 41

``` This written source helps scholars to understand the order of events in Paul's life. Acts of Paul and Thecla Acts of the Apostles Epistle to the Romans Letter to the Laodiceans ```

Answer 41

ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

Question 42

``` People have been unfaithful to God and destroyed the relationship between humanity and God. When Jesus repairs this relationship this is called... Redemption Substitution Atonement Reconciliation ```

Answer 42

RECONCILIATION

Question 43

``` What trade did Paul engage in to support his missionary activity? Shipbuilder Silversmith Tentmaker Professional athlete ```

Answer 43

TENTMAKER

Question 44

``` Paul's interest in Jesus focuses mainly on . . . Jesus' death and resurrection Jesus' virgin birth Jesus' miracles Jesus' moral teachings. ```

Answer 44

JESUS' DEATH AND RESURRECTION

Question 45

Which of the following issues divided the Corinthian church? Eating food offered to idols Taking one another to court Boasting about an incestuous relationship All of the above

Answer 45

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 46

``` Which of the following is not a church office mentioned in the Pastoral Letters? Bishop Deacon Priest Widow ```

Answer 46

PRIEST

Question 47

``` What was the most common writing material in the first century? Papyrus Ostraca Vellum Animal skin ```

Answer 47

PAPYRUS

Question 48

Which of the following is not a feature of letter writing in ancient times as reflected in the New Testament letters? - Use of an amanuensis - The mandatory use of official Roman stamps or imprints on letters - Co-authors (or co-senders) of letters - The use of entrusted individuals to deliver letters

Answer 48

THE MANDATORY USE OF OFFICIAL ROMAN STAMPS OR IMPRINTS ON LETTERS