Quiz 1 - Romans 1 & 2 (Study Guide)

Question 1

What is the purpose of this class in Apologetics?

Answer 1

the ability to know and defend what you believe in

Question 2

What are the 3 steps for an individual to take in order to achieve the purpose of this class?

Answer 2

A) Identify what you believe in
B) Research and analyze the benefits of the belief
C) Investigate and explain what you believe

Question 3

Who was the individual who acknowleged the authority of God, but did not find peace and following Him?

Answer 3

Jonah

Question 4

What are the 2 ways that individuals with an I-centered philosophy view authority?

Answer 4

A) The authority will PREVENT them from getting what they want B) The authority will GIVE them what they want

Question 5

What does Psalm 37:4 state?

Answer 5

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will Grant you the desires of your heart

Question 6

Where did Paul speak to the people in Athens?

Answer 6

Aeropagus

Question 7

What were the people in Athens “religious” towards?

Answer 7

the latest ideas of the day

Question 8

What is the lesson taught by Paul in the book of Acts when speaking to the people in Athens?

Answer 8

The God and His laws exist and He is the authority whether the people accept that truth or not (putting God in a Box makes the people the authority)

Question 9

What is significant about Acts 17:26?

Answer 9

No moment circumstantial (the people, the problems, etc.) /opportunity to hear from God (I-centered, God centered/self-justification, justification by faith)

Question 10

What are the 2 invisible qualities that God has made plain to man so that they are without excuse?

Answer 10

Divine Nature and Eternal Power

Question 11

What does the above-mentioned phrase “without excuse” refer to?

Answer 11

Acceptance of the reality of God’s creation and existence (therefore there is self-justification of their ignorance/arrogance)

Question 12

What has God given to all humans?

Answer 12

Gifts

Question 13

What is the call that God has given to all humans in response to what He has given us?

Answer 13

to sharpen those gifts and apply them to the needs of the age

Question 14

What is the example given in Acts 1 about Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the Earth that illustrates the order in which we are to answer the call the God has on our life?

Answer 14

Jerusalem - yourself
Judea - your family/friends
Samaria - your community
Ends of the earth - the entire human race

Question 15

What does Romans 1 state that man exchanged the truth of God for?

Answer 15

Lies (I-centeredness)

Question 16

What does Romans 1 state that man exchanged the Creator for?

Answer 16

Items created by man What is worship? (worship is where one spends their time)

Question 17

How does Romans 1:28 define what having a “depraved mind” is?

Answer 17

Choosing not to retain the knowledge of God

Question 18

What is the purpose of the Old Testament?

Answer 18

Proclaiming the coming Messiah

Question 19

What was the Samaritan woman “thirsty” for?

Answer 19

Significance (which she defined as “love”)

Question 20

How did Jesus show love to the Samaritan woman?

Answer 20

To give the understanding that her significance was found in God’s love (which is giving)

Question 21

What lesson does Paul teach in Romans regarding what happens when you judge others?

Answer 21

You’re judging yourself (concerned about what people think of you) – elevating yourself (which lie)

Question 22

What are the 3 examples provided in class about why people have the right to judge others?

Answer 22

A) Act like they havent done wrong 
B) Believe they are better than another 
C) Believe they are qualified to do so due to: 
     i. Intelligence 
     ii. They have all the information

Question 23

What happens to people who die without ever hearing the gospel of Christ?

Answer 23

Judged by what is written on their hearts (entire law is summed up in loving God, loving others)

Question 24

Why does Paul state and Romans 2:24 that “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you”?

Answer 24

Because they don’t love, they judge (yet they claim to have the knowledge of God)

Question 25

When tempting Jesus to turn the stone to bread, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?

Answer 25

pride

Question 26

When the devil used scripture verses to tempt Jesus to throw himself down from the temple, what emotional ploy was the devil using as temptation?

Answer 26

Mocking

Question 27

When the devil offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor if Jesus would bow down to him in worship, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?

Answer 27

Flattery

Question 28

What was Pilate's job?

Answer 28

Roman governor over Jerusalem

Question 29

Who did Jesus say was primarily responsible for his death?

Answer 29

Jewish leaders

Question 30

What did Jesus say was His purpose of being sent to Earth?

Answer 30

Testify to the Truth

Question 31

What did Pilate believe about truth?

Answer 31

Relative (there isn't one absolute truth that applies to all people)

Question 32

What is the problem with the statement "there is no such thing as absolute truth"?

Answer 32

Contradicts itself

Question 33

Did Pilate believe that Jesus was an innocent man?

Answer 33

Yes

Question 34

What was the primary motivation of the Jewish leaders?

Answer 34

To protect their power structure

Question 35

What was Pilate's primary motivation to set Jesus free?

Answer 35

He didn't want to deal with the problem

Question 36

Who warned Pilate not to have anything to do with Jesus?

Answer 36

His wife

Question 37

What were the 4 ways that Pilate tried to justify setting Jesus free?

Answer 37

A) Offering a compromise release B) Offering to send back to the Jewish leaders C) Beating him D) Having them denounce their king

Question 38

What were the 3 ways that Pilate tried to absolve himself from responsibility regarding Jesus?

Answer 38

A) Stated Jesus' innocence B) Washing his hands of it in public C) The sign on the cross

Question 39

Who did the Jewish leaders say was their king?

Answer 39

Caesar

Question 40

What sign did Pilate place on Jesus's cross?

Answer 40

King of the Jews

Question 41

What was the language on the sign that was meant for the Jewish people?

Answer 41

Aramaic

Question 42

What was the language on the sign that was meant for the culture of the day?

Answer 42

Greek

Question 43

What was the language on the sign that was meant for the intellectuals, wealthy, and powerful of the day?

Answer 43

Latin

Question 44

Know the I-Centered and God-Centered models and contrast the perspective of each.

Answer 44

vertical and horizontal

Question 45

List the 16 ways of LOVE that Paul outlined in 1 Corinthians 13 and discuss how they are a guide for your life.

Answer 45

``` A) patient B) kind C) does not envy D) does not boast E) is not rude F) is not proud G) is not self-seeking H) is not easily angered I) does not delight in evil J) rejoices in truth K) keeps no records or wrongs L) protects M) trusts N) hopes O) perseveres P) never fails ```

Question 46

Get 5 examples of the sinful nature and 5 examples of the spirit found in Galatians 5 and discuss how they are a guide for your life.

Answer 46

Sinful nature: A) Idolatry B) Impurity C) Hatred D) Jealousy E) Envy Spirit: A) Love B) Joy C) peace D) patience E) kindness