TEST 1 (MIDTERM)

Question 1

Who was the person who displayed their belief in relative truth when speaking with Jesus?

Answer 1

Pilate

Question 2

Who provided a great example of knowing when to lead others and when to support others?

Answer 2

John the Baptist

Question 3

Who provided an example of frustration & anger because they wanted to live their own way?

Answer 3

Jonah

Question 4

In what city did Paul make his address about Christian philosophy?

Answer 4

Athens

Question 5

What was the place where Paul explained to the Greeks who the “Unknown God” was?

Answer 5

Areopagus

Question 6

In what manner does God call us to treat other people?

Answer 6

Love

Question 7

Who was the member of the Jewish ruling council who came to see Jesus at night?

Answer 7

Nicodemus

Question 8

What is known as choosing NOT to retain the knowledge of God?

Answer 8

Depravity

Question 9

Who did Jesus say was primarily responsible for his death?

Answer 9

Jewish Leaders

Question 10

NO one has been declared _____ by following the law of God…

Answer 10

Righteous

Question 11

What did God provide for us to make us aware of our sin?

Answer 11

Law

Question 12

Who were the political ruling government during the time of Jesus?

Answer 12

Romans

Question 13

Who did Pilate agree to give Jesus’ body to?

Answer 13

Joseph of Arimathea

Question 14

Which Jewish leader clearly believed Jesus was the Messiah, based upon the evidence of his presence at claiming Jesus’ body?

Answer 14

Nicodemus

Question 15

Who did the Jewish leader say was their king?

Answer 15

Caesar

Question 16

What was the name of the son born to Abraham’s maidservant?

Answer 16

Ishmael

Question 17

What was the name of the son born to Abraham’s wife?

Answer 17

Isaac

Question 18

Which of Abraham’s sons became the forefather of the Jewish nation?

Answer 18

Isaac

Question 19

Which of Abraham’s sons became the forefather of the Islamic nation?

Answer 19

Ishmael

Question 20

Who wrote the fable of the tortoise and the hare?

Answer 20

Aesop

Question 21

In Romans 2, it is written that the consequence for those who “are self-serving and who reject the truth and who follow evil” is “wrath and anger”, who is the one responsible for this?

Answer 21

Ourselves

Question 22

What city did God call Jonah to go and preach repentance to?

Answer 22

Nineveh

Question 23

Who did Jesus interact with to show us an example of true love?

Answer 23

The samaritan woman

Question 24

What did Jesus say He DID NOT come into the world to do?

Answer 24

Condemn it

Question 25

What did Jesus say He DID come into the world to do?

Answer 25

Testify the truth

Question 26

What were the ways that Satan tempted Jesus? (3 ways)

Answer 26

1. Appeal to pride 2. Flattery 3. Mockery

Question 27

What does Psalms 37:4 say?

Answer 27

"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will grant you the desires of your heart"

Question 28

What is the ultimate purpose of the Old Testament?

Answer 28

To prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah

Question 29

What does Romans 3:23 say?

Answer 29

"All of sinned and fallen short of the glory of God"

Question 30

What does it mean "to have the fear of God before your eyes"?

Answer 30

Being humble

Question 31

What does it mean to worship? (list of 3)

Answer 31

1. What we pay attention to 2. What we spend money on 3. What we promote to others

Question 32

Why does Paul describe a life without displaying love to others as "nothing"?

Answer 32

because loving is the only purpose of our life

Question 33

Jesus teaches His disciples to receive _____ and be His witnesses in Jerusalem, all of Judea, and Samaria and the ends of the Earth

Answer 33

The Holy Spirit

Question 34

Why was the Jewish ruling council so upset about Jesus preaching that He was the Messiah?

Answer 34

They didn't want to lose control of the Jewish council

Question 35

In the beginning, who was with God? (list of 3)

Answer 35

1. The word 2. The Holy Spirit 3. Jesus

Question 36

What increases as our sin increases?

Answer 36

The grace of God

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Aramaic

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Greek

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Latin

Question 40

What is the job that Jesus gives us each of us to do while on earth?

Answer 40

Love God, Love others

Question 41

What are we because of the act of Jesus' death and resurrection, which broke through the separation of sin and reunited humanity with God?

Answer 41

Redeemed

Question 42

What does it mean to be seen as guilt-free and pure before God?

Answer 42

Righteous

Question 43

What does it mean to be restored back to our original created state?

Answer 43

Reconciled

Question 44

What is the confidence in claiming that we are pure in the eyes of God by our faith?

Answer 44

Justified

Question 45

Acts 1 teaches us that when answering God's call in our life, Judea represents growing/sharing His word with:

Answer 45

Our family

Question 46

Acts 1 teaches us that when answering God's call in our life, Samaria represents growing/sharing His word with:

Answer 46

Our community

Question 47

Acts 1 teaches us that when answering God's call in our life, Jerusalem represents growing/sharing His word with:

Answer 47

Ourselves

Question 48

What were the ways in which Pilate tried to set Jesus free (3)

Answer 48

1. Appealing to the higher Roman authority 2. Having them denounce their king 3. Offering to send Him back to the Jewish leader

Question 49

What were the ways Pilate tried to absolve himself of responsibility for Jesus? (3)

Answer 49

1. Washing his hands of it 2. Stating Jesus' innocence 3. Placing the sign on the cross that Jesus was the "King of Jews"

Question 50

According to Romans, people who have not heard of the word of God will have thus consequence at their death...

Answer 50

Will be judged by the secrets of their hearts

Question 51

When you are believing in God's ways even though you can't always see why, you are...

Answer 51

Justified by faith

Question 52

When you are believing in yourself and the accomplishments you can see, you are...

Answer 52

Justified by works

Question 53

Romans 2:24 states "God's name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you"- what is the significance of this?

Answer 53

You can use it to be self aware

Question 54

What did Paul mean when teaching in the Book of Acts that God determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live? (3)

Answer 54

1. Gods purpose of our lives is not circumstantial 2. The people in our lives are there for a reason 3. The situation of our lives are not random, they hold significance

Question 55

When Jesus said he did not want affirmation from man, what did he know was in man?

Answer 55

Because they were looking to give affirmation so they could get something

Question 56

What did Eve have to believe when she was tempted by the serpent?

Answer 56

God was a liar

Question 57

Paul called then people he spoke to in Athens as very "religious" because they:

Answer 57

Were consistent in their worship of the latest ideas of the day

Question 58

What did Paul mean when he taught that God does not live in temples built by human hands?

Answer 58

God is beyond the understanding of human beings and should be humbly sought after

Question 59

Why are we unable to boast about being justified by Jesus Christ?

Answer 59

because we didn't do anything to deserve it

Question 60

What is the purpose of the apologetics class?

Answer 60

To have the ability to know and defend what you believe in

Question 61

According to Paul's teaching in Romans, what occurs when we judge others? (3)

Answer 61

1. You are judging yourself because you are not free from being faultless 2. You are elevating yourself as better than those you are judging 3. You believe that you have all the information and subsequent qualifications to judge another

Question 62

What are the 2 ways in which God has made His existence plain to man?

Answer 62

1. Eternal Power | 2. Divine nature

Question 63

What are two primary ways in which we will have credibility in the eyes of others that will allow us the opportunity to evangelize to them about Jesus?

Answer 63

1. Identify your gifts and talents | 2. Apply them to the needs of this age

Question 64

What did man exchange the truth of God for?

Answer 64

Lies

Question 65

What did man exchange the creator for?

Answer 65

Items created by man

Question 66

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

Answer 66

1. Identify what you believe in 2. Analyze and research the benefits of what you believe 3. Explain and investigate what you believe in

Question 67

What are the two way sin which a person with an I-centered philosophy will view authority?

Answer 67

1. Preventing them from getting what they want | 2. Giving them what they want

Question 68

What was the reason Jesus said "peace" to the disciples the first time?

Answer 68

They were afraid because they were being chased after the death of Jesus

Question 69

What was the reason Jesus said "peace" to the disciples the second time?

Answer 69

because of their desire for revenge

Question 70

Who did Jesus say that it was necessary to forgive and why did Jesus say that it was necessary to forgive them?

Answer 70

It was necessary to forgive EVERYONE including their enemies (Gentiles). It was necessary in order to fulfill their God given calling of spreading His love.

Question 71

What are 4 examples of living a life guided by the sinful nature that is outlined in Galatians 5?

Answer 71

1. impurity 2. witchcraft 3. envy 4. immorality

Question 72

What are 4 examples of living a life guide by the spirit nature that is outlined in Galatians 5?

Answer 72

1. peace 2. patience 3. goodness 4. gentleness

Question 73

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

Answer 73

Its contradictory

Question 74

What are the 16 ways of love?

Answer 74

1.Love is patient 2. Love is kind 3. It does not envy 4.It does not boast 5.It is not proud 6. It does not dishonor others 7. It is not self-seeking 8. It is not easily angered 9. It keeps no record of wrongs 10.Love does not delight in evil 11.rejoices with the truth. 12. It always protects, 13.always trusts 14.always hopes 15.always perseveres. 16 Love never fails.

Question 75

* Know the Lords prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) and then know how the provision guides you through the moments of each day

Answer 75

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