Bible Survey Quiz

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How many books are in the Old Testament?

39 (correct)

Which book is traditionally attributed to be written by Moses?

Leviticus

Exodus

Numbers

Genesis (correct)

What is the Greek translation of the Old Testament called?

Septuagint (correct)

Masoretic Text

Vulgate

Talmud

What language was the New Testament written in?

Koine Greek Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition, what does 'inerrancy' mean?

Scriptures are without error in original manuscripts Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'illumination' in regards to the Scriptures?

The Holy Spirit helping believers understand God's word Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper hermeneutical approach to interpreting Scripture called?

Historical Grammatical Literal Hermeneutic Signup and view all the answers

Which verse emphasizes the inspiration of Scripture?

2 Tim. 3:16 Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic division of the 10 Commandments?

Duties to God and duties to others Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first king of Israel?

Saul Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take Nehemiah to rebuild the walls?

52 days Signup and view all the answers

What genre is the book of Genesis classified as?

Historical narrative Signup and view all the answers

What country caused the fall of northern Israel?

Assyria Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the weeping prophet?

Jeremiah Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Elohim' refer to in biblical terms?

A plural term for God Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sovereign' imply in relation to God?

He holds ultimate control over the universe Signup and view all the answers

What was the first miracle performed by Jesus?

Water to wine Signup and view all the answers

How long did Jesus' public ministry last?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek word for "Church"?

Ecclesia Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul refer to when he calls the church a 'mystery'?

A hidden revelation now made known Signup and view all the answers

What are the key essentials needed for a legitimate church?

Preaching the Word and leadership offices Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, can women be pastors or elders?

No, based on God's order. Signup and view all the answers

What are the ordinances of the church mentioned?

Communion and baptism Signup and view all the answers

What is the response to whether the church enjoys the benefits of the New Covenant?

Yes, some benefits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental reason for God's creation of humans?

For His glory Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly reflects God's nature as described in the text?

God is self-sufficient and supreme Signup and view all the answers

How is the Trinity described?

Three persons in one being Signup and view all the answers

What does natural revelation refer to?

General truths known through creation and conscience Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about atheism is correct?

Atheists are simply suppressing the truth of God Signup and view all the answers

How many epistles did Paul write?

13 Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred on the Day of Pentecost?

The church began and the apostles spoke in tongues. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the first Gospel writer?

Matthew Signup and view all the answers

Which passage is associated with the concept of the Rapture?

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Signup and view all the answers

Which Apostle is recognized as the last one to die?

John Signup and view all the answers

What is the gift of tongues primarily understood as?

The capability to speak in other known languages. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines prophecy according to the content?

A message from God for exhortation, edification, or comfort. Signup and view all the answers

What significant event is attributed to 70 AD?

The destruction of the Temple by the Romans. Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, how is the world described in relation to its state?

Generally becoming more chaotic and worse. Signup and view all the answers

Is there ongoing prophecy according to the content provided?

No, there are no prophets today. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Israel at the end of the age?

To be a central location for many events. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bible Survey

There are 66 books in the Bible, 39 in the Old Testament, and 27 in the New Testament.
The Old Testament was written primarily in Hebrew with some sections in Aramaic.
The Greek translation of the Old Testament is called the Septuagint.
The New Testament was written in Koine Greek.
Inspiration refers to God's direction in the writing of scripture, literally meaning "God-breathed".
Key verses that teach about inspiration include 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:20-21.
Perspicuity means that Scripture is clear and can be understood, especially the essential teachings.
Inerrancy means that the original manuscripts of Scripture are without error.
Sufficiency means that Scripture contains everything necessary for salvation and godly living.
The proper method of interpreting Scripture is the Historical Grammatical Literal Hermeneutic.
Canonicity refers to the standard by which the books of the Bible were recognized as inspired Word of God.
Most scholars consider Job to be the oldest book in the Bible.
Prophecy is a new, immediate, and inerrant message from God.
Illumination refers to the Holy Spirit's ministry in helping believers understand and apply God's Word.
The authority of Scripture means it is the ultimate and final rule for faith and practice, including the Christian worldview.
The passage in John 7:53-8:11 is not found in the earliest manuscripts and is therefore considered questionable.

Old Testament Survey

The Old Testament books in order are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.
The biblical covenants are: Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and the New Covenant.
Genesis is a historical narrative.
Noah was on the ark for approximately a year.
Jonah preached to the people of Nineveh.
Jacob's youngest son was Benjamin.
Moses wrote the Torah around 1446-1406 BC.
Israel became a nation around 1400 BC.
The first four commandments deal with duties to God, while the last six deal with duties to others.
The Ten Commandments were first given in Exodus 20:1-17.
There are 12 historical books in the Old Testament.
There are 5 major prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
Evil entered the world through Adam.
Assyria caused the fall of northern Israel.
Samuel was a prophet, priest, and judge of Israel.
Saul was the first king of Israel.
It took Nehemiah 52 days to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 6:15).
Jeremiah is known as the weeping prophet.
Psalm 22:16 and Isaiah 53 both predict that the Messiah would be pierced in the hands and feet.
God allowed polygamy in the Old Testament because of his grace.

Theology Proper Survey

Monotheism is the belief in one God.
God is triune, consisting of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who are three distinct persons but one being. They are equal in power and essence.
God the Father, and the Holy Spirit do not have a body. God is spirit and omnipresent.
Elohim means "God" in Hebrew, but the plural form is often used with singular verbs.
YHWH is God's personal name, meaning "I Am" or "Lord".
God knows the future, and is also in control of it.
God has always existed and has no beginning or end.
Sovereign means having complete power, authority, and ultimate control over the universe and everything in it.
Satan is a created angel who rebelled against God.
God does get angry.
God is self-sufficient and does not need anything, but He must be consistent, holy, and just.
God created humans for His glory, to love them, and to have dominion over the Earth.
God the Son humbled Himself in the form of a man, even to the point of death on the cross.
Natural revelation, also called general revelation, includes truths that are known by all humans through creation and conscience.
Atheists are actively suppressing the truth of God.
The best way to witness to an atheist or a polytheist is to present them with the Gospel, expose their worldview, and call them to repentance.

New Testament Survey

Paul wrote 13 epistles.
James is considered to be the first book written in the New Testament.
Matthew was the first gospel to be written, followed by Mark, then Luke, and finally John.
Mark and Luke were not Apostles.
There were 12 Apostles of Jesus: Simon, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Thaddaeus, Simon, and Judas.
Revelation, the last New Testament book, was likely written around 95-96 AD.
John, the Apostle, was the last to die.
Jude and James, the New Testament authors, were both brothers of Jesus.
Jesus' public ministry lasted approximately three years.
Jesus' first miracle was turning water into wine (John 2:11).
The virgin birth is a miracle that fulfills Isaiah 7:14, where Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit through Mary (Matthew 1:23).
Jesus claimed to be deity in many passages, including John 10:30 ("I and the Father are one") and John 8:58 ("Before Abraham was, I Am").
Jesus lives in every believer (Galatians 2:20).
Jesus is not present in the elements of the Lord's Supper, which is a remembrance of him (Luke 22:19).

Ecclesiology Survey

The Greek word for "church" is ekklesia.
The church began on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2).
The church enjoys some benefits of the New Covenant.
Paul calls the church a "mystery" because it was previously hidden but now revealed (Ephesians 3:6).
A person becomes a part of Christ's church by faith in Jesus Christ and His gospel.
Paul's favorite way to describe the church is "in Christ" (Galatians 3:26).
The church is first mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 16:18.
The essentials needed to have a legitimate church include preaching the Word, church discipline, participating in the ordinances, and having leadership offices.
The church does not go through the tribulation.
The leadership offices of the church are deacons and elders (Philippians 1:1).
Women cannot be pastors or elders because it is God's order, and because women were deceived (1 Timothy 2:12).
The ordinances/sacraments of the church are communion and baptism.
While the church was not present in the Old Testament, it is the "spiritual Israel".
The spiritual gifts are listed in 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and Ephesians 4.
The four steps of church discipline in Matthew 18 are: private correction, confronting the person with one or two others, telling it to the church, and removal.
The New Testament encourages giving money to the church willingly and generously.
The main priorities of pastors and elders are to teach and preach the Word, shepherd the flock, pray, manage conflict and discipline, and train up leaders (1 Peter 5:2, 2 Timothy 2:2).

Eschatology Survey

The Olivet Discourse can be found in Matthew 24 where Jesus speaks with his disciples about the future.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 teaches about the Rapture.
The events in the Book of Revelation are future events.
In 70 AD, the Temple was destroyed by the Romans.
Revelation was written around 95-96 AD.
No one knows the exact timing of Jesus' return, but it will occur at the end of the age.
Jesus will return with angels and saints.
The world is getting worse.
World history will end with the final judgment of the wicked and the creation of a new heaven and new earth.
The Millennium will take place on Earth for 1000 years after Christ's second coming.
Revelation 20:1-6 teaches about the Millennium.
The Antichrist is a real person (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4).
Israel will be a central location for many events at the end of the age.
"The Day of the Lord" can refer to a day of judgment in the future, but it can also refer to a period of time or partial judgment that has already happened.
The "Last Days" began with the start of the Church and will continue until the Lord's return, fulfilling Joel's prophecy (Acts 2:17).
The "Day of Christ" refers to the Rapture (1 Corinthians 1:8).
The "Day of Redemption" refers to the second coming of Christ (Revelation 19:11-16).

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This quiz covers key concepts related to the Bible, including its structure, languages, and principles of inspiration and interpretation. Test your knowledge about the Old and New Testaments, the concept of inerrancy, and methods of biblical hermeneutics. Perfect for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the Scriptures.