Bibliology Survey Answers PDF

**[Bibliology Survey]** 1\. How many books in the Bible? There are 66 books of the bible from Gen. -- Rev. 2\. How many books in the OT? There are 39 books of the OT from Gen. -- Malachi 3\. How many books in the NT? There are 27 books of the bible from Matt. -- Rev. 4\. Who wrote Genesis? G...

**[Bibliology Survey]** 1\. How many books in the Bible? There are 66 books of the bible from Gen. -- Rev. 2\. How many books in the OT? There are 39 books of the OT from Gen. -- Malachi 3\. How many books in the NT? There are 27 books of the bible from Matt. -- Rev. 4\. Who wrote Genesis? God used Moses to pen the book of Genesis. 5\. What language was the OT written in? The OT is written in Hebrew (some parts in Aramaic) 6\. What is the Greek translation of the OT called? The Greek translation of the OT is called the Septuagint 7\. About how many years are there between the OT and the NT? Approximately, there is a 400-year span in between. 8\. What language was the NT written in? The NT was written Koine Greek 9\. In a sentence define "inspiration"? Inspiration is the process of how God directed the writing of scripture, and the Greek word literally means "God-breathed" 10\. Give a key Bible verse that teaches the inspiration of Scripture. 2 Tim. 3:16 "All Scripture is given by the inspiration of God" and 2 Peter 1:20-21 "no Prophecy of Scripture" 11\. Define "perspicuity" in a sentence. Perspicuity means when partitioning to Scripture, is that it is clear and can be understood. Especially the essential teachings of the bible. 12\. Define "inerrancy" in a sentence. Means that the scriptures in their original manuscripts are without error. 13\. Define "sufficiency" in a sentence. Means that that the scripture contains everything necessary for Salvation and Godly living. 14\. What is the proper hermeneutical approach called? The proper method is the Historical Grammatical Literal Hermeneutic 15\. Define "canonicity" in a sentence. Refers to the standard by which the books of the bible were recognized as the inspired Word of God 16\. What is the oldest book in the Bible? Most scholars would point to Job as being the oldest book. 17\. Define "prophecy" in a sentence or less. It is a new, immediate revelation, always inerrant message from God. 18\. Define "illumination." Is the ministry of the Holy Spirit helping believers to understand and apply Gods word, and helping unbelievers understand the Word of God, like the gospel and to convict the world of Sin, Judgment, and Righteousness. 19\. Define "authority" of Scripture. This Means the Scripture is the ultimate and final rule for Faith and practice and would include the Christian worldview. 20\. Does John 7:53-8:11 belong in the Bible? While still in the many bible, it is noted that it is not in the earliest manuscripts. **[OT Survey]** 1\. Name the OT books in order: 2\. What are the biblical covenants? Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic , Davidic, New Cov. 3\. What is the genre of Genesis? Written in Historical narrative 4\. How long was Noah on the ark? \~ a year 5\. Who did Jonah preach to? Nineveh 6\. Jacob's youngest son? Benjamin 7\. Date Moses wrote the Torah? \~1446 - 1406BC 8\. When did Israel become a nation? \~1400BC 9\. Basic division of the 10 Commandments? 1-4 is the duties to God -- 5-10 duties to others 10\. Chapter and book 10 Commandments first given? Exodus 20:1-17 11\. How many historical books are there? 12 books 12\. How many Major Prophets are there? 5 majors -- Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentation Ezekiel Danial 13\. Where did evil come from? Satan -- entered the world through one man Adam 14\. What country caused the fall of northern Israel? Assyria -- 2 Kings 17:6, 24 ?? 15\. Who was Samuel? A prophet, priest and Judge of Israel - 1 Sam 3:20 16\. Who was the first king of Israel? Saul 17\. How long did it take Nehemiah to rebuild the walls? 52 Days - Nehemiah 6:15 18\. Who was the weeping prophet? Jeremiah -- Jeremiah 9:1 19\. What book and chapter predicted the Messiah would be pierced in the hands and feet? Psalm 22:16 ( and Isiah 53 said he would pierced) 20\. Why did God allow OT saints to live with polygamy? Grace...just as He lets us live on despite our sin. **[Theology Proper Survey]** 1\. What is monotheism? It is the belief there is one God and can be broken into to categories that I am aware of: Trinitarian view (True) and Unitarian view (false). 2\. Is God a Person? 3 distinct Persons, Father Son and Spirit, 1 nature, equal in power and essence - Well 3 persons to be exact -- in as far as he is personal, has intellect, and emotions. 3\. Does God the Father have a body? NO, God is Spirit and omnipresent. 4\. What does \"Elohim\" mean? Means "God" but in the plural -- often used with singular verbs 5\. What does \"YHWH\" mean? God's personal name to Israel, The "Lord" or "I AM" 6\. Does God know the future? Yes -- and is also in control of it all 7\. Who created God? God has always existed and has no beginning or end. 8\. What does \"sovereign\" mean? Having complete power, authority, and ultimate control over the universe and everything therein 9\. Where did Satan come from? He is a creating angel, and he rebelled against God and is now evil. 10\. Does God get angry? Yes -- Psalm 7:11 11\. Does God need anything? Explain Yes and No -- God is supreme is not dependent on anything He is self-sufficient (Acts 17:25) So no... , but Yes for God to be God he needs to be Consistent, Holy and Just. 12\. Why did God create humans? For his Glory.. to Love them, for them to have dominion over the earth, work and keep the garden.. 13\. Is God humble? Explain Yes -- in the sense that God the Son would humble himself in the form of human being -- even to point of death on the cross. Phil. 2:8, but God the Father is not humble, nor is the glorified Christ 14\. Define the Trinity God is Triune, represented as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, These 3 are 1. One Being of God, but 3 Person. The Father is not the Son or The Holy Spirit, and the Son Is not the Holy Spirit. (Matt 28:19) 15\. Did God have wrath before He created angels and humans? Yes -- God is eternal and his wrath is an attribute of God -- although he didn't not display it until in time with sin (Psalm 90:2) 16\. What can a person know about God from creation? We can know His Divine power and nature -- (Romans 1:20) 17\. What is natural revelation? Also called "general revelation" are general truths that are known by all humans through creation and conscience which God reveals himself from what has been made through the use of our senses and reasoning. (Psalm 19:1) 18\. Why are there atheists? There are no Atheists in the truest sense of the word -- but only in profession - because they are actively suppressing the Truth of God in their unrighteousness. (Romans 1) 19\. What is the best way to witness to an atheist? Give them Gospel -- expose their worldview -- call them to repentance. (1 Cor 15, Prov. 26:4-6, Act 17:30) 20\. What is the best way to witness to a polytheist? Give them Gospel -- expose their worldview -- call them to repentance. (1 Cor 15, Prov. 26:4-6, Act 17:30 **[New Testament Survey]** 1. How many epistles did Paul write? 13 Epistles 2. What was the first NT book written? James is considered to be the first book written. 3. What was the first Gospel written? Matthew was the first gospel written\--then Mark, Luke and finally John 4. Which of the 4 Gospel writers were not Apostles? Mark and Luke were not Apostles 5. How many Apostles of Jesus were there? There was 12 -- and Paul - Simon, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholmew, Thomas, Matthew, Jame, Thaddaeus, Simon, Judas. 6. Approximate date last NT book written? Revelation, 95-96 AD 7. Last Apostle to die? John 8. Who were Jude and James, the NT authors? ½ Brothers of Jesus 9. Where (book and chapter) does the NT refer to the Jerusalem Council? Book of Acts and chapter 15 10. Which NT book says, \"the faith once for all delivered to the saints\"? Jude 1:3 11. Date the Temple are Jerusalem were destroyed by the Romans 70 AD 12. How long was Jesus' earthly ministry? \~3 years 13. Book, chapter and verse that defines "the gospel" in a sentence: 1 Cor. 15:1-4 14. What is the gospel? It is a "Good news" Message that declares, that through the Life, Death, Burial and Resurrection of the God man, Jesus Christ the Messiah, that sinful man, might have reconciliation, justification and forgiveness of sins, by Grace through Faith in Jesus, with repentance and believing in him. 15\. James said, "you are saved by works"; Paul says "you are saved by faith, not by works"; how do you resolve that conflict? James is discussing dead vs living faith which produces works, and Paul is discussing salvation is by Faith not works. So the categories are different. 15. Why is the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew different than Luke's? Matthew traces legal linage via Jacob and Luke does it biologically via Mary. 16. What was the specific reason or legal charge the Jewish leaders killed Jesus? Jewish law Blasphemy and under Romans law - sedition 17. Who was Onesimus? A runaway Slave -- who was returned to Philemon -- By Paul 18. What are the "sign gifts"? Physical miracles, tongues, and tongue interpretation, prophecy, apostleship. 19. What is textual criticism? The study of manuscripts to determine the original text. **[Christology Survey]** 1. Could Jesus sin when He was on earth? No 2. Was Jesus tempted when on Earth? Yes (Matt 4:1) 3. Did Jesus have any siblings? Yes... "Mary brought forth her "first born" John 7 4. Is Jesus in a physical body now? Yes 5. Does Jesus really live inside believers? Yes 6. Is Jesus now omnipresent? Yes (Matt 28:20) 7. Did Jesus know everything during His incarnation? Yes, in His deity, No in His humanity 8. What did Jesus \"give up\" when He became human? The independent use of his divine powers (Phil. 2:6-7) 9. Should we worship Jesus? Yes (Matt 14:33) 10. Who will judge every soul on the last day? Jesus will be the Judge (John 5:22) 11. Did Jesus worship the Father? Yes -- Prayer being a form of Worship 12. How long has Jesus been "the Son"? Eternally John 1:1 13. How many natures does Jesus have? 2 Natures -- Col. 2:9 14. What was the significance of Jesus calling Himself "the Son of Man"? Referring to his messianic authority from Daniel 7 -- 7:13 15. How long was Jesus' public ministry? \~3 years 16. What was Jesus' first miracle? Water to wine -- John 2:11 17. What is the virgin birth? A miracle and no human father being a fulfilling Isaiah 7:14, Jesus was born being conceived by the Holy Spirit, through Mary. (Matt. 1:23) 18. Give an example of when Jesus claimed to be deity. "I and the Father are one" (Luke 10:30).. "Before Abraham was, I AM" 19. Does Jesus live in every believer? Yes. (Gal. 2:10) 20. Is Jesus present in the elements of the Lord's Supper? NO -- it for us to do in remembrance of him.. (Luke 22:19) **[Ecclesiology Survey]** 1. What is the Greek word for \"Church\"? Ekklesia 2. When did the church begin? Day of Pentecost -- Act 2 3. Does the Church enjoy the benefits of the New Covenant? Yes, some of the benefits...the New Covenant was made originally to Israel. 4. What does Paul mean when he calls the church a \"mystery\"? Previously hidden but now revealed (Eph. 3:6) 5. How does a person become a part of Christ\'s church? Faith in Jesus Christ, in the Gospel. 6. What is Paul\'s favorite phrase to describe the church? "In Christ" Gal 3:26 7. Where is the \"church\" first mentioned by Jesus? Matt. 16:18 8. What are the essentials needed to have a legitimate \"church\" vs. a Bible study or para-church organization? Preaching the Word, Church Discipline, partaking in the ordinance, Leadership offices, 9. Does the church go through the Tribulation? No -- raptured -- but tribulations yes many 10. What are the leadership offices of the church? Deacons and Elders (Phil 1:1) 11. Can women be pastors or elders? Why? Why not? NO... Its God's order and because the women was deceived. (1 Tim 2:12) 12. What are the ordinances/sacraments of the church? Communion and baptism 13. Is the church in the OT? No... 14. Is the church the new Israel or spiritual Israel? No... 15. Where in the NT are the spiritual gifts listed? 1 Cor. 12, Romans 12, Eph. 4 16. What are the 4 steps of church discipline in Matthew 18? Privet correction, 1 or 2 more with to confrontation, tell it to the church, and removal 17. What does the NT say about giving money to the church? Give willingly and generously 18. What are the main priorities of pastors and elders? Teach/preach the word, shepherd the flock/lead, pray, manage conflict/discipline, train up leaders (1 Peter 5:2, 2 Tim 2:2) 19. What is the gospel? It is a "Good news" Message that declares, that through the Life, Death, Burial and Resurrection of the God man, Jesus Christ the Messiah, that sinful man, might have reconciliation, justification and forgiveness of sins, by Grace through Faith in Jesus, with repentance and believing in him. 20. What is the mission of the church? Is to make disciples, baptizing them and teaching all the Christ has commanded. (Matt 28:19:20) **[Soteriology]** 1. Define "saved"; *sozo*, and all its uses in the NT Save, keep safe, rescue, remove suffering, make well, preserve from danger. (Eph. 2:8-9) 2. Define justification God declaring a sinner righteous (made right) through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1) 3. Define regeneration 4. Define election-give a verse that teaches election 5. Define calling (as used in Romans 8:29-30) 6. Define sanctification Means "to be set apart" Progressive or Perfected sanctification? Progressive is a gift from God, and growing in Christ likeness, growing in holiness. 7. What role does works have in salvation and the Christian life? 8. Can a Christian lose his salvation? 9. What is the minimum a person needs to believe to be saved? 10. Do babies that die go to heaven? Explain 11. Can someone get saved apart from the truth found in Scripture? 12. Can people be saved from general revelation? 13. What is the main difference between Catholicism & Protestantism in soteriology? 14. Define repentance 15. What role does repentance have in the gospel and salvation? 16. Define reconciliation It's a restoration of a broken relationship. 17. Define atonement means covering Is the appeasing of the 18. Define propitiation appease wrath 19. Can a person be saved after dying? No, YOLO 20. Will people be saved during the Tribulation? Yes. **[Pneumatology]** 1. Is the Holy Spirit a person? Yes 2. Does the HS have a body? No 3. Should we pray to the HS? Not generally, but He is God so, yes. Jesus teaches us how to pray and it is directed to the Father. 4. What part did the HS have in creation? Hovering over the face waters 5. What role did the HS have in Jesus' resurrection? Raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 8:11) 6. Does the HS live in every believer? Yes 7. Did the HS live in every believer in the OT? No 8. What is the HS's role in the Church today? Empowers, guides, sanctifies, convicts of world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John16:8,13) 9\. Were there spiritual gifts in the OT? Yes -- Exodus 31:3; but not the gifts for the Church 9. What happened on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2)? The church began, Baptized and Filed with the HS - the apostles and they were gift speaking in tongues. 10. What passages teach about spiritual gifts? 1 Cor. 12, Romans 12, Eph. 4 11. What is the gift of tongues? Able to talk/speak in other known languages 12. What is the Word of wisdom? The spiritual gift that allows understanding and able to apply Gods wisdom, 13. What is the discerning of spirits (1 Cor 12,14)? Able to know if someone is from the HS or other demonic spirits 14. Define prophecy Prophecy is a direct special revelation; not always about the future, message from God for exhortation, edification or comfort. (1 Cor. 14:3) 15. Is there ongoing prophecy today? Are there prophets today? NO and NO -- we have the completed cannon. 16. Are there apostles today? NO 17. Is there healing today? Explain No in the supernatural immediately sense, but God can and does heal people. 18. Is the Holy Spirit God? Give a verse Yes -- Acts 5:3-4 19. Is the HS different from the Father? Yes **[Eschatology]** 1. Where in the Bible is the Olivet Discourse? In Matthew 24, Jesus discuss with his disciples who asked him about the future and things to come. 2. What passage teaches the Rapture? 1 Thess 4:16-17 3. Are the events in the book of Revelation past, present or future? Future. 4. What happened in 70 AD? Destruction of the Temple by the Romans 5. When was Revelation written? 95-96 AD 6. When will Jesus return? No on knows the exact timing -- at the end of the age. 7. Who will return with Jesus? With angles and saints 8. Is the world getting better or worse? Worse by all accounts. 9. How does world history end? The final judgment of the wicked and the new heaven and earth. 10. When and where is the Millennium? On earth -- for 1000 years with Christ ruling after 2^nd^ coming. 11. What passage teaches there is a Millennium? (Rev. 20:1-6) 12. Is the Antichrist a real person? Yes -- (2 Thess. 2:3-4) 13. What role does Israel have at the end of the age? It will be a central location for may things taking place. 14. When is the Day of the Lord? Generally speaking, of a day of Judgment in the future at the end of the age but can also refer to a period of time or partial judgment which happened already. 15. When are the Last Days? Start of the Church until the return of the Lord -- Joel's prophecy fulfilled (Acts 2:17). 16. When is the Day of Christ? The Rapture (1 Cor. 1:8) 17. When is the Day of Redemption? A day in the future when people are fully redeemed (Eph. 4:30) 18. What is the Bema judgment? When the work/rewards of the saints are tried by fire.. (2 Cor. 5:10) 19. What is the Great White Throne judgment? Final judgment of the unsaved 20. Will believers be judged after death? How? Yes at the bema judgment but not with a condemnation judgment. **[Chronology of the Bible]** Give the approximate dates for the following: 1\. creation of Adam \- 4000BC 2\. Noah and the ark -- 2500BC 3\. Abraham -- 2000BC 4\. Joseph -- 1900BC 5\. Moses -- 1500BC 6\. David -- 1000BC 7\. division of the Kingdom\--Israel and Judah -- 930BC 8\. Assyria conquers Israel -- 722BC 9\. Babylon conquers Israel -- 586BC 10\. date last OT book written -- 400-450BC 11\. date of the OT Judges \- 1400-1050BC 12\. date Jesus was born \- 4-6 BC 13\. date of the first NT book -- 45 -- 50 AD 14\. date Paul got saved? -- 33 -- 36 AD 15\. year Paul died? 64 -- 67 AD 16\. year last NT book was written -- 95 -- 96 AD 17\. how long did Adam live? 930 years - Gen. 5:5 18\. date Daniel was written? 605 -- 530 BC 20. how long did David live? 70 years -1 Kings 2:10 21. how long did Moses live? 120 Years -- Deut. 34:7