Ordination Study Questions

How many books are in the Bible?

• 66

• 72

• 39

• 81

What are the two main sections of the Bible, and how many books are in each?

• Old Testament: 39 books, New Testament: 27 books

• Old Testament: 27 books, New Testament: 39 books

• Old Testament: 36 books, New Testament: 29 books

• Old Testament: 40 books, New Testament: 26 books

What are the two “recognized” offices in the New Testament church according to scripture?

• Elder (Pastor or Overseer) and Deacon

• Prophet and Apostle

• Teacher and Evangelist

• Bishop and Priest

What is the office of a Deacon?

What is the office of an Elder?

What do Elders and Deacons do?

The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) is significant because it:

• Commands Jesus' followers to make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them to obey His teachings.

• Describes the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

• Explains the parable of the Good Samaritan.

• Details the miracles performed by Jesus in Galilee.

Name the four Gospels and their authors

• Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

• Peter, Paul, James, and John

• Matthew, Mark, Peter, and Paul

• Luke, John, James, and Peter

What are the synoptic gospels?

• Mark

• John

• Matthew

• Luke

The significance of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection is:

• It represents the foundation of Christian faith, symbolizing salvation and victory over sin and death.

• It marks the beginning of the Old Testament.

• It signifies the end of all religious practices.

• It was only a symbolic event with no spiritual meaning.