Minimal Facts Approach Quiz

The Minimal Facts Approach is best described as:

• Proving the Bible is true using only faith

• Using a large number of Bible verses to defend Christianity

• Using a small number of widely accepted historical facts to argue for the resurrection

• Ignoring historical evidence and focusing on theology

The Minimal Facts Approach is most closely associated with:

• C.S. Lewis

• Gary Habermas

• Paul the Apostle

• Augustine

What is one requirement for a “minimal fact”?

• It must appear only in the Bible

• It must be accepted by all people

• It must be supported by strong historical evidence

• It must be proven scientifically

Why does Habermas begin with commonly accepted facts?

• To avoid using the Bible

• To find common ground with different viewpoints

• To make the argument shorter

• To confuse opponents

Which of the following is one of the main minimal facts?

• Jesus wrote the New Testament

• Jesus died by crucifixion

• The church was founded in Rome

• The disciples became wealthy

Why is Jesus’ death by crucifixion important?

• It proves Roman power

• It shows Jesus was a teacher

• It confirms that a real death occurred

• It explains Jewish law

What happened to the disciples after Jesus’ death?

• They returned to normal life quietly

• They denied Jesus forever

• They boldly proclaimed He had risen

• They left Jerusalem permanently

Before his conversion, Paul was:

• A disciple of Jesus

• A Roman soldier

• A persecutor of Christians

• A high priest

What makes James significant in the Minimal Facts Approach?

• He wrote the Gospels

• He was always a believer

• He was a skeptic who later became a leader

• He denied Jesus publicly

Why is the empty tomb important?

• It proves Jesus traveled

• It supports a physical resurrection

• It explains Roman customs

• It shows the disciples hid