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Bible Semester Exam

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many books are in the Bible?

a)

66

b)

73

c)

127

d)

55

2.

What does it mean when we say the Bible is "inerrant"?

a)

it is without error

b)

it is eternal

c)

it is a big book

d)

it is inspired by God

3.

Which is NOT a basic part of Bible study?

a)

Reading - What does it say?

b)

Feeling - How does it make me feel?

c)

Interpreting - What does it mean?

d)

Applying - How should I respond?

4.

Which New Testament book comes first?

a)

James

b)

Titus

c)

1 Timothy

d)

Colossians

5.

Which New Testament book comes first?

a)

Philippians

b)

Galatians

c)

Philemon

d)

Hebrews

6.

Which New Testament book comes first?

a)

1 Corinthians

b)

1 Timothy

c)

1 Peter

d)

1 Thessalonians

7.

Who wrote the book of Matthew?

(a)  

8.

What is the five word theme of the book of Matthew?

(a)  

9.

What was Matthew's name before he became a follower of Jesus?

(a)  

10.

What was Matthew's occupation before he became a follower of Jesus?

a)

Fisherman

b)

Roman soldier

c)

Construction worker

d)

Tax collector

11.

True or False: The book of Matthew was written after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Who was the primary audience that Matthew had in mind as he was writting this book?

a)

Jews

b)

Romans

c)

Gentiles

d)

Greeks

13.

True or False: Throughout the book, Matthew cites Jewish customs without explaining them

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which of the following phrases does Matthew refer to many times throughout his books?

a)

Kingdom of Heaven

b)

Kingdom of God

c)

Kingdom of man

d)

Kingdom of earth

15.

Matthew's opening genealogy traces back to which Old Testament character?

a)

Moses

b)

Noah

c)

Abraham

d)

Adam

16.

List one event that was prophesied in the Old Testament that was fulfilled in the book of Matthew

(a)  

17.

List one of Jesus's five major discourses from the book of Matthew

(a)  

18.

Who wrote the book of Mark?

(a)  

19.

What is the five word theme of Mark?

(a)  

20.

Mark was written to Christians in what city?

(a)  

21.

Which disciple was Mark's close friend and worked closely with Mark in the writing of his gospel?

(a)  

22.

What is the name of Mark's cousin that traveled with Paul on his first missionary journey?

a)

Peter

b)

Luke

c)

Barnabas

d)

Titus

23.

True or False: Mark emphasizes what Jesus SAID rather than what He DID

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What was the name of the Emperor of Rome that became ruler when he was 16 years old?

(a)  

25.

In 64 AD, what catastrophe took place in Rome that the Emperor blamed on Christians?

a)

The city ran out of food

b)

A fire burned much of the city

c)

The city's water turned to blood

d)

A virus killed 1/3 of the population

26.

Who wrote the book of Luke?

(a)  

27.

What is the six word theme of the book of Luke?

(a)  

28.

What was Luke's occupation?

a)

Tax collector

b)

Fisherman

c)

Tent maker

d)

Physician/doctor

29.

True or False: Luke was a Jewish man from Jerusalem

a)

True

b)

False

30.

True or False: Luke was close friends with the apostle Paul

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Who did Luke dedicate his book to as mentioned in the first few verses of chapter 1?

a)

Peter

b)

Theophilus

c)

Cornelius

d)

Barnabas

32.

True or False: Luke wanted to give a detailed historical account of the events of Jesus's life

a)

True

b)

False

33.

What other book of the Bible did Luke write that is a continuation of his gospel?

(a)  

34.

How many times is the phrase "Son of Man" used in the book of Luke?

a)

20

b)

15

c)

33

d)

24

35.

True or False: More than 90% of the book of Luke is unique from the other gospels

a)

True

b)

False

36.

List or give one of the stories in Luke that show Jesus was a friend of sinners

(a)  

37.

Who wrote the book of John?

(a)  

38.

What is the six word theme of the book of John?

(a)  

39.

True or False: In writing his gospel, John had a universal audience in mind

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What was John's occupation?

a)

Tax collector

b)

Fisherman

c)

Doctor

d)

Soldier

41.

What name/phrase did John use when mentioning himself throughout his gospel?

(a)  

42.

What nickname did Jesus give to John and his brother James?

(a)  

43.

John was the only disciple to witness what event in Jesus's life?

a)

Resurrection of Lazarus

b)

Transfiguration

c)

Crucifixion

d)

Ascension

44.

According to John 20:31, John said he wrote his gospel for what two reasons? ("That ye might...")

(a)  

45.

At an old age, John was exiled to what island?

a)

Theophilus

b)

Crete

c)

Patmos

d)

Ephesus

46.

Name a book of the Bible (other than the gospel of John) that John wrote?

(a)  

47.

Who wrote the book of Acts?

(a)  

48.

What is the four word theme of the book of Acts?

(a)  

49.

True or False: The book of Acts is a continuation of the book of Mark

a)

True

b)

False

50.

True or False: The book of Acts was written AFTER the destruction of Jesusalem in AD 70

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Choose three of the things that the Spirit gave Jesus's disciples throughout the book of Acts

a)

Money

b)

Boldness

c)

Joy

d)

Good health

e)

Power

52.

Who wrote the book of Romans?

(a)  

53.

What is the theme of Romans?

(a)  

54.

What was Paul's name before he was saved?

(a)  

55.

True or False: Paul had visited the church in Rome many times before writing this letter

a)

True

b)

False

56.

What was the name of the lady that hand delivered Romans to the church on Paul's behalf?

(a)  

57.

What is the English meaning of the five Solas of the Protestant Reformation (" (a)   Alone")? List all five

58.

What is the theme of 1 Corinthians?

(a)  

59.

What is the theme of 2 Corinthians?

(a)  

60.

What is the theme of Galatians?

(a)  

61.

What is the theme of Ephesians?

(a)  

62.

True of False: The city of Corinth was known for their immorality and moral depravity

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Corinth had a temple dedicated to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of (a)   ?

64.

True or False: The city of Corinth was known as a very poor city with a declining economy

a)

True

b)

False

65.

True or False: The believers in the church at Corinth were holy and were not influenced by their sinful culture

a)

True

b)

False

66.

True or False: The church of Corinth was started by the apostle Peter

a)

True

b)

False

67.

True or False: 1 and 2 Corinthians were the only letters that Paul ever wrote to the church of Corinth

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Who did the chruch of Corinth send to deliver their letter full of questions to Paul?

(a)  

69.

Who did Paul send to check on the church of Corinth and returned with bad news?

(a)  

70.

True or False: When Paul went to visit the church after he received the bad report, everyone welcomed him and it was a great friendly visit

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Paul was religiously trained by what famous rabbi?

(a)  

72.

True or False: Galatians is Paul's only letter in the Bible written to churches in more than one city

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Galatia is a region located in what modern day country?

(a)  

74.

What theological word means "declared righteous"?

(a)  

75.

The word "faith" is mentioned how many times in the book of Galatians?

a)

9

b)

15

c)

22

d)

37

76.

What was the capital city of the Roman province of Asia where Paul was a Pastor for three years?

(a)  

77.

Ephesus was known for its temple dedicated to what false god?

(a)  

78.

The church in Ephesus was likely started by what married couple?

(a)  

79.

Where specifically was Paul when he wrote the book of Ephesians?

(a)  

80.

True or False: In Ephesians 1-3, Paul deals with the conduct of the church

a)

True

b)

False

81.

What is the theme of Philippians?

(a)  

82.

Where was Paul specifically when he wrote Philippians?

(a)  

83.

True or False: While Paul was awaiting his verdict, he had a pretty good idea that he was going to be sentenced to death

a)

True

b)

False

84.

True or False: The chruch in Philippi was planted/started by Paul

a)

True

b)

False

85.

What was the name of the young man that delivered the letter of Philippians to the church in Philippi?

(a)  

86.

True or False: Paul had never personally been to the city of Philippi when he wrote this letter to the church

a)

True

b)

False

87.

What kind of gift did the church at Philippi send to Paul as an encouragement

(a)  

88.

Which modern day country is Philippi located?

(a)  

89.

True or False: The people in Philippi were ashamed of their connection to their Roman empire

a)

True

b)

False

90.

What was the name of Paul's friend that was put in prison with him in Philippi?

(a)