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The Bible (009) About how many people did God inspire to write the Bible? [About] 40

(010) Approximately how many years did it take to write the Bible? [Approximately] 1600

years

(295) Does the Bible claim to be inspired? Yes. The words, "and God said," or their equivalent,

are found over 2,500 times in the Bible.

(289) How did God give us the Bible? The Holy Spirit inspired holy men, giving them both the

truth and the words to write. (2 Peter 1:21)

(007) How many books are in the New Testament? 27

(005) How many books are in the Old Testament? 39

(002) How many books are there in the Bible? 66

(008) In what language was most of the New Testament written? Greek

(006) In what language was most of the Old Testament written? Hebrew

(268) To what young pastor did Paul write two letters which are books of the Bible?

Timothy

(495) What are the five books of New Testament history? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts

(492) What are the five books of Old Testament poetry? Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,

Song of Songs (Solomon)

(498) What are the five books of the New Testament written by John? Gospel of John; 1, 2,

& 3 John; Revelation

(012) What are the four Gospels? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

(301) What are the four major divisions of the Old Testament? Law, History, Poetry, Prophets

(496) What are the thirteen epistles written by Paul? Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians,

Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

(491) What are the twelve books of Old Testament history? Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2

Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

(003) What are the two divisions of the Bible? Old Testament and New Testament

(497) What are the eight General Epistles? Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude

(296) What chapter of the Bible is known as the "love chapter"? 1 Corinthians 13

(290) What do we mean when we say the Bible is infallible? The Bible cannot fail and has no

errors. (Psalm 119:160; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:23)

(292) What do we mean when we say the Bible is our authoritative rule of faith and conduct?

The Bible has the right to command us in what we believe and what we do. (2 Timothy 3:15-

17)

(291) What do we mean when we say the Bible is verbally inspired? God inspired each word of

the Bible, not just the thoughts or ideas. (2 Timothy 3:16)

(004) What does "testament" mean? Covenant [contract or agreement]

(312) What does the Bible declare is the beginning of wisdom? Fear of [respect for] God

(Proverbs 9:10)

(013) What does the word "gospel" mean? "Good news"

(490) What five books of the Bible are called the "Pentateuch"? Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus,

Numbers, Deuteronomy

(493) What five Old Testament books were written by the major prophets? Isaiah, Jeremiah,

Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel

(486) What four natural or logical evidences do we have that the Bible is inspired? Findings

of archaeology; its unity; its endurance; its timelessness; its influence on people and nations;

its many fulfilled prophecies

(020) What is an epistle? A letter sent by an apostle

(001) What is the Bible? The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is His revelation to all people

of himself and His plan of salvation.

(021) What is the longest book of the Bible? Psalms

(023) What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119

(303) What is the main theme of the Book of Hebrews? That Jesus is a better priest [mediator]

between God and people than were the Old Testament priests (Hebrews 7:11-28)

(022) What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 117

(014) What is the theme of the four Gospels? The life and teaching of Jesus

(494) What twelve Old Testament books were written by the minor prophets? Hosea, Joel,

Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

(302) What wise king wrote much of the book of Proverbs? Solomon

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(016) Which book of the Bible tells about the beginnings of the Church? Acts

(011) Which book of the Bible tells about the beginnings of the world? Genesis

(473) Which chapter of the Bible is known as the "resurrection chapter"? 1 Corinthians 15

(304) Which Gospel proves that Jesus is the Messiah by showing the fulfillment of many

Old Testament prophecies? Matthew

(017) Which New Testament book is composed almost entirely of prophecies of the future?

Revelation

(018) Which of the Old Testament books is a collection of hymns and songs? Psalms

(299) Which two apostles wrote a Gospel? Matthew and John

(305) Which two Old Testament books tell the history of the Jews after their return from

captivity in Babylon? Ezra and Nehemiah

(298) Who are the four major prophets? Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel

(019) Who wrote many of the Psalms? King David

(015) Who wrote more books of the Bible than any other person? Paul

(297) Who wrote the first five books of the Bible? Moses

(293) QUOTATION QUESTION. How long will the Bible last? (NIV) Matthew 24:35 Heaven

and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

(489) QUOTATION QUESTION. How powerful is God's word? (NIV) Hebrews 4:12 For the

word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even

to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the

heart.

(485) QUOTATION QUESTION. Is all the Bible inspired? (NIV) 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is

God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.

(488) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did John say was his purpose for writing his Gospel?

(NIV) John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the

Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

(294) QUOTATION QUESTION. Why is it important to memorize Bible verses?

(NIV) Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

(487) QUOTATION QUESTION. Why should we study the Bible? (NIV) 2 Timothy 2:15 Do

your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be

ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

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God (306) Who are the three Persons of the Trinity? God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy

Spirit (Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:38; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

(307) What do we mean when we say that God is eternal? God has neither beginning nor

ending, but always has been and always will be.

(308) What do we mean when we say that God is omnipresent? God is everywhere at the

same time.

(309) What do we mean when we say that God is omnipotent? God is all-powerful.

(310) What do we mean when we say that God is omniscient? God is all-wise and all-

knowing.

(313) What kind of worship does God desire? God desires us to worship in spirit and in truth.

(John 4:24)

(504) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Second Corinthians which speaks of all

three members of the Trinity. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus

Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

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The Creation & Early Years (026) How are people different from animals? God created people in His own image.

(Genesis 1:27)

(343) How did God create man? He formed man from the dust of the earth and breathed the

breath of life into him. (Genesis 2:7)

(344) How did God create woman? God made woman out of one of the ribs of Adam.

(Genesis 2:21,22)

(029) How did sin enter the world? Through the disobedience of Adam and Eve

(Genesis 3:1-19; Romans 5:14)

(345) How were people created in the image of God? People were created with spiritual

natures which permit them to reason, make choices, and to know and love God.

(Genesis 1:27)

(030) The account of man's first sin mentioned what two trees? The tree of the knowledge of

good and evil; the tree of life (Genesis 2:17; 3:24)

(347) What is meant by "original sin"? Because Adam and Eve chose to sin, all people are

born in sin and have the tendency to sin. (Romans 5:12)

(31) What man walked with God until God took him to heaven without dying? Enoch

(Genesis 5:24)

(311) What part did God the Father have in creation? God the Father gave the commands that

caused the visible world to be created out of nothing. (Hebrews 11:3)

(397) What part did the Holy Spirit have in creation? The Spirit of God was hovering over the

waters. (Genesis 1:2)

(320) What was God's first promise of a Savior? God told the serpent that one of Eve's

descendants would defeat him. (Genesis 3:15)

(346) When Adam and Eve sinned, how did God provide them clothing? He made them

garments from the skins of animals. (Genesis 3:21)

(032) Who lived longer than any other person, and how long did he live? Methuselah--969

years (Genesis 5:27)

(028) Who was the first murderer? Cain (Genesis 4:8)

(025) Who were the first man and first woman? Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:20)

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(027) Who were the first two brothers? Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1,2)

(024) QUOTATION QUESTION: Where did the universe come from? Genesis 1:1 In the

beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

(318) QUOTATION QUESTION. What part did Jesus have in creation? (NIV) John 1:3

Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

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The Flood & After (038) After the flood, how did the people rebel against God? By building a tower to reach

heaven (Genesis 11:4)

(039) How did God judge the people who built the tower of Babel? By confusing their

languages so they couldn't understand one another (Genesis 11:7)

(037) What was the meaning of the first rainbow? It was God's promise that the world would

never again be destroyed by a flood. (Genesis 9:15)

(036) When the flood came, how long did it rain? 40 days and nights (Genesis 7:12)

(035) Who were the three sons of Noah? Shem, Ham, Japheth (Genesis 7:13)

(034) Whom did God spare from the Great Flood? Noah and his family (Genesis 7:7)

(033) Why did God send a flood upon the earth? Because people were so wicked that they

thought about evil all the time (Genesis 6:5)

Abraham & His Family (040) How did God test Abraham's faith when He asked him to leave Ur of the Chaldees?

By asking Abraham to follow Him without telling him where He would lead him

(Hebrews 11:8)

(050) How old were Abraham and Sarah when Isaac was born? Abraham was 100 and Sarah

was 90 years old. (Genesis 17:17,21; 21:1-5)

(044) To what country did Abraham go in time of famine? Egypt (Genesis 12:10)

(048) What two cities did God destroy with fire because of their great wickedness? Sodom

and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24)

(047) What was the name of the son born to Abraham and Hagar? Ishmael (Genesis 16:16)

(049) What was the name of the son born to Abraham and Sarah? Isaac (Genesis 21:1-3)

(042) What was the original name of the country God promised to Abraham? Canaan

(Genesis 12:5)

(041) Who was Abraham's nephew? Lot (Genesis 12:4,5)

(043) Who was Abraham's wife? Sarah (Genesis 17:15)

(051) Who was Isaac's wife? Rebekah (Genesis 24:67)

(046) Who was Melchizedek? Priest of God and King of Salem (Genesis 14:18)

(045) Why was it wrong for Lot to live in Sodom? Because the men of Sodom were very

wicked sinners (Genesis 13:13)

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Jacob (054) How did Jacob obtain the blessing of the firstborn son instead of Esau? By making

his father, Isaac, think he was Esau (Genesis 27:1-29)

(053) What did Esau sell to Jacob? His birthright [the right to inherit God's promise to Abraham]

(Genesis 25:29-34)

(057) What new name did God give to Jacob and what did it mean? Israel, which means, "he

struggles with God" [Prince of God] (Genesis 32:28)

(055) Where did Jacob have a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven? Bethel

(Genesis 28:10-19)

(572) Who were the twelve sons of Jacob? Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,

Joseph, Benjamin, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher (Genesis 35:23-26)

(052) Who were the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah? Esau and Jacob (Genesis 25:20-26)

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Joseph (059) How did Jacob show his special love for Joseph? By giving him a coat of many colors

[ornate robe] (Genesis 37:3)

(060) Into what country was Joseph sold as a slave? Egypt (Genesis 37:36)

(066) What are the names of the two sons of Joseph? Ephraim and Manasseh

(Genesis 41:50-52)

(064) What did Joseph say was the meaning of the king's dream? Seven good years would

be followed by seven years of famine. (Genesis 41:25-27)

(062) What happened to Joseph when he refused to commit sin with his master's wife? He

was put into prison. (Genesis 39:20)

(058) What special meaning did Joseph's dreams have? He would be a great ruler someday,

and his family would bow down to him. (Genesis 37)

(068) Where did Jacob and his family settle in Egypt? Goshen (Genesis 46:34)

(061) Who was Joseph's first master in Egypt? Potiphar (Genesis 39:1)

(056) Who was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin? Rachel (Genesis 30:22-24; 35:16-18)

(065) Whom did Pharaoh appoint to prepare for the famine? Joseph (Genesis 41:33-46)

(063) Whose dreams did Joseph interpret while in prison? Pharaoh's baker and cupbearer

(Genesis 40:5)

(067) Why did Joseph's brothers come to Egypt? To buy food (Genesis 41:57)

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Moses (078) By what miracle did Israel leave the land of Egypt? The parting of the sea [Red Sea]

(Exodus 14:13-22)

(111) From what mountain did Moses see the Promised Land? Nebo (Deuteronomy 34:1)

(084) How did Aaron and Hur help Moses gain the victory over the Amalekites? By holding

up Moses' hands (Exodus 17:8-13)

(081) How did God change the bitter water of Marah into good water? By showing Moses a

piece of wood to throw into the water (Exodus 15:24,25)

(074) How did God persuade Pharaoh to let the Israelites go? By sending ten plagues upon

the land of Egypt (Exodus 3:17-20; chapters 7-11)

(082) How did God provide bread for the Israelites in the wilderness? By sending manna

(Exodus 16:1-18)

(112) How old was Moses when he died? 120 years (Deuteronomy 34:7)

(077) What feast did God establish to remember the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt?

Passover (Exodus 12:3-11)

(079) What happened to the Egyptians who tried to follow the Israelites through the Red

Sea? They all drowned. (Exodus 14:23-28)

(083) What miracle did God perform for Moses at Rephidim? God brought water from a rock.

(Exodus 17:1-6)

(073) What promise did God make to Moses at the burning bush? That God would rescue

the children of Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 3:8-10)

(076) What was the tenth and last plague that fell upon Egypt? The death of the firstborn

(Exodus 11:1-7)

(072) Where did God appear to Moses out of the burning bush? Mt. Horeb [Mt. Sinai]

(Exodus 3:1,2)

(071) Who was Moses' father-in-law and what was his position? Jethro; priest of Midian

(Exodus 3:1)

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(069) Who was the baby that Pharaoh's daughter found floating in the river? Moses

(Exodus 2:1-10)

(080) Who was the sister of Moses? Miriam (Exodus 15:20)

(075) Whom did God give Moses to help him in bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt?

Moses' brother Aaron (Exodus 4:14)

(070) Why did Moses flee from Egypt? Because it was known that he had killed an Egyptian

who mistreated an Israelite (Exodus 2:11-15)

(110) Why was Moses not allowed to go into the land of Canaan? Because he disobeyed

God at Meribah (Deuteronomy 32:48-52)

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The Ten Commandments (096) In which book and chapter of the Bible do we find the first record of the Ten

Commandments? Exodus [chapter] 20

(085) On what mountain did God give Moses the Ten Commandments? Mt. Sinai (Exodus

19:1,2)

(090) What did Paul call "the first commandment with promise"? Honor your father and your

mother. (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:2,3)

(573) Which of the Ten Commandments deal with our relationship with God? (NIV) You

shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an image. You shall not

misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day. (Exodus 20:1-11)

(574) Which of the Ten Commandments deal with our relationship with others? (NIV) Honor

your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall

not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet. (Exodus 20:12-17)

(095) Which of the Ten Commandments forbids wrong desires? You shall not

covet...anything that belongs to your neighbor. (Exodus 20:17)

(094) Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits lying? You shall not give false testimony

against your neighbor. (Exodus 20:16)

(093) Which of the Ten Commandments protects our right to own possessions? You shall

not steal. (Exodus 20:15)

(091) Which of the Ten Commandments protects the sacredness of human life? You shall

not murder. (Exodus 20:13)

(092) Which of the Ten Commandments protects the sacredness of marriage? You shall not

commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14)

(086) QUOTATION QUESTION: Which is the first of the Ten Commandments? (NIV) Exodus

20:3 You shall have no other gods before me.

(087) QUOTATION QUESTION: Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits the worshiping

of idols? (NIV) Exodus 20:4 You shall not make for yourself an image...

(088) QUOTATION QUESTION: Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits cursing and

swearing? (NIV) Exodus 20:7 You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

(089) QUOTATION QUESTION: Which of the Ten Commandments sets aside one day each

week as special unto God? (NIV) Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day by keeping

it holy.

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The Israelites (099) From which of the tribes of Israel were the priests chosen? Levi (Numbers 1:17-53)

(106) How did God prove to the children of Israel that Moses and Aaron were His chosen

leaders? He caused Aaron's staff to bud. (Numbers 17:1-10)

(108) How did God provide healing for the Israelites when they were bitten by the snakes?

God told Moses to make a snake [bronze snake] that the people could look at and be

healed. (Numbers 21:5-9)

(107) How did Moses disobey God when the water came from the rock at Meribah? He

struck the rock instead of speaking to it. (Numbers 20:7-13)

(105) How many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness? 40 years

(Numbers 14:33,34)

(103) What evidence did the spies bring back to show that Canaan was a good land? They

brought fruit from the land. (Numbers 13:23,24)

(101) What did God use to lead the Israelites in the wilderness? A pillar of cloud by day and a

pillar of fire by night (Numbers 9:15-23)

(097) What did the Israelites build in which to worship God while they were in the

wilderness? The Tabernacle (Exodus 26:30)

(098) What sin did Aaron and the people of Israel commit at Mt. Sinai? Making and

worshiping the idol of the golden calf (Exodus 32:4)

(100) What was the main purpose of the sacrifices and offerings made by the Israelites? To

make atonement for their sins (Leviticus 5:1-6)

(348) What were the duties of the Old Testament priest? To intercede with God for the people

and offer sacrifices to atone for their sins (Hebrews 5:1)

(104) Which two of the twelve spies said the Israelites could capture the land of Canaan?

Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 14:1-9)

(109) Whom did God appoint to be the leader of Israel after Moses? Joshua

(Numbers 27:18-23)

(102) Why were the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan? To see what kind of land it was

and what kind of people lived there (Numbers 13:16-20)

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Joshua (116) By what miracle did the children of Israel enter the Promised Land? God stopped the

flow of the Jordan River during its flood stage. (Joshua 3:14-17)

(115) How did Rahab mark her house so she would be protected when Jericho was

captured? By placing a scarlet cord in the window of her house (Joshua 2:18-21)

(117) How many times did the Israelites march around the walls of Jericho? Thirteen--once

each day for six days and seven times on the seventh day (Joshua 6:3,4)

(118) What happened at Jericho when the children of Israel shouted at Joshua's comand?

The walls of Jericho fell down. (Joshua 6:20)

(120) What miracle occurred when Joshua fought at Gibeon? The sun and the moon stood

still. (Joshua 10:12,13)

(114) Who protected the spies Joshua sent to Jericho? Rahab (Joshua 2:1-6)

(113) Who were the only two men who left Egypt and entered Canaan? Joshua and Caleb

(Numbers 26:65)

(119) Whose sin caused the defeat at Ai? Achan's (Joshua 7:1)

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The Judges (128) As described in Hebrews, what was the ark of the covenant? The sacred box which

contained the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, the gold jar of manna, and Aaron's

staff that budded (Hebrews 9:4)

(127) Upon what judge did God ask Samuel to pronounce judgment? Eli (1 Samuel 3:11-14)

(126) What child heard the voice of God speak to him during the night? Samuel

(1 Samuel 3:2-10)

(125) What descendant of Ruth became king of Israel? David (Ruth 4:22)

(124) What Gentile girl decided to serve God because she loved her mother-in-law, Naomi?

Ruth (Ruth 1:14-19)

(123) What woman tricked Samson into telling her the secret of his strength? Delilah

(Judges 16:4-21)

(122) Which of the judges was very strong? Samson (Judges 14:5,6)

(121) Who defeated the Midianites with only 300 men? Gideon (Judges 7:7)

(129) Why did the Israelites want a king instead of a judge? Because they wanted to be like

other nations (1 Samuel 8:4,5)

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Saul & David (136) How long did David rule as king? 40 years (2 Samuel 2:4,10,11; 5:4,5)

(133) What giant did David kill? Goliath (1 Samuel 17:23)

(139) Which of David's sons tried to take the kingdom from him? Absalom

(2 Samuel 15:1-12)

(137) Which son of Saul was David's best friend? Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1)

(134) Who was the captain of David's army? Joab (1 Kings 1:19)

(130) Who was the first king of Israel? Saul (1 Samuel 10:17-25)

(132) Whom did God choose to replace Saul as king of Israel? David (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

(135) Why did David refuse to kill King Saul? Because God had chosen Saul to be king

(1 Samuel 24:6)

(138) Why did David show kindness to Mephibosheth? Because Mephibosheth was

Jonathan's son (2 Samuel 9:1-7)

(131) Why did God remove Saul from the throne of Israel? He refused to obey God's

command. (1 Samuel 15:23)

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The Kings (152) To whom did God give a sign of the sun moving backwards to show him that he was

healed? Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:8-11)

(143) What building did Solomon erect for God? The temple of the Lord (1 Kings 6:2,3)

(142) What did Solomon ask God to give him when he became king? Wisdom

(1 Kings 3:5-14)

(145) What happened to the kingdom of Israel upon the death of Solomon? It was divided

into the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. (1 Kings 4:20,21; 11:28-39,42; 12:16-20)

(144) What queen came from a long distance to visit Solomon? The queen of Sheba

(1 Kings 10:1)

(141) Whom did God tell David to choose to be king after his death? Solomon

(1 Kings 1:32-35; 1 Chronicles 22:9)

(146) Why did Jeroboam establish idol worship in the northern kingdom of Israel? So the

people wouldn't go to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices (1 Kings 12:26-30)

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The Prophets (170) According to the prophet Zechariah, where will Jesus' feet stand when He returns to

the earth? The Mount of Olives (Zechariah 14:4)

(147) On Mount Carmel, why did Elijah ask God to consume the sacrifice with fire? So that

all of Israel would know that God was really God (1 Kings 18:30-39)

(164) What did Daniel do when the king decreed he could no longer pray to his God? He

continued to pray just as he always did. (Daniel 6:10)

(165) What happened to Daniel when he continued to pray to God instead of to the king?

He was thrown into the lions' den. (Daniel 6:4-16)

(168) What happened when Jonah preached to the people of Nineveh? The people repented

and God forgave them. (Jonah 3:5-10)

(150) What prophet succeeded Elijah? Elisha (2 Kings 2:15)

(151) What Syrian officer was healed of leprosy by bathing in the Jordan River at Elisha's

command? Naaman (2 Kings 5:10-14)

(166) What was the meaning of the handwriting on the wall at Belshazzar's drunken party?

That Belshazzar's kingdom was about to be conquered (Daniel 5:25-30)

(169) Where did Micah say the Messiah would be born? Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)

(162) Who interpreted a famous dream for King Nebuchadnezzar? Daniel (Daniel 2:27-29)

(161) Who was called the weeping prophet? Jeremiah (Jeremiah 9:1)

(167) Who was swallowed by a great fish when he ran away from doing God's will? Jonah

(Jonah 1:17)

(148) Who were the wicked king and queen of Israel during the time of Elijah? Ahab and

Jezebel (1 Kings 21:4,5)

(149) Whom did God take directly to heaven in a whirlwind? Elijah (2 Kings 2:11)

(163) Why were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego thrown into a fiery furnace? They

refused to worship the image set up by the king. (Daniel 3:14-18)

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The Exile & Return (158) How did Esther save the lives of the Jewish people? By asking her husband, king of

Persia, to protect them (Esther 7:1-6)

(153) To what city were many of the people of Judah taken as captives? Babylon

(2 Kings 24:10-16)

(154) What king of Babylon conquered Jerusalem and the kingdom of Judah?

Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:10-16)

(155) When the people returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, who oversaw the

rebuilding of the temple? Zerubbabel (Ezra 3:8)

(156) When the people returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, who oversaw the

rebuilding of the walls of the city? Nehemiah (Nehemiah 2:4-8)

(157) Who was the Jewish girl who became the wife of the king of Persia? Esther

(Esther 2:16,17)

Job (160) How did God reward Job for his faithfulness? God gave him twice as many

possessions and as many children as he had had before his trial. (Job 42:10-13)

(471) What confession of faith in eternal life and resurrection did Job make? Job declared

that even though he would die and his body decay he would be resurrected and see God.

(Job 19:25,26)

(444) What is a great lesson from the Book of Job? Not all misfortune which comes to a

believer is punishment for sin.

(159) What man lost all of his possessions and his health but remained true to God? Job

(Job 1:7-22)

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Jesus’ Birth (177) How did the Wise Men find Jesus? They followed His star to where He was. (Matthew

2:2)

(172) To whom was the virgin Mary engaged to be married? Joseph (Matthew 1:18)

(178) What gifts were given to Jesus by the Wise Men? Gold, frankincense, myrrh (Matthew

2:11)

(328) What is the importance of the doctrine of Jesus' virgin birth? Jesus did not have an

earthly father. Because of His supernatural birth, Jesus was both fully God and fully human.

(Matthew 1:23; John 1:14)

(330) What is the meaning of the name "Jesus"? "The Lord is our Savior." (Matthew 1:21)

(174) What two groups of men worshiped the Christ child? Shepherds and Wise Men [Magi]

(Luke 2:8-14; Matthew 2:1,2)

(171) Who told Mary she would be the mother of the Messiah? The angel Gabriel

(Luke 1:26-33)

(176) Who was king over Judea when Jesus was born? Herod (Matthew 2:3)

(173) Who were the first persons, other than Joseph and Mary, to hear that Jesus had been

born? Shepherds (Luke 2:9-16)

(329) Why did God instruct Joseph to call Mary's son "Jesus"? Because He would save His

people from their sins (Matthew 1:21)

(175) QUOTATION QUESTION: When the Wise Men came seeking Jesus, what question did

they ask? (NIV) Matthew 2:2 ...Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews?...

(501) QUOTATION QUESTION. What is the great prophecy in Isaiah chapter nine

concerning Jesus' birth? (NIV) Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

(505) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Matthew's Gospel which tells of Jesus'

supernatural birth. (NIV) Matthew 1:23 The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son,

and they will call him "Immanuel" (which means, "God with us")

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Jesus (182) About how long did Jesus preach and teach before His crucifixion? [About] 3-1/2

years

(181) About how old was Jesus when He began His public ministry? [About] 30 years old

(Luke 3:23)

(500) Give five of Jesus' "I am" declarations from the Gospel of John. [I am the] Bread of

Life; [I am the] Light of the World; [I am the] Gate; [I am the] Good Shepherd; [I am the]

Resurrection and the Life; [I am the] Way, [the] Truth, and [the] Life; [I am the] True Vine

(John 6:35; 11:25; 9:5; 14:6; 10:9; 15:1; 10:11)

(332) How did God anoint Jesus? With the Holy Spirit and power (Acts 10:38)

(321) How was God's first promise of a Savior fulfilled? Through Jesus' death and

resurrection, Satan's power was conquered. (John 12:31; Colossians 2:15)

(319) Over how many different Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled by the life and

death of Jesus? [Over] 300

(508) What does the Bible tell us about the life of Jesus between the time he was 12 and

30? He obeyed His parents, grew mentally and physically, and gained favor with both God

and people. (Luke 2:40,51,52)

(333) What Hebrew word is the same as the Greek word "Christ"? "Messiah" (John 1:41)

(315) What is Jesus' title of divinity? Son of God

(316) What is Jesus' title of humanity? Son of Man

(324) What is the doctrine of Jesus' Incarnation? God the Son became flesh and lived among

us. (John 1:1,2,14)

(331) What is the meaning of the word "Christ"? "The Anointed One of God" (Psalm 2:2;

Acts 4:26)

(322) What promise did God make to Abraham? God promised Abraham that through his

seed [descendant] all the earth would be blessed. (Genesis 12:3)

(179) Where did Jesus live as He was growing up? Nazareth (Matthew 2:23)

(341) Where is Jesus now and what is He doing? Jesus is at the right hand of the Father

interceding for believers. (Mark 16:19; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 2:1)

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(323) Who fulfilled God's promise that Abraham's seed would bless the whole earth?

[Jesus] Christ (Galatians 3:16)

(181) Whom did God send to prepare the way for Jesus? John the Baptist (John 3:26-28)

(325) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to John's Gospel, why did Jesus come to earth?

(NIV) John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they

may have life, and have it to the full.

(326) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to Luke's Gospel, why did Jesus come to earth?

(NIV) Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.

(314) QUOTATION QUESTION. Has Jesus always been God? (NIV) John 1:1 In the

beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

(317) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse that says Jesus is always the same.

(NIV) Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever.

(199) QUOTATION QUESTION: What great statement did Peter make about Jesus?

(NIV) Matthew 16:16 ...You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

(342) QUOTATION QUESTION. What is Jesus' great "I am" saying in the Book of

Revelation? (NIV) Revelation 22:13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,

the Beginning and the End.

(565) QUOTATION QUESTION. What prophecy did Isaiah make concerning Jesus' atoning

death? (NIV) Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for

our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are

healed.

(506) QUOTATION QUESTION. When Thomas asked about the way to heaven, what did

Jesus say? (NIV) John 14:6 ...I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to

the Father except through me.

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Jesus’ Baptism & Temptation (191) During Jesus' temptation, how long did He go without eating? 40 days and nights

(Matthew 4:2)

(190) How did God show His approval of Jesus at His baptism? (NIV) The Holy Spirit

descended on Him and the Father said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well

pleased." (Matthew 3:16,17)

(327) How did Jesus overcome the temptations of Satan? By using the Word of God

(Matthew 4:4-10)

(184) How did John the Baptist describe the way Jesus would baptize? With the Holy Spirit

and with fire (Matthew 3:11)

(195) What strange gift did King Herod give to his stepdaughter? The head of John the

Baptist (Matthew 14:6-11)

(189) Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus? In the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13)

(183) QUOTATION QUESTION: With what words did John the Baptist introduce Jesus?

(NIV) John 1:29 ...Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

The Disciples (186) After Andrew met Jesus, what did he tell his brother Simon? ...We have found the

Messiah. (John 1:40,41)

(185) Which of the disciples was a tax collector? Matthew (Matthew 10:3)

(200) Which three of the disciples were Jesus' closest friends? Peter, James, John

(Matthew 17:1)

(192) Who were the first four apostles Jesus called to follow Him? Peter, Andrew, James,

John (Matthew 4:18-22)

(575) Who were the twelve apostles of Jesus? Simon Peter, Andrew, James son of Zebedee,

John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James son of Alpheus, Thaddeus, Simon the

Zealot [Canaanite], Judas Iscariot (Matthew 10:2-4)

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Jesus’ Miracles (209) How did Jesus feed 5,000 men, plus women and children? He multiplied five loaves

and two fish from a boy's lunch. (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17;

John 6:1-9)

(194) How did Jesus prove His power over nature? By calming a storm on the Sea of Galilee

(Matthew 8:23-27)

(206) What did Jesus do in healing the man born blind? He put mud on his eyes and told him

to go and wash it off. (John 9:1-7)

(442) What prophecy did Isaiah make concerning Jesus' power to heal? He took our

infirmities and carried our sicknesses [diseases]. (Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:17)

(196) What revelation of himself did Jesus give to Peter, James, and John on a high

mountain? Jesus was transfigured [showed His glory] and talked with Moses and Elijah.

(Matthew 17:1-8)

(510) What three persons did Jesus raise from the dead? Jairus' daughter, a widow's son,

Lazarus (Mark 5:35-43; Luke 7:12-15; John 11:43,44)

(187) What was Jesus' first miracle? Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana

(John 2:1-11)

(443) What was the purpose of Jesus' miracles? They showed God the Father's approval of

Him. (Acts 2:22)

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Jesus’ Teachings (208) How did Jesus answer those who asked if it was right for them to pay taxes to

Caesar? Give Caesar what belongs to him, and give God what belongs to Him.

(Matthew 22:15-22)

(203) In Jesus' parable, who helped the man who had been beaten and robbed? The Good

Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37)

(335) In the Parable of the Good Shepherd, what did Jesus say the Good Shepherd would

do for the sheep? Give His life (John 10:11)

(204) In the Parable of the Sower, to what did Jesus compare the seed? The Word of God

(Mark 4:14)

(516) In the Parable of the Sower, to what four kinds of people did Jesus compare the

soils? Those who allow Satan to steal the Word; those who deny Christ [Jesus] when

persecuted; those who allow worldly things to dominate their lives; those who receive the

gospel and share it with others (Matthew 13:19-23; Mark 4:15-20; Luke 8:12-15)

(514) Jesus' parables in Luke chapter 15 deal with what three lost things? A lost sheep, a

lost coin, a lost son (Luke 15:4,8,24)

(198) What did Jesus prophesy would happen to the stones of the Temple? Not one stone

would be left on another (Mark 13:1,2)

(205) What did Jesus teach about material possessions? Don't be greedy. A person's life

does not consist of what he owns. Luke 12:15)

(362) What did the prodigal son say to his father when he came back home? I have sinned

against heaven [God] and you and am no longer worthy to be your son. (Luke 15:21)

(193) What do we call the first statements of the Sermon on the Mount which all begin with

the word "blessed"? [The] Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2-11)

(188) What ruler of the Jews came to Jesus by night seeking the way to eternal life?

Nicodemus (John 3:1)

(515) When the prodigal son told his father he was only worthy to be a servant, what did

the father do? Put the best robe on him; put a ring on his finger; put sandals [shoes] on his

feet; gave him a banquet (Luke 15:22-24)

(207) Which of Jesus' parables tells us that God is willing to forgive and restore the sinner

who repents? The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

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(210) Who climbed a tree in order to see Jesus? Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-6)

(201) Who did Jesus say was like the foolish man who built his house upon sand? Those

who hear His teachings but do not do them (Matthew 7:26)

(202) Who did Jesus say was like the wise man who built his house upon the rock? Those

who hear His teachings and do them (Matthew 7:24)

(197) Why did the rich young ruler fail to follow Jesus? He loved the things he owned more

than he loved Jesus. (Matthew 19:16-22)

(334) QUOTATION QUESTION. How did Jesus say His baptism would be different from

John's? (NIV) Acts 1:5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be

baptized with the Holy Spirit.

(502) QUOTATION QUESTION. What prophecy did Jesus make to Nicodemus concerning

His atoning death? (NIV) John 3:14,15 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the

wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have

eternal life in him.

(509) QUOTATION QUESTION. In the Sermon on the Mount, what did Jesus say was His

relationship to the Law and the Prophets? (NIV) Matthew 5:17 Do not think that I have

come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

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Jesus’ Last Week (211) How did Jesus come into Jerusalem at the Triumphal Entry? Jesus came riding on the

colt of a donkey. (Matthew 21:2-5; Luke 19:29-35; John 12:14,15)

(220) How did Jesus die? He was crucified, or nailed to a cross. (Matthew 27:35)

(212) How did Jesus teach His disciples humility at the Last Supper? He washed the

disciples' feet. (John 13:1-17)

(215) In betraying Jesus, how did Judas show the soldiers who Jesus was? He kissed

Jesus. (Matthew 26:49)

(216) What did Jesus prophesy Peter would do on the night of His betrayal? Peter would

disown Him three times. (Matthew 26:34)

(222) What did the Roman officer who had been in charge of Jesus' execution say about

Jesus? (NIV) ...Surely he was the Son of God. (Matthew 27:54)

(218) What does the word "Golgotha" mean? The Place of the Skull (Matthew 27:33)

(221) What happened in the realm of nature when Jesus was crucified? The sun became

dark for three hours and there was an earthquake. (Matthew 27:45,51)

(217) What person did the people ask Pilate to spare instead of Jesus? Barabbas

(Matthew 27:15-21)

(511) What three prophecies did Zechariah make about Jesus' betrayal? The betrayer would

be paid thirty pieces of silver. The money would be thrown down in the temple. The money

would be used to buy the potter's field. (Zechariah 11:12,13)

(219) What title did Pilate have placed on Jesus' cross? [JESUS OF NAZARETH], THE KING

OF THE JEWS (Matthew 27:37; Mark 15:26; John 19:19)

(213) Where did Jesus pray the night before His crucifixion? [The Garden of] Gethsemane

(Matthew 26:36)

(214) Which apostle betrayed Jesus? Judas Iscariot (Matthew 26:17-25)

(223) Who buried Jesus? Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (John 19:38,39)

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Jesus’ Resurrection (227) After Jesus walked and talked with His apostles for 40 days following His

resurrection, what happened to Him? He was taken up and a cloud hid Him from their

sight. (Acts 1:1-9)

(338) How important is the doctrine of resurrection to our Christian faith? If Christ was not

raised from the dead, our faith is useless. (1 Corinthians 15:16,17)

(340) How long did Jesus walk and talk with His apostles after His resurrection? 40 days

(Acts 1:1-3)

(225) How was the way made for the women to get inside the tomb of Jesus? An angel had

rolled away the stone. (Matthew 28:2)

(339) More than how many people saw Jesus after He was raised from the dead? [More

than] 500 (1 Corinthians 15:6)

(337) What was proven by Jesus' resurrection? That Jesus was exactly who He claimed to be

--Son of God, Savior, and Lord (Romans 1:4; John 8:28)

(226) Who was the disciple who at first doubted Jesus' resurrection? Thomas

(John 20:24-29)

(224) Who was the first person to see Jesus after He was resurrected? Mary Magdalene

(John 20:1-18)

(507) QUOTATION QUESTION. What saying of Jesus to Martha tells us that Jesus has

power over death? (NIV) John 11:25 ...I am the resurrection and the life. The one who

believes in me will live, even though they die...

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The Early Church (232) About how many people were saved as a result of Peter's sermon on the Day of

Pentecost? [About] 3,000 (Acts 2:41)

(237) According to Church history, who was the only one of the Twelve Apostles not

martyred for his faith in the risen Christ? John

(561) Ephesians chapter four mentions what five ministry gifts? Apostles, prophets,

evangelists, pastors, teachers (Ephesians 4:11)

(562) First Corinthians chapter fourteen contains what two great rules for worship in the

church? Everything should be done for the spiritual growth [strengthening] of the

congregation. Everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.

(1 Corinthians 14:26,40)

(557) Following the Day of Pentecost, in what four things did the believers continue

steadfastly? Apostle's doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer (Acts 2:42)

(247) How did Paul know he was supposed to preach in Macedonia? God showed him a

vision of a man from Macedonia calling for help. (Acts 16:9,10)

(244) How did Peter escape from prison the night before Herod planned to kill him? An

angel opened the prison for him. (Acts 12:6-11)

(558) How does a church grow? When individual members of a church contribute their God-

given gifts, then the church will be healthy and grow in love. (Ephesians 4:16)

(428) How should a church be supported? By tithes and offerings from those to whom it

ministers (Malachi 3:10; 1 Corinthians 16:2)

(243) In what city were Jesus' followers first called "Christians"? Antioch (Acts 11:26)

(425) Jesus said that God had planned for His house to be used as what? A house of prayer

(Matthew 21:13)

(431) What are offerings? Something given in worship or devotion to God in addition to the tithe

(Malachi 3:8)

(253) What did the people of Ephesus do with their books of witchcraft to show they had

turned to God? They burned them. (Acts 19:18,19)

(427) What do we mean by a "calling to the ministry"? A person must have a special impres-

sion of the Spirit to serve the Lord through a particular area of ministry. (1 Timothy 1:12)

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(559) What does it mean to be a good steward? Being a good steward is recognizing that all

we have and all we are has been given to us by God and is to be used wisely in furthering

the work of God. (1 Corinthians 4:2)

(445) What does James instruct us to do if we are sick? We should ask the elders [ministers]

to anoint us with oil and pray for God to heal us. (James 5:14-16)

(246) What happened to Paul at Lystra after the people had thought he was a god? He was

stoned and left for dead, but God healed him. (Acts 14:11-20)

(239) What happened to Saul of Tarsus near Damascus? Jesus [Christ] appeared to him in a

great light, and Saul accepted Him as Lord. (Acts 9:3-9)

(242) What happened while Peter was preaching at Cornelius' house? The Holy Spirit came

on all those who heard the message. (Acts 10:44-48)

(416) What is the Church? A body [company] of born-again people who have been called out

from the world; who have faith in and give allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ (Colossians

1:18-24; 1 Peter 2:9)

(429) What is the tithe? One-tenth of one's income which belongs to God and should be given

to the church to support its ministries (Leviticus 27:30-32; Malachi 3:10)

(556) What three figures of speech do the Bible writers use to describe the Church? A

body, a building, a bride (Ephesians 2:16,21; 5:25-27)

(417) What three things does Paul say make up God's kingdom? Righteousness, peace, and

joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17)

(250) What was the occupation of Luke? Doctor (Colossians 4:14)

(234) What was the sin of Ananias and Sapphira? They lied to the Holy Spirit. (Acts 5:3)

(420) Who are the saints? Born-again Christians (1 Corinthians 1:2)

(422) Who builds the Church? Jesus [Christ] (Matthew 16:18)

(245) Who helped Paul on his first missionary journey? Barnabas (Acts 13:1-4)

(419) Who is the foundation of the Church? Christ [Jesus] (1 Corinthians 3:11)

(418) Who is the Head of the Church? Jesus [Christ] (Ephesians 4:15)

(555) Who should become members of a local church? Those who: have accepted Christ as

Savior; have been baptized in water; agree with the church's teachings; pledge to support

the church with tithe, talents, and attendance; and are willing to abide by the church's

discipline

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(228) Who was chosen to replace Judas as an apostle? Matthias (Acts 1:23-26)

(240) Who was raised from the dead in answer to Peter's prayer? Tabitha [Dorcas]

(Acts 9:36-41)

(430) Who was the first person in the Bible to pay tithes, and to whom did he pay them?

Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek. (Genesis 14:18-20)

(236) Who was the first person to be martyred for being a Christian? Stephen (Acts 7:59)

(241) Who was the Roman officer who sent for Peter to come and preach to him? Cornelius

(Acts 10:1)

(269) Who was the slave Paul won to the Lord while in prison? Onesimus (Philemon 10-13)

(248) Who were Paul's chief helpers on his second missionary journey? Silas and Timothy

(Acts 15:40; 16:1)

(252) Who were the tentmakers who assisted Paul at Corinth? Aquila and Priscilla

(Acts 18:1-3)

(249) Who wrote the Book of Acts? Luke (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1)

(238) Why did Saul of Tarsus go to Damascus? To arrest Christians (Acts 9:1,2)

(235) Why did the apostles rejoice after being beaten for preaching the gospel? Because

they were counted worthy to suffer disgrace for Jesus' name (Acts 5:40-42)

(432) Why do Christians worship on Sunday instead of the Sabbath? Because Jesus fulfilled

the Sabbath, we worship on the day of His resurrection. (Colossians 2:16,17)

(426) Why does God give ministers to the Church? To help Christians grow so they can help

others (Ephesians 4:11-13)

(560) QUOTATION QUESTION. From Matthew, quote the Great Commission.

(NIV) Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

(421) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Romans chapter twelve that compares

the Church to a body. (NIV) Romans 12:5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body,

and each member belongs to all the others.

(563) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Second Corinthians which tells us how

to give. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your

heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

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(251) QUOTATION QUESTION: What did Paul tell the Philippian jailer to do in order to be

saved? (NIV) Acts 16:31 ...Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your

household.

(233) QUOTATION QUESTION: What did Peter say to the lame man at the temple gate?

(NIV) Acts 3:6 ...Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of

Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.

(424) QUOTATION QUESTION. What is the mission of the Church? (NIV) Mark 16:15 ...Go

into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

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The Holy Spirit (229) About how many people waited together in the upper room for the coming of the Holy

Spirit? [About] 120 (Acts 1:15)

(404) Does the Holy Spirit dwell in every Christian? Yes, the Holy Spirit comes into our hearts

when we believe on Jesus. (Romans 8:9)

(554) First Corinthians chapter twelve lists what nine gifts of the Spirit? (NIV) Message of

wisdom, message of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, miraculous powers, prophecy,

distinguishing between spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:8-10)

(412) Is the baptism in the Holy Spirit the same as salvation? No, Paul asked the Ephesian

Christians if they had received the Holy Spirit since they believed. (Acts 19:2)

(398) Jesus said the Holy Spirit would convict, or reprove, the world of what three things?

Sin, righteousness, judgment (John 16:8-11)

(553) Romans chapter twelve lists what seven gifts of the Spirit? (NIV 2011) Prophesying,

Serving, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving, Leadership, Showing mercy (Romans 12:6-8)

(402) The Holy Spirit guides Christians into what? Truth (John 16:13)

(401) What are the continuing spiritual evidences of the Spirit-filled life? Joy and

contentment; victory over sin; ability [power] to share the gospel; desire to know God and

His Word (Galatians 5:22,23; Romans 8:5,6,13; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 1:17)

(413) What are the purposes of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? To help us know Christ

[Jesus] better; to assist us in understanding God's Word; to give us power to witness

(John 15:26; 16:13; Acts 1:8)

(405) What did Paul tell the Ephesians was the down payment of heaven? The Holy Spirit of

promise (Ephesians 1:13,14)

(230) What gift of God was given to the Church on the Day of Pentecost? The gift of the

Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)

(414) What is the initial physical evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Speaking with

other tongues as the Spirit empowers [enables] (Acts 2:4)

(231) What Old Testament prophet foretold the outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Joel

(Acts 2:16)

(403) What part does the Holy Spirit have in our salvation? The Holy Spirit convicts of sin

and makes the repentant sinner a new person. (Titus 3:5; John 16:9)

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(548) What three supernatural things happened on the Day of Pentecost? A sound like the

blowing of a violent wind was heard. Divided tongues of fire appeared. Disciples spoke in

languages they had never learned. (Acts 2:2-4)

(549) What was Jesus' last command to His apostles before His ascension? Jesus told

them not to leave Jerusalem until they had received the fullness of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:4)

(410) What were Jesus' disciples doing when they were baptized in the Holy Spirit? They

were praying. (Acts 1:14)

(408) When did God first baptize believers in the Holy Spirit? On the Day of Pentecost

(Acts 2:1-4)

(400) Whom does the Holy Spirit glorify? Jesus [Christ] (John 16:14)

(406) Why did Jesus say it was necessary that He go away? So that the Holy Spirit might

come (John 16:7)

(415) Why do we believe that speaking with other tongues is the initial physical evidence of

the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Because it is the pattern of the New Testament Church

(Acts 2:4; 8:14-21; 9:17; 10:46; 19:6; 1 Corinthians 14:18)

(399) Why does the Holy Spirit convict, or reprove, the world of sin? Because the world

failed to believe on Jesus (John 16:8,9)

(407) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to Zechariah, how can we do God's work?

(NIV) Zechariah 4:6 ...'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty.

(409) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Acts chapter two that describes the

disciples of Jesus receiving the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. (NIV) Acts 2:4 All of

them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit en-

abled them.

(551) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the words of Jesus which tell the purpose of the

baptism in the Holy Spirit. (NIV) Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit

comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.

(550) QUOTATION QUESTION. To whom is the promise of the baptism in the Holy Spirit

given? (NIV) Acts 2:39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far

off--for all whom the Lord our God will call.

(411) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Peter tell the people at Pentecost to do in order to

receive the gift of the Holy Spirit? (NIV) Acts 2:38 ...Repent and be baptized, every one

of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the

gift of the Holy Spirit.

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Christian Living (383) According to Ecclesiastes 12:1, when should we begin to seek God? In the days of

our youth (Ecclesiastes 12:1)

(395) According to First John, what are the three common temptations? (NIV 2011) Lust of

the flesh; lust of the eyes; pride of life (1 John 2:16)

(576) From Proverbs chapter six, list five things which God hates. Proud look; lying tongue;

hands which shed innocent blood; heart filled with wicked thoughts; feet that run to mischief;

false witness; one who causes troubles among friends (Proverbs 6:17-19)

(528) Give seven of the characteristics of true Christian love. Patient; kind; not jealous; not

demanding of its own way; does not hold grudges; isn't glad about injustice; rejoices in truth;

enduring (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)

(543) How can Christians live victoriously over sin? By yielding to God, claiming identification

with the death and resurrection of Jesus, and allowing the Spirit to lead us

(Romans 6:11,13; 8:13,14)

(388) How should we regard our school teachers, police officers, and other government

officials? We should obey them because their authority comes from God. (Romans 13:1,3)

(389) How should we regard our Sunday School teachers, pastors, and other church

leaders? We should obey them because they are responsible to God for our souls.

(Hebrews 13:17)

(254) In Ephesians, what command does Paul give to the children? Children, obey your

parents. (Ephesians 6:1)

(394) Is it a sin to be tempted? No, it is sin only when we yield to temptation. (James 1:12-15)

(520) Is it possible to stop being a Christian? Yes, we must continue in faith and God's grace

to remain God's children.

(Matthew 13:21; Luke 8:13; Colossians 1:23; 2 Peter 2:20; 1 John 1:6,7)

(368) Since we are saved because of what Jesus did and not what we do, why should

Christians do good works? Because we are saved, we do good works to show our love

for God. (Ephesians 2:10)

(526) What are four things we should do in order to be more like Jesus? Learn the Word;

pray each day; attend church services; follow the Spirit's leading.

(Psalm 5:3; 119:11; Hebrews 10:25; Romans 8:4)

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(519) What are some evidences that a person is truly a Christian? Love for other Christians;

witness [testimony] of the Spirit; bearing spiritual fruit

(John 15:5; Romans 8:16; Galatians 5:22,23; 1 John 3:14)

(396) What are the three main sources of temptation? (NIV) Satan, the world, our own evil

desires (Matthew 4:1; John 16:33; James 1:14; 1 John 2:16)

(384) What did Paul tell Timothy was true prosperity? Godliness with contentment is great

gain. (1 Timothy 6:6)

(531) What does the Bible say to do when others pressure us to disobey God? Do not

follow others to do what is wrong. Obey God rather than people.

(Exodus 23:2; Proverbs 1:10; Acts 5:29)

(357) What instructions did Paul give Christians for getting along with other people? Live

in harmony; do not be proud; be willing to associate with people of low position; do not be

conceited (Romans 12:16)

(527) What is Paul's threefold advice concerning anger? Don't use anger as an excuse to sin;

don't hold grudges; don't listen to the devil. (Ephesians 4:26,27)

(468) What should a Christian's attitude be toward spiritism, astrology, and other occult

practices? Christians should avoid all occult practices because Scripture specifically

forbids them. (Isaiah 47:12-15)

(267) When should Christians rejoice? Always (Philippians 4:4)

(467) Why can't evil powers control a Christian? Because the One who is in you is greater

than the one who is in the world (1 John 4:4)

(270) Why do we love God? We love Him, because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19)

(379) Why should a Christian keep pure in body and mind, before and after marriage?

Because immoral behavior destroys the purity and happiness God intends marriage to have

(1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Hebrews 13:4)

(393) Why should a Christian not marry a person who is not a Christian? Because God's

Word says we should not be [unequally] yoked with an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14)

(378) Why should we be careful about what we think? Because we become what we think

[about] (Proverbs 4:23-27; Matthew 12:34,35)

(541) Why should we not drink alcoholic beverages? Wine is a mocker and beer is a brawler.

Whoever is led astray by them is not wise. (Proverbs 20:1; 23:29-33)

(381) Why were the Christians at Berea called noble? Because they received the word

willingly and studied the Scriptures [Bible] every day. (Acts 17:10-12)

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(525) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to Ephesians chapter four, how should we treat

others? (NIV) Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each

other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

(382) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to First Thessalonians chapter five, when should

a Christian thank God? (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances, for

this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

(522) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to Philippians chapter one, what assurance do

we have that God is able to keep us? (NIV) Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that

he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

(538) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to Romans twelve verse one, what does God

desire from each Christian? (NIV) Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sis-

ters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to

God--this is your true and proper worship.

(546) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to the First Epistle of John, what should

Christians do if they sin? (NIV) 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just

and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

(552) QUOTATION QUESTION. As listed in Galatians, what is the fruit of the Spirit?

(NIV) Galatians 5:22,23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness,

goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

(529) QUOTATION QUESTION. Do all things that happen to a Christian have a purpose?

(NIV) Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who

love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

(533) QUOTATION QUESTION. From the first Psalm, quote the definition of the blessed

man. (NIV) Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or

stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers

(483) QUOTATION QUESTION. How can we determine God's will for our lives?

(NIV) Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own

understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

(374) QUOTATION QUESTION. How did Jesus say we may show our love for him?

(NIV) John 14:15 If you love me, keep my commands.

(544) QUOTATION QUESTION. How do we know we can resist temptation?

(NIV) 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to

mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But

when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

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(484) QUOTATION QUESTION. How important is church attendance? (NIV) Hebrews

10:24,25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good

deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging

one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching...

(523) QUOTATION QUESTION. How should a Christian do all things? (NIV) Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through him.

(524) QUOTATION QUESTION. How should a Christian treat those who mistreat him?

(NIV) Matthew 5:44 ...Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

(376) QUOTATION QUESTION. Is it necessary that a Christian love others? (NIV) 1 John

4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

(539) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Philippians that tells us what to do

instead of worrying. (NIV) Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every

situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

(540) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Philippians that tells us what we should

think about. (NIV) Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever

is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if

anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.

(377) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse which tells why it is necessary to live a

peaceful and holy life. (NIV) Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with

everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

(369) QUOTATION QUESTION. What are the three great Christian virtues?

(NIV) 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the

greatest of these is love.

(537) QUOTATION QUESTION. What are the two verses in Matthew chapter six which tell

us where we should store up treasures and why? (NIV) Matthew 6:20,21 But store up

for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where

thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

(371) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say was the first and most important

commandment? (NIV) Mark 12:30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all

your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

(373) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say was the greatest display of love?

(NIV) John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.

(372) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say was the second most important

commandment? (NIV) Mark 12:31 ...Love your neighbor as yourself....

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(375) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say would cause the world to know that we

are His disciples? (NIV) John 13:35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,

if you love one another.

(545) QUOTATION QUESTION. What does an Old Testament proverb say about hiding our

sins? (NIV) Proverbs 28:13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one

who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

(380) QUOTATION QUESTION. What does James say we must do to keep from fooling

ourselves? (NIV) James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive

yourselves. Do what it says.

(385) QUOTATION QUESTION. What is the Golden Rule? (NIV) Matthew 7:12 So in

everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.

(387) QUOTATION QUESTION. What rule do we find in Proverbs for avoiding trouble with

others? (NIV) Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up

anger.

(530) QUOTATION QUESTION. What should be our greatest goal in life? (NIV) Matthew

6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to

you as well.

(542) QUOTATION QUESTION. What should be our prayer about our speech and

thoughts? (NIV) Psalm 19:14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my

heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

(547) QUOTATION QUESTION. What verse in Psalms gives us guidance about TV and

computer programs, movies, and other media? (NIV) Psalm 101:3 I will not look with

approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it.

(535) QUOTATION QUESTION. Why can we not trust our own judgment in choosing the

right way to live? (NIV) Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the

end it leads to death.

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Life & Death (441) How did death come into the world? Death first came as a result of willful sin.

(Romans 5:12; 8:18-23)

(469) What happens to a Christian's soul and spirit at death? The Christian's soul and spirit

go immediately to be with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8)

(470) What story of Jesus indicates that both saints and sinners are conscious after death?

The story of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31)

(140) When did David say life begins? In the womb (Psalm 139:13-16)

(386) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Philippians that expresses what the

Christian's attitude should be toward both life and death. (NIV) Philippians 1:21

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

(534) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse in Psalms which tells us why believers do

not need to fear death. (NIV) Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I

will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

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(390) What does "intercession" mean? To pray to God for someone else (1 Timothy 2:1)

(392) What does Romans 8:26 say is the main weakness of our prayers? We don't know

what to pray for as we should. (Romans 8:26)

(391) Who intercedes for the Christian? The Holy Spirit and Jesus

(Mark 16:19; Romans 8:26,27,34; Hebrews 7:25)

(532) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the Lord's Prayer. (NIV) Matthew 6:9-13 ...Our Father

in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is

in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have

forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

(423) QUOTATION QUESTION. What power is there in united prayer?

(NIV) Matthew 18:19 ...if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be

done for them by my Father in heaven.

Prayer

Water Baptism & Communion (440) At the communion service, who is to judge who is worthy to partake? Everyone

should examine themselves. (1 Corinthians 11:28)

(438) In communion, what is symbolized by the bread and the cup? The bread represents

the body of Jesus, and the cup represents His blood which He shed for our sins.

(1 Corinthians 11:24,25)

(437) In whose name should Christians be baptized? In the name of the Father, and of the

Son, and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)

(433) What are the two ordinances of the Church? Water baptism and communion

(564) What four things should we do when we participate in the communion service?

Remember Jesus' death; look forward to His return; examine our relationship with God;

enjoy fellowship with Jesus and our fellow Christians (1 Corinthians 11:22-33)

(434) What is symbolized, or pictured, by water baptism? The death of the old sinful nature

and a new life in Christ (Romans 6:4-6)

(436) What is the proper method of water baptism? Immersion in water (Acts 8:38)

(435) Who should be baptized in water? Every person who believes in Jesus [Christ] as Savior

(Acts 2:41)

(439) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse from First Corinthians in which Paul

explains the purpose of the Lord's Supper. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 11:26 For whenever you

eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

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God’s Love (255) Does God treat all people alike? Yes, all people are equal before God.

(2 Chronicles 19:7; Romans 2:11)

(353) Paul said if God was for us no one could be against us. How do we know God is for us?

God sent His Son [Jesus] to die for us. (Romans 8:31,32)

(336) Why is it absolutely necessary to our salvation that Jesus lived a sinless life?

If Jesus had sinned then His death would have been the penalty of His sin and would not

have had the power to atone for our sins. (Hebrews 4:14,15)

(481) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to Romans chapter eight, what things cannot

separate us from God's love? (NIV) Romans 8:38,39 For I am convinced that neither

death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any

powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate

us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

(354) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Romans chapter five which tells us the

greatest proof of God's love. (NIV) Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for

us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

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Evangelism (536) QUOTATION QUESTION. What is the Christian's first responsibility in witnessing to

the lost? (NIV) Matthew 5:16 ...let your light shine before others, that they may see your

good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Salvation (370) According to Hebrews 11:6, those who come to God must believe what? They must

believe that God exists and that He rewards those who earnestly [diligently] seek Him.

(Hebrews 11:6)

(363) How important is the blood of Jesus to our salvation? Without the shedding of blood

there is no forgiveness [remission] of sin. (Hebrews 9:22)

(361) In Jesus' story of the Pharisee and tax collector, what was the tax collector's prayer?

(NIV) ...God have mercy on me, a sinner. (Luke 18:13)

(367) In relationship to our salvation, what is meant by adoption? All the privileges of being

a child of God, including inheriting eternal life, are restored. (Romans 8:15-17)

(358) Is it God's will for all people to be saved? Yes, God wants all people to be saved, but

each individual must personally choose Christ as Savior.

(Romans 10:9-13; 1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9)

(356) What does it mean to be born again? To experience the regeneration of the Spirit [have

our nature made new] (2 Corinthians 5:17)

(352) What does Paul mean when he says that all have sinned and come short of the glory

of God? People, by their own ability, cannot attain the righteousness of God.

(Romans 3:23)

(513) What four things does God ask us to do in order to receive His salvation? Ask God to

save us; Believe Jesus [Christ] was raised from the dead; Confess and repent of our sins;

Declare Jesus [Christ] is Savior and Lord (1 John 1:9; Acts 2:21; 20:21; Romans

10:9,10,13)

(503) What is meant by the fullness of Christ's atonement? That Jesus' death purchased

both forgiveness from sin and freedom from its penalty (Romans 8:32; 1 Peter 2:24)

(364) What is meant by the vicarious atonement? Jesus [Christ] took the punishment for our

sins when He died on Calvary, and if we accept Him as Savior we will not have to be

punished by God. (1 Peter 2:24)

(359) What is the only sin which will not be forgiven? Willfully and knowingly speaking evil

[blasphemy] against the Holy Spirit (Mark 3:29)

(360) Whom does God oppose, and to whom does He show favor? God opposes the proud

but shows favor to the humble. (James 4:6)

(256) Why did God give the law? To show all people what sin is (Romans 3:20)

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(258) Why did Jesus die on the cross? He died for our sins. (1 Corinthians 15:3)

(518) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to Romans chapter ten, what should we do to be

saved? (NIV) Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in

your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

(365) QUOTATION QUESTION. From Romans chapter one, quote the verse which tells us

the power of the gospel. (NIV) Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel,

because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.....

(351) QUOTATION QUESTION. Have all people sinned? (NIV) Romans 3:23 For all have

sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

(517) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the invitation of Jesus contained in Revelation

chapter three. (NIV) Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone

hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with

me.

(366) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Ephesians chapter two which tells us

how we are saved. (NIV) Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through

faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.

(499) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse which declares only Jesus can give us

salvation. (NIV) Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name

under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

(355) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus tell Nicodemus was necessary for a person

to see the kingdom of God? (NIV) John 3:3 ...Very truly I tell you, no one can see the

kingdom of God unless they are born again.

(257) QUOTATION QUESTION: What is the penalty of sin? (NIV) Romans 6:23 For the

wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

(482) QUOTATION QUESTION. Who can become God's children? (NIV) John 1:11,12 He

came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive

him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

(512) QUOTATION QUESTION. Why did God send His Son into the world?

(NIV) John 3:16,17 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that

whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son

into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

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The Armor of God (260) In the Christian's armor, what is buckled around the waist? Truth (Ephesians 6:14)

(261) In the Christian's armor, what is the breastplate? Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)

(264) In the Christian's armor, what is the helmet? Salvation (Ephesians 6:17)

(263) In the Christian's armor, what is the shield? Faith (Ephesians 6:16)

(262) In the Christian's armor, what is worn on the feet? Readiness [preparation] that comes

from the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)

(266) What is the Spirit's sword? The Word of God (Ephesians 6:17)

(265) What should Christians use to protect themselves from Satan's flaming arrows?

The shield of faith (Ephesians 6:16)

(259) Why should we wear all of the armor of God? So that we can resist the attacks of the

devil (Ephesians 6:11)

Satan & Hell (463) For whom did God prepare hell? The devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41)

(462) What is hell? A place of everlasting punishment and torment (Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:23)

(465) Where did the devil come from? The devil, or Satan, was an angel created by God whom

God had to punish for trying to make himself greater than God.

(Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:11-18)

(466) Why is the devil not as powerful as God? The devil was created by God and has been

defeated by Jesus' death and resurrection. (John 16:11; Colossians 1:16)

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The End Times (474) In First Corinthians chapter 15, what illustration does Paul use to explain the

resurrection of Christians? The sprouting of a new plant from a seed

(1 Corinthians 15:36-44)

(477) Jesus said that the age or time of His return will be like the days of whom? Noah and

Lot (Luke 17:26-28)

(460) Name five things that will not be found in heaven. Tears [crying], death, sorrow

[mourning], pain, sin (Revelation 21:4,27)

(475) There are over how many references in the New Testament to the second coming of

Christ? [Over] 300

(568) What are five different signs of Jesus' soon return? Increase in knowledge; increase in

evil; wars and rumors of war; return of Jews to Israel; false prophets and messiahs;

earthquakes; famine and pestilence (Daniel 12:4; Matthew 24:6-32)

(452) What do we mean when we speak of the Antichrist? The man who will rule the world

during the Great Tribulation and will attempt to make all people worship him as God

(2 Thessalonians 2:3,4)

(478) What do we mean when we speak of the "Revelation" of Christ? His return to earth to

rule and reign for one thousand years following the Great Tribulation

(2 Thessalonians 2:8; Revelation 20:4-6)

(271) What happened to John on the isle of Patmos? God showed him what was going to

happen in the last days. (Revelation 4:1)

(458) What is done by everyone who looks for Christ's appearing? They purify themselves.

(1 John 3:2,3)

(446) What is the Christian's blessed hope? The return of Jesus [Christ] (Titus 2:13)

(451) What is the Great Tribulation? The Great Tribulation is a period of extreme trouble and

turmoil before the final judgment. (Matthew 24:21)

(461) What is the last enemy to be destroyed? Death (1 Corinthians 15:25,26)

(453) What is the Millennium? A future period of one thousand years when Jesus [Christ] shall

rule over the earth (Revelation 20:4)

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(447) What is the Rapture? When Jesus [Christ] returns to take His Church--the saints both

dead and living--out of this world (1 Thessalonians 4:16)

(456) What two appointments will all people keep? Death and judgment (Hebrews 9:27)

(450) What two events will happen in heaven shortly after the Rapture? The judgment of

Christians and the marriage supper of the Lamb (2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 19:7-9)

(479) What two great events comprise the second coming of Christ? The Rapture and

Christ's revelation (1 Thessalonians 4:16,17; 2 Thessalonians 2:8)

(455) What will happen at the conclusion of the Millennium? Satan will be loosed from the

bottomless pit, and Christ [Jesus] will completely conquer him and his followers.

(Revelation 20:1-3,7-10)

(454) What will happen to Satan during the Millennium? He will be imprisoned in a bottomless

pit so that he cannot tempt people. (Revelation 20:1-3)

(476) When will Christians who have died be resurrected? At the rapture of the Church

(1 Thessalonians 4:16,17)

(480) Which of Jesus' parables tells us that some who claim to be Christians will be

unprepared for His return? The Parable of the Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins

(Matthew 25:1-13)

(571) Will all people be judged? Yes, Christians will be judged by Christ [God] to determine

who deserves rewards, while those who refused Christ as Savior will be judged unworthy of

eternal life. (John 5:26-29; Romans 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 3:13-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10)

(448) Who knows when the Rapture will occur? Only God the Father (Matthew 24:36)

(472) Who will be resurrected? Both the righteous and the wicked--the righteous to receive

eternal life and the wicked to receive eternal punishment (John 5:28,29)

(459) Who will spend eternity in heaven? Those who accept Christ [Jesus] as Savior and

whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life (Revelation 21:27)

(464) Who will spend eternity in the lake of fire? All who refuse Christ [Jesus] as Savior and

whose names are not written in the Lamb's Book of Life (Revelation 20:15)

(449) Why should the coming of Jesus not surprise the Christians? Because Christians do

not live in the darkness (1 Thessalonians 5:4)

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(567) QUOTATION QUESTION. At Jesus' ascension, what prophecy was made concerning

His return? (NIV) Acts 1:11 ...This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into

heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.

(569) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the two verses of First Thessalonians in which Paul

describes the rapture of the Church. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17 For the Lord

himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel

and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are

still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in

the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.

(570) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of First Corinthians chapter fifteen in

which Paul describes what will happen when Jesus returns. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 15:52

In a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead

will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.

(566) QUOTATION QUESTION. What great promise did Jesus make to His disciples

concerning His return? (NIV) John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will

come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

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Theological Terms (349) First John 3:4 contains what definition of sin? Sin is disobedience to [transgression of]

God's commands. (1 John 3:4)

(350) James 4:17 contains what definition of sin? Knowing to do good but not doing it is sin.

(James 4:17)

(281) What do we mean when we say that God is immutable? God does not change. He is

always the same. (James 1:17)

(286) What does "repentance" mean? Repentance is having a change of mind, heart, and

direction. (Acts 17:30; 20:21)

(282) What is a disciple? A disciple is a learner [follower] of Jesus.

(300) What is a parable? A parable is a story about familiar things which helps us understand

spiritual truths.

(279) What is a prophet? A prophet is a person whom God has chosen to speak for Him in a

special way through the power of the Holy Spirit.

(Deuteronomy 18:18; Judges 4:4; 1 Samuel 19:20; Acts 2:17)

(272) What is an apostle? A special messenger sent by God

(278) What is death? Death is the separation of the body and the soul.

(Luke 12:20; Matthew 10:28)

(274) What is doctrine? Doctrine is teaching from the Bible.

(273) What is faith? Faith is belief and complete trust in God.

(276) What is grace? Grace means that God offers us His love and forgiveness as a gift and not

because we have earned it or deserve it.

(457) What is heaven? Heaven is the place of eternal joy which God is preparing for those who

love Him and accept Jesus [Christ] as their Savior. (Matthew 25:34)

(287) What is justification? When we accept Jesus as our Savior, God accepts us as though

we had not sinned. (Romans 5:1)

(284) What is praise? Praise is expressing our love to God for all He is and all He has done.

(283) What is prayer? Prayer is talking with God.

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(277) What is redemption? Redemption is the price Jesus paid for our salvation.

(Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:13,14)

(288) What is sanctification? Sanctification is being separated from sin and set apart to serve

God. (1 Corinthians 1:2; 6:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:3)

(275) What is sin? Sin is refusing to do God's will as revealed by His Word and His Spirit.

(1 John 3:4; James 4:17)

(285) What is worship? Worship is praising and adoring God.

(280) Who are the angels? Spiritual beings created by God (Hebrews 1:14)

(521) QUOTATION QUESTION. What definition of faith is found in Hebrews 11:1?

(NIV) Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what

we do not see.

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