Quiz: Apologetics in the Bible

The quiz:

  • Covers all Learn materials from Module 1: Week 1.
  • Contains 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions.
  • Is limited to 60 minutes.
  • Allows 1 attempt.
  • Is worth 50 points.

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Flag question: Question 1

Question 12 pts

In the context of polemics, the biblical creation account speaks _________ the surrounding culture, defending its view of creation against the prevailing cosmological narratives

A. for

B. with

C. against

D. All of the above

Flag question: Question 2

Question 22 pts

To maintain a balanced view of the Old Testament, one must remember the prophets spoke not only against the culture of their day, but also with and for it.

A. True

B. False

Flag question: Question 3

Question 32 pts

According to Psalm 19:1–6, the heavens act as an apologist for God! This is an example of which apologetic type?

A. Polemic

B. Miracles and Acts of Power

C. Historical Verification and Eyewitness Testimony

D. Creation and General Revelation

E. Fulfilled Prophecy

Flag question: Question 4

Question 4 —- 2 pts

The authors state that apologetics, in its most basic form, is “the practice of making an appeal and a defense for the Christian faith.”

A. True

B. False

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Question 5 —— 2 pts

In 1 Corinthians 2 Paul alludes to a movement of his day known as sophism. Sophists were rhetoricians who maintained public careers based on their ability to speak and follow oratorical conventions.

A. True

B. False

Flag question: Question 6

Question 6 —— 2 pts

A positive or offensive apologetic gives reasons why a person should believe Christianity is true.

A. True

B. False

Flag question: Question 7

Question 7 —– 2 pts

In 1 Kings 18, when Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal, this is an example of which apologetic type?

A. Polemic

B. Miracles and Acts of Power

C. Historical Verification and Eyewitness Testimony

D. Creation and General Revelation

E. Fulfilled Prophecy

Flag question: Question 8

Question 8 — 2 pts

“John’s baptism – where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or of human origin?” is an example of which apologetic category?

Logic and Reason

Raising questions in order to disarm

Personal, Ecclesial, and Holy Spirit Testimony

Reasons for Suffering 

Apocalyptic Apologetic

Flag question: Question 9

Question 9 —– 2 pts

Jesus performed miracles to validate exclusively his message about the Kingdom of God.

A. True

B. False

Flag question: Question 10

Question 10 —- 2 pts

Persecuted and afflicted believers are not persevering in vain, because God has a glorious plan for their future. This is an example of which apologetic category?

Reasons for Suffering

Logic and Reason

Raising questions in order to disarm

Personal, Ecclesial, and Holy Spirit Testimony

Apocalyptic Apologetic

Flag question: Question 11

Question 11 —— 2 pts

Many issues which were formerly left to the halls of the academy are now being introduced to the masses, often by skeptics.

A. True

B. False

Flag question: Question 12

Question 12 ———2 pts

When understood in its proper context, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 serves as a proof-text against doing apologetics.

A. True

B. False

Flag question: Question 13

Question 13 ——- 2 pts

The grand biblical narrative moves in what order? new creation-fall-creation-redemptio

new creation-fall-creation-redemption

creation-fall-redemption-new creation

fall-creation-redemption-new creation

none of the above

Flag question: Question 14

Question 14 ——- 2 pts

One can accurately understand what Peter says about defending the faith from just reading 1 Peter 3:15 itself.

True

False

Flag question: Question 15

Question 15 ——– 2 pts

Life in the church, that is, the way the church lives together, is meant to be a witness to the reality of God

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 16

Question 162 pts

1 Peter 3:15 serves as a proof-text for apologetics.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 17

Question 172 pts

In their personal testimonies about apologetics, both authors always had a positive view of it and its functionality in ministry.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 18

Question 182 pts

In Apologetics at the Cross, the authors use the analogy of building a house to describe their methodology.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 19

Question 192 pts

The what of your apologetic response to others is far more important than how one presents reasons and arguments.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 20

Question 202 pts

We are given true knowledge of God through nature but the problem lies not with the revelation of God in nature, but rather with people who suppress and twist the revelation and end up worshipping creation rather than the Creator.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 21

Question 212 pts

Ancient Near Eastern cultures, though interested in “how the world works and how it came to work that way,” searched for answers in a very different place, in the supernatural realm.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 22

Question 222 pts

God’s primary biblical apologetic for suffering is grounded in his own anguish on a cross.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 23

Question 232 pts

The Bible often uses questions as a rhetorical device in order to disarm false beliefs

Group of answer choices

True

False

Flag question: Question 24

Question 242 pts

This statement “In the Old Testament world, the primary question was not whether or not a god or gods existed, but which god was true” highlights which apologetic type in Chapter 1?

Group of answer choices

a.      Polemic

Miracles and Acts of Power

Historical Verification and Eyewitness Testimony

Creation and General Revelation

Christians as good citizens

Flag question: Question 25

Question 252 pts

Jesus does contradict the Old Testament’s story but, at the same time, brings it to its intended goal.

Group of answer choices

True

False

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