New Testament Survey

Exactly what is IN the Bible? There are some fun quizzes floating around that quiz you on the history of the Bible, but this one endeavors to test your knowledge of the content of the New Testament. No Bible memorization necessary!

This quiz is based on my notes from "New Testament Survey" with Dr. Paul Benware at Moody Bible Institute in 1991. The quiz covers the New Testament, with a heavy emphasis on the content of gospels and the life of Christ.

Created by: Gioia

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. When was Christ born?
10 BC
5 BC
AD 5
AD 10
4. Christ's Ministry lasted approximately from:
The time he was 12 until he was 35
The time he was 32 until he was 35
The time he was 12 until he was 70
The time he was 35 until he was 70
5. In the century before Christ's birth, how many other men had claimed to be the Messiah?
0
6
37
60
Over 100
6. Matthew's Gospel was directed at what audience?
Jews
Greeks
Romans
The church at Ephesus
7. Matthew used 53 direct quotes from the Old Testament to establish:
His authority in the early church
That the Kingdom of God was at hand
Which Laws of the Old Testament would apply in the Christian faith
That Jesus of Nazereth was the Messiah, the King of the Jews
8. The Gospel of Mark is primarily focused on the Lord's:
Actions
Quotes
Lineage
Parables
9. Luke is known as:
The Disciple whom Jesus loved
The former tax collector
The Beloved Physician
The Disciple who betrayed Christ
10. The feeding of the 4,000 was mentioned in how many of the Gospels?
1
2
3
4
11. Christ's Ministry was based on:
The Abrahamic Covenant
The Davidic Covenant
Both
Neither
12. Christ was put on trial before:
Pilate
Herod
Neither
Both
13. How many RECORDED appearances did Christ make AFTER his death and resurrection?
1
3
11
23
14. What was the largest group Christ appeared to after His death and resurrection?
1
2-3
500
Over 1,200
15. Christ's ministry continued how long after his death and resurrection?
3 days
2 weeks
40 days
3-1/2 years
16. The "Speaking in Tongues" at Pentacost was:
Prophecy: the disciples spoke numerous prophecies concerning the end times.
Pragmatic: the crowd was multi-lingual and the disciples were suddenly able to speak their languages.
Mystical: the disciples were speaking in unknown - possibly divine - languages.
Mythical: there is no documentation that this ever happened; it may be a church legend.
17. Prior to his conversion, Paul (known as Saul) was best known as:
A government official brokering peace between Rome and the Jews.
The rabbi who protested the murder of Stephen.
A Greek-born slave who achieved prominance in Herod's household.
An assassin who hunted down Christians.
18. The term "tent-maker" is used in the modern church in reference to:
Paul's vocation, making tents, with which he supported himself as a missionary.
The metaphorical need to welcome a new believer into one's
A reference to the occupation by Joseph, the father of Christ.
Something I just made up.
19. Regarding slavery, Christ and the early church leaders:
Believed it was a horrible sin and needed to be overthrown.
Said it was a necessary evil and should be tolerated for the sake of spreading the Gospel.
Were grieved by it and offered the slaves pragmatic advice on coping with slavery as Christians.
Used slavery as an example of submission and supported the system of slavery.
20. The book of Revelations:
Tells about the end of the world, when Christ will return for the Believers and wage war against Satan and his puppet, the Anti-Christ.
Is a vision of the church in the last days, which John had while on the Island of Patmos around A.D. 95.
Is a message from God to the 7 churches - praising some and condemning others.
All of the above
None of the above
1 & 2 only

1. What is your age?

Under 18 Years Old

18 to 24 Years Old

25 to 30 Years Old

31 to 40 Years Old

41 to 50 Years Old

51 to 60 Years Old

Over 60 Years Old

2. What is your gender?

Male

Female

3. When was Christ born?

10 BC

5 BC

AD 5

AD 10

4. Christ's Ministry lasted approximately from:

The time he was 12 until he was 35

The time he was 32 until he was 35

The time he was 12 until he was 70

The time he was 35 until he was 70

5. In the century before Christ's birth, how many other men had claimed to be the Messiah?

Over 100

6. Matthew's Gospel was directed at what audience?

Jews

Greeks

Romans

The church at Ephesus

7. Matthew used 53 direct quotes from the Old Testament to establish:

His authority in the early church

That the Kingdom of God was at hand

Which Laws of the Old Testament would apply in the Christian faith

That Jesus of Nazereth was the Messiah, the King of the Jews

8. The Gospel of Mark is primarily focused on the Lord's:

Actions

Quotes

Lineage

Parables

9. Luke is known as:

The Disciple whom Jesus loved

The former tax collector

The Beloved Physician

The Disciple who betrayed Christ

10. The feeding of the 4,000 was mentioned in how many of the Gospels?

11. Christ's Ministry was based on:

The Abrahamic Covenant

The Davidic Covenant

Both

Neither

12. Christ was put on trial before:

Pilate

Herod

Neither

Both

13. How many RECORDED appearances did Christ make AFTER his death and resurrection?

14. What was the largest group Christ appeared to after His death and resurrection?

2-3

500

Over 1,200

15. Christ's ministry continued how long after his death and resurrection?

3 days

2 weeks

40 days

3-1/2 years

16. The "Speaking in Tongues" at Pentacost was:

Prophecy: the disciples spoke numerous prophecies concerning the end times.

Pragmatic: the crowd was multi-lingual and the disciples were suddenly able to speak their languages.

Mystical: the disciples were speaking in unknown - possibly divine - languages.

Mythical: there is no documentation that this ever happened; it may be a church legend.

17. Prior to his conversion, Paul (known as Saul) was best known as:

A government official brokering peace between Rome and the Jews.

The rabbi who protested the murder of Stephen.

A Greek-born slave who achieved prominance in Herod's household.

An assassin who hunted down Christians.

18. The term "tent-maker" is used in the modern church in reference to:

Paul's vocation, making tents, with which he supported himself as a missionary.

The metaphorical need to welcome a new believer into one's

A reference to the occupation by Joseph, the father of Christ.

Something I just made up.

19. Regarding slavery, Christ and the early church leaders:

Believed it was a horrible sin and needed to be overthrown.

Said it was a necessary evil and should be tolerated for the sake of spreading the Gospel.

Were grieved by it and offered the slaves pragmatic advice on coping with slavery as Christians.

Used slavery as an example of submission and supported the system of slavery.

20. The book of Revelations:

Tells about the end of the world, when Christ will return for the Believers and wage war against Satan and his puppet, the Anti-Christ.

Is a vision of the church in the last days, which John had while on the Island of Patmos around A.D. 95.

Is a message from God to the 7 churches - praising some and condemning others.

All of the above

None of the above

1 & 2 only

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