2017 CRS
- The Babylonian Exile was a consequence of
- A. The division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah
- B. The Israelites’ disobedience to God and their social injustices
- C. The Israelites’ refusal to pay tribute to Babylon
- D. The Assyrian invasion and destruction of Jerusalem
- Which prophet confronted King Ahab and challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?
- A. Isaiah
- B. Elijah
- C. Ezekiel
- D. Jeremiah
- Which prophet warned the people of Nineveh about God’s impending judgment?
- A. Micah
- B. Jonah
- C. Amos
- D. Nahum
- The downfall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel was mainly due to
- A. Invasion by the Philistines
- B. Division and infighting among tribes
- C. The rise of powerful neighboring kingdoms
- D. Rejection of the Mosaic Law
- The Book of Lamentations is traditionally attributed to which prophet and describes the sorrow and mourning over the fall of Jerusalem?
- A. Ezekiel
- B. Amos
- C. Daniel
- D. Jeremiah
- According to the Apostle Peter, what will happen to the heavens and the earth on the day of the Lord’s return?
- A. They will merge into a new dimension
- B. They will be destroyed by fire
- C. They will be transformed into paradise
- D. They will disappear completely
- Which prophet confronted the people with the challenge of rebuilding the temple after the exile?
- A. Micah
- B. Haggai
- C. Zechariah
- D. Ezekiel
- In which book of the New Testament do we find the account of the Apostle Paul’s conversion and subsequent missionary journeys?
- A. Luke
- B. Matthew
- C. John
- D. Acts of the Apostles
- The story of Gideon showcases leadership qualities like humility and reliance on divine guidance during
- A. The Period of Judges
- B. The Conquest of Canaan
- C. The Reign of David
- D. The Babylonian Exile
- Which Gospel gives the most detailed account of Jesus’ temptation?
- A. Luke
- B. Mark
- C. John
- D. Matthew
- In the book of Acts, which event symbolizes the inclusion of the Gentiles into the new covenant?
- A. The Pentecost experience
- B. The stoning of Stephen
- C. The conversion of Saul (Paul)
- D. The baptism of Cornelius
- In which epistle does the apostle Paul extensively discuss the concept of “New Life in Christ”?
- A. Acts of the Apostles
- B. Revelation
- C. Ephesians
- D. Corinthians
- Which city served as a central hub for the Early Church’s fellowship and growth?
- A. Athens
- B. Rome
- C. Antioch
- D. Jerusalem
- According to the Gospel accounts, what was the first miracle performed by Jesus?
- A. Feeding the five thousand
- B. Calming a storm
- C. Turning water into wine
- D. Healing a blind man
- Which Gospel emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit as the Comforter or Advocate?
- A. John
- B. Matthew
- C. Luke
- D. Mark
- Which prophet warned the Israelites about the consequences of their disobedience?
- A. Jonah
- B. Isaiah
- C. Hosea
- D. Ezekiel
- How did the early Christian community in Acts make decisions about the distribution of resources to the needy?
- A. They left it to chance and luck
- B. They appointed deacons to oversee the process
- C. They gave everything to the apostles for distribution
- D. They relied on the guidance of local rulers
- Jesus often referred to Himself as the “Good Shepherd.” Which Gospel contains this metaphor?
- A. Matthew
- B. Luke
- C. Mark
- D. John
- Which prophet is associated with the “valley of dry bones” vision, symbolizing the restoration of Israel from exile?
- A. Ezekiel
- B. Daniel
- C. Jeremiah
- D. Zechariah
- What decision did Pilate’s wife make when she had a dream about Jesus?
- A. She kept the dream to herself
- B. She warned Pilate not to get involved
- C. She sought advice from the chief priests
- D. She urged Pilate to release Jesus immediately
- During the trial before Pontius Pilate, which Roman custom allowed the release of one prisoner during Passover?
- A. Barabbas
- B. Pax Romana
- C. Prima Nocte
- D. Quinquennium
- In a diverse and multicultural society, civic responsibility includes
- A. Promoting stereotypes and prejudice
- B. Isolating oneself from people of different backgrounds
- C. Disrespecting other cultures and beliefs
- D. Embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity
- The prophet who emphasized the concept of “the day of the Lord” as a time of judgment and salvation was
- A. Amos
- B. Habakkuk
- C. Joel
- D. Zephaniah
- In the Gospel of Matthew, which group of religious leaders were particularly hostile towards Jesus?
- A. Zealots
- B. Sadducees
- C. Pharisees
- D. Essenes
- The prophet who spoke extensively about the restoration of Israel and the coming of the Messiah was
- A. Zephaniah
- B. Micah
- C. Malachi
- D. Obadiah
- Which prophet had a vision of a “wheel within a wheel,” symbolizing God’s divine presence and sovereignty?
- A. Daniel
- B. Ezekiel
- C. Amos
- D. Joel
- In which Gospel do we find the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
- A. Luke
- B. Matthew
- C. John
- D. Mark
- The new covenant is based on
- A. Keeping the Ten Commandments
- B. Human efforts and good deeds
- C. Faith in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice
- D. Strict adherence to religious rituals
- What significant event led to the division of languages among humankind?
- A. The Exodus
- B. The Flood
- C. The Tower of Babel
- D. The Crucifixion
- Nahum’s prophecy mainly focused on the impending doom of
- A. Egypt
- B. Israel
- C. Nineveh
- D. Babylon
- The Apostle Paul’s life in Acts exemplifies God’s sovereignty through
- A. His unwavering devotion to Jewish traditions
- B. His escape from imprisonment through supernatural means
- C. His transformation from a persecutor to a proclaimer of the Gospel
- D. His ability to convert everyone he encountered
- Setting boundaries and rules for children helps them
- A. Develop a sense of discipline and responsibility
- B. Become isolated from their peers
- C. Rebel against authority figures
- D. Develop a fear of their parents
- According to the Gospels, what was the profession of Peter and Andrew before becoming disciples of Jesus?
- A. Tentmakers
- B. Tax collectors
- C. Shepherds
- D. Fishermen
- Which event marked the beginning of the Early Church’s fellowship?
- A. The crucifixion of Jesus
- B. Pentecost
- C. The resurrection of Jesus
- D. The Last Supper
- How do the Gospels portray God’s sovereignty concerning human salvation?
- A. It is only accessible to a select few
- B. It is exclusively determined by human choices
- C. It is based on God’s grace and mercy
- D. It depends on human effort and achievements
- Who were the three disciples who witnessed the Transfiguration with Jesus?
- A. Matthew, Mark, and Luke
- B. Andrew, Simon, and Philip
- C. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus
- D. Peter, James, and John
- Leadership qualities such as integrity and honesty are illustrated in the life of
- A. Judas Iscariot
- B. Joseph
- C. Jezebel
- D. Jacob
- The law was given to humanity primarily to
- A. Bring condemnation
- B. Guide them in righteous living
- C. Establish a covenant with God
- D. Save them from sin
- In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus walks on water to meet His disciples in a boat. Which disciple attempts to walk on water but begins to sink?
- A. Peter
- B. James
- C. Andrew
- D. John
- What event in the Old Testament marked the beginning of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, eventually leading to the Ten Commandments?
- A. Passover
- B. The Last Supper
- C. Crossing of the Jordan River
- D. Building of the Ark of the Covenant