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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Testing the Eyewitness Evidence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Blomberg give for accepting the gospels as testimony in Strobel's case for Christ?
(a) Sometimes it is important to have faith in things unknown.
(b) Anything other than an accurate portrayal of historical events would negate their message.
(c) It's the only information that's really available.
(d) He had a vision that told him the information was solid.

2. Which gospel outlines the purpose of its writing as "These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name"?
(a) John.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Luke.
(d) Mark.

3. What is the author's writing background?
(a) Adult fiction.
(b) Gospel songs.
(c) Crime reporting.
(d) Magazine features.

4. What creates doubt regarding the authorship of the Gospel of John?
(a) If Saul changed his name to Paul, he likely went by John as well.
(b) There are three Johns, and no one knows which one wrote it.
(c) Reference to the apostle John and John the Elder.
(d) At one point in a verse, it makes reference to John.

5. What, according to Blomberg, is proof that there is no error in the gospels?
(a) Because he has faith that it is correct.
(b) Because the Bible has not been changed in thousands of years.
(c) Because, historically, if an error were made when reciting history, someone would correct the mistake and preserve the truth.
(d) There is no proof.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the disciples, how many of the remaining 11 willingly met torturous deaths rather than recant their beliefs?

2. The author searches for truth based on what?

3. What is the first test the author applies to decide whether it is the gospel writers' intention to preserve history accurately?

4. Who was the second person to record that Peter's firsthand accounts were accurate?

5. What is the author's fear as he begins to face Christianity?

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