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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the assumed writers of the gospels, according to both liberal and conservative scholars, is considered to be an accurate historian?
(a) Mark.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Luke.
(d) John the Baptist.

2. Who is credited with the most important reference to Jesus outside of the New Testament?
(a) Tacitus.
(b) Josephus.
(c) Madonna.
(d) Plato.

3. Who is said to have preserved Jesus' teachings?
(a) Luke.
(b) John.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Mark.

4. Who, according to the writings of Josephus, was responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus?
(a) Jesus himself.
(b) Pontius Pilate.
(c) God.
(d) An unnamed accuser.

5. What does Strobel discover when he reads some of the works that have been excluded from the New Testament?
(a) They are written by people who were not apostles.
(b) They are interesting but not informative.
(c) They are too far removed from the time Jesus actually lived and walked the earth.
(d) They are informative but not interesting.

6. Which elements are to blame for inconsistencies in the gospels, according to Blomberg?
(a) Paraphrase, abridgment, explanatory additions, selection, and omission.
(b) The limited means of communications and the lack of mass-produced books.
(c) Personal differences and priorities.
(d) Fire, ice, water, and air.

7. Why does the author hold testimony from Josephus' writings with high regard?
(a) Because Josephus' works regarding the Jewish wars have been proven historically accurate through archeology.
(b) Because Josephus' works regarding Jesus have been proven.
(c) Because Josephus was the only writer of his time to use a type of paper that would not disintegrate over time.
(d) Josephus was who he learned about in college.

8. What is the second test the author applies to decide whether it is the gospel writers' intention to preserve history accurately?
(a) The Practicality test.
(b) The Ability test.
(c) The Intention test.
(d) The Originality test.

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

10. Who asked Jesus if he was the Messiah for whom they were waiting?
(a) Peter.
(b) Luke.
(c) John the Baptist.
(d) Mark.

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

12. What is the author's fear as he begins to face Christianity?
(a) That he won't be able to drink any more.
(b) That he will have to give up gambling.
(c) That he will have to pay penance for all his sins.
(d) That his wife won't be fun any more.

13. Does Witherington believe Jesus saw himself as the son of God?
(a) No.
(b) Jesus thought he was, but did not know for certain.
(c) Not enough information is avaialble.
(d) Yes.

14. Who are the writers of the gospels?
(a) Unknown.
(b) Paul and Saul.
(c) Luke and Peter.
(d) Matthew and Paul.

15. Which biblical writer corroborates the life of Jesus?
(a) King James.
(b) Paul.
(c) Pilate.
(d) Herod.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the introduction, how long do we learn was the author's spiritual journey?

2. According to The Five Gospels, how many pillars must one follow to become a biblical scholar?

3. What crime was Jeffry McDonald accused of committing?

4. What historic figure, other than Jesus, was said to have raised people from the dead?

5. What kind of scholars negate the supernatural aspects of Jesus?

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