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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which gospel begins with the writer saying he intends to write "accurately" about all the things he "investigated"?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Mark.
(c) John.
(d) Luke.

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

3. Which science does not dispute the gospels but instead confirms their reliability?
(a) Biology.
(b) Forensics.
(c) Archeology.
(d) Psychology.

4. Where did Jesus face temptation?
(a) At the temple.
(b) At his baptism.
(c) In the wilderness.
(d) At the well.

5. How many experts does the author interview?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the author say the reader must set aside while reading the book?

3. According to Witherington, why does Jesus shy away from claiming to be the son of God?

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

5. How many years can the core beliefs of the Bible be traced back in relation to the death of Jesus?

Short Essay Questions

1. What, according to the gospel, is John's purpose in writing the information?

2. Why were Jesus' teachings considered radical?

3. According to the author's witness testimony, why was Jesus reserved about telling the public that he was the Messiah?

4. What is the importance of the apostle Luke to historians?

5. Who was Luke and what did he write?

6. How does the author's witness explain inaccuracies found in the New Testament?

7. What is the purpose of the author's intention test?

8. What is the author's religious background?

9. Why is Luke's writing in the gospel highly regarded?

10. What does the author's ability test question?

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