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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. According to Witherington, why does Jesus shy away from claiming to be the son of God?
(a) The Jews would have declared it blasphemy.
(b) He wasn't sure himself.
(c) He didn't want to get stoned.
(d) He didn't want the resposiblity right away.

2. What are the three parts into which the author chooses to break the book?
(a) Study, discuss, evaluate.
(b) Examine, analyze, and research.
(c) Question, study, and focus.
(d) Interview, listen, and read.

3. Which gospels does Strobel challenge because they do not begin with a claim to strive toward accuracy?
(a) Acts and Romans.
(b) Luke and John.
(c) Matthew and Mark.
(d) Exodus and Numbers.

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

5. What kinds of eyewitness accounts does Strobel seek?
(a) People who do not believe in Jesus.
(b) People who go to church.
(c) People who witnessed the murder of a preacher.
(d) People who personally interacted with Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which elements are to blame for inconsistencies in the gospels, according to Blomberg?

2. What are the themes of ancient mystery religions?

3. Which gospel begins with the writer saying he intends to write "accurately" about all the things he "investigated"?

4. What do the clues left at a crime scene help investigators determine?

5. What does Jesus call God to show a personal relationship with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are stories about Apollonius raising the dead looked upon as legend while the same types of stories about Jesus are viewed as truth?

2. How is the Bible like other ancient works?

3. Why is rebuttal evidence used in a trial?

4. Why did Herod order baby boys to be killed?

5. According to Jesus, what do his miracles foreshadow?

6. Who makes up the Jesus Seminar?

7. Who was John Mark and what did he write?

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

9. What sparks the author's interest in the case for Christ?

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

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