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1.  The best place to go for answers to religious questions is
 a.  a respected teacher
b.  the Bible
c.  a reliable encyclopedia
d.  close friends

2.  Christ's kingdom was talked about
a.  by those that heard Him teach
b.  hundreds of years before Christ's time by prophets
c.  by Christ Himself
d.  all of the above

3.  Prophets were
a.  men who did financial forecasting
b.  men who were given special messages from God
c.  women who made purple cloth
d.  men and women who buried the dead

4.  True prophecies can be used
a.  for financial gain
b.  for a good movie plot
c.  to convince of the Bible's truth
d.  as good ghost stories

5.  1 Peter 1:21 tells us that prophecies came
a.  through men, from God, by the Holy Spirit
b.  through scrolls written by God
c.  through papyrus rolls found in caves
d.  from a strange voice from heaven

6.   Daniel was a prophet with a special talent for
a.  eating vegetables
b.  taming lions
c.  cooling hot furnaces
d.  interpreting dreams

7.  Daniel 2:44 prophecies about a kingdom
a.  which will be made of silver and gold
b.  which will be run by a committee of rulers
c.  which will stand forever
d.  which will not stand against the Persians

8.  The prophecies about God's kingdom told that it
a.  would be built from stone and wood
b.  come into being during the time of the Roman Empire
c.  would occur in three stages
d.  might never be brought about

9.  John, Jesus' cousin, preaches in Matthew 3:2 that
a.  the kingdom of heaven is at hand
b.  the kingdom of heaven will never be
c.  the kingdom of heaven has already come and gone
d.  the kingdom of heaven was never meant to be

10.  The kingdom of God was also preached in the New Testament by
a.  Christ
b.  Moses
c.  Abraham
d.  Daniel

11.  The people that lived during Jesus' lifetime thought the kingdom of God
a.  would be an earthly kingdom
b.  would be far in the future
c.  would be a spiritual kingdom
d.  would have a heavenly king

12.    The kingdom actually started in Acts 2
a.  on Christmas day
b.  on Pentecost
c.  on Hanukkah
d.  on the Chinese new year

13.  The first gospel "sermon" was preached by
a.  Christ
b.  Paul
c.  Peter
d.  Moses

14.  The kingdom began in
a.  Jerusalem
b.  Bethlehem
c.  Antioch
d.  Bahgdad

15.  This kingdom is different in that it
a.  has many palaces
b.  has many castles
c.  has no headquarters on earth
d.  has no leader

16.  The theme music for these DVD's says who is king of the kingdom
a.  God
b.  Jesus
c.  Holy Spirit
d.  Moses

17.  Who are the heirs of the kingdom?
a.  Christians
b.  the Romans of the first century
c.  the Jews of the Old Testament
d.  the non-Christian Jews of the New Testament

18.  Isaiah says that the king of the kingdom will descend from
a.  the heavens in a whirlwind
b.  the tribe of Judah
c.  a tall beanstalk
d.  the moon on a clear night

19.  God promised King David that
a.  his seed would establish His kingdom
b.  he could write the Psalms
c.  he would have ten children
d.  he would live to establish God's kingdom

20.  One final prophecy mentioned was that
a.  the kingdom would be established at night
b.  the establisher of the kingdom would be born of a virgin
c.  the heirs of the kingdom would all be soldiers
d.  the kingdom would only prevail for one hundred years

21.  Jesus
a.  knew that He was the king of the kingdom
b.  did not know that He was the King of the kingdom
c.  knew who the king of the kingdom would be
d.  did not know who the king of the kingdom would be

22.  The fact that Israel had rejected Jesus as king of the kingdom to come
a.  did not change the fact that God had chosen Him to be King
b.  delayed the coming of the kingdom
c.  cancelled the coming of the kingdom
d.  caused God to change His mind about Jesus being the King of the kingdom

23.  We cannot see God's kingdom because
a.  it is hidden behind tall walls
b.  it is protected underground
c.  it is within the Christian
d.  it has been demolished

24.  The kingdom of God is
a.  a physical kingdom
b.  a spiritual kingdom
c.  a metaphysical kingdom
d.  an imaginary kingdom

25.  Even Jesus' disciples were expecting
a.  an earthly kingdom
b.  a spiritual kingdom
c.  a pretend kingdom
d.  an extraterrestrial kingdom

26.  The "kingdom" is the same thing as
a.  the Bible
b.  the church
c.  the Roman Empire
d.  the Medo-Persian Empire

27.  Who is the king of God's kingdom?
a.  Jesus
b.  Satan
c.  Moses
d.  Abraham

28.  Jesus is a king with power and authority.  He is
a.  God's spokesman
b.  a king in name only
c.  a ruler on a throne in Jerusalem
d.  a ruler that wears a crown of diamonds

29.  What are the four history books of Jesus' life?
a.  Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
b.  Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
c.  John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John
d.  1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles

30.  Who can be a part of Jesus' kingdom?
a.  only Africans because this is where the Garden of Eden was
b.  anyone
c.  only the Holy Spirit
d.  only Americans

31.  To whose rules must Christians submit?
a.  Moses'
b.  Adam's
c.  Jesus'
d.  no one's

32.  The film points out that the one place where it is acceptable to be prejudiced is in Jesus' kingdom.
a.  true
b.  false 

33.  What is one method Jesus used to teach?
a.  parallels
b.  parables
c.  pair of dice
d.  paradoxes

34.  The film says the one separation in God's Kingdom is between the
a.  black and white
b.  just and unjust
c.  savory and unsavory
d.  literate and illiterate

35.  Being a Christian takes great
a.  commitment
b.  riches
c.  pride
d.  fame

36.  What makes Jesus worth following?
a.  He will make you wealthy
b.  He will make you famous
c.  He will give you the hope of a home in heaven
d.  He will give you a large worldly treasure

37.  The film's definition of greatness is
a.  serving self before serving others
b.  humbling self and serving others
c.  humbling self and everyone else you meet
d.  serving self and humbling others

38.  Whose praise is most important?
a.  Our boss'
b.  Our spouse's
c.  Our children's
d.  God's

39.  Jesus taught in Matthew 6:2-4 that
a.  we should do good without looking for public praise
b.  we should only do good when we will be recognized for it
c.  we should seek public recognition for our good works
d.  we should not do good unless it will be noticed

40.  The film says that by serving others
a.  we will gain much earthly wealth
b.  we serve God
c.  we serve others
d.  we will get very tired

41.  What does Jesus want us to put first in our lives?
a.  our jobs
b.  Satan's lies
c.  ourselves
d.  His kingdom

42.  What do we get for putting God first?
a.  a prize from the church elders
b.  our name in the monthly bulletin
c.  a home in heaven
d.  to be listed in "Who's Who"

43.  The film puts which three together?
a.  trust, faith, and obedience
b.  love, hate, and apathy
c.  kindness, goodness, and self-control
d.  Larry, Curly, and Moe

44.  Once we are a Christian
a.  doing the right thing will always be easy
b.  we will never sin again
c.  doing the right thing will not always be easy
d.  we will sin, but it won't matter

45.  Putting Jesus first is always easy to do
a.  true
b.  false

46.  According to the film, one key to keeping Jesus first in our lives is
a.  love
b.  study
c.  having lots of friends
d.  quitting our job

47.  In order for God to forgive us
a.  we must only sin when absolutely necessary
b.  we must forgive others
c.  we must hold grudges against others until they repent
d.  we should forgive God

48.  According to the film, who has had more impact on the world than any other person in history?
a.  Mohammed
b.  Buddha
c.  Winston Churchill
d.  Jesus

49.  Which gospel writer wrote about Jesus' life and then wrote about the establishment of the kingdom in the book of Acts?
a.  Matthew
b.  Mark
c.  Luke
d.  John

50.  If we want to be diligent, what must we do?
a.  keep studying and reading the Bible
b.  be baptized once a month
c.  stand on the street corners reading the Bible
d.  say five "Hail, Marys" every day

51.  How do we know which "religion" is the right one?
a.  We go to the Bible for the answer
b.  We choose whatever feels right in our own heart
c.  We attend the church of our choice
d.  We choose the largest denomination because so many people can't be wrong

52.  Who tells us how to get into the kingdom?
a.  Jesus
b.  Amos
c.  Moses
d.  Daniel

53.  What is one thing we must have to get into God's kingdom?
a.  keys
b.  faith
c.  money
d.  a tall ladder

54.  Has everyone sinned?
a.  No, only those over 21 years old
b.  Yes, but only once
c.  Yes, everyone has sinned
d.  No, no one has sinned yet

55.  What does repentance mean?
a.  turn in the other direction
b.  make changes in life
c.  give up sinful behavior
d.  all of the above

56.  Before we are baptized, what must we confess?
a.  faith in Christ and belief that He is the Son of God
b.  all of our past sins
c.  that we will try to live correctly
d.  some of our past sins

57.  What must we do to be saved?
a.  only believe in Jesus in our heart
b.  be baptized
c.  pray along with a televangelist
d.  just believe that we are saved

58.  What does the word "baptism" mean?
a.  total submersion in water
b.  sprinkling with water
c.  dipping in water
d.  spraying with water

59.  The commands God has given are easy to understand.
a.  true
b.  false

60.  Many denominations never mention baptism.
a.  true
b.  false

61. What is the only name ever given to followers of Christ in the New Testament ?
a.  Christians
b.  Jesusites
c.  Catholics
d.  Muslims

62.  Who is the head of the church?
a.  John the baptist
b.  Joseph, Mary's husband
c.  Jesus
d.  Paul

63.  If there is no headquarters for the church, who's in charge?
a.  Christ
b.  locally appointed priests
c.  the state board of religion
d.  the national government

64.  Who are the overseers that watch out for each congregation?
a.  elders or bishops
b.  deacons
c.  apostles
d.  Christ

65.  Why is there always a plurality of elders?
a.  to avoid monarchy
b.  rule by committee is easiest
c.  the pope decided it should be so
d.  to allow lots of people to give their opinion

66.  What is one way to identify the true church?
a.  look at the organization of it
b.  check the sign in front of the building
c.  look it up in the yellow pages
d.  call the local board of religion

67.  How do we know how we are to worship God?
a.  God tells us in the Bible
b.  we can look and see what other denominations do
c.  we can check with the local board of religion
d.  Mohammed tells us in the Bible 

68.  What are the five acts of worship as the Bible gives them?
   
 

69.  God talks to us through the Bible.  How can we talk to Him?
a.  through a seance
b.  through a medium
c.  through prayer
d.  through angels

70.  Who is commanded to sing during worship to God?
a.  all that want to worship God
b.  only those that sing well
c.  only the organist
d.  only the choir

71.  Instruments were not used until several hundred years after the beginning of the church.
a.  true
b.  false

72.  The Lord's Supper consists of
a.  unleavened bread and fruit of the vine
b.  leavened bread and fruit of the vine
c.  saltine crackers and grape juice
d.  unleavened bread and mango juice

73.  When, during worship, do we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made so we may have the forgiveness of our sins? (all of these may be true; pick the best answer)
a.  during prayer
b.  during singing
c.  during the Lord's Supper
d.  during preaching

74.  Why do we do these five acts of worship every Sunday?
a.  it is the most convenient time
b.  stores are closed on Sunday anyway
c.  the first century church did it this way
d.  the Jews did it this way in Old Testament times

75.  Our mission is to be the _____ of the world
a.  light
b.  end
c.  discovery
d.  head

76.  Doing good is another way that people will know we are
a.  after their money
b.  Christians
c.  happy-go-lucky
d.  Muslims

77.  What is our greatest opportunity to make a difference in someone's life?
a.  putting them in our will
b.  being their good friend
c.  teaching them the gospel
d.  making them go to church with us

78.  Because being a Christian is so great, we want to
a.  share it with everyone we can
b.  keep it a secret as long as we can
c.  try it for awhile
d.  give a Koran to all our friends

79.  The film points out that the distinction between "clergy" and "lay" people is
a.  not in the Bible
b.  very great
c.  commanded by God
d.  not very great

80.  Every Chrisian is a priest.
a.  true
b.  false

81.  Jesus' kingdom is a ________ kingdom
a.  spiritual
b.  physical
c.  pretend
d.  Roman

82.  John 6 tells us of an opportunity Jesus had to be a physical king
a.  which he took advantage of
b.  but he refused
c.  as great as any king had ever been
d.  but the people would not support him

83.  The establishment of the church, Jesus' kingdom, was prophesied in the
a.  Old Testament
b.  New Testament
c.  scrolls
d.  papyrus writings

84.  Christianity is a religion that
a.  is "all about me"
b.  is for everyone
c.  can't be taught to everyone
d.  is a self-serving religion

85.  A Christian thinks differently than a non-Christian; a good example of a Christian attitude is
a.  found in the parable about the good Samaritan
b.  found in the behavior of the man given one talent
c.  found in the actions of Saul before his conversion
d.  found in the actions of the brother in the parable of the prodigal son

86.  In the Old Testament, worship included offering animal sacrifices to God.  In the New Testament,
a.  worship is a spiritual mindset rather than a physical action such as animal sacrifices
b.  we are to continue to offer animal sacrifices
c.  worship was no longer required
d.  worship was to last longer than it did in the Old Testament

87.  The primary purpose of worship is to praise God, but worship is also important to the Christian;
a.  it provides spiritual nourishment and growth
b.  it gives the Christian a chance to show off his talents
c.  it provides an opportunity to sleep during the sermon
d.  it gives the Christian a chance to wear his new clothes

88.  Christians face enemies, but they are not physical wars; what are they?
a.  imaginary foes
b.  spiritual fights
c.  physical skirmishes
d.  ghosts

89.  Who is the Christian's enemy?
a.  Osama Bin Laden
b.  Hitler
c.  Satan
d.  Ahab

90.  Jesus was strong against the devil, but He loved other people.  What did he say on the cross to prove this?
a.  It is finished
b.  Behold thy mother
c.  Father forgive them for they know not what they do
d.  I thirst

91.  Where is the sinner's prayer found in the Bible?
a.  Matthew 26:19
b.  Acts 2:38
c.  Luke 4:17
d.  It is not in the Bible

92.  What does baptism do?
a.  washes away sins
b.  washes away dirt
c.  tests the Christian's courage to go under the water
d.  nothing

93.  Who is the example given of a great sinner that was forgiven and became a great Christian?
a.  Saul/Paul
b.  Stephen
c.  Peter
d.  Staten

94.  Where must one be baptized?
a.  wherever there is enough water
b.  in a registered baptistry
c.  in a church building
d.  in a lake

95.  Where does it say in the Bible there will be a rapture?
a.  Revelation
b.  Isaiah
c.  Matthew
d.  it does not say

96.  The Bible does not teach the doctrine of premillenialism.
a.  true
b.  false

97.  What will happen when Jesus comes again?
a.  He is going to take His followers home to heaven
b.  He is going to set up a kingdom in Jerusalem
c.  Everyone will fly to heaven with Him
d.  nothing

98.  We do/do not know when Jesus will come again
a.  do
b.  do not

99.  Much of the language in the book of Revelation is
a.  figurative
b.  poetic
c.  literal
d.  transliterated

100.  Regular Bible studies are a good idea.
a.  true
b.  false
c.  I don't know

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