EXAM #5
Now That I Am A Christian
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1. When we first become Christians, Peter said we are like a. new students b. newborn babes c. newly kindled fires d. bears in the woods
2. A new Christian can learn more about God’s word by a. watching those he works with b. watching more TV c. prayer and Bible study d. talking to his preacher occasionally
3. Much is taught and many examples given on prayer by whom? a. Barnabas b. Moses c. Timothy d. Jesus
4. Jesus taught the value of persistence in prayer by which parable? a. the widow that continually asked of the judge b. the mustard seed c. the good Samaritan d. the prodigal son
5. What is the common thread of the following events in Jesus’ life?
Holy Spirit descended on Him after His baptism In the Garden of Gethsemane before His crucifixion His transfiguration
a. they all happened at night b. they all involved prayer c. they all involved all of the apostles d. they all involved John the Baptist
6. Should we expect God to grant everything we ask in prayer? a. yes, He says He will b. no, He says He won’t c. yes, He will do so immediately d. no, He will do what is best for His plan
7. What should we study to learn more about what God expects of a Christian? a. Bible b. the church’s national creed c. the Book of Mormon d. best selling books on religion
8. The Bible is more than just one book; it is a. 66 books written by 40 different authors over about 1,500 years, all inspired by God b. 99 books written by 1 author all at one time c. 66 books written by one author during the year after Christ’s death d. 47 books written by 47 different authors over a period of 400 years
9. Even though there was a great difference in education levels and time periods of the authors of the books of the Bible, it is impressive to notice a remarkable ______ throughout. a. resemblance b. poetry c. unity d. difference
10. What are the two main divisions of the Bible? a. First and Second b. Old and New c. First and Last d. A and B
11. Through what man did God promise the coming of a “Redeemer”? a. Adam b. Noah c. Abraham d. Moses
12. What are the first five books of the Old Testament nicknamed? a. the books of old times b. the books of the beginning c. the books of Adam d. the books of law
13. Following this are the twelve books of a. history b. future c. lawlessness d. prophecy
14. Next are the books of a. narrative b. fiction c. poetry d. politics
15. The last seventeen books are a. prophecy b. fortune telling c. poetry d. biography
16. How many years elapsed between the Old and New Testaments? a. about 400 b. about 900 c. one million d. 3 decades
17. What are the four main divisions of the New Testament? a. biography, history, letters, prophecy b. poetry, biography, prophecy, history c. narrative, third person, first person, poetry d. prophecy, poetry, letters, history
18. The first books of the New Testament tell of a. Moses b. apostles c. Christ d. Malachi
19. The book of Acts tells primarily of a. the families of the apostles b. the beginning of the church c. the end of the church d. the life of Timothy
20. The book of prophecy in the New Testament is a. Mark b. James c. Revelation d. Obadiah
21. Now that we are Christians, we are to be a. the same as always b. quieter c. different from the world d. sad all the time
22. List three ways in which a Christian is different from the world
23. In Galatians 5:19-21, we find a list of what? a. sins b. blessings c. goals d. things we should do
24. Is some sin ok with God? a. God allows little sins b. God hates all sins c. God doesn’t mind sin that is for a good cause d. God says we may choose which sins we want to do
25. The “fruit of the spirit” is a list of a. good characteristics we should strive to have b. a list of sins c. a list of healthy foods we should eat d. things we must not do
26. A Christian’s reward for obeying God’s rules is a. a happy life free from problems b. a home in heaven when we die c. lots of friends d. becoming very rich
27. A Christian must also be different in a. how he treats other people b. how he eats his fruits c. how he looks at his bank account d. how he sleeps
28. A Christian must choose recreational activities that a. allow him to continue to follow God’s rules b. don’t cause him to do something sinful c. allow him to be an encouragement to others d. all of the above
29. Since the Bible doesn’t give us a list of do’s and don’ts for all situations, God expects us to a. use our good judgment in choosing what a Christian should do b. avoid situations which the Bible doesn’t talk about c. study daily to memorize the lists that God does give d. do only what Paul said we could do
30. List three questions a Christian might ask to determine if an activity is appropriate for a Christian
31. Whose standards must a Christian use when choosing which habits are right and which are wrong? a. his own b. his pastor’s c. his mother’s d. God’s
32. List three habits Christians might have to change in their lives
33. It is difficult to break old habits, but this will help a. prayer b. studying the Bible c. talking with a supportive Christian brother or sister d. all of the above
34. A Christian’s happiness is different from the world also. Jesus tells us how to be happy in the a. beatitudes b. Old Testament c. Pentateuch d. Ten Commandments
35. Happiness can be found only in pleasant circumstances. a. true b. false
36. It’s not always easy to be different as a Christian, but a. the Bible tells us to b. we should do so if we can c. we aren’t supposed to be different anyway d. we should try to be like everyone else so we don’t stand out
37. What will make us happy? a. having more “things” than anyone else b. being smarter than anyone else c. rejoicing in Christ d. rejoicing in a new job
38. Studying the Bible together is another way in which a. the Christian can be different b. one can waste extra time c. one can be like the world d. the world can influence Christians
39. A non-Christian cannot experience the same kind of happiness as a Christian. a. true b. false
40. A Christian should a. try to be like everyone else b. try to be different from everyone else c. try to be different from the world d. try to be a loner
41. It is important that new Christians a. continue their life as it was before b. continue to learn and grow in God’s way c. give up all their old friends d. stop studying now
42. Christians today no longer suffer persecution. a. true b. false
43. To “continue steadfastly” means a. to keep on diligently b. to keep on sporadically c. to keep on as one finds the time d. to keep on once a month
44. One of God’s gifts to Christians is fellowship. Fellowship is a. potlucks and parties with other Christians b. each person’s own responsibilities c. togetherness, sharing of blessings and responsibilities d. singleness
45. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul compares Christians to a. a flock of geese b. a crowd by the sea c. the human body d. a robot
46. Another way the early Christians continued steadfastly was a. through worship together b. in meeting after work together c. in working together d. through having lots of potlucks
47. Which of the following is not an act of worship? a. prayer b. Lord’s Supper c. collection of money for the Lord’s work d. filling out attendance cards
48. Why do Christians observe the Lord’s Supper on the first day of the week? a. We follow the example of the early Christians of the first century church. b. We have Sundays off from work. c. The Bible specifically says we should do this on Sunday. d. We can do this on any day we choose.
49. How much are Christians supposed to give to the collection plate? a. We should sell all that we own and give it to the Lord’s work. b. We should give exactly 10% of our income. c. We should first “give ourselves,” then we will want to give of our money more generously. d. We should give $100 a month.
50. How should we worship God with music? a. We should choose to use whatever instrument we like best. b. We should sing with our voices. c. We should silently sing in our hearts. d. We should have a band to perform for us.
51. To continue steadfastly, we should attend worship a. only when we have the time b. on Sundays only c. at every opportunity d. only when it doesn’t conflict with our children’s sports games
52. Why do Christians have a deep-down joy that others do not have? a. They are good actors. b. Christ’s blood redeemed them for a hope in heaven at earthly death. c. They are a funnier group of people. d. Becoming a Christian takes away all of one’s problems.
53. With the apostles to guide them, why was the early church not perfect? a. because they did not listen to what the apostles told them. b. because they got mad at the apostles and did things their own way. c. because they were human, and humans are not perfect. d. because they did not speak the same language as the apostles.
54. Why were Ananias and Saphira punished with immediate death? a. because they did not give all of their money to the church. b. because they did not give all of Ananias’ money to the church. c. because they did not tell the same story to the apostles. d. because they lied to God.
55. When we stop behaving like God wants a Christian to behave, a. God stops loving us. b. God no longer considers us a Christian. c. God still loves us and still considers us a Christian. d. We have to be baptized again to get back into the church.
56. What is one way a new Christian can get started being active in the church? a. schedule some time to help with activities of the church b. give up your day job c. give up your night job d. schedule all of your leisure time for church activities
57. Even though the early Christians had problems a. they hid them from each other b. they loved each other and encouraged one another c. they quit seeing each other when they got tired of it d. they ignored their problems in the hopes they would go away
58. God has not asked us to do a. more than we can do b. as much as we can do c. anything for Him d. what we can
59. Paul taught that we must not partake of the Lord’s Supper a. unless we are worthy b. unless we worry c. in an unworthy manner d. in a worthy manner
60. A Christian that tries to be a loner will soon a. feel lonely and lost b. not need any help from other Christians c. not need the fellowship of the church d. feel it necessary to attend worship
61. What does “redemption” mean? a. freed or bought with a price b. given coupons to use c. given money to invest d. imprisoned in our own home
62. What part of our weekly worship reminds us specifically that Christians were bought with a price? a. announcements b. the Lord’s Supper c. the sermon d. singing
63. Which of Jesus’ parables illustrates the concept of stewardship? a. the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 b. the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 10 c. the parable of the mustard seed in Matthew 13 d. the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25
64. List the five areas of Christian stewardship.
65. God has given to each individual his own personal a. shelving unit b. time schedule c. Bible d. abilities
66. God provides each Christian with these chances to do His will a. opportunities b. last chances c. time slots d. closed doors
67. In our stewardship of possessions, we must be careful not to a. get too attached to things that may rust b. give away all of our possessions c. let our possessions become our idols d. wear colors that clash
68. Stewardship of possessions also requires us to determine a. how much we want to give back to God b. how much we should spend on groceries each week c. whether or not we want to give anything to the church’s work d. if our material possessions are insured
69. Jesus taught that we should not worry about life’s necessities because a. life is short anyway b. God will provide what we need c. the government will give us what we need d. God expects our relatives to support us
70. We must be stewards of our time by a. scheduling meetings only during the mornings b. answering all of our phone calls c. using our days wisely and prayerfully d. cramming as much into our days as possible
71. The last area of stewardship discussed is a. service to others b. service to self c. servicing our vehicles d. service in the armed forces
72. An important step in setting an example for others is to a. live Christian lives in our daily occupations b. act like a Christian when we are in public c. teach our children to do as we say and not as we do d. make sure there is a Bible on our coffee table
73. God does not expect perfection in our lives, but He does expect a. for us to do our best b. perfection in our vocations c. for us to try once in a while d. for us to put on a good show
74. In teaching of worldly devotions, Jesus said that no one can serve two masters because a. he will love both b. he will hate both c. he will hate one and love the other d. one will not get a full work day from us
75. The Bible says that we are not our own, but that we were a. slaves b. bought with a price c. given freedom from bondage d. bought for money
76. Covetousness is the result of poor use of which area of stewardship? a. abilities b. possessions c. opportunities d. time
77. Where does Jesus tell us we should lay up our treasures? a. in the local bank b. on earth c. on the internet d. in heaven
78. Jesus said it is more blessed to give than to do what? a. buy b. receive c. trade d. keep what you have
79. God does not expect what from any of his stewards? a. perfection b. money c. love d. time
80. Do all Christians have the same talents and abilities? a. no – each should use his/her talents as they have been blessed b. yes – all are blessed equally c. no – we are not expected to do anything for God d. yes – but we are not expected to use them
81. Jesus related aChristian to a a. fisherman b. fireman c. policeman d. painter
82. Which two men did Jesus call as the first “fishers of men”? a. Peter and Andrew b. Peter and Paul c. Andrew and John d. Moses and Noah
83. The New Testament repeatedly stresses that Christianity is a. for all people b. for only the Jews c. for only the Gentiles d. for men only
84. A Christian that wants to win others to Christ does not have to have a. any special education or gifts b. a willingness to teach c. knowledge of God's plan of salvation d. a love of others' souls
85. Before we can teach others, we must do this for ourselves a. study the Bible and pray b. memorize the Old Testament c. memorize the New Testament d. learn a new language
86. How many apostles (special teachers) did Jesus call to work with him? a. twelve b. ninety-nine c. six d. one hundred
87. Even with much training, what must a Christian have to be a successful soul winner? a. a love for God b. a superior attitude c. three Bibles d. a polished voice
88. What things are not necessary to be a successful soul winner? a. the ability to speak smoothly and fluently b. the knowledge of the entire Bible c. advanced age and experience in dealing with people d. all of the above
89. List three of the personal qualities a good fisher of men must possess
90. In having the right attitude, the soul winner realizes that a. each individual is important b. only what he has to say is important c. he must rush through the study d. all of the above
91. The soul winner must also believe that the good news about Jesus is a. vital b. nice, but not so important c. mostly true d. old news
92. A soul winner must also show that he/she _____ the individual he/she is studying with a. loves b. does not love c. is superior to d. surprises
93. God _______ us to share our love and faith in Christ with others. a. expects b. does not want c. has never told d. does not intend for
94. Once a Christian has been baptized, a. he is finished with what Jesus expects him to do. b. he must continue to grow and study God’s word. c. he doesn’t have to come to the church building anymore. d. he doesn’t have to tell anyone about Jesus.
95. Jesus called the soul winner a “fisher of men” because a. his hearers were well acquainted with the fishing industry b. He went fishing a lot c. people are very much like fish. d. both fish and people basically are dumb.
96. By the standards of the world, the men that Jesus called by the lake of Galilee were a. men with a lot of tact b. extraordinary men c. good business men d. ordinary men
97. Before beginning a Bible study with a friend, one must be a. prepared b. well fed c. willing to give in to their viewpoint d. scared
98. What best provides the fertile soil in the hearts of our friends where the seed of God’s word can be sown? a. knocking on doors b. learning to know our friends better c. attending all church services d. handing out meeting advertisements
99. A good soul winner will experience positive results a. quickly b. every time he studies with someone c. after patient study d. only on Mondays
100. No one can teach the gospel of love without a. knowing the student b. love c. memorizing the Bible d. clairvoyance
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