CRST 290-B05 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026
A method of interpreting scripture based on consistency, context, and author's intent is called the
interpretive framework method. - Answers False
A creation perspective recognizes that God: - Answers D. All of the above
Clement of Rome believed that Adam was an allegorical figure. - Answers False
When God created us, He created us with the ability to construct our own wrong ideas and beliefs. -
Answers True
Which of the following was an advocate for a literal understanding of Genesis? - Answers D. All of the
above
There are no known Early Church authors who believed that the Earth was older than 10,000 years. -
Answers True
True or False: The Bible provides truth in theological and spiritual areas, but not in scientific and
historical areas. - Answers False
The statement: "Knowledge can be gleaned from the study of the physical world" is a
presuppositional claim. - Answers True
By the end of the Reformation, many Protestant groups (Presbyterians, Anabaptists, Lutherans, etc.)
had incorporated affirmations of a literal understanding of Genesis into their creeds, confessions, and
catechisms. - Answers True
The book of Romans outlines why all people are aware of God and therefore under judgement. -
Answers True
Which of the following is NOT one of the arguments used by Dr. Wise that all people have a common
knowledge of God: - Answers Incorrect answer:
All people understand the God is creator
According to the video on Genesis 1 and the Early Church, which Christian held to an allegorical
interpretation of Genesis 1? - Answers Origen
Venerable Beade explicitly rejected a primarily allegorical interpretation of Genesis. - Answers True
Dr. Wise argues that human observation had inherent limitations, even before the Fall. - Answers
True
The term "perspicuous" means: - Answers Able to be understoon
According to the "Who believes what?" video, which of the following pairs of origins positions are
most similar? - Answers Incorrect Answer:
Intelligent design and evolutionary creation
The dates for the age of Adam, Noah, and others presented in Dr. Wise' book come from which
manuscript of the Old Testament? - Answers Incorrect Answer:
Septuagint
Many Reformation theologians wrote that there was no way to reconcile the early chapters of
Genesis with their scientific understandings. - Answers False
According to the "Who believes what?" video, which of the following pairs of origins positions are
most dissimilar? - Answers Incorrect Answer:
Intelligent design and Old-Earth Creation
It seems clear that the Bible's claims have __________ authority compared to observations made by
man. - Answers More
When we start with God as Creator, and that the creation has indeed been created, then this will
increase our knowledge of the world, but make synthesis of different branches of knowledge more
difficult. - Answers False
A "historico-grammatical" interpretation of scripture takes the meaning of the text as plainly
understood, given context, language, and author intent. - Answers True
Which of the following is one of the ethical controls on science discussed by Dr. Wise? - Answers
Collaboration with coauthors
The early Reformation saw a strong resurgence of a literal understanding of Genesis. - Answers True
Dr. Wise discussed which example from extra-biblical evidence that shed light on a passage from the
Book of Revelation? - Answers Water sources in Lodicea
The multiverse hypothesis assumes that the different laws of chemistry and physics will allow life to
exist in each universe. - Answers False
On which day were the heavenly bodies (the sun, moon, stars, and planets) created? - Answers Four
, The Anthropic Principle tells us that: - Answers The universe appears specially created for man to live
in it.
Which of the following is evidence that the days of Genesis 1 should be recognized as 24-hour days? -
Answers All of the above:
-use of the term "yôm"
-use of "evening and morning"
-Use of a number (first, second, etc)
A theistic being such as God is not only beyond the physical universe, He is also at every place within
the universe. - Answers True
Earth is the only planet that has which material necessary for life in great abundance? - Answers
Liquid Water
The genealogies in Luke and Matthew can be used to determine how long ago the creation event was.
- Answers False
It idea that "the present is the key to the past" is called: - Answers Uniformitarianism
The Big Bang Theory predicted that the universe would expand. - Answers False
Jose de Acosta was a missionary and naturalist who served in which South American country? -
Answers Peru
Due to certain limitations, the historical sciences must use: - Answers Multiple competing hypothesis
The term ________________ refers to the study of created kinds. - Answers Baraminology
Faced with animals in South America never seen by Europeans, Jose de Acosta reasoned that these
animals migrated to South America from Noah's ark after the Flood. - Answers True
Numerous passages in the creation account and elsewhere in Genesis place man as central to
creation. - Answers True
Which discipline below includes primarily historical science methods? - Answers Palentology
Physical constants, like the value for the force of gravity or the strength of atomic forces, can
fluctuate significantly. This shows that the universe is fine-tuned for life. - Answers False
Physical constants, like the value for the force of gravity or the strength of atomic forces, are have
precise, unchanging values. This shows that the universe is fine-tuned for life. - Answers True
What is the age of the universe according to Big Bang cosmology? - Answers 13.7 Billion years
A condition where someone holds two contradictory views at the same time is called: - Answers
Cognitive dissonance
The dates for the age of Adam, Noah, and others presented in Dr. Wise' book come from which
manuscript of the Old Testament? - Answers Masoretic Text
A straightforward reading of the Bible indicates that creation took place about ________ years ago. -
Answers 6,000
Historical sciences are most similar to: - Answers Detective Work
Which rule of nature tells us that the amount of available energy in the universe is constantly
decreasing? - Answers Second Law of Thermodynamics
Which philosopher grouped interactions between science and religion into four categories (conflict,
independence, dialogue, and synthesis)? - Answers Ian Barbour
One of the great advantages of observational sciences involves: - Answers Controlled experiments.
In discussing marriage and divorce with the Pharisees in Matthew 19, Jesus discusses which biblical
couple? - Answers Adam and Eve
Which of the following pairs is the set of paradigms compared in Is Genesis History? - Answers
"conventional" and "biblical"
Which expert in Is Genesis History? talked about how the Hebrew language pointed to "yom" being a
24-hour day? - Answers Steven Boyd
According to creation-based scientific studies, Australopithecus afarensis appears to be human
(descendants of Adam and Eve). - Answers False
In the movie Is Genesis History? Dr. Robert Carter said that animals were created in such a way that
they can adapt to their surroundings. - Answers True
Which Hebrew word is translated as the "Flood" in Genesis? - Answers Mabbul
What ancient city appears to have abandoned the construction of a massive tower at about the same
time as the Tower of Babel, recorded in the Bible? - Answers Eridu
In which Epoch of Earth history did the Ice Age occur? - Answers Incorrect Answer: None of the
Abocve, the Ice Age is actually a Flood deposit
A method of interpreting scripture based on consistency, context, and author's intent is called the
interpretive framework method. - Answers False
A creation perspective recognizes that God: - Answers D. All of the above
Clement of Rome believed that Adam was an allegorical figure. - Answers False
When God created us, He created us with the ability to construct our own wrong ideas and beliefs. -
Answers True
Which of the following was an advocate for a literal understanding of Genesis? - Answers D. All of the
above
There are no known Early Church authors who believed that the Earth was older than 10,000 years. -
Answers True
True or False: The Bible provides truth in theological and spiritual areas, but not in scientific and
historical areas. - Answers False
The statement: "Knowledge can be gleaned from the study of the physical world" is a
presuppositional claim. - Answers True
By the end of the Reformation, many Protestant groups (Presbyterians, Anabaptists, Lutherans, etc.)
had incorporated affirmations of a literal understanding of Genesis into their creeds, confessions, and
catechisms. - Answers True
The book of Romans outlines why all people are aware of God and therefore under judgement. -
Answers True
Which of the following is NOT one of the arguments used by Dr. Wise that all people have a common
knowledge of God: - Answers Incorrect answer:
All people understand the God is creator
According to the video on Genesis 1 and the Early Church, which Christian held to an allegorical
interpretation of Genesis 1? - Answers Origen
Venerable Beade explicitly rejected a primarily allegorical interpretation of Genesis. - Answers True
Dr. Wise argues that human observation had inherent limitations, even before the Fall. - Answers
True
The term "perspicuous" means: - Answers Able to be understoon
According to the "Who believes what?" video, which of the following pairs of origins positions are
most similar? - Answers Incorrect Answer:
Intelligent design and evolutionary creation
The dates for the age of Adam, Noah, and others presented in Dr. Wise' book come from which
manuscript of the Old Testament? - Answers Incorrect Answer:
Septuagint
Many Reformation theologians wrote that there was no way to reconcile the early chapters of
Genesis with their scientific understandings. - Answers False
According to the "Who believes what?" video, which of the following pairs of origins positions are
most dissimilar? - Answers Incorrect Answer:
Intelligent design and Old-Earth Creation
It seems clear that the Bible's claims have __________ authority compared to observations made by
man. - Answers More
When we start with God as Creator, and that the creation has indeed been created, then this will
increase our knowledge of the world, but make synthesis of different branches of knowledge more
difficult. - Answers False
A "historico-grammatical" interpretation of scripture takes the meaning of the text as plainly
understood, given context, language, and author intent. - Answers True
Which of the following is one of the ethical controls on science discussed by Dr. Wise? - Answers
Collaboration with coauthors
The early Reformation saw a strong resurgence of a literal understanding of Genesis. - Answers True
Dr. Wise discussed which example from extra-biblical evidence that shed light on a passage from the
Book of Revelation? - Answers Water sources in Lodicea
The multiverse hypothesis assumes that the different laws of chemistry and physics will allow life to
exist in each universe. - Answers False
On which day were the heavenly bodies (the sun, moon, stars, and planets) created? - Answers Four
, The Anthropic Principle tells us that: - Answers The universe appears specially created for man to live
in it.
Which of the following is evidence that the days of Genesis 1 should be recognized as 24-hour days? -
Answers All of the above:
-use of the term "yôm"
-use of "evening and morning"
-Use of a number (first, second, etc)
A theistic being such as God is not only beyond the physical universe, He is also at every place within
the universe. - Answers True
Earth is the only planet that has which material necessary for life in great abundance? - Answers
Liquid Water
The genealogies in Luke and Matthew can be used to determine how long ago the creation event was.
- Answers False
It idea that "the present is the key to the past" is called: - Answers Uniformitarianism
The Big Bang Theory predicted that the universe would expand. - Answers False
Jose de Acosta was a missionary and naturalist who served in which South American country? -
Answers Peru
Due to certain limitations, the historical sciences must use: - Answers Multiple competing hypothesis
The term ________________ refers to the study of created kinds. - Answers Baraminology
Faced with animals in South America never seen by Europeans, Jose de Acosta reasoned that these
animals migrated to South America from Noah's ark after the Flood. - Answers True
Numerous passages in the creation account and elsewhere in Genesis place man as central to
creation. - Answers True
Which discipline below includes primarily historical science methods? - Answers Palentology
Physical constants, like the value for the force of gravity or the strength of atomic forces, can
fluctuate significantly. This shows that the universe is fine-tuned for life. - Answers False
Physical constants, like the value for the force of gravity or the strength of atomic forces, are have
precise, unchanging values. This shows that the universe is fine-tuned for life. - Answers True
What is the age of the universe according to Big Bang cosmology? - Answers 13.7 Billion years
A condition where someone holds two contradictory views at the same time is called: - Answers
Cognitive dissonance
The dates for the age of Adam, Noah, and others presented in Dr. Wise' book come from which
manuscript of the Old Testament? - Answers Masoretic Text
A straightforward reading of the Bible indicates that creation took place about ________ years ago. -
Answers 6,000
Historical sciences are most similar to: - Answers Detective Work
Which rule of nature tells us that the amount of available energy in the universe is constantly
decreasing? - Answers Second Law of Thermodynamics
Which philosopher grouped interactions between science and religion into four categories (conflict,
independence, dialogue, and synthesis)? - Answers Ian Barbour
One of the great advantages of observational sciences involves: - Answers Controlled experiments.
In discussing marriage and divorce with the Pharisees in Matthew 19, Jesus discusses which biblical
couple? - Answers Adam and Eve
Which of the following pairs is the set of paradigms compared in Is Genesis History? - Answers
"conventional" and "biblical"
Which expert in Is Genesis History? talked about how the Hebrew language pointed to "yom" being a
24-hour day? - Answers Steven Boyd
According to creation-based scientific studies, Australopithecus afarensis appears to be human
(descendants of Adam and Eve). - Answers False
In the movie Is Genesis History? Dr. Robert Carter said that animals were created in such a way that
they can adapt to their surroundings. - Answers True
Which Hebrew word is translated as the "Flood" in Genesis? - Answers Mabbul
What ancient city appears to have abandoned the construction of a massive tower at about the same
time as the Tower of Babel, recorded in the Bible? - Answers Eridu
In which Epoch of Earth history did the Ice Age occur? - Answers Incorrect Answer: None of the
Abocve, the Ice Age is actually a Flood deposit
