2025/2026 MKC STUDYGUIDE 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does the term "canon" mean in the context of the New
Testament? - ANSWERS-"Canon" refers to the authoritative list of
books recognized by the church as inspired Scripture
What were the primary criteria the early church used to recognize
books as part of the New Testament canon? - ANSWERS-: Apostolicity
(connection to an apostle), orthodoxy (agreement with the rule of faith),
catholicity (widespread, continuous use in churches), and antiquity
(origin in the apostolic era).
Why is knowing the formation of the NT canon important for studying
the Bible? - ANSWERS-It helps students understand why these texts
are considered authoritative, reliable, and central to Christian faith and
doctrine.
What does reading and studying the Bible require at a university level?
- ANSWERS-Attention to historical context, literary structure, genre,
theology, authorial intent, and responsible interpretation.
, Why is understanding background and context essential for interpreting
Scripture? - ANSWERS-Because meaning is shaped by cultural,
historical, linguistic, and literary settings.
What are the main themes of the Gospel of Mark? - ANSWERS-Jesus'
authority, suffering, servanthood, discipleship, and faith in action.
Who is the author of the Gospel of Luke? - ANSWERS-Luke, a
physician and companion of Paul
When was the Gospel of Luke written? - ANSWERS-AD 60-62.
What is the purpose of the Gospel of Luke? - ANSWERS-To give an
orderly and accurate account of Jesus' life
What are the main themes of the Gospel of Luke? - ANSWERS-Jesus
as Savior of all people, compassion for the poor and outcast, prayer,
the Holy Spirit, and salvation.
Who is the author of the Gospel of John? - ANSWERS-John the
Apostle, the son of Zebedee
When was the Gospel of John written? - ANSWERS-AD 80-90.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does the term "canon" mean in the context of the New
Testament? - ANSWERS-"Canon" refers to the authoritative list of
books recognized by the church as inspired Scripture
What were the primary criteria the early church used to recognize
books as part of the New Testament canon? - ANSWERS-: Apostolicity
(connection to an apostle), orthodoxy (agreement with the rule of faith),
catholicity (widespread, continuous use in churches), and antiquity
(origin in the apostolic era).
Why is knowing the formation of the NT canon important for studying
the Bible? - ANSWERS-It helps students understand why these texts
are considered authoritative, reliable, and central to Christian faith and
doctrine.
What does reading and studying the Bible require at a university level?
- ANSWERS-Attention to historical context, literary structure, genre,
theology, authorial intent, and responsible interpretation.
, Why is understanding background and context essential for interpreting
Scripture? - ANSWERS-Because meaning is shaped by cultural,
historical, linguistic, and literary settings.
What are the main themes of the Gospel of Mark? - ANSWERS-Jesus'
authority, suffering, servanthood, discipleship, and faith in action.
Who is the author of the Gospel of Luke? - ANSWERS-Luke, a
physician and companion of Paul
When was the Gospel of Luke written? - ANSWERS-AD 60-62.
What is the purpose of the Gospel of Luke? - ANSWERS-To give an
orderly and accurate account of Jesus' life
What are the main themes of the Gospel of Luke? - ANSWERS-Jesus
as Savior of all people, compassion for the poor and outcast, prayer,
the Holy Spirit, and salvation.
Who is the author of the Gospel of John? - ANSWERS-John the
Apostle, the son of Zebedee
When was the Gospel of John written? - ANSWERS-AD 80-90.
