Apologetics Unit 7 EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

Apologetics Unit 7 EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) If Jesus didn't exist, then... - Answer- 1. He couldn't have died on the cross. 2. He couldn't have risen from the dead. 3. He couldn't have lived a perfect life. 4. Christians have no hope of salvation and eternal life. 5. Christianity is false. 6. He isn't the Son of God. If Jesus never existed, how does it follow that Christianity is false? - Answer- Christianity can't be true if its central figure never existed. If we can come to the conclusion that Jesus did live, and that he did live a perfect life, die on the cross and rise from the grave, then..... - Answer- 1. He is the Son of God. 2. Christianity is true 3. Christians may have hope of salvation and eternal life through him. Match the verses on the left with the references on the right. 1 John 4:2 Romans 1:3-4 Philippians 2:6 2 Timothy 2:8 1 Timothy 3:16 Romans 10:9 - Answer- 1. "Jesus Christ is come in the flesh" 2. " concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord" 3. "though he (Jesus) was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped" 4. "Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel" 5. "Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory" 6. "if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" Match the verses on the left with the references on the right. 1 Corinthians 11:23 Romans 10:9-10 Romans 4:25 1 Timothy 6:13 1 Peter 3:18 - Answer- 1. "For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread" 2. "because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved" 3. "who (Jesus) was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification" 4. "I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession" 5. "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit" The words "_________ " and " __________" in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 suggest that Paul got this information from an earlier source, perhaps a creed that was recited verbally in churches prior to the New Testament being written. - Answer- delievered, received In 100 words or more, explain how Paul could have received the 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 creed. In your answer, you should also discuss how this creed could be dated all the way back to Jesus' death and resurrection. - Answer- Paul could have received the creed from anyone. According to what the creed says it looks like he got the information from an earlier time. Words are being used in it that Paul doesn't usually use and are from older times. "Cephas" is in Aramaic but Paul wrote in Greek. The creed used past tense in it like "delivered" and "received." This piece of work can be dated all the way back to Jesus' death and resurrection because of the time span it was written in. Jesus was crucified AD 30 and Paul's conversion came shortly after that. Paul then went on a three trip and visited Peter and James for fifteen days in Jerusalem. All of the dates when these events happened line up. The creed is even reported to have been an eyewitness. Why is it extremely important to hear the testimonies of ancient non-Christian witnesses regarding Jesus' historical existence? - Answer- Because they have nothing to gain by telling the truth. Who was Tacitus? - Answer- Perhaps the greatest historian of ancient Rome. What facts can we learn from the testimony of Tacitus? (Hint: Choose four answers) - Answer- 1. Christians were mocked, tortured, nailed to crosses, and burned alive for spreading the "superstition" of Jesus alleged resurrection. 2. Jesus was put to death by the Roman procurator, Pontius Pilate. 3. Christians were named for their founder, Christ. 4. Jesus was put to death during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. Who was Suetonius? - Answer- A roman historian What facts can we learn from the testimony of Suetonius? (Hint: Choose two answers) - Answer- The word "Christians" is used to identify the group individuals that followed the teachings of Christ. Christ's teachings caused the Jews to make an uproar in Rome. Who was Josephus? - Answer- A Jewish historian in the 1st century. A Pharisee (expert on Old Testament laws). What facts can we learn from the testimony of Josephus? - Answer- 1. The disciples reported that Jesus had risen from the dead and that he appeared to them alive the third day after the crucifixion. 2. Pilate sentenced Jesus to death by crucifixion. 3. Jesus had many disciples, both Jews and Gentiles. 4. Jesus was known as a wise and virtuous man. 5. Jesus was called the "Messiah" by some. 6. Jesus was the brother of James Who was Pliny the Younger? - Answer- A Roman author and administrator who served as the governor of Bithynia in Asia Minor. What facts can we learn from the testimony of Pliny the Younger? - Answer- Jesus was worshipped as deity (as a god) by early Christians. Christian worship involved singing hymns to Christ. Who was Lucian? - Answer- A 2nd century Greek writer who spoke critically of Christians due to their belief that Jesus was the Son of God. What facts can we learn from the testimony of Lucian? (Hint: Choose four answers) - Answer- 1. Jesus taught his followers to live according to his laws. 2. Jesus was worshiped by Christians. 3. The followers of Jesus practiced their faith and demonstrated obedience to his laws and teachings. 4. Jesus introduced new teachings in Palestine and was crucified because of them. Who was Clement of Rome? - Answer- 1. One who worked alongside and was trained by the apostle Paul. 2. Author of a letter to the Corinthian church, which is generally considered to be the earliest Christian writing from outside the New Testament. 3. One of the early church fathers/leaders. What facts can we learn from the testimony of Clement of Rome? - Answer- 1. The apostles were responsible for spreading the gospel message. 2. Jesus' resurrection provided the assurance of the truthfulness of his teachings. 3. The gospel of God's kingdom was/is the central and most important Christian message. 4. Jesus gave the gospel to the apostles. 5. Wherever the gospel was preached and local churches were started, leaders were chosen to minister to believers. Who was Ignatius? - Answer- 1. A church leader in Antioch and leader in the early church. 2. A fellow worker with the apostle John, who trained him as well as Polycarp. 3. He was sentenced to death in Rome; on the way to his execution he wrote seven letters to six churches and one individual (Polycarp). What can we learn from the testimony of Ignatius? - Answer- 1. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a virgin when she gave birth. 2. Jesus was from the family of David. 3. Jesus really lived, ate and drank on the earth. 4. Jesus was baptized by John. 5. God raised Jesus from the dead; he appeared to his disciples in the flesh after his resurrection. 6. Jesus was sentenced to crucifixion by Pontius Pilate. 7. Jesus was the Son of God. Who was Quadratus? - Answer- One of the early Christian apologists (one who made a defense to people who were presenting claims against Christianity). What can we learn from the testimony of Quadratus? - Answer- 1. Jesus healed people and raised some from the dead. 2. Jesus performed many miracles; a number of people were eyewitnesses of them. 3. Many of the people who Jesus healed or raised were still alive when Jesus "left the earth," and some were even alive during Quadratus' time. What facts can we learn from the testimony of Barnabas? - Answer- Jesus chose his apostles to proclaim the gospel message. Jesus performed miracles and expressed love for people. Jesus became a man. Jesus preached and taught Israel It was necessary for Jesus "to suffer on a tree. Who was Justin Martyr? - Answer- One of the earliest Christ