✝️ New Testament

Which early Church Father is credited with first articulating the concept of 'apostolic succession' as a means of ensuring the continuity of orthodox Christian teaching?

Hard N/A (Historical Theology)

In the Pauline Epistles, what specific term does Paul use to describe the process by which believers are declared righteous in God's sight, apart from works of the law?

Hard Romans 3:28

In the book of Revelation, what color horse does the rider of the second horse ride?

Medium Revelation 6:4

What type of writing are the letters from Paul to various churches and individuals?

Easy

Which of the following early Church Fathers is credited with first articulating the concept of 'apostolic succession' as a means of ensuring doctrinal purity?

Hard Not directly stated in Scripture but developed in early Church writings.

According to the most widely accepted interpretation, what is the primary significance of the 'mark of the beast' in the Book of Revelation?

Hard Revelation 13:16-18

According to the Book of Hebrews, Melchizedek, the king of Salem, is without father, without mother, and without what else?

Hard Hebrews 7:3

What type of clothing did John the Baptist wear?

Medium Matthew 3:4

What is the name of the book in the New Testament that describes the visions of the Apostle John?

Easy Revelation 1:1

Which of the following figures from the Gospels is explicitly identified as having seven demons cast out of them by Jesus?

Hard Luke 8:2

In the context of Pauline Epistles, what is the theological significance of the Greek word 'kenosis' as it relates to Christ?

Hard Philippians 2:7

According to the generally accepted interpretation, what is the primary purpose of the 'household codes' (e.g., Ephesians 5:21-6:9, Colossians 3:18-4:1) within the New Testament letters?

Hard Ephesians 5:21-6:9, Colossians 3:18-4:1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic mentioned by Paul in 1 Corinthians 13 as being part of love?

Hard 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

According to the Gospel of John, what specific sign did Jesus perform that convinced many of the Jews who came to Mary that he was the Messiah after the death of Lazarus?

Hard John 11:45

According to the Gospel of John, what was Jesus doing when the Samaritan woman arrived at the well?

Easy John 4:6

Which of the following figures in the New Testament is described as being 'full of faith and of the Holy Spirit' and chosen to care for the poor in the early church?

Hard Acts 6:5

According to the Apostle Paul in his letters, what is the primary purpose of spiritual gifts (charismata) within the body of Christ (the Church)?

Hard 1 Corinthians 12:7, 14:12

According to the Gospel of John, what was Jesus doing when the disciples returned to him after speaking with the Samaritan woman at the well?

Medium John 4:27

Which Apostle doubted Jesus's resurrection until he saw Jesus with his own eyes?

Medium John 20:24-29

Which Apostle, known for his letters, strongly advocated for Gentile inclusion without strict adherence to Jewish law, emphasizing the importance of grace?

Hard Acts 15, Galatians 2