✝️ New Testament

The 'Kenotic Hymn' in Philippians 2:5-11 describes Christ's self-emptying. Which of the following best reflects the theological understanding of 'kenosis' as it relates to Christ's nature?

Hard Philippians 2:5-11

According to the generally accepted scholarly view, which of Paul's letters is considered a 'deutero-Pauline' epistle, meaning its authorship by Paul is debated?

Hard N/A (Biblical Studies)

Which apostle doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw Jesus with his own eyes and touched his wounds?

Medium John 20:24-29

According to the Gospels, what was John the Baptist's diet in the wilderness?

Medium Matthew 3:4

According to the book of Hebrews, what is the significance of Melchizedek's priesthood in relation to the priesthood of Jesus?

Hard Hebrews 7

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the debated interpretation of Paul's phrase 'baptized for the dead' in 1 Corinthians 15:29?

Hard 1 Corinthians 15:29

According to the generally accepted interpretation, what is the primary significance of the 'beast from the sea' in Revelation 13?

Hard Revelation 13

According to the Gospel of John, who recognized Jesus as the Lamb of God?

Medium John 1:29

In the book of Revelation, what is the symbolic significance of the 'bottomless pit' or 'abyss' from which demonic forces are released?

Hard Revelation 9:1-11, 20:1-3

Which theological concept, central to Pauline soteriology, describes the process by which God declares a sinner righteous, imputing Christ's righteousness to them?

Hard Romans 3:21-26, Romans 5:1

According to the Bible, what was John the Baptist's main activity?

Easy Matthew 3:1-6

Which of the following figures from the Gospels is LEAST associated with the events of the Transfiguration of Jesus?

Hard Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36

What was the primary theological disagreement between Paul and the Judaizers regarding salvation?

Hard Galatians 2:16, Romans 3:28

According to the Gospels, what specific phrase did Jesus utter on the cross in Aramaic (as recorded in Mark and Matthew) that is often translated as 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me'?

Hard Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46

According to the Gospel of John, what was Jesus doing when the disciples returned to him while he was talking to the Samaritan woman at the well?

Medium John 4:8

Which of the following is NOT one of the original twelve apostles of Jesus Christ?

Medium Matthew 10:2-4

According to the Gospels, what was the occupation of the Apostle Matthew before he followed Jesus?

Medium Matthew 9:9

According to Paul's letters, which of the following individuals was a Greek convert who served as a companion and assistant to Paul and Barnabas?

Hard Galatians 2:1-3

In the book of Revelation, what is the symbolic number representing completeness or perfection?

Medium Revelation (various chapters)

Which of the following individuals is NOT traditionally credited with writing one of the General Epistles (also known as the Catholic Epistles)?

Hard Various