New Testament Gospel and Christology

Preliminary Exam

Name: Fatma Sarah A. Boloto Date:___________

Section/Schedule: B Course/Year: BSN2
I. True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false. Put your answer in the space provided.
F 1. It was Satan’s complete victory when Jesus Christ died in the cross.
T 2. Pilate had to order Jesus Christ’s crucifixion so that the Jewish leaders will not expose his actions to Rome.
T 3. The Gospel is the good news of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
F 4. As Jesus Christ took our human nature, He is also sinful.
T 5. Jesus Christ took human nature for Him to be our mediator and savior.
T 6. It was already prophesied by David in Psalms 41 that Jesus Christ will be betrayed by His friend.
F 7. Jesus Christ is only half human when He came to this world.
F 8. Matthew was wrong about Jesus Christ’s genealogy, while Luke got it right.
T 9. Jesus Christ is the Passover lamb that was slain for the salvation humanity.
T 10. As Jesus was tempted “in all points” just as we are, He understands and helps us get through with every
temptation we face.

II. Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct and best answer. Read each item carefully. Do not rush.
D 11. "Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast
lots." Luke 23:34. What is the prophecy that was fulfilled in this verse?
a. Betrayal by a friend c. Lots cast for His clothes
b. Numbered with the transgressors d. Interceded for transgressors
A 12.“And He began to say to them, ‘Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:21. What
prophecy was Jesus Christ talking about?
a. Preceded by a messenger c. Anointed with the Holy Spirit
b. Healing Ministry d. His coming is on time
B 13. “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come
forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel.” Micah 5:1-2. What did Micah prophesy in this verse?
a. Of David’s Lineage c. Born of a Virgin
b. Born on Bethlehem d. His coming is on time
A 14. “And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death.” Isaiah 53:9. Isaiah points out this
prophecy to Jesus being _____________.
a. Buried in a rich man’s tomb c. Numbered with the transgressors
b. Raised in the third day d. Interceded for the transgressors
D 15. John the Baptist was the fulfilment of this prophecy.
a. Anointed with the Holy Spirit c. Healing ministry
b. Preceded by a messenger d. Preceded by Elijah
B 16. Most likely, Pilate ordered Jesus’s execution for him to:
a. to avoid being exposed by Jewish leaders c. to warn others who wants to follow Christ’s example
b. to eliminate any threat Jesus might pose d. All of the above
B 17. What evidence from the Scripture shows that Jesus was not really a political and military threat to Rome?
a. He advocated love for enemies c. He affirmed the legitimacy of paying taxes to Caesar
b. He teaches kindness amidst persecution d. All of the above
C 18. What is the basic issue of temptation?
a. the impact of the temptation c. our will or God’s will
b. the variations of each temptation d. None of the above
A 19. What was Jesus Christ’s nature when He came into this world?
a. He is both fully human and fully divine c. He is only fully human
b. He is half human and half divine d. He is only fully divine
C 20. What is the meaning of His other name, Immanuel?
a. God is salvation b. God is within us c. God with us d. God saves us
C 21. What divine prerogative of Jesus was shown in the resurrection of Lazarus?
a. He was a man endowed with powers c. He is a necromancer
b. He is the Creator d. None of the above
B 22. What was Jesus Christ’s disadvantage as the second Adam compared to the first Adam?
a. He took human nature that is degenerated c. He suffered with the consequences of sin
b. the first Adam was made perfect d. All of the above
A 23. What is Matthew’s emphasis in his gospel?
a. Jesus’s Sermon b. Jesus’s Miracles c. Jesus’s Parables d. Jesus’s Doctrines
B 24. What is Mark’s emphasis in his gospel?
a. Jesus’s Sermon b. Jesus’s Miracles c. Jesus’s Parables d. Jesus’s Doctrines
C 25. What is Luke’s emphasis in his gospel?
 a. Jesus’s Sermon b. Jesus’s Miracles c. Jesus’s Parables d. Jesus’s Doctrines
D 26. What is John’s emphasis in his gospel?
a. Jesus’s Sermon b. Jesus’s Miracles c. Jesus’s Parables d. Jesus’s Doctrines
A 27. Who were the audience for the Gospel of Matthew?
a. Jews b. Romans c. Greeks d. All Gentiles
D 28. Who were the audience for the Gospel of Mark?
a. Jews b. Romans c. Greeks d. All Gentiles
B 29. Who were the audience for the Gospel of Luke?
a. Jews b. Romans c. Greeks d. All Gentiles
D 30. Which of the following statement from Jesus shows His divinity?
a. “I and My Father are one.” c. “Lazarus, come forth.”
b. "He who has seen Me has seen the Father." d. All of the above
D 31. Why didn’t God kill the devil when he first sinned and prevent sin from entering this world?
a. Because He is merciful c. Because He is forgiving
b. Because of His grace d. Because He is love
C 32. How can we overcome the devil’s temptations?
a. Follow the Ten Commandments c. Submit to God
b. Avoid sinning d. Be vigilant
A 33. How can we be successful in the battle against the devil?
a. Resist the devil c. Follow God’s will
b. Memorize Bible verses d. Put on the armor of God
B 34. What prompted Christ’s entrance into the human family?
a. pity for humanity c. God’s love for humanity
b. His undying mercy d. revenge towards the devil
A 35. What assurance is there that Christ can help us to meet temptations successfully?
a. He understands and helps us c. He knows each temptations
b. He knows the devil d. All of the above
B 36. When Adam realized what he had lost, what did God said to encourage him?
a. He puts enmity between them and the Serpent c. He puts His whole armor in them
b. He will still bless them d. He will die for them
A 37. What is necessary for us to be forgiven from our sins?
a. Prayer c. Confession
b. Obedience to the commandments d. Avoid sinning
C 38. What leads a person to repentance?
a. guilt c. regrets
b. God’s kindness d. God’s intervention
C 39. How can a person be just before God?
a. Follow the commandments c. Prayer and devotion
b. Have faith d. through God’s grace
C 40. What will result from true repentance
a. we will be blessed c. our sins will be blotted out
b. we will be guilt-free d. we no longer commit sin

III. Essay. For 5 points each, answer the following questions. Explain your answer in not less than 5 sentences.
1. Why is it necessary for Jesus Christ to be fully human?
2. What is the significance of Jesus Christ’s death?
Answers:
1. Reasons why Jesus christ needs to be fully human because the has feelings just like how we human felt
sorrow, happiness, pain. He serves to be the example of every human being in the earth. And if we follow his
teachings and action we can be with God in eternity life. He can help us and understand as because he is fully
human and we are born as human.
2. The significance of Jesus christs death is valuation to Ins people. his death will have the most degraded person
on earth. Jerus christ came in to this earth for us to be forgiven by the sin we have committed. His sacrifice is
trying to reach and reach us that being kind, selfless, and following God's will, will give us genuine and
happiness.