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1 1 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture 2 Mulitple Choice and Fill-In Questions 2015 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt A. Introduction and Prayer [0:0-2:24] B. Review: Cosmological and Teleological Arguments for God s Existence [2:25-6:26] C. Moral Argument for the existence of God [6:27-9:39] D. Pascal s wager as proof for the existence of God [9:40-13:16] 11m/11questions E. The Jesus Argument: Liar, lunatic, legend or Lord [13:17-20:46] F. Personal Testimony argument for the existence of God [20:47-22:21] 9min/9quest G. Predictive Prophecy as proof of God s existence [22:22-24:45] H. Miracle Accounts as proof of the existence of God [24:46-27:26] I. The Jews as proof of God s existence [27:27-33:27] 11m/11question J. Where did the Bible come from? Step One: Inspiration [33:28-38:50] 5min/6 questions K. Four Steps from God to us: Inspiration, Canonization, Transmission, Translation Varied Processes of Inspiration [38:51-50:52] Canonization: which books are authoritative? Transmission: the copying of the text by scribes 12min/13questions

2 2 L. Alleged Errors in the Bible: Camels, Hittites, David and archaeological confirmations [50:53-60:05] M. Fulfilled Prophecy [60:06-62:32] 12min/12 questions N. Canonization [62:33-74:36] Preservation of God s Word Peter, Paul and immediate authority Criterion for Canonization 12min/12questions

3 3 Multiple Choice Questions: OTLit, Lecture 2 [Hildebrandt] 1[2B]. Which of the following arguments for God s existence argues that God is the first cause of the universe? A. Teleological argument B. Pascal s wager *C. Cosmological argument D. Moral argument 2[2B]. Which of the following arguments for God s existence argues for God based on the order found in the design of the universe? *A. Teleological argument B. Pascal s wager C. Cosmological argument D. Moral argument -3[2B]. Which argument for the existence of God uses the fact that if the gravitation pull was changed in the least the universe could not exist as it is? *A. Teleological argument B. Pascal s wager C. Cosmological argument D. Moral argument 4[2B]. In which argument for the existence of God did we use the ordering of the chairs in the classroom as not being just put there by luck? *A. Teleological argument B. Pascal s wager C. Cosmological argument D. Moral argument

4 4 5[2B]. Which argument for the proof of the existence of God focuses on design manifesting a designer? *A. Teleological argument B. Pascal s wager C. Cosmological argument D. Moral argument 6[2B]. The intelligent design approach to the creation of the universe is supported by which of the following? A. Charles Darwin B. Richard Dawkins C. Christopher Hitchens *D. William Dempski 7[2C]. The fact that a grizzly bear eats people without any reflection but if done by humans it would be seen as very different is the basis for what view of the existence of God? A. Teleological argument B. Pascal s wager C. Cosmological argument *D. Moral argument 8[2D]. Which of the following argues for the belief in the existence of God on the basis of there is everything to gain if one is right in their belief in God and very little lost if one is wrong? A. Teleological argument *B. Pascal s wager C. Cosmological argument D. Moral argument

5 5 9[2E]. The argument for the existence of God based on Jesus includes all of the following except A. Jesus was not a liar B. Jesus was not a lunatic *C. Jesus was love D. Jesus was Lord E. Jesus was not a legend 10[2E]. Which disciple was crucified upside down? A. Paul *B. Peter C. John D. Matthew -11[2E]. Which disciple was allegedly put in boiling oil for supporting Jesus? A. Peter *B. John C. Matthew D. Mark 12[2E]. Besides Paul and the 12 apostles, what was the most number of people who saw Jesus after his resurrection at one time? A. 10 B. 50 C. 100 *D [2E]. The argument that Jesus was God not just a legend composed by some delusional apostles was refuted by which of the following facts? *A. The apostles almost all died martyrs death because of their belief B. Early historians confirm the fact that Jesus did miracles C. The Roman soldiers confirmed the testimony of the Gospel writers D. Legends cannot grow up when they are unbelievable

6 6 14[2F]. The argument from personal testimony takes into account A. The record of Scripture as testimony to the fact there is a God *B. The witness of people who are alive today who claim to have met God C. Personal stories of Moses, Jeremiah, David and others of having met God D. The record of even pagans who have claimed they believe in a god 15[2F]. An answer to prayer used as an argument for the existence of God would be what type of argument? A. Teleological argument *B. Personal testimony C. Cosmological argument D. Moral argument -16[2G]. Which book of Scripture predicted that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem of Judea 700 years before he was born? *A. Micah B. Deuteronomy C. Isaiah D. Jeremiah 17[2G]. Micah predicted the Messiah would be born in what town? A. Jerusalem B. Jericho *C. Bethlehem D. Hebron -18[2G]. The prophecy of the Messiah being born in Bethlehem is profound because the town was so small; about how many people lived there? [closest approximation] *A. 500 B. 10,000 C. 50,000 D. 100,000

7 7-19[2G]. What city did the Israelites walk around seven times in a single day? A. Jerusalem *B. Jericho C. Bethlehem D. Bethel 20[2H]. Who prayed and God sent lightning from heaven to consume a sacrifice in front of the prophets of Baal? *A. Elijah B. Moses C. Hosea D. Isaiah 21[2H]. Who predicted the virgin birth of Christ? A. Elijah B. Moses C. Hosea *D. Isaiah 22[2H]. What two things do critics, trying to rid the Bible of its divine character, have to get rid of? A. Miracles and psalms *B. Miracles and predictive prophecy C. Violence and salvation D. Redemption and forgiveness 23[2I]. What response did his adviser give when the king of Prussia said to prove there was a God in one word? A. The heavens B. Snow *C. The Jews D. Jesus

8 8-24[2I]. What city was the 1850 acre capital of the Assyrian empire? A. Babylon B. Memphis C. Boghazkoi *D. Nineveh -25[2I]. All of the following in the 20 th century attempted to destroy the Jews EXCEPT A. The holocaust B. Hitler C. The extermination camps *D. Iranian nuclear missiles 26[2I]. God promised the Jews all of the following EXCEPT *A. They would be prosperous B. The land C. Their seed would multiply D. They would be a blessing 27[2I]. All the following people groups from Bible times are gone today except which shows God s preservation and protection of them? A. Moabites *B. Israelites C. Ammonites D. Edomites 28[2J]. 2 Tim. 3:16 claims that all Scripture is A. Holy B. Perfect *C. God breathed D. True

9 9-29[2J]. The Bible claims to be God breathed, in A. Genesis B. 1 Peter *C. 2 Timothy D. Proverbs -30[2J]. When Elijah went up against the false prophets of Baal what was the ratio of false prophets to true prophets? A. One to one B. Five to one *C. Four hundred to one D. One to a thousand 31[2J]. How does Peter (2 Peter 1:21) say the prophets spoke in Scripture? A. They were inspired by God *B. They were carried along by the Holy Spirit C. They spoke visions from God D. They listened to the voice of God 32[2J]. What phrase is most characteristic of the Old Testament prophets? *A. Thus saith the Lord B. Peace, peace C. Love the Lord your God D. Hear the voice of the Lord 33[2J]. The writer of Hebrews says through what has God spoken in these last days? A. Through the prophets B. Through dreams and visions C. Through the apostles and prophets *D. Through his son

10 10-34[2J]. Jesus said what would not pass from the law until all was fulfilled? *A. Not the smallest letter B. Not a word or phrase C. Not one iota D. Not one breath of God 35[2K]. Which of the following is most closely associated with the phrase God breathed? A. Canonization B. Transmission C. Translation *D. Inspiration 36[2K]. Canonization is the process by which A. God speaks his words to his people *B. The people of God collect his holy books C. Books of the Bible are copied by scribes D. Books of the Bible are converted from one language to another 37[2K]. Transmission is the process by which A. God speaks his words to his people B. The people of God collect his holy books *C. Books of the Bible are copied by scribes D. Books of the Bible are converted from one language to another 38[2K]. Which of the following processes is 100% accurate? A. Canonization B. Transmission C. Translation *D. Inspiration

11 11 39[2K]. Who was most intimately involved with the process of inspiration? A. Priests *B. Prophets C. Scribes D. Translators 40[2K]. Who was most intimately involved with the process of preserving the word of God? A. Priests B. Prophets *C. Scribes D. Translators -41[2K]. With what prophet did God speak face to face and not in dreams and visions? A. Elijah *B. Moses C. Isaiah D. Daniel 42[2K]. The majority of the Old Testament was written in which of the following languages? A. Akkadian B. Aramaic *C. Hebrew D. Greek 43[2K]. The New Testament was written in which of the following languages? A. Akkadian B. Aramaic C. Hebrew *D. Greek

12 12-44[2K]. The minority of the Old Testament was written in which of the following languages? A. Akkadian *B. Aramaic C. Hebrew D. Greek -45[2K]. In what way did God speak to Moses? *A. Face-to-face B. In dreams C. In visions D. Through other people 46[2K]. One way God spoke his word to his people was through research. Which Gospel writer never even met Jesus but collected information on him from eyewitnesses? A. John B. Matthew *C. Luke D. Mark 47[2K]. Whose editors compiled chapters of the book of Proverbs? A. David s B. Solomon s *C. Hezekiah s D. Josiah s 48[2K]. Paul quoted what pagan poet Aretas in Acts, showing that God can inspire people in many different ways? A. Herodutus B. Plato *C. Aretas D. Thucydides

13 13-49[2L]. Critics of the Bible find fault in the fact that Abraham had camels; they claimed that camels were not domesticated until what year? A BC *B BC C BC E. 586 BC 50[2L]. The archaeological work at which of the following sites confirmed the domestication of camels before Abraham s time? A. Ugarit *B. Ebla C. Nuzu D. Mari -51[2L]. Who was Uriah the Hittite married to? *A. Bathsheba B. Jezebel C. Tamar D. Rahab 52[2L]. Deuteronomy was built off covenant treaty models from which culture? A. Assyrian *B. Hittite C. Babylonian D. Egyptian 53[2L]. What people group was affirmed by the Bible but denied by critics who accused the Bible of historical inaccuracy? A. Sumerians B. Assyrians C. Amorites *D. Hittites

14 14 54[2L]. This king of Israel s historical existence had been questioned until a stone pomegranate was found with his name on it? *A. King David B. King Hezekiah C. King Josiah D. King Ahab -55[2L]. What item with the letters DVD was dug up to support the existence of David, dating from about the 10 th century BC? A. A crown *B. A pomegranate C. A scepter D. A cluster of grapes -56[2L]. In terms of Jeremiah s scribe, the bullae referred to. A. A necklace *B. A ring C. A stylus D. A ink pen 57[2L]. The bullae of the scribe of this prophet has been found? A. Isaiah *B. Jeremiah C. Ezekiel D. Daniel 58[2L]. What prophet s name has been found documented by archaeological discovery? A. Isaiah B. Hosea *C. Balaam D. Huldah

15 15 59[2L]. The Mesha Stone reveals the name of what king of Israel? A. Ahab B. Jeroboam C. Baasha *D. Omri -60[2M]. Who had his body carried 1,000 miles after his death because he was so respected by his troops? A. Sennacherib *B. Cyrus the Great C. Alexander the Great D. Tiglath-pileser III 61[2M]. Isaiah told about this leader by name 200 years before he lived. A. Alexander the Great (Greek) *B. Cyrus the Great, king of Persia C. Herod King at the time of Christ D. Ptolemy, king of Egypt -62[2M]. Isaiah in his prediction concerning Cyrus gives him what title? A. Prophet *B. Messiah C. Priest of the most high D. Servant of the Babylon 63[2M]. What king was predicted in 1 Kings 300 years before he lived and told what he would do? A. Hezekiah B. Asa *C. Josiah D. Jehoiachin

16 16 64[2N]. Which Gospel writer acknowledged the fact that he did not record everything Jesus did because the book would have been too big? A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke *D. John 65[2N]. Who was a prophetess God spoke to and through yet we do not have her book? *A. Huldah B. Tamar C. Delilah D. Mary 66[2N]. Where were the ten commandments put showing they were accepted as immediately authoritative for Israel? A. In Moses tent B. Beside the altar of burnt offering C. On a throne in the tabernacle *D. In the ark of the covenant 67[2N]. Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? A. Mount Nebo B. Mount Hebron *C. Mount Sinai D. Mount of Olives 68[2N]. All of the following were put in the ark of the covenant EXCEPT A. Pot of manna *B. A rock from Mt. Sinai C. Ten commandments D. Aaron s budding rod

17 17-69[2N]. What was the early relationship of Peter and Paul? A. They did not know each other *B. Paul rebuked Peter C. Peter rebuked Paul D. They were good friends 70[2N]. It was suggested that the original copies of Scripture were lost so that *A. Humans would not worship them B. Humans would not defile them C. Humans would have to use their imagination D. Humans would trust God more 71[2N]. Peter indicated that he immediately accepted Paul s writings as authoritative by doing what? A. By putting them at the front of the church B. By copying them by hand *C. By comparing them to the other Scriptures D. By saying Paul was inspired by God 72[2N]. Daniel cites which contemporary showing that he immediately accepted this prophet s writings as authoritative? A. Isaiah *B. Jeremiah C. Ezekiel D. Hosea

18 18 73[2N]. What was the major problem in the early church as far as canonization of the New Testament writings? A. Scribal copying B. Knowing who was inspired and who was not C. False prophets *D. Collection of the documents 74[2N]. The process of canonization of the books of the New Testament took how long in the ancient Church? A. A thousand years B. Five hundred years *C. Three hundred years D. Twenty-five years

19 19 Fill-in the Blank Questions: OTLit, Lecture 2, Hildebrandt -1[2B]. The Argument for the existence of God s uses the idea of cause and effect, with God being the first cause. Cosmological 2[2B]. The Cosmological argument for the existence of God argues that God is the [two words] of the creation of the universe. first cause 3[2B]. The Argument for the existence of God is based on the design and order of the universe. Teleological -4[2B]. The Teleological Argument for the existence of God is based on the of the universe. design/order 5[2B]. William Dempski supports a(n) [two words] approach to the creation of the universe. Intelligent Design -6[2C]. The Argument for the existence of God argues God is the author of human morals. Moral -7[2C]. A grizzly bear eats a human without any reflection but a human that did that would be a murderer is an example used to support the Argument for the existence of God. Moral 8[2D]. The existence of God that is argued on the basis that there is everything to gain and little lost if one is wrong is called (two words). Pascal s Wager 9[2E]. Jesus claimed to be God with a short but profound statement [two words] that people at that time recognized as a name of God used in Scripture. I am -10[2E]. Paul saw Jesus on the road to after Jesus resurrection. Damascus 11[2E]. Who presented the argument that Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic or Lord? [last name only]. Lewis 12[2E]. It was argued that Jesus was God not a legend made up by the [plural]. apostles/disciples -13[2E]. Where did the disciples scatter forsaking Jesus? At the Garden of. Gethsemane

20 20-14[2F]. An answer to could be cited as a personal testimony argument for the existence of God. prayer -15[2G]. The argument from prophecy is based on the fact that God alone knows and can determine the future. Predictive/fulfilled 16[2G]. The argument from predictive prophecy is based on the fact that God alone knows and can determine the. future -17[2G]. What city did the Israelites walk around seven times in a single day? Jericho -18[2H]. One example of a miracle of God was Moses striking a rock in the desert of and providing water for his people. Sinai 19[2H]. Besides the Red Sea parting what other water was parted for Israel to go across? [2 words]. Jordan River -20[2H]. An example of a miracle from God in the OT was (person) who commanded a lightning bolt to come down thereby defeating the prophets of Baal. Elijah -21[2H]. The birth miracle was predicted in the OT by the prophet Isaiah. virgin 22[2H]. What two things do critics trying to rid the Bible of its divine character have to get rid of? and predictive prophecy. miracles -23[2H]. What two things do critics trying to rid the Bible of its divine character have to get rid of? Miracles, and [two words] predictive prophecy -24[2I]. The adviser of the King of Prussia responded the when asked to prove there was a God in one word. Jews -25[2I]. What city was the 1850 acre capital of the Assyrian empire? Nineveh/Ninevah/Ninavah -26[2I]. Certain Iranian leaders today deny the ever occurred. holocaust 27[2I]. God promised the Jews the land, the, and that they would be a blessing. seed

21 21-28[2I]. What people groups no longer exist that end in ite in contrast to the Jews?. Moabite/Edomite/Ammonite/Jebusite/Hittite 29[2J]. Theopneustos is the Greek word for (2 words). God breathed -30[2J]. The Greek word for God breathed is. Theopneustos -31[2J]. What prophet of God went up against the 400 prophets of Baal? Elijah -32[2J]. 2 Peter says that no prophecy had it origin in the will of. man -33[2J]. What phrase was characteristics of the prophets of God? Thus (3 words). Saith/says the Lord -34[2J]. The writer of Hebrews says was God s ultimate revelation. Jesus -35[2J]. Jesus says not one or tittle will pass from the law until all is fulfilled. Jot -36[2J]. Jesus says not one jot or will pass from the law until all is fulfilled. tittle 37[2J]. Jesus says not one jot will pass from Scripture. What is a jot? The smallest in Hebrew. letter -38[2J]. A tittle would be called a in typography today. serif 39[2K]. The first step in the process of how Scripture gets from God to people is. inspiration -40[2K]. was a prophetess of God yet we don t have any of the books that she wrote. Huldah/Deborah 41[2K]. is the process whereby people of God then collect and sanction the books God had written. Canonization -42[2K]. The process in which scribes copy the text of the Bible is called. transmission -43[2K]. The are most closely associated with copying the word of God over the centuries. scribes

22 22-44[2K]. take the Bible from one language and render it into another. translators -45[2K]. God spoke to face to face and not in dreams and visions. Moses -46[2K]. Most of the Old Testament was originally written in what language?. Hebrew 47[2K]. A minor part of the Old Testament is written in what language?. Aramaic -48[2K]. The New Testament was originally written in what language? Greek -49[2K]. Which Gospel writer never met Jesus?. Luke -50[2K]. Which Gospel writer tells us he interviewed eyewitnesses?. Luke -51[2K]. What book contains a compilation done by the editors of Hezekiah?. Proverbs -52[2K]. Paul quoted the pagan poet in Acts when he was in Athens, showing that God can inspire people in many different ways. Aretas -53[2K]. Paul quoted from Aretas a pagan Greek poet when he was in. Athens -54[2K]. One can argue that the Bible is the word of God based on its quality when it says, Love your neighbor. moral -55[2L]. Critics objected to having camels alleging that they were not domesticated back then. Abraham -56[2L]. Critics wrongly attacked the Bible s claim that Abraham had (animal), saying that they were not domesticated at Abraham s time. Camel/camels -57[2L]. The Bible records the early existence of this people group which critics had formerly denied saying the Bible was wrong. They are the. Hittites

23 23-58[2L]. This king of Israel had his historical existence questioned until a stone pomegranate was found with his name on it. It was King. David -59[2L]. Archaeologists have discovered the bullae of the scribe of the prophet. Jeremiah -60[2L]. Archaeologists have discovered the bullae of the scribe of Jeremiah. Baruch 61[2L]. The name of the pagan prophet has been found on an inscription outside the Bible. Balaam -62[2L]. King, the father of Ahab, was mentioned on the Mesha Stone and confirmed in Assyrian annals that have been dug up by archaeologists. Omri 63[2M]. Ezekiel predicted the destruction of the city of, which was fulfilled by Alexander the Great about years later. Tyre 64[2M]. This predicted foreign ruler was labeled as a Messiah by Isaiah. Cyrus -65[2M]. King was predicted in 1 Kings, 300 years before he lived. Josiah -66[2N]. A pot of manna, Aaron s budding rod, and (2 words) were to be put with the Ark of the Covenant. Ten Commandments -67[2N]. was a prophetess of God and yet we have no book from her even though God spoke to and through her. Huldah/Deborah 68[2N]. The ten commandments were put in the showing they were immediately accepted as authoritative. ark 69[2N]. The book of Revelation warns about adding and subtracting from Scripture. The curse for subtracting from Scripture is being subtracted from the Book of. Life 70[2N]. Just as Peter acknowledged Paul s writings as authoritative, Daniel acknowledged as an authoritative writer of Scripture. Jeremiah 71[2N]. It was suggested that the original copies of Scripture were lost so that humans would not them. worship

24 24-72[2N]. Peter compares Paul s letters to the other. Scripture/scriptures -73[2N]. The major problem in the early church was the of the various New Testament writings. collection/circulation -74[2N]. Paul s teacher was the famous Rabbi. Gamaliel -75[2N]. Peter was originally a by trade. fisherman

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Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture 2

1 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture 2 2012 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt A. Introduction and Prayer [0:0-2:24] This is lecture number two by Dr. Ted Hildebrandt on Old Testament History