Apologetics

Lecture 1

100

What does "apologetics" mean? 

to defend or give a reply 

200

What type of evolution refers to a species adapting within its own kind?

Micro evolution

300

This is a set of beliefs based on the notion that life on earth is so complex that it cannot be explained by the scientific theory of evolution and therefore must have been designed by a supernatural entity.

Intelligent Design 

400

What is the name of the book where C.S. Lewis argues the case that there is a "moral law" 

Mere Christianity 

500

Two pictures were presented side by side to represent if we know we were designed - we can live with purpose and meaning 

a rock and a watch 

Lecture 2

100

The Bible was written by over ______________ different authors 

40

200

Besides consistency of the text and written with God's authority, what other two key points make the Bible unique? 

Archaeology and prophecy

300

This is the name of the containers that store the dead remains of the Jews. They line the hillsides of Mt. Olives and archaeologists believe they have discovered James' and Caiphas'. 

Ossuary 

400

What year were the Dead Sea Scrolls discovered? 

1947

500

The prophecy concerning Jesus being betrayed for 30 pieces of silver was found in this book of the Bible

Zechariah

Lecture 3

100

Which one of the Gospels do we believe was written the latest? 

John

200

Give the name of a historian who wrote about Jesus

Josephus / Tacitus 

300

Something impressive about the apostles is that even when persecuted they never ____________

recanted 

400

What was the 5th point to show evidence for Jesus rising from the dead? 

Entirely changed lives 

500

C.S. Lewis said that Jesus is either a __________, ___________, or _____________ - but he cannot be a good moral teacher

Liar, Lunatic, Lord

Bible

100

The father of the Israelite nation

Abraham 

200

The two books in the Old Testament that are named after women 

Ruth and Esther

300

In the desert I was found, hotter than the sand on the ground, a strange sight to him that was tending a flock. He couldn’t believe I can talk. What am I?

Burning Bush

400

God changed my name to Israel. Who am I?

Jacob

500

Known as the weeping prophet he has a book in the Bible named after him and also wrote Lamentations

Jeremiah 

Bible Riddles

100

What Bible book sounds like it might be a theatrical production? 

Acts

200

What type of lights did they use on the ark? 

Floodlights 

300

What book in the Bible at first looks promising to the unemployed? 

Job 

400

Before Boaz got married, what type of guy was he?

Ruth-less

500

Which king in the Bible preferred to do everything alone?

King Solomon