THEOLOGY 1
What is the meaning of the word “Theology”?
A. The study of religion
B. The study of the church
C. The study of God
D. The study of history
Correct Answer: C
THEOLOGY MEANS: STUDY OF GOD
THEO=GOD
LOGY=STUDY
What does the Greek word “Bible” mean?
A. Holy Word
B. Inspired Text
C. Law of God
D. A collection of books
Correct Answer: D
The Word bible is not in the bible, but the word bible in Greek means a collection of books. The proper name is the Holy Scriptures
What does the word “canon” mean in relation to Scripture?
A. A sacred tradition passed down orally
B. A rule or standard for measuring
C. A religious ceremony
D. A translation method
Correct Answer: B.
A rule or standard for measuring
Explanation: The word canon comes from the Greek kanon, meaning a reed used for measuring, symbolizing a standard or rule.
Which translation method aims for word‑for‑word accuracy from the original Hebrew and Greek texts?
A. Paraphrasing
B. Dynamic Equivalence
C. Literal Translation
D. Conceptual Translation
Correct Answer: C. Literal Translation
Why is General Revelation considered insufficient for salvation?
A. It contains doctrinal errors
B. It reveals God’s existence but not the gospel
C. It was replaced by Special Revelation
D. It applies only to Israel
Correct Answer: B. It reveals God’s existence but not the gospel
Nature, history, and conscience reveal God but do not reveal Christ or salvation.
What is the main purpose of theology?
A. To gain academic knowledge
B. To understand church traditions
C. To know about God intellectually
D. To truly know God in the heart
Correct Answer: D
Theology is heart knowledge – study to know God, not know about Him
What is the primary goal of Systematic Theology?
A. To study church history
B. To arrange doctrines in an orderly way
C. To replace Biblical Theology
D. To add new doctrines
Correct Answer: B
Systematic Theology – means an order of doctrines
The Septuagint was translated after the Apocryphal books were written and therefore combined them into one inspired collection.
True or False?
Answer: False
The Septuagint was translated before the Apocrypha were written; they were separate and non‑canonical.
which translation removes or alters verses that directly affirm the deity of Christ?
A. KJV
B. NKJV
C. NIV
D. NASB
Correct Answer: C. New International Version (NIV)
Which form of revelation is the ultimate authority for faith and doctrine?
A. Nature
B. Human conscience
C. Angels
D. The Bible
Correct Answer: D. The Bible
What is described as “dangerous” in the study of theology?
A. Studying church history
B. Memorizing Scripture
C. Teaching from head knowledge only
D. Studying biblical languages
Correct Answer: C
Head knowledge is when you study the word and it only stays in your head so you preach and teach from you own mind, that is dangerous and that is not true theology
What do you call the study of the Church?
A. Christology
B. Soteriology
C. Pneumatology
D. Ecclesiology
Correct Answer: D
Eccles = Ekklesia - logy = Study of
The Biblical Canon refers to books that the church later declared inspired in order to give them authority.
True or False?
Answer: False
Canon recognizes books already inspired by God; the church did not create their authority.
The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew and Aramaic, while the New Testament was written in Greek.
True or False?
Correct answer: True
Mechanical (Divine Dictation) Inspiration teaches that God forced writers to write Scripture like robots, eliminating personality.
True or False?
Answer: True
How many books are in the Bible according to Biblical Theology?
A. 72
B. 70
C. 66
D. 60
Correct Answer: C
Biblical theology is the study of books in the bible, Genesis to Revelation. 66 books – 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament
What do you call the study of man or people?
A. Theology
B. Sociology
C. Anthropology
D. Ecclesiology
Correct Answer: C — Anthropology
Which statement best describes the Apocryphal books?
A. Inspired Scripture written by prophets
B. Lost books of the New Testament
C. Historical writings from the silent period, not inspired by God
D. Books removed from the Bible by translators
Correct Answer: C. Historical writings from the silent period, not inspired by God
The Apocrypha were written during the 400‑year silent period between Malachi and Matthew and are considered uninspired
Dynamic Equivalence translations prioritize literal accuracy over readability.
True or False?
Answer: False
Dynamic translations focus on thought‑for‑thought meaning, not strict word‑for‑word accuracy.
Inspiration explains how Scripture was written, while illumination explains how Scripture is understood.
True or False?
Answer: True
Why does the Catholic Bible have more books than the Protestant Bible?
A. They include modern writings
B. They added inspired books later
C. They include Apocrypha written during the silent period
D. They translated the Bible differently
Correct Answer: C
The Catholic Bible has extra books called the Apocrypha books which are hidden books – these are not inspired books, how do we know? Because Jesus did not reference them or quoted from them
What do you call the study of end times?
A. Anthropology
B. Pneumatology
C. Soteriology
D. Eschatology
Correct Answer: D — Eschatology
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Which of the following was NOT a standard used to recognize the New Testament canon?
A. Apostolicity
B. Inspiration
C. First‑century origin
D. Popularity among readers
Correct Answer: D. Popularity among readers
The New Testament books were accepted based on apostolicity, inspiration, acceptance, and first‑century origin, not popularity.
The doctrine of Verbal Plenary Inspiration teaches that every word and grammatical detail of Scripture is inspired by God.
True or False?
Answer:
True
Which Scripture is used to support the idea that even the smallest grammatical details of Scripture are significant?
A. Psalm 119:18
B. Hebrews 1:1–2
C. Matthew 5:17–18
D. John 14:26
Correct Answer: C. Matthew 5:17–18