Who is Jesus?
What religion is based on the life and teachings of Jesus?
Christianity
What are the two main sections of the Bible?
Old Testament and New Testament
Revelation is the last book of which part of the Bible?
New Testament
What literary form is a parable?
A short story with a moral message
What does "interpret" mean?
To explain the meaning
What title means "anointed one"?
Messiah / Christ
What does "gospel" mean?
Good news
Who is traditionally believed to have written Revelation?
John
What literary form is a psalm?
Poetry / song
What is one title of Jesus used in the Bible?
Son of God / Messiah / Saviour / Son of Man
Which Gospel focuses most on Jesus' divine nature?
John
Which four books are known as the Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What type of writing is Revelation?
Apocalyptic
What literary form are the Gospels mainly written in?
Narrative / biography
How might a Christian and an atheist interpret Jesus differently?
Divine vs moral teacher
What does the doctrine of the Incarnation mean?
God became human in Jesus
What is a verse and how it it used?
A numbered line in a chapter used for referencing
What is one major theme of Revelation?
Hope / good defeating evil / God's final victory
Why does the Bible use different literary forms?
To communicate messages in different ways
What does it mean to say the Bible is "inspired"?
Written by humans guided by God
Give one reason why Jesus was executed.
Seen as a threat to Roman authority / challenged religious leaders / claimed to be king
Why is it important to know the context of a Bible passage?
To understand its meaning properly and avoid misinterpretation
Why is Revelation often interpreted symbolically rather than literally?
Because it uses visions, symbols and imagery
Give one example of how genre affects how a passage should be read.
Poetry isn't literal / apocalyptic is symbolic / parables teach lessons
Why can two Christians interpret the same Bible passage differently?
Different experiences, denominations and understandings