Pi Apologetics Practice Exam

Which of the following chapters in Acts contain significant details about New Testament salvation? (Hint, checking only 1 would be unwise. Checking 0 would be ostrich-stupid.)

• A.

  Acts 2

• B.

  Acts 6

• C.

  Acts 8

• D.

  Acts 9

• E.

  Acts 10

• F.

  Acts 15

• G.

  Acts 19

Which Gospel does NOT contain a record of the final commissioning of the church by Jesus?

• A.

  Matthew

• B.

  Mark

• C.

  Luke

• D.

  John

This is the technical / theological term to describe when Charismatics "Speak in Tongues".

• A.

  Gassifalia

• B.

  Glossolalia

• C.

  Mass-Hysteria

• D.

  Bucadibeppo

• E.

  Constantinople

Concerning the theological definition of the word Charismatic, which of the following is true? (yeap, check more than one...)

• A.

  All Pentecostals are technically Charismatic.

• B.

  All Apostolics are Charismatic.

• C.

  Most Charismatics are NOT Apostolic.

• D.

  Charismatic means that you "believe in the operation of the gifts of the Spirit in the church today".

Concerning the theological definition of Pentecostal, you can be a Catholic and also Pentecostal.

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

Of the three "tongues-hating" arguments that you will likely encounter, which one is the most common one in American Christian culture today?

• A.

  Tongues have ceased and are not for today

• B.

  Tongues are not for everyone, you Pentecostals are wrong

• C.

  Tongues are a missionary translation tool, and the speaker should always know what they say

• D.

  Tongues are weird

There is one particular book in the New Testament that has the most instruction on speaking in tongues, and one chapter in particular that has the most instruction. What is that chapter number of the book? (Just the number, enter the digits below...)

There are 2 fundamental uses or purposes for speaking in tongues in the New Testament. Which two of the following choices best summarizes those 2 purposes? (I used the number '2' twice in the description above. How many do you think I want you to check?)

• A.

  To demonstrate the spirituality of the speaker.

• B.

  To verify that the speaker is truly Apostolic.

• C.

  As a sign of the indwelling of the Holy Ghost and as a private prayer language.

• D.

  To speak a message to the church that must be interpreted afterwards.

• E.

  To verify that the preached sermon was theologically correct.

Which of the following is more important than Speaking in Tongues? (You might want to check more than one. Remember, speaking in tongues comes from the Holy Ghost, but it isn't exactly the same thing as the Holy Ghost.)

• A.

  Loving people

• B.

  Going to Heaven

• C.

  Being submitted to the plan of God for your life

• D.

  Being part of the Body of Christ in the church

When we were talking about "Why So Many Different Churches" and the topic of "Protestant Math", which of the following statements is true? Check more than one. Hint: At least one of these is wrong. But which one?

• A.

  Protestant Math is Bible + Catholic History - Bad Stuff = That Denomination's Beliefs

• B.

  Protestant Math is a clean up or reformation effort.

• C.

  Protestant Math uses "protest" to arrive at a belief system.

• D.

  All Christians must either be Catholic or must use some kind of Protestant Math to get to their beliefs.

As an example of the Protestant Math, what is a teaching that came from the Catholic Church, that Luther also followed and kept, but many later Protestant groups rejected as part of their beliefs?

• A.

  Purgatory

• B.

  Infant Baptism

• C.

  Authority of the church above scripture

• D.

  Giving money as a payment for sin

Which of the following Protestant Denominations is the nearest to Apostolics in historical connection and in theological beliefs?

• A.

  Ana-Baptists

• B.

  Methodists

• C.

  Presbyterians

• D.

  Calvinists

• E.

  Free-Will Baptists

Regarding the question of Creation and Evolution, what is the best way, at least as discussed in class, to deal with the question of Darwinian evolution?

• A.

  Insist that the Earth is less than 10,000 years old and anyone who disagrees goes straight to hell.

• B.

  Insist that the Earth is 4.54 billion years old and anyone who disagrees goes straight to hell.

• C.

  Argue that Archaeopteryx was a strong flyer and not a missing link between dinosaurs and modern birds.

• D.

  Focus on God as our Creator and Redeemer and don't get bogged down in arguments and petty details.

If someone believed in the God of the Gaps, they would believe all the following except one statement. Which of the following is FALSE according to the God of the Gaps argument:

• A.

  Humans have a history of worshiping what they don't understand.

• B.

  Christians use "God" to explain the parts that science has not explained yet.

• C.

  Believing in Jesus for Creation is a lot like believing that Zeus makes thunder.

• D.

  The more we learn about science and the universe, the more we learn about how precise and carefully designed this world really is to support life.

In class, we discussed the Irish Scientist, John Lennox, and his response to comparing belief in Jesus as similar to belief in Santa Claus. What is his amazing and simple answer to this challenge?

• A.

  Santa Claus is not compatible with modern scientific principles because reindeer cannot fly.

• B.

  Millions have come to believe in God and, specifically, Jesus Christ as adults. We don't see anything like this among Santa believers.

• C.

  Santa Claus is a beloved historical figure elevated to the status of myth to share cherished human values.

• D.

  John Lennox looks a lot like an Irish Santa Claus and is deeply offended that the argument keeps coming up.

William Lane Craig, in his debate with Peter Atkins, talks about several things that Science cannot prove or even discuss "scientifically". Which of the following beliefs are NOT accessible by science but ASSUMED by science according to Craig? (This one is hard. You should select more than 1. If you are doing the review, you can find this one in the God of the Gaps handout.)

• A.

  Logic cannot be proven by science. Science assumes logic works.

• B.

  Evolution cannot be proven by science.

• C.

  Moral statements cannot be proven by science. You can't prove the Nazis were evil using science.

• D.

  Statements of beauty cannot be justified by science.

• E.

  Basic statements about reality cannot be prove by science. You cannot prove that the world is real or that the past is real using science. Science has to assume those things are true.

We talked about worldviews and the Truth Banquet, and we discussed the 4 questions that every worldview should be able to answer in a consistent way. Which of the following is NOT one of those 4 questions?

• A.

  The Question of Origin

• B.

  The Question of Meaning

• C.

  The Question of Morality

• D.

  The Question of Destiny

• E.

  The Question of Coherency

According to Post-Modernism, which of the following is true (or can be true) about the guy in the picture?

• A.

  I live in my parent's basement and play lots of video games.

• B.

  I may have some difficulty eating, but I find it easier to meet nice girls dressed this way.

• C.

  I think I am a door knocker, and it is just as valid and true for me to put these holes in my face as it is for you to be a Christian.

• D.

  The patriarchy, dude, all the problems in the world are caused by the white-man's evil patriarchy!!!

How are Post-Modernism and Christianity incompatible with each other? (Yes, check more than one, or at least I would...Oh, and I am abbreviating Post-Modernism with PM to make things fit below.)

• A.

  PM says there is no universal truth that is true for everyone. The Bible says Jesus is the truth.

• B.

  PM says all cultures and ideas are equal in value. Christianity says there is a narrow road that leads to salvation.

• C.

  PM and Christianity do agree that we are not supposed to judge each other.

• D.

  PM pretends that all cultures are equal, but is really a direct attack on Western Christian-based culture.

When someone is described as believing in Materialism or Naturalism, what does that mean?

• A.

  We are natural and made out of material.

• B.

  Nothing exists in the universe except matter and energy and everything comes from natural causes.

• C.

  We have no way of knowing whether there is a God or not.

• D.

  Believing in Jesus is just as silly as believing in Santa Claus or Zeus.

On the question of Pain and Suffering, which of the following is true according to the Christian worldview? You will want to check more than one. Hint: don't check them all.

• A.

  Pain is part of the plan that ultimately leads to Salvation, Redemption and Restitution.

• B.

  Pain is a necessary result of Freedom.

• C.

  In Humans, Pain creates a natural desire for Justice.

• D.

  God could not create a world without pain.

On the question of Pain and Suffering, which of the following is true according to the Atheist worldview? (You should probably check more than one!!!)

• A.

  We are basically just wet computers following our DNA and have no free will.

• B.

  Pain is just input (like keyboard input) in our wet computer brains.

• C.

  Love is just a chemical illusion to help us follow our programming in our DNA to procreate.

• D.

  The only meaning and value to life is what you decide has meaning and value.

This one is tricky. Put on your thinking caps... When considering the question of Pain and Suffering, what would a Calvinist (Pre-Destination) Christian have to say about God and pain?

• A.

  Pain is part of the plan to help you choose God. God in His sovereignty established this plan, and you are foolish to question it.

• B.

  Pain is a necessary part of having free will. God had to allow pain to help you make the right choices.

• C.

  There is no such thing as pain. It is an illusion.

• D.

  Everything is predestined and you have no freewill and God made you have pain. It doesn't matter how you feel about it.

If the question of pain and suffering comes up when witnessing, what is the most important thing to remember?

• A.

  Atheists believe in naturalism, so ultimately pain is just keyboard input. Force them to admit we are all robots in their worldview.

• B.

  Calvinists do not believe in free-will, so pain is just part of your pre-destined script.

• C.

  Don't forget the personal side of this difficult question. They may have real pain and loss and tragedy in their life that matters a lot more than a witnessing argument.

• D.

  The question of pain is part of a logical progression that we can use to explain the plan of God.

If the question of Trinity vs Oneness comes up, what was discussed in class as the best response to Trinity challenges?

• A.

  "0 Bible Results Found"

• B.

  Take them through a short history lesson on how the Trinity and Paganism corrupted the historical church.

• C.

  Take them through a short Bible study on how God is one and never taught as three.

• D.

  Explain that their belief in a Triune God is pagan and sending them straight to hell.

Which unfortunate flower was chosen to represent Calvinist Predestination beliefs?

• A.

  The Daisy

• B.

  The Lily of the Valley

• C.

  The Tulip

• D.

  The Orchid

If someone attacks Christianity by bringing up the Inquisitions, which of the follow are valid responses? (It would be a good idea to check more than one of these.)

• A.

  Real Christians have stopped killing witches and heretics.

• B.

  The inquisitions were no doubt horrible, but they were not following Bible teachings and real Christianity, and the totals killed are much lower than the millions claimed by some.

• C.

  I don't like your tone of voice. Stop or I will burn you at the stake!!!

• D.

  That's one of the reasons why I am Apostolic. I don't follow the example and pattern of the historic church. I follow the New Testament teachings of Jesus and the Apostles.

What did the word "Inquisition" mean in the era in which it was used?

• A.

  A legal trial by the church to find and burn all the heretics and witches and make people into Christians.

• B.

  It meant just "asking a question", like a medieval search for truth. It was like an ancient Google search to get an answer.

• C.

  It was the general word for any "investigation" whether by the church or some other local form of government.

• D.

  It was a reference to the New Testament instruction by Jesus to "turn the other cheek" if someone wronged you.

According to the most accurate research, how many were killed by the historic church during the Inquisitions?

• A.

  60 to 95 million people - worst systematic killing ever

• B.

  48,734 people and 17 donkeys and 3 pigeons

• C.

  Roughly 50,000 to 150,000 people over 400 years

• D.

  9.6 million people

If forced to compare wars started by Muslims VS the Christian Crusades, what could you say that would be a valid response? (Check any of these that are valid and true. You should check more than one.)

• A.

  Christians stopped doing that about 700 years ago.

• B.

  Muslims have started hundreds and hundreds of wars over the centuries. The Christian crusades were less than 20 battles centuries ago.

• C.

  If Muslims would stop cutting peoples' heads off today and broadcasting videos of it, that would be delightful.

• D.

  The Crusades, even if they could be morally justified, were not a valid application of New Testament teaching by Jesus and the Apostles.

What is the Biblical significance of Gender and Marriage?

• A.

  God made Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve!!!!

• B.

  Gender is a cultural construction and not a reflection of basic biology. There are is a spectrum of genders and where you fit on the spectrum is a private and individual decision that no one can make for you.

• C.

  Gender difference forms the basis of a marriage and the pattern of God's plan for the creation, in that the husband / wife relationship is a word picture of God's marriage to the church.

• D.

  Gender is a simple matter of human biology as shown when the animals entered the Ark two by two - male and female.

In the Video on Homosexuality and Gender Issues, Ravi Zacharias brought up three problems or questions that we are dealing with today. Which of the following is NOT ONE OF THE THREE QUESTIONS he mentions?

• A.

  If we live in an autonomous culture where each of us determines our own moral laws, will you allow me the privilege of my autonomy when we disagree? Or will you try to impose your morality on me when we disagree?

• B.

  Why does our culture treat race as sacred, but treat sexuality as not sacred?

• C.

  Any deviation from the sacredness of marriage is a departure from the Biblical mandate, but the Bible also commands us to love even those with whom we disagree. How can we win this world if we won't love this world?

• D.

  Christians are called to be an example of God's plan for the marriage and home. How can we win this world to Christ if we are not living the Biblical plan for gender and the home?

The word Apologetics means what?

• A.

  The reason or defense of a belief system.

• B.

  Apologizing for being a judgmental and hypocritical Christian.

• C.

  Yelling at sinners till they speak in tongues.

• D.

  The ability to understand and stop attacks on Christian beliefs.

• E.

  It means witnessing or sharing the truth that Jesus died for your sins.

We discussed multiple unique claims of the Christian Worldview. Which ONE of the following is NOT A UNIQUE CLAIM of Christianity?

• A.

  Christianity is the only worldview that answers the four big questions of origin, meaning, morality, and destiny with cohesive and consistent, live-able answers.

• B.

  Christianity is the only worldview that empowers, defends, and lifts-up the weakest and most vulnerable on Earth, even if they don’t embrace the Christian worldview.

• C.

  Christianity is the only worldview that harmonizes with cosmological questions, science and rational thinking.

• D.

  Christianity is the only worldview that has brought about mathematical and scientific discoveries about the world.

Which verse in the Bible is the "go to" verse when discussing the attitude and approach of a Christian witness?

• A.

  Matthew 28:19

• B.

  1st Peter 3:15

• C.

  Acts 2:38

• D.

  Colossians 2:8-9

• E.

  Philippians 2:5

According to 1st Peter 3:15, which of the following needs to be part of our witnessing strategy? (you might want to consider checking more than one...)

• A.

  Jesus should actually be Lord of your life.

• B.

  You should be ready at all times to witness.

• C.

  You should have an answer for why you have hope.

• D.

  You should give your answer with meekness and fear.

• E.

  You should answer everyone, not just the ones you want to talk to.

Which of the following are good strategies when witnessing? (You should check more than one...)

• A.

  Ask probing questions and really listen to their answers.

• B.

  Bring them to the Cross and to their need for Christ.

• C.

  Show them how you are intellectually and theological superior.

• D.

  Make sure you win! Don't be a loser for Jesus.

• E.

  Push them to repent and speak in tongues as soon as possible in case the rapture happens tonight!

• F.

  Let God's love show through your words and actions.