quiz 2 on evidence for the resurrection of jesus

Quiz 2

JUST THE FACTS: Evidence for the

Resurrection of Jesus(Click LessonsforUS.com for

corresponding material on the quiz)

Directions

• This is a self-test.

• Read the question and answer to yourself

• Click the next slide for the answers

Question 1

One proof of the claim that Jesus’ tomb was empty is:

1. The empty tomb is reported by women

2. The empty tomb is reported by the disciples

3. The empty tomb is reported by Paul

4. The empty tomb is reported by James, the half-brother of Jesus

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Question 1

One proof of the claim that Jesus’ tomb was empty is:1. The empty tomb is reported by women

Right. In the ancient world, if something was important, you wouldn’t have a woman as a chief witness. A woman's testimony was rejected in a court of law. Since the New Testament reports women found the empty tomb, they probably did.

2. The empty tomb is reported by the disciples

3. The empty tomb is reported by Paul

4. The empty tomb is reported by James, the half-brother of Jesus

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Question 2

Another proof of the claim that Jesus’ tomb was empty is:

1. The tomb was located in Ephesus

2. The tomb was located in Rome

3. The tomb was located in Bethlehem

4. The tomb was located in Jerusalem Next slide for Answers

Question 2


1. The tomb was located in Ephesus

2. The tomb was located in Rome

3. The tomb was located in Bethlehem

4. The tomb was located in JerusalemRight, the same location where the proclamation was made, making it

easy to verify. Just go down the street. Next slide for new question

Question 3


1. The disciples admitted there was an empty tomb

2. The Jewish leaders themselves admitted there was an empty tomb

3. Paul admitted there was an empty tomb

4. James, the half-brother of Jesus admitted there was an empty tomb


Question 3


1. The disciples admitted there was an empty tomb

2. The Jewish leaders themselves admitted there was an empty tomb

Right, See Matthew 28:11-15 This is "enemy attestation," when critics say it is true, and a strong piece of evidence.

3. Paul admitted there was an empty tomb

4. James, the half-brother of Jesus admitted there was an empty tomb


Question 4

Which of the following is not included in Paul’s list of eye witnesses to the risen Jesus:

1. Peter, Paul, and James

2. The twelve disciples

3. 500 men and women at the same time

4. Pontius Pilate


Question 4

Which of the following is not included in Paul’s list of eye witnesses to the risen Jesus:

1. Peter, Paul, and James.

2. The twelve disciples

3. 500 men and women at the same time

4. Pontius Pilate.Right, there is no record of Pontius Pilate seeing the risen Jesus


Question 5

Two people who provide the most dramatic life changes, thereby providing credibility to the claim that Jesus was seen alive are:

1. Paul and James

2. Peter and Andrew

3. John and Barnabas

4. Mary and Martha


Question 5

Two people who provide the most dramatic life changes, thereby providing credibility to the claim that Jesus was seen alive are:

1. Paul and JamesRight. Paul was one of the fiercest opponents of the Christians, and

James was Jesus’ half-brother. James and his brothers did not believe Jesus was anything special until something strange happened: James saw Jesus after he died.

2. Peter and Andrew 3. John and Barnabas 4. Mary and Martha


Question 6

After the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples fled and deserted him. Later we hear that they began to boldly proclaim the resurrection of Jesus in the same town. Then, all of the disciples, except John, died as martyrs. What made them change?

1. They all had the same hallucination that they saw Jesus after he died.

2. They all saw Jesus after he died and interacted with him.


Question 6

After the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples fled and deserted him. Later we hear that they began to boldly proclaim the resurrection of Jesus in the same town. Then, all of the disciples, except John, died as martyrs. What made them change?

1. They all had the same hallucination that they saw Jesus after he died.

2. They all saw Jesus after he died and interacted with him.

Something extremely unusual must have happened. What fits the facts: Jesus was raised from the dead and convinced the disciples by visiting with them.


Question 7

What bolsters the claim that Jesus was actually resurrected:

1. A couple of people saw him

2. A couple of people saw him but were not available for verification

3. Different individuals and groups of people claimed to have seen Jesus alive on different occasions and varying circumstances


Question 7

What bolsters the claim that Jesus was actually resurrected:1. A couple of people saw him

2. A couple of people saw him but were not available for verification

3. Different individuals and groups of people claimed to have seen Jesus alive on different occasions and varying circumstances

Multiple attestations under different circumstances is solid evidence.


Question 8

The account of Jesus’ resurrection is believable because1. The account was constructed 300 years after the fact, just

like the Da Vinci Code says

2. The account was dated to within 5 years of the crucifixion

3. The account was constructed by good writers

4. The account is supported by the modern church


Question 8

The account of Jesus’ resurrection is believable because

1. The account was constructed 300 years after the fact, just like the Da Vinci Code says

2. The account was dated to within 5 years of the crucifixion

Right. The saying in 1 Corinthians 15, which was passed on to Paul, and was passed on by he to other brethren, is dated to within 5 years of the crucifixion

3. The account was constructed by good writers

4. The account is supported by the modern church

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