Liberty University
APOL 480 - Biblical Studies and Apologetics
Multiple Choice (1–15)
1. What is the primary purpose of Christian apologetics?
A. To prove atheists wrong
B. To defend the Christian faith
C. To teach biblical languages
D. To convert people through debate
Answer: B
2. Which verse is commonly cited as a biblical foundation for apologetics?
A. John 3:16
B. Romans 8:28
C. 1 Peter 3:15
D. Genesis 1:1
Answer: C
3. The term “apologetics” is derived from the Greek word “apologia,” which
means:
A. To apologize
B. To attack
C. A reasoned defense
D. A sermon
Answer: C
4. Which Gospel is most often cited for its historical detail and reliability?
A. Matthew
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. John
Answer: C
5. Which of the following is a classical argument for the existence of God?
A. Evolutionary hypothesis
B. Ontological argument
C. Social contract theory
D. Existential dialectic
Answer: B
6. What is the central claim of the moral argument for God’s existence?
A. Morality is subjective
B. Morality evolves from culture
C. Objective moral values require a moral lawgiver
D. Morality comes from the government
Answer: C
7. Which theory best defends the resurrection of Jesus Christ based on historical
evidence?
A. Myth theory
B. Hallucination theory
C. Swoon theory
D. Minimal facts approach
Answer: D
8. Which early church creed in 1 Corinthians 15 affirms the resurrection of Christ?
A. Apostles’ Creed
B. Nicene Creed
C. Paul’s gospel summary
D. Early Jerusalem Creed
Answer: D
9. Which of the following is not a synoptic gospel?
A. Matthew
B. Mark
C. John
D. Luke
Answer: C
10. Which worldview denies the existence of the supernatural?
A. Theism
B. Deism
C. Naturalism
D. Pantheism
Answer: C
11. Which Old Testament prophecy is commonly associated with the suffering of
Christ?
A. Psalm 100
B. Isaiah 53
C. Daniel 9
D. Genesis 3
Answer: B
12. Which term refers to the belief that the Bible is without error in all that it
affirms?
A. Inspiration
B. Infallibility
C. Inerrancy
D. Canonization
Answer: C
13. What is a key reason apologists study manuscript evidence of the New
Testament?
A. To critique the Bible
B. To understand modern culture
C. To demonstrate historical reliability
D. To create new Scripture
Answer: C
14. Which philosopher is known for the “Five Ways” arguments for God's existence?
A. Anselm
B. Augustine
C. Thomas Aquinas
D. Kant
Answer: C
15. Which heresy denied that Jesus came in the flesh?
A. Gnosticism
B. Arianism
C. Modalism
D. Pelagianism
Answer: A
True/False (16–20)
16. Christian apologetics is only useful for evangelism.
False
17. The cosmological argument suggests that the universe had a beginning and must
have a cause.
True
18. Biblical manuscripts such as Codex Sinaiticus help verify the New Testament's
reliability.
True
19. Faith in Christianity is blind and has no connection to reason or evidence.
False
20. The Bible was written by over 40 authors across three continents and three
languages.
True
Short Answer (21–25)
21. Define “general revelation.”
Answer: General revelation refers to the knowledge of God available to all people
through nature, conscience, and reason.
22. What is the "trilemma" argument popularized by C.S. Lewis?
Answer: The argument that Jesus must be either a Liar, Lunatic, or Lord—but not
just a good moral teacher.
23. What role does the resurrection play in Christian apologetics?
Answer: The resurrection is central to the Christian faith and serves as a historical
and supernatural validation of Jesus’ divinity and the truth of Christianity.
24. What is the problem of evil, and how do Christian apologists respond to it?
Answer: The problem of evil questions how a good, powerful God can allow
suffering. Apologists respond by emphasizing free will, the greater good, or soul-
making theodicies.
25. How can archaeology support the reliability of the Bible?
Answer: Archaeology can confirm historical events, locations, and cultural practices
mentioned in the Bible, lending credibility to its narratives.
