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12. [13:12] Paul says that believers should put on the .

A. deeds of darkness C. good deed of kindness B. clothing of the wealthy D. armor of light

13. [13:14] Believers should clothe themselves with the .

A. law of Moses C. protection of godless people B. law of the land D. Lord Jesus Christ

14. [13:14] Believers are NOT to think about how to gratify the desires of the .

A. flesh C. will of God B. other men D. governing authority

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TABLE of CONTENTS

Introduction............................................................................................ 2

Section 1: Romans 1 - 4........................................................................ 3

Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 1....................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2....................................................................................... 5

Chapter 3....................................................................................... 7

Chapter 4....................................................................................... 9

What Chapter?.................................................................... ................ 10

Section 2: Romans 5 - 8........................................................................ 11


Chapter 5....................................................................................... 11

Chapter 6....................................................................................... 13

Chapter 7....................................................................................... 15

Chapter 8....................................................................................... 17

What Chapter?.................................................................................... 18

Section 3: Romans 9 - 12...................................................................... 19


Chapter 9....................................................................................... 19

Chapter 10..................................................................................... 21

Chapter 11...................................................................................... 23

Chapter 12..................................................................................... 25

What Chapter?.................................................................................... 26

Section 4: Romans 13 - 16.................................................................... 27


Chapter 13..................................................................................... 27

Chapter 14..................................................................................... 29

Chapter 15..................................................................................... 30

Chapter 16..................................................................................... 32

What Chapter?.................................................................................... 33

Section 5: James 1 - 5.......................................................................... 34


Chapter 1....................................................................................... 34

Chapter 2....................................................................................... 36

Chapter 3....................................................................................... 38

Chapter 4....................................................................................... 40

Chapter 5....................................................................................... 42

What Chapter?.................................................................................... 43

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Introduction:

How do I use this Study Guide?

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SECTION 1: Romans 1 - 4


ROMANS CHAPTER 1

1. [1:1] In Romans 1:1, Paul identifies himself as a / an .

A. friend to sinners C. tentmaker B. apostle D. single man

2. [1:1-2] Paul writes that the gospel is .

A. difficult to understand C. only for Jews B. promised beforehand in the Scriptures. D. only for Gentiles

3. [1:3] The Son of God was .

A. a descendant of David C. a Pharisee B. invisible to unbelievers D. born in Jerusalem

4. [1:4] According to Paul, Jesus was appointed to be the Son of God by his .

A. disciples C. resurrection from the dead B. Jewish ancestors D. Sanhedrin brothers

5. [1:5] Paul says that through Jesus he received apostleship to call ___ to obedience.

A. Egyptians C. all creation B. Grecians D. the Gentiles

6. [1:11] Paul longed to see the Romans to .

A. convert them to Jesus C. tell them about his travels B. lead them against the emperor D. impart a spiritual gift

7. [1:12] By what does Paul say he and his audience will be mutually encouraged?

A. The food they share C. Songs and hymns B. Their faith D. Their love for one another

8. [1:14] To which of the following does Paul say he is obligated?

A. Greeks, non-Greeks, wise, and foolish C. None but the Greeks B. Jews, Greeks, young, and old D. None but the Jews

9. [1:16] Paul says he is not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God that brings

__ .

A. peace C. joy B. rest to your soul D. salvation

10. [1:17] A righteousness that is by from first to last is revealed in the gospel.

A. faith C. covenant worship B. overcoming D. virtue of kingship

11. [1:18] What is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of

people?

A. high priest's anger C. day of judgment B. boasting of Israel D. wrath of God

12. [1:19] What may be known about is plain to the godless and wicked.

A. the earth C. requirements to change B. salvation D. God


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13. [1:20] What has been clearly seen since the creation of the world?

A. The sinfulness of man C. Man's love for God B. The importance of the Law D. God’s invisible qualities

14. [1:21] What does Romans say happened to the foolish hearts of godless people?

A. they were softened C. they stopped beating B. they were darkened D. they were cleansed and made new

15. [1:22] What did the people noted in 1:22 claim to be?

A. Apostles C. Wise B. God D. Immortal

16. [1:23] The godless and foolish made idols that looked like .

A. a mortal human being C. animals and reptiles B. birds D. all of these

17. [1:24] What did God do about the godless and wicked?

A. Turned them into statues C. Gave them over to the sinful desires of their hearts

B. Gave them over to the Roman army D. Put them in His armies 18. [1:25] What did people worship and serve?

A. Trees C. The Stars B. Flowers D. Created things

19. [1:28] What did the people not think it worthwhile to retain?

A. The ten commandments C. Synagogue rituals B. The knowledge of God D. How to eat properly


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ROMANS CHAPTER 2

1. [2:1] Those who pass judgment on others .

A. are right to do so C. will be rewarded in heaven B. should restore the sinful D. are condemning themselves

2. [2:2] On what is God's judgment based?

A. Truth C. Those who have been judged B. Judgments of men D. None of these

3. [2:4] According to Romans 2, God's kindness leads to .

A. more kindness C. eternal reward B. Jerusalem D. repentance

4. [2:5] The Romans are storing up wrath against themselves because of .

A. false worship C. repentance B. lies and unkindness D. stubbornness & unrepentant hearts

5. [2:6] God will repay each person according to .

A. what each person has done C. votes of those who observe each person B. lots that are cast D. the decision of the high courts

6. [2:7] God gives eternal life to those who .

A. are in Jerusalem C. love their neighbors B. persist in doing good D. punish the ones who don't worship right

7. [2:8] What will those who are self-seeking, who reject the truth, and who follow evil earn?

A. Immortality C. Wrath and anger B. Glory and honor D. The hatred of other men

8. [2:9] What will there be for every human who does evil?

A. Trouble and distress C. Forgiveness B. Death D. Prison

9. [2:10] What will there be for everyone who does good?

A. Glory C. Peace B. Honor D. All of these

10. [2:11] What does God not show?

A. Anger C. Grace B. Truth D. Favoritism

11. [2:13] Who is righteous in God's sight?

A. The Gentiles C. Those who hear the law B. His chosen people, the Jews D. Those who obey the law

12. [2:16] God judges people's secrets through .

A. the Ten Commandments C. unfailing obedience B. Jesus Christ D. their generosity

13. [2:23-24] God's name is blasphemed among the Gentiles by .

A. pagan Gentiles C. government rulings B. Gentile preachers D. the Jews breaking of the law


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14. [2:25] Circumcision has value to a Jew if he .

A. breaks the law C. proselytizes Gentiles B. keeps the law D. prohibits Gentile circumcision

15. [2:27] Who will condemn the lawbreakers who have the written code and are circumcised?

A. The Sanhedrin C. The priests and scribes B. The apostles D. The uncircumcised who keep the law

16. [2:28] A man is NOT a Jew when he is .

A. absent at Passover C. one only outwardly B. away on the Sabbath D. circumcised as a baby

17. [2:29] A man a Jew when he .

A. has his Bar Mitzvah C. keeps every law perfectly B. goes to Jerusalem for Passover D. is one inwardly


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ROMANS CHAPTER 3

1. [3:2] What do Jews have that is an advantage to them?

A. Many holy day celebrations C. God's trust with his words B. A permanent homeland D. A guarantee that they will see heaven

2. [3:9] Who is under the power of sin?

A. Jews that become Gentiles C. Jews and Gentiles B. Jews only D. Gentiles only

3. [3:10] According to Romans 3, who is righteous?

A. Those who believe in holy days C. Those who sacrifice in Jerusalem B. Those who keep the law D. No one

4. [3:13] What do the tongues practice?

A. Kindness C. Deceit B. Love D. Gossip

5. [3:13] What is on the lips of those under the power of sin?

A. The bread of life C. Honey B. Angry words D. Poison of vipers

6. [3:16] What things mark the ways of the people?

A. Sickness and disaster C. Love and grace B. Ruin and misery D. Peace and hope

7. [3:17] What way do the people under the power of sin not know?

A. Love C. Peace B. Hope D. Faith

8. [3:18] Who do people who are under the power of sin not fear?

A. Their fellow citizens C. The Gentiles B. God D. The Romans

9. [3:19] Who does Romans 3 say is accountable to God?

A. The whole world C. A Jew who studies the Law B. He who breaks the law D. A Christian who knows the Word

10. [3:20] What do we become conscious of through the law?

A. Our sin C. Our worthiness of God’s love B. Who is saved or unsaved D. By obeying it we become righteous

11. [3:21] Who testifies to righteousness from God?

A. Jesus C. The Law and the Prophets B. Moses D. The priests

12. [3:21] What has been made known?

A. The next Ten Commandments C. What God's face looks like B. A righteousness from God apart from the law D. The identity of the Messiah

13. [3:22] Righteousness in God is given through .

A. ignoring the law C. never sinning B. being a devout Jew D. faith in Jesus Christ


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14. [3:23] Who has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God?

A. Those who observe special holy days C. All B. Anyone who doesn't obey the law D. One who skips church each Sunday

15. [3:24] Through what is everyone justified freely by his grace??

A. Keeping all the laws C. Earnest prayer and confession of sin B. Giving up eating meat D. Redemption that came through Jesus

16. [3:24-25] Who did God present as a sacrifice for atonement?

A. The Jews who died in the wilderness C. Christ Jesus B. Isaac D. Moses

17. [3:27] What law excludes boasting?

A. The law of sacrifice C. The law that requires faith B. The law of the Pharisees D. The law of nature

18. [3:28] By what is man justified?

A. How much he does C. Faith B. Observing the law D. How much he gives

19. [3:29] Of whom is God the God?

A. Jews only C. Gentiles only B. Gentiles who convert to Judaism D. Jews and Gentiles

20. [3:30] Who will God justify by faith?

A. The Gentiles C. The circumcised and uncircumcised B. Those who are faithful to the Word D. Those who did not see Jesus


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ROMANS CHAPTER 4

1. [4:3] What did Abraham do that was credited to him as righteousness?

A. Believed God C. Agreed to sacrifice Ishmael B. Waited for God to give him an heir D. Moved to Egypt

2. [4:4] When a man works, his wages are credited to him as .

A. a gift C. an obligation B. retirement investments D. a lottery ticket

3. [4:5] Faith is credited to a person as .

A. an investment in the future C. righteousness B. a gift D. an obligation

4. [4:6] What Old Testament person also spoke of righteousness and works?

A. Jacob C. Isaac B. Job D. David

5. [4:7-8] Those are blessed whose .

A. All of the following C. sins are covered B. transgressions are forgiven D. sins the Lord will never count against him

6. [4:10] When was Abraham's faith credited to him?

A. Before he was circumcised C. When he agreed to sacrifice Isaac B. After he offered Isaac as a sacrifice D. After he was circumcised

7. [4:11] For what was circumcision a sign for Abraham?

A. His citizenship in Ur C. The righteousness he had by faith B. His citizenship in Hebron D. That he was the head of a great nation

8. [4:13] Through what did Abraham receive the promise that he would be heir of the world?

A. Righteousness that comes by faith C. The law B. Having many children D. Being circumcised

9. [4:14] What becomes worthless if those who depend on the law are heirs?

A. Faith and the promise C. Hope of heaven B. Sacrifice of animals D. Circumcision

10. [4:15] " Where there is no law, there is no ."

A. kindness C. transgression B. wrath D. grace

11. [4:19] About how old was Abraham when he was promised that he would be the father of

many nations?

A. 100 years C. 70 years B. 50 years D. 25 years

12. [4:21] Of what was Abraham fully persuaded?

A. Abraham would rule Egypt C. Circumcision was the only way to God B. Keeping the law would obtain the promise D. God had power to do what he promised

13. [4:23-24] To whom were the words "it was credited to him" written?

A. Abraham C. Abraham and the Jews B. Abraham and to us who believe in God D. Christians


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14. [4:25] Why was Jesus delivered over to death?

A. There were no lambs available C. To prove His words were false B. To prevent persecution of the Jews D. For our sins

15. [4:25] Why was Jesus raised to life from death?

A. For our justification C. To finish his work on Earth B. To embarrass the mob D. To confuse the Pharisees

Section 1 Review: What Chapter?

Instructions: Identify the chapter in which each heading is found.

Chapter Section Heading

1. 2 God’s Righteous Judgment

2. 3 God’s Faithfulness

3. 3 Righteousness Through Faith

4. 1 Paul’s Longing to Visit Rome

5. 1 God’s Wrath Against Sinful Humanity

6. 3 No One Is Righteous

7. 4 Abraham Justified by Faith

8. 2 The Jews and the Law


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ROMANS CHAPTER 5

1. [5:1] According to Romans 5:1, how have we been justified?

A. By keeping the law C. By our deeds B. By converting others D. Through faith

2. [5:1] What do we have through our Lord Jesus Christ?

A. Wings and harps waiting for us C. The opportunity to be among rulers B. Peace with God D. The opportunity to become rich

3. [5:2] In what do we boast?

A. The hope of the glory of God C. The death of sinners B. The receiving of a crown D. The chance to walk streets of gold

4. [5:3] Why do we glory in our suffering?

A. There is no reason that we should suffer C. Suffering is required for the removal of sins B. It makes heaven more attainable D. We know suffering produces perseverance

5. [5:5] What does not put us to shame?

A. Greed C. The people of the world B. Friends D. Hope

6. [5:6] When did Christ die for the ungodly?

A. When sin was at its worst C. Never B. Too late D. When we were still powerless

7. [5:7] How often will anyone die for a righteous man?

A. When the other person is a friend C. Very rarely B. Often D. Only in war

8. [5:8] Christ died for us when .

A. people gave up sacrifices C. Satan asked God to let him kill Jesus B. we were still sinners D. we were sinless

9. [5:9] According to Romans 5:9, by what have we been justified?

A. Avoiding all temptation C. Being good B. Defeating unbelievers D. Jesus' blood

10. [5:10] What were we when we were reconciled to God?

A. Righteous C. God's enemies B. Pure and holy D. Mere mortals

11. [5:12] Who has sinned?

A. Anyone who isn't a Christian C. The people of Moab B. All Gentiles D. All people

12. [5:12] Through what did death enter the world?

A. The enemies of Israel C. Cain killing Abel B. A bad tribe of people D. Sin


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13. [5:14] What or who reigned from the time of Adam until the time of Moses?

A. The kings of Rome C. Death B. Satan D. The kings of Israel

14. [5:15] To whom did God's grace overflow?

A. The Israelites C. Jesus B. The apostles D. The many

15. [5:16] What did the gift of God bring?

A. Condemnation C. Christmas B. Justification D. Peace on earth

16. [5:18] How many acts of righteousness did it take to bring life for all people?

A. One C. Two B. Twelve D. Three

17. [5:19] How will the many be made righteous?

A. Through the obedience of one man C. By being sprinkled with blood B. By the blessing given by Moses D. Through priestly prayers

18. [5:20] What increased as sin increased?

A. Righteousness C. Grace B. God's anger D. Death

19. [5:21] In what did sin reign?

A. The lives of men C. Hell B. Death D. Grace


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ROMANS CHAPTER 6

1. [6:1] Paul asked the question, "What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that

may increase?"

A. forgiveness C. love B. grace D. sin

2. [6:2] What was the answer to Paul's question in Romans 6:1?

A. "Yes, if we remain ignorant!" C. "By no means!" B. "Yes, so that his grace can increase!" D. "Only when we willfully sin!"

3. [6:3] When we are baptized into Christ Jesus, we were baptized into .

A. a righteous life C. ourselves B. the water D. his death

4. [6:5] If we are united in death with Christ, what else will we be united in?

A. Christ's resurrection C. Killing the old self B. The apostles D. His earthly riches

5. [6:7] When we crucify the old body, what will we be free from?

A. The earth C. Life B. Temptation D. Sin

6. [6:8] If we die with Christ, who will we live with?

A. The apostles C. Adam B. Christ D. Our parents

7. [6:9] Since Christ was raised from the dead, we know that .

A. Christ cannot die again C. we will never die B. death has no mastery over Christ D. A and B

8. [6:10] When Christ died to sin, he died .

A. to sin C. to us B. once for all D. again

9. [6:11] Like Christ, we must count ourselves dead to .

A. the lust of the eyes C. sin B. ourselves D. the pride of life

10. [6:12] Because we are alive to God in Christ Jesus, we are not to .

A. let sin reign in our mortal bodies C. eat pork B. have earthly wealth D. satisfy ourselves

11. [6:13] When we offer parts of the body to sin they become .

A. instruments of wickedness C. dead B. afflicted with sickness D. purified

12. [6:13] When we offer ourselves to God, we become .

A. sons of God C. a gift to the world B. lawless D. instruments of righteousness

13. [6:14] Because you are not under law, you are under .

A. freedom C. life B. grace D. death


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14. [6:15] What does Paul say we should not do even though we are under grace?

A. Be satisfied C. Be tempted B. Sin D. Grow

15. [6:16] To who are you slaves?

A. The one you love C. The one you obey B. Whoever takes care of you D. He who exposes your sin

16. [6:18] To what was it said that the readers had become slaves?

A. Righteousness C. Greed B. Food D. Pain and suffering

17. [6:21] The things they were ashamed of resulted in .

A. earthly wealth C. earthly pleasures B. life D. death

18. [6:22] Those set free from sin have become .

A. open to more sin C. a black eye to God B. slaves to God D. slaves to themselves

19. [6:22] Paul said that becoming slaves to God leads to what benefit?

A. Holiness C. Freedom B. Earthly wealth D. Death of self

20. [6:23] The wages of sin is .

A. money C. blasphemy B. death D. hunger


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ROMANS CHAPTER 7

1. [7:1] The law has authority over someone .

A. until his family dies C. only when he wants it to B. if he signs a contract D. only as long as that person lives

2. [7:2] A woman is bound to her husband .

A. until she divorces him C. as long as he is alive B. as long as he completes his duties D. as long as he is good to her

3. [7:3] If a woman’s husband dies she is released from the law and can .

A. marry another man C. be called an adulteress B. refuse to raise his children D. disown his relatives

4. [7:4] Paul said that the brothers and sisters died to the law so that they .

A. might belong to another C. would no longer be married to their wives B. could enter Heaven someday D. would no longer live for God

5. [7:5] What did the sinful passions at work in the bodies of the brothers and sisters

addressed by Paul in Romans 7 produce?

A. Fruit for death C. Temptations B. Fruit for life D. All of the above

6. [7:6] We can be released from the law by .

A. dying to what once bound us C. Submitting a contract of divorce B. refusing circumcision D. dying to the law

7. [7:6] When we are released from the law, in what do we serve?

A. The new way of the Spirit C. We cannot serve B. The physical work D. The same way we served under the law

8. [7:7] What does Romans 7 say regarding whether the law is sin?

A. Certainly not! C. No, but it leads to temptation B. Sometimes D. Yes

9. [7:7] What was known because of the law?

A. Our duty to God C. Sin B. How people loved God D. The life of Moses

10. [7:7] How did Paul know what coveting was?

A. Through the example of Adam C. Through the natural law B. The law said, "You shall not covet." D. The priest had to explain the definition to him

11. [7:8] Apart from the law .

A. sin was dead C. we are dead B. we can worship God more deeply D. we are free

12. [7:10] The commandment that was intended to bring actually brought .

A. life … death C. humility….pride B. knowledge…ignorance D. love….hate

13. [7:12] What three words did Paul use to describe the commandment about coveting?

A. Good, right and honorable C. Holy, righteous and good B. Sinful, deadly and unrighteous D. Firm, demanding and unshakeable


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14. [7:14] "The law is , but I am unspiritual."

A. from God C. spiritual B. holy to God D. earthly

15. [7:15] Paul said, "For what I want to do, ."

A. I must fight to do C. I sometimes do B. I always do D. I do not do

16. [7:15] Paul said that, "...what I hate, I ."

A. do C. count as sin B. do not do D. put behind me

17. [7:18] In Romans 7:18, Paul said, "I know that does not live in me."

A. good itself C. the love of the brethern B. darkness D. the love of God

18. [7:22] Paul said "For in my inner being I delight in ."

A. the temple C. sin B. God's law D. my genealogy


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ROMANS CHAPTER 8

1. [8:1] There is now no for those who are in Christ Jesus.

A. condemnation C. reward B. judgment D. sorrow

2. [8:3] Why did God send his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh?

A. So we wouldn't be afraid of Him C. To be a sin offering B. To confuse the devil D. To disguise his holiness

3. [8:9] If the Spirit of God lives in you, you are in the realm of .

A. the Spirit C. earthly parents B. the priest D. the law of Moses

4. [8:14] What did Paul say those who are led by the Spirit of God are?

A. The children of God C. Mourners B. Sons of the Spirit D. Gentiles

5. [8:15] The Spirit you received brought about your .

A. humility C. adoption to sonship B. the Father D. bravery

6. [8:16] The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are .

A. God's children C. Christians B. children of Abraham D. unrighteous people

7. [8:17] Paul said we are co-heirs of Christ if we .

A. obey all his teachings C. surrender our bodies B. obey the letter of the law D. share in his sufferings

8. [8:18] What is not comparable with the present sufferings?

A. The glory that will be revealed in us C. Life on earth B. The suffering sinners will experience D. Immortal bodies

9. [8:23] We have the of the Spirit.

A. firstfruits C. mind B. joy D. promise

10. [8:24] Hope that is is no hope at all.

A. foretold C. seen B. weak D. delayed

11. [8:26] What does Paul say helps us in our weakness?

A. Knowing how the prophets endured C. Joy of the reward B. The Spirit D. The love of the brethren

12. [8:26] Who intercedes for us when we do not know what to pray for?

A. The Spirit himself C. The prophets with Christ B. Mary D. Moses

13. [8:27] What does he who searches our hearts know?

A. The mind of the Spirit C. The mind of Christ B. Our minds D. Our final judgment


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14. [8:28] In things God works for the good of those who love him.

A. some C. most B. all D. none of these

15. [8:31] If God is for us, who can be us?

A. a sacrifice for C. a priest to B. a supporter for D. against

16. [8:33] Who will bring any against those whom God has chosen?

A. judgment C. charge B. witness D. law

17. [8:34] Christ Jesus .

A. intercedes for us C. is death for our hope B. is the example for us D. condemns the world



Chapter Section Heading

1. 7 Released from the Law, Bound to Christ

2. 6 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ

3. 8 Life Through the Spirit

4. 5 Peace and Hope

5. 8 Present Suffering and Future Glory

6. 6 Slaves to Righteousness

7. 8 More Than Conquerors

8. 5 Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ

9. 7 The Law and Sin


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CHAPTER 9

1. [9:1] What confirmed to Paul's conscience that he was speaking the truth?

A. Moses C. The Jewish law B. The Holy Spirit D. The other apostles

2. [9:5] Paul said that was traced from the patriarchs of his brethren.

A. the Law C. his claim to salvation B. his ministry to the Gentiles D. the human ancestry of the Messiah

3. [9:7] Not all who are descendants of Israel are children of .

A. Abraham C. Noah B. Moses D. Adam

4. [9:8] It is not the children by ________who are God’s children, but it is the children of

________ who are regarded as Abraham’s offspring.

A. the patriarchs …..Mary C. physical descent … the promise B. the righteous …Israel D. pure …..Israel

5. [9:10] Who was the father of Rebecca's children?

A. Abraham C. Jehoachin B. Moses D. Isaac

6. [9:11-12] When was it declared of the twins, "The older will serve the younger"?

A. Before the twins were born C. Both of these B. Before they had done anything good or bad D. Neither of these

7. [9:13] It was written," I have loved, but I hated."

A. Sarah… Hagar C. Abraham …. Lot B. Jacob … Esau D. Moses … Miriam

8. [9:15] God said to Moses, "I will have mercy on ."

A. whom I have mercy. C. the Jews B. those who keep the whole law D. no one

9. [9:16] Paul said that the promise does not depend on .

A. faith C. the law and prophets B. human desire or effort D. God's desire or effort

10. [9:16] Paul said that the promise does depend on .

A. God's mercy. C. the grain offering B. the priests D. one's ability to keep the law

11. [9:19-20] Paul answers the questions, "Why does God still blame us? For who

resists his will?" by asking, " ?"

A. Will God leave you with no purpose C. Is it because he is God B. Don't you remember the path of Job D. Who are you, a human being, to talk back to God


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12. [9:21] According to Romans 9, what does the potter have the right to do out of the same

lump of clay?

A. Make only one kind of pot C. Make pottery for both special purposes and common use

B. Make a complete set of pots D. Make both tall and short pots 13. [9:23-24] Who did God prepare in advance for glory?

A. The Jewish priest who kept the law C. Us, whom he called B. His Son and the angels D. Adam

14. [9:25] Which prophet was Paul quoting when he said, "I will call them 'my people' who are

not my people"?

A. Isaiah C. Moses B. Jeremiah D. Hosea

15. [9:27] When Isaiah called out concerning Israel, he said that though the number of the

Israelites would be like the sand by the sea, who/what would be saved?

A. One tribe C. Only Noah B. Only a remnant D. None of these

16. [9:28] The Lord will carry out his sentence on earth with .

A. speed and finality C. fire and hail B. the sword of the Spirit D. a flood

17. [9:30] Paul said that the Gentiles obtained a righteousness by .

A. God's mercy C. deeds B. the unfaithfulness of Israel D. faith

18. [9:31-32] Paul said that Israel had not obtained righteousness because they .

A. pursued a law of righteousness as if C. forgot to sacrifice it were by works

B. brought the wrong sacrifice to God D. brought lame animals for sacrifices. 19. [9:33] Isaiah wrote, "See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes ."

A. men to build with faith C. people to stumble B. a righteousness from God D. the foundation to stand firm


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ROMANS CHAPTER 10

1. [10:1] Paul's desire for the Israelites was that they .

A. would obey the law C. would send him support B. would accept him as a brother D. may be saved

2. [10:2] Paul said that their zeal was not based on .

A. love C. knowledge B. the law D. Abraham

3. [10:3] Since the Israelites did not know the righteousness of God, they .

A. did not understand salvation C. believed in the words of the prophets B. sought to establish their own D. obeyed the law of Moses

righteousness 4. [10:4] Christ is the of the law.

A. culmination C. giver B. sacrificial lamb D. beginning

5. [10:8] What was Paul proclaiming?

A. Love C. The message concerning faith B. Condemnation on Israel D. Judgment and salvation are at hand

6. [10:8] According to Paul, where is the word?

A. Within reach C. Near you in your mouth and heart. B. In God's hand D. Hidden in the law

7. [10:11] The Scripture says anyone who believes in Him will .

A. be offered as a sacrifice C. live without law B. die to the old law D. never be put to shame

8. [10:12] What does Paul say about the difference between Jew and Gentile?

A. The Gentiles became more C. The Gentiles remain in sin acceptable to God

B. The Jews were God's people D. There is no difference

9. [10:12] What is said about the Lord of the Jew and the Gentile?

A. The same Lord is Lord of all C. The Gentiles must become Jews B. The Lord will judge the Gentiles first D. The Jews will be judged first

10. [10:12] What does the Lord do for those who call on him?

A. Richly blesses them C. Hears those who are saved B. Sends his Spirit to guide them D. Hears those who obey the law of Moses

11. [10:13] Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will .

A. be given the law C. suffer loss B. be saved D. be sent to the Gentiles

12. [10:14] Paul asks, "How, then can they call on the one they have not ?"

A. obeyed C. known B. believed in D. invited in


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13. [10:14] Paul asks, "How can they believe in the one of whom they have ?"

A. never spoken C. not proven to be a prophet B. not read in the law D. not heard

14. [10:15] Paul said, "How beautiful are the ."

A. hands of those who bring the law C. eyes of those who bring understanding B. feet of those who bring good news D. clothes of those who bring good news

15. [10:17] Faith comes from .

A. hearing the message C. feet of the messenger B. the preacher D. seeing the end of the law

16. [10:18] How far did the message go in the world?

A. To the nearest seashore C. Only to Israel B. To the ends of the world D. Only as far as Rome

17. [10:19] Moses said God would use to make the Israelites envious.

A. the angels C. those who are not a nation B. the demons who believe D. the lowest of the Jews

18. [10:20] God said through Isaiah, "I was found by those who ."

A. became my prophets C. were under the law B. denied the law D. did not seek me

19. [10:21] God said about Israel (through Isaiah), "All day long I have held out my hands to

."

A. a disobedient and obstinate people C. save you from your enemies B. wait for you to come to me D. A and B


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ROMANS CHAPTER 11

1. [11:1] What was Paul's answer to his question, "Did God reject his people?"

A. "Yes, when they worshiped foreign gods!" C. "Yes, to teach them a lesson!" B. "By no means!" D. "For a time."

2. [11:1] Paul was from the tribe of .

A. Levi C. Judah B. Benjamin D. Reuben

3. [11:2] Who does Romans 11 say God foreknew?

A. Gentiles C. Jews B. his people D. sinners

4. [11:2] Who appealed to God against Israel?

A. Abraham C. Elijah B. Moses D. Jesus

5. [11:4] God said that had not bowed their knee to Baal.

A. 7,000 C. 7,500 B. 4,000 D. 3,000

6. [11:5] God said that there was a remnant chosen by .

A. observing the law C. the prophets B. works D. grace

7. [11:7] Who did not obtain what they sought earnestly?

A. Demons C. The Elect B. Gentiles D. Israel

8. [11:11] What happened because of the Israelites transgression?

A. They were abandoned C. God gave them up as reprobates B. Priests sacrificed for their atonement D. Salvation came to the Gentiles

9. [11:11] Why did God bring salvation to the Gentiles?

A. He only wanted the Gentiles to be saved C. So the Jews would never return to God B. To make the Jews envious D. No salvation would result at all

10. [11:13] Who did the author of Romans say he was talking to in Romans 11?

A. Christians at Rome C. Israelites B. Gentiles D. Rebellious Gentiles

11. [11:18] What does Romans 111 say those who were grafted in should NOT consider themselves to be?

A. Under siege C. Superior B. Mis-matched D. Inferior

12. [11:17] What does one become when he is grafted in?

A. A sharer in the sap C. Saved by works of merit B. Nothing D. Unfit for salvation

13. [11:20] What did the Gentiles that were grafted in stand by?

A. Faith C. Sacrifices B. Love D. Works


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14. [11:20] Why were the Israelites broken off the root?

A. Unbelief C. They had not offered the right sacrifices B. They ignored the spirit of the law D. Pride

15. [11:21] What can happen to the branch that is grafted in?

A. God will treat it best of all C. It is unable to lose salvation B. Like natural branches, it won’t be spared D. It will live forever

16. [11:22] God's twofold nature is explained by saying he is a God of .

A. friends and enemies C. hunger and thirst B. two personalities D. kindness and sternness

17. [11:23] Who is able to graft the Israelites in again after they have been cut off?

A. The church C. The apostles B. Paul D. God

18. [11:29] What gift from God to Israel is irrevocable?

A. Nothing C. His gifts and His calling B. Their position as a chosen race D. Their physical wealth

19. [11:33] "Oh, the depth of the riches of the of God!"

A. mercy and wisdom C. wisdom and sacrifice B. judgment and mercy D. wisdom and knowledge

20. [11:36] All things are .

A. sin C. for Israel, a holy people B. from Him, through Him, and for Him D. as dirty rags to His purity


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ROMANS CHAPTER 12

1. [12:1] At the beginning of Chapter 12, what does Paul urge the brothers to do?

A. Consider the sternness of God C. Be conformed to the pattern of the world B. Confess sins with with their mouths D. Offer their bodies as living sacrifices

2. [12:1] Offering your body as a living sacrifice is a true and proper act of .

A. confession C. worship B. baptism D. good deeds

3. [12:2] The brothers are told to be transformed by .

A. fellowship with the saints C. listening to the Jewish scribes B. praying for three days in the desert D. the renewing of their minds

4. [12:3] How does Paul tell the brothers to think of themselves?

A. With sober judgment C. As God's chosen people B. Highly D. As special people

5. [12:5] In Christ, we form .

A. many families C. many denominational parts B. one temple D. one body

6. [12:5] Each member belongs to .

A. the elders C. his/her spouse B. the people in his/her town D. all the other members

7. [12:6] Paul said that we have different according to the grace given us.

A. appearances C. gifts B. families D. riches

8. [12:8] Which gift, if one has it, does Paul say should be used generously?

A. Contributing to the needs of others C. Showing mercy B. Leadership D. Prophesying

9. [12:8] Which gift, if one has it, does Paul say should be used diligently?

A. Teaching C. Encouraging B. Leadership D. Showing mercy

10. [12:8] Which gift, if one has it, does Paul say should be used cheerfully?

A. Contributing to the needs of others C. Leadership B. Serving D. Showing mercy

11. [12:9] Love must be .

A. forced C. obvious B. sincere D. generous

12. [12:10] The brothers are supposed to in love.

A. encourage one another C. judge one another B. devote themselves to one another D. correct one another

13. [12:13] What are the brothers supposed to practice?

A. Prayer C. Hospitality B. Good works D. Meditation


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14. [12:14] What are the brothers supposed to do to those who persecute them?

A. Bless C. Laugh at B. Judge D. Curse

15. [12:16] How are the brothers to live with one another?

A. In zeal C. In anger B. In harmony D. In apathy

16. [12:16] With whom should the brothers be willing to associate?

A. Only those of the household of God C. People of low position B. Little children D. People of high position

17. [12:17] Paul said to be careful to do what was right in the eyes of .

A. the government leaders C. everyone B. the elders of the church D. the Holy Spirit

18. [12:18] If it is possible, how are the brothers supposed to live?

A. Righteously for all to see C. Perfectly, without sin B. In accordance with laws of the old covenant D. At peace with everyone

19. [12:19] Paul tells the brothers not to take .

A. handouts from other brothers C. revenge B. a high position in the church D. money from the poor

20. [12:20] What should the brothers do if their enemy is hungry?

A. Attack him in battle C. Turn away from him B. Feed him D. Give him money



Chapter Heading

1. 9 God’s Sovereign Choice

2. 11 Ingrafted Branches

3. 9 Israel’s Unbelief

4. 12 A Living Sacrifice

5. 11 Doxology

6. 9 Paul’s Anguish Over Israel

7. 12 Love In Action

8. 11 All Israel Will Be Saved

9. 11 The Remnant of Israel

10. 12 Humble Service in the Body of Christ


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SECTION 4: Romans 13 – 16


CHAPTER 13

1. [13:2] Whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against .

A. the laws of the land C. what God has instituted B. God's laws D. injustice and unfairness

2. [13:2] What will happen to those who rebel against the authority?

A. They will be liberated from evil rulers C. Nothing – God is not concerned with worldly governments B. They will bring judgment on themselves D. They will be exiled from the land

3. [13:3] Rulers hold terror for those who .

A. are believers in Christ C. do wrong B. ignore them D. do right

4. [13:3] Believers who want to be free from fear of the one in authority must do what .

A. the laws of the country allow C. the ruler says is right B. is right D. it takes to flee the country

5. [13:4] How does Paul describe the ruler in authority?

A. God's servant, for your good C. A man B. Man's servant, an agent of wrath D. A god-like man

6. [13:4] The ruler's purpose is to .

A. do harm C. bear the sword B. bring punishment on the wrongdoer D. bend the people to his will

7. [13:5] Paul says it is necessary to submit to the authorities because of .

A. a matter of conscience C. national laws B. unfair punishment D. Mosaic law

8. [13:8] Whoever loves others has the law.

A. risen above C. returned to B. abolished D. fulfilled

9. [13:9] Which of the following rules sums up the commandments?

A. Love your family as God loves you C. Love your neighbor if he is a believer in Christ B. Love yourself more than your neighbor D. Love your neighbor as yourself

10. [13:10] Love is the fulfillment of the law because love .

A. does no harm to its neighbor C. is patient B. covers a multitude of sins D. harms evil neighbors

11. [13:12] What is nearly over?

A. The time of persecution C. The night

B. The hour D. The day 12. [13:12] Paul says that believers should put on the .

A. deeds of darkness C. good deed of kindness B. clothing of the wealthy D. armor of light


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13. [13:14] Believers should clothe themselves with the .

A. law of Moses C. protection of godless people B. law of the land D. Lord Jesus Christ

14. [13:14] Believers are NOT to think about how to gratify the desires of the .

A. flesh C. will of God B. other men D. governing authority


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1. [14:1] What does Paul say to do with one whose faith is weak?

A. Pray for him C. Accept him B. Teach him D. Read to him

2. [14:5] Some people consider one day more sacred than another while others consider every

day alike. Each person should .

A. be fully convinced in their own mind C. avoid the one whose faith is weak B. live to themself alone D. argue their belief to the other

3. [14:7] Paul says none of us lives .

A. to our self alone C. without sin B. forever D. by bread alone

4. [14:9] Christ died and returned to life so that he might .

A. be the Lord of the dead and the living C. receive the favor of his Father, God B. visit the apostles one last time D. be the supreme example to the angels

5. [14:10] Paul says we will all stand .

A. in the kingdom of God C. as an obstacle in our brother's way B. before God's Judgment seat D. clothed with the Lord

6. [14:12] Each of us will before God.

A. give an account of ourselves C. die B. beg for forgiveness D. be joyful in the Spirit

7. [14:13] What are we NOT to put in the way of a brother or sister?

A. A stumbling block or obstacle C. Impure thoughts B. Vegetables D. Unclean food

8. [14:14] Paul was convinced that .

A. nothing is unclean in itself C. sacrificial meat is unclean B. God's judgment is extreme D. we are all guilty of judging others

9. [14:14] If anyone regards something as unclean, .

A. he should warn his brother C. he should check the law B. he should wash it D. for that person it is unclean

10. [14:15] Paul says that if your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are .

A. not to worry C. not responsible for his actions B. no longer acting in love D. self-centered

11. [14:17] The kingdom of God is a matter of .

A. streets of gold C. eternal slumber B. eating and drinking D. righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit

12. [14:19] Paul says we are to make every effort to .

A. do what feels right C. not condemn others B. not pass judgment D. do what leads to peace

13. [14:21] It is better not to eat meat or drink wine than to do anything that will cause your brother or sister to .

A. fall C. overindulge in alcohol B. sleep D. become a vegetarian


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ROMANS CHAPTER 15

1. [15:1] Who is to bear the failings of the weak?

A. The strong C. Christ B. The saved D. His neighbor

2. [15:2] One should please his neighbor for his neighbor's good to .

A. please himself C. build them up B. strengthen the church D. proclaim the Gospel

3. [15:4] "Everything written in the past" was written to .

A. record history C. teach us B. enlighten the world D. fulfill the prophets

4. [15:6] How are the Romans instructed to glorify God?

A. With one mind and voice C. Through hymns of praise B. Continually D. With mercy to one another

5. [15:7] We are directed to accept one another to .

A. strengthen one another C. please God B. bring praise to God D. unify the church

6. [15:8(foot)] To whom has Christ become a servant on behalf of God's truth?

A. God C. The Jews B. The Gentiles D. The world

7. [15:12] Isaiah prophesied that the Gentiles would have hope in the .

A. Root of Jesse C. rock of ages B. Lion of Judah D. Isaiah did not make prophesy about hope

8. [15:16] Paul said his duty in proclaiming the gospel to the Gentiles was for the Gentiles to become

.

A. worthy of being Jews C. abundant in grace B. instruments of God D. an offering acceptable to God

9. [15:16] What was Paul's priestly duty to the Gentiles?

A. Encourage them in their faith C. Perform convincing miracles B. Proclaim the gospel of God D. Offer sacrifices on their behalf

10. [15:19] Where does Paul say that he had fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ?

A. From Jerusalem to Illyricum C. In Macedonia and Achaia B. Throughout Judea and Mesopotamia D. From Jerusalem to Spain

11. [15:20] Paul says that his ambition has always been to preach the gospel .

A. in the Americas C. where his ancestors trod B. where Christ was not known D. in Rome

12. [15:23-24] When did Paul say he planned to visit the Romans?

A. After he visited Ephesus C. When he went to Spain B. When the Romans invited him D. When he had enough funds


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13. [15:24-25] Where did Paul plan to visit before visiting Rome?

A. Spain C. Jerusalem B. Ephesus D. Achaia

14. [15:26] Who made a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem?

A. Macedonia and Crete C. Achaia and Ephesus B. Macedonia and Achaia D. Galatia and Cappadocia

15. [15:27] Paul says that the Gentiles owe it to the Jews to share their material blessings because they

have shared in the .

A. spiritual blessings C. wealth B. need D. Christian message

16. [15:29] Paul said that when he visits Rome, he will come in the full measure of .

A. Jerusalem's blessings C. the blessing of Christ B. grace D. God's love

17. [15:30] Paul urged the Romans to join him in his struggle by .

A. praying to God for him C. making a contribution for the poor B. seeking government approval D. converting Gentiles

18. [15:31] Paul wanted the brothers in Rome to pray that he may be kept safe from the .

A. unbelievers in Judea C. dangerous travels B. faithless people of Jerusalem D. lack of funds in Jerusalem

19. [15:32] Paul visited Rome in order to .

A. meet with the government C. recruit workers B. be refreshed by their company D. deliver an offering


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ROMANS CHAPTER 16

1. [16:2] Paul asked the Romans to receive Phoebe in a way .

A. of rejoicing C. that was appropriate B. that showed compassion D. worthy of the Lord’s people

2. [16:1] Where was Phoebe from?

A. Rome C. Macedonia B. Bethlehem D. Cenchrea

3. [16:2] To whom had Phoebe been a benefactor?

A. Many people, including Paul C. The church in Rome B. Aquila and Priscilla D. Christians in the province of Asia

4. [16:4] What had Priscilla and Aquila done for Paul?

A. Risked their lives for him C. Prayed for him B. Fed him D. Brought him to Christ

5. [16:3-5] What met at Priscilla and Aquila's house?

A. A group of Jewish priests C. The church B. Paul’s relatives D. All of the remaining apostles

6. [16:5] Who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia?

A. Tertius C. Epenetus B. Stephanas D. Junias

7. [16:13] Paul said Rufus' mother .

A. had been a mother to Paul C. was near death B. was feeble D. was not committed to the Lord

8. [16:16] Paul instructed them to greet one another with a .

A. smile C. holy kiss B. blessing D. joy like no other

9. [16:16] Paul said that all the sent greetings.

A. apostles at Jerusalem C. churches in Jerusalem B. churches of Christ D. churches at Corinth

10. [16:17] Paul said to people who cause divisions and create obstacles.

A. watch out for C. pray for B. keep away from D. laugh at

11. [16:18] People who cause divisions and create obstacles are serving .

A. their own appetites C. Satan B. men of this world D. All of these

12. [16:18] How do some deceive the minds of naive people?

A. False words C. Wise sayings B. Smooth talk and flattery D. All of these

13. [16:19] Paul rejoiced over the Romans because everyone has heard about their .

A. praise to the Lord C. obedience B. increasing numbers D. generous giving

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14. [16:19] Paul wants the Romans to be about what is good, and about what is evil.

A. wise....innocent C. faithful......knowledgeable B. diligent....cautious D. careful.....wise

15. [16:20] Romans 16 says the God of peace will soon .

A. crush Satan C. return for his people B. send his indwelling spirit D. expel the weak

16. [16:21] Which fellow worker sends his greetings to the Romans, along with Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater?

A. Timothy C. Silas B. Titus D. John Mark

17. [16:22] Who wrote down the letter to the Romans for Paul?

A. Tertius C. Tryphosa B. Ampliatus D. Aquila

18. [16:25] What was revealed that had been hidden for long ages past?

A. The mystery C. The secret of the end of days B. The new covenant D. The truth of Jesus

19. [16:26] Who commanded the mystery to be made known through the prophetic writings?

A. The eternal God C. Paul B. The Holy Spirit D. The prophets

20. [16:26] The mystery was revealed and made known so that .

A. people might believe C. prophecies could be fulfilled B. all peoples would give God glory D. Gentiles might come to obedience from faith

Section 4 Review: What Chapter? Instructions: Identify the chapter in which each heading is found.

Chapter Heading

1. 13 Love Fulfills the Law

2. 15 Paul, the Minister to the Gentiles

3. 14 The Weak and the Strong

4. 13 The Day Is Near

5. 16 Personal Greetings

6. 13 Submission to Governing Authorities

7. 15 Paul’s Plan to Visit Rome


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SECTION 5: James 1 - 5


JAMES 1

1. [1:1] James refers to himself as a .

A. student of Gamaliel C. member of the Sanhedrin

B. Pharisee D. servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ

2. [1:2] The book of James is written to the .

A. twelve tribes scattered among the nations C. Greeks B. church in Antioch D. leaders in the temple

3. [1:2] How does James tell the readers to respond to facing trials?

A. Move to a different location C. Complain to the Lord B. Consider it pure joy D. Take revenge on those who persecute them

4. [1:3] What does the testing of faith produce?

A. Love C. Perseverance B. Peace D. Joy

5. [1:6] To what are doubters compared?

A. The enemy C. A wave of the sea B. A bug D. A dummy

6. [1:7] What should a person who doubts expect to receive from the Lord?

A. A happy future C. Nothing B. More trouble D. A great blessing

7. [1:9] In what should believers in humble positions take pride?

A. Everything C. Their high position B. Their strength D. Their low position

8. [1:10] The one who is rich should .

A. live forever C. he will pass away like a wild flower B. share with the poor D. he will gain even more riches

9. [1:12] What will those who persevere under trial receive?

A. The crown of life C. Riches B. Their names on a plaque in the temple D. Lots of nice gardens

10. [1:13] Who does James 1 say cannot be tempted by evil, nor tempt anyone?

A. God C. James himself B. True Christians D. New believers

11. [1:14] What does James say leads a person to be tempted?

A. Being around other people C. Living as though they are asleep B. Satan’s evil schemes D. Being dragged away by their evil desire

12. [1:15] To what does evil desire give birth?

A. Fame, which gives birth to riches C. Riches, which give birth to greed B. Joy, which gives birth to dancing D. Sin, which gives birth to death


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13. [1:17] From where does every good and perfect gift come?

A. Our good behavior C. Those who recognize our worth B. The Father of the heavenly lights D. Our hard work

14. [1:17] The Father does not change like .

A. the clouds C. a caterpillar B. shifting shadows D. the seasons

15. [1:18] What did the Father choose to give us?

A. A life without pain C. A life without temptation B. Birth through the word of truth D. Riches

16. [1:19] James says everyone should be quick to listen and slow to .

A. speak and slow to become angry C. argue and slow to make peace B. criticize but fast to render judgement D. sleep

17. [1:21] What does James say to get rid of?

A. The word planted in us C. Evidence of the Patriarchs B. Moral filth and evil that is prevalent D. Anyone who disagrees with Christians

18. [1:21] What can save people?

A. Doing good C. Effective use of anger B. The word planted in them D. Joining the right church

19. [1:25] Whoever continues to look into the perfect law will .

A. be blessed in what they do C. make a lot of money in this life B. live a long life D. become famous

20. [1:25] Who or what does one James says practices pure and faultless religion look after?

A. Lilies of the field C. The synagogue B. Ones own children D. Orphans and widows


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JAMES 2

1. [2:1] What does James tell the believers to NOT do?

A. Show favoritism C. Worship on special days B. Form committees to do work D. Go to Jerusalem for Passover

2. [2:4] James says that showing special attention to some people leads to .

A. discrimination and evil thoughts C. more support for church projects B. a better type of leadership D. a better reputation for the church

3. [2:5] In what does James say those who are poor in the eyes of the world are rich?

A. Spiritual wisdom C. Faith B. Good will D. Talents

4. [2:5] What do those who love God inherit?

A. High taxes C. Thrones B. The kingdom he promised to those who D. Golden crowns love him

5. [2:6] What does James say the rich are doing to believers?

A. Giving them low paying jobs C. Exploiting them and dragging them into court B. Taking their children as slaves D. Sharing all things equally with them

6. [2:7] Whose noble name is the rich slandering?

A. The one to whom the believers belong C. Isaiah’s B. Moses’ D. David’s

7. [2:8] Keeping which royal law will keep you doing right?

A. "Love your neighbor as yourself." C. "Go to services on Easter and Christmas." B. "Get even with those who do evil to you." D. "Pay your taxes to Rome."

8. [2:9] What or who convicts you if you show favoritism?

A. Testimony of three witnesses C. The law B. Those who do not receive favoritism D. Elders of the church

9. [2:12] By what law does James encourage us to speak and act?

A. The law that gives freedom C. The Book of Hammurabi B. The Ten Commandments D. The Dead Sea Scrolls

10. [2:13] What will be shown to those who have not been merciful?

A. More mercy C. How to avoid punishment B. A better way to live D. Judgment without mercy

11. [2:14] In addition to faith, what must man have?

A. Deeds C. High office B. Money D. Property

12. [2:17] What, by itself, is dead if it is not accompanied by action?

A. Love C. Hope B. Faith D. Understanding

13. [2:18] James 2 says one shows faith by .

A. their deeds C. reading the Bible all the time B. telling others they are going to Hell D. selling all their possessions


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14. [2:19] Who, in addition to those who received James’ letter, believes there is one God?

A. Hindus C. Demons B. Ancient Greeks D. Romans

15. [2:20] What does James say is worthless without deeds?

A. Education C. Faith B. A contribution D. Property ownership

16. [2:22] and were working together when Abraham prepared to offer Isaac.

A. Law....prophecy C. Trust .....obedience B. The earth … sky D. Faith ..... actions

17. [2:23] What was Abraham called because he believed God?

A. Leader of the free world C. The voice crying in the wilderness B. God's friend D. The lawgiver

18. [2:24] "A person is considered righteous by what he does and not by ."

A. group membership C. name only B. faith alone D. his ancestry

19. [2:25] What Old Testament woman was considered righteous when she gave lodging to spies?

A. Rahab C. Eve B. Sarah D. Lot's wife

20. [2:26] "Faith without deeds is ."

A. alive C. dead B. uncertain D. desirable


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JAMES 3

1. [3:1] James said that not many should presume to be teachers because .

A. training is time-consuming C. few truly understand Christianity B. teachers will be judged more strictly D. it is better to have mercy than knowledge

2. [3:2] James said that if anyone is never at fault in what they say is .

A. perfect C. equal to God B. a liar D. unwise

3. [3:5] Even though the tongue is a small part of the body, it makes .

A. bad judgments C. great boasts. B. the owner look good D. food go in the right direction

4. [3:6] “The tongue is also a fire, a world of .”

A. praise for others C. encouragement to the church B. evil among the parts of the body D. good

5. [3:6] What does the tongue corrupt?

A. The whole body C. God's word B. Teeth D. The mouth

6. [3:8] What has not been tamed by human beings?

A. Lions and wild beasts C. The ungodly B. Our neighbors D. The tongue

7. [3:8] James says the tongue is .

A. full of slander and hate C. a restless evil, full of deadly poison B. a deadly snake, full of lies D. a spring of water giving eternal life

8. [3:9] Who do we praise with our tongues?

A. Our Lord and Father C. Our ministers of truth B. Ourselves D. All of these

9. [3:9] Who do people curse with their tongue?

A. Human beings made in God's likeness C. The evil spirits B. The angels who fell D. Those who do evil

10. [3:12] What does James indicate a salt spring cannot produce?

A. Honesty C. The pure spiritual fruit B. Fresh water D. Milk

11. [3:9-12] What does James say should not be?

A. Figs on grapevines C. Springs of fresh water B. Fruit out of season D. Praise and cursing from the same mouth

12. [3:13] One can show wisdom and understanding by .

A. keeping his mouth shut C. keeping the Sabbath B. knowing who to curse and who to praise D. deeds done in humility

13. [3:13] From what do a good life and deeds done in humility come?

A. The inner person C. Studying the law B. The knowledge of good and evil D. Wisdom


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14. [3:14-15] Harboring bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts is a "wisdom" that is .

A. a bitter pill to swallow C. given by angels B. earthly, unspiritual, and demonic D. helpful to unbelievers

15. [3:16] Where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you will find .

A. fighting among the believers C. believers withdrawing from the church B. disorder and every evil practice D. leaders who do not follow God's laws

16. [3:17] Wisdom that comes from heaven is .

A. pure, peace-loving, considerate C. impartial and sincere B. submissive, full of mercy and good fruit D. all of these


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JAMES 4

1. [4:1-2] The desires that battle within you .

A. cause fighting and quarreling C. begets stealing from the Lord B. cause a life of crime D. can be controlled by the proper diet

2. [4:3] We sometimes do not receive what we ask for because we .

A. aren't specific in our prayers C. ask with wrong motives. B. repeat our requests over and over D. ask for material blessings.

3. [4:4] Friendship with the world is .

A. enmity against God C. helpful in converting the sinner B. necessary for developing relationships D. easy to achieve

4. [4:4] What do you become if you choose to be a friend of the world?

A. A student of God C. A servant of God B. An enemy of God D. A friend of God

5. [4:5] The Scripture says God causes a spirit to live in us that .

A. envies intensely C. intercedes for us B. is our conscience D. forces us to live for God

6. [4:6] God the proud but shows to the humble

A. loves…..support C. opposes….favor B. forgives ….exultation D. guides…. forgiveness

7. [4:7] To whom does James say you are to submit yourself?

A. The apostles C. One another B. God D. The church elders

8. [4:7] If you resist the devil, what will he do?

A. Flee from you C. Try harder B. Forgive you D. Look for your weakness

9. [4:8] If you come near to God, what will he do?

A. Give you more Grace C. Tame your tongue B. Come near to you D. Judge you

10. [4:8] James told sinners to wash their hands and to their hearts.

A. deny C. circumcise B. purify D. obey

11. [4:9] What were double-minded people told to do?

A. Wash their robes C. Grieve, mourn and wail. B. Pray for one another D. Forgive one another

12. [4:10] What does James say will happen to those who humble themselves before the Lord?

A. He will lift them up C. He will judge them in love B. He will declare their works to be pure D. He will give them new commands

13. [4:11] James said, "Brothers, do not one another."

A. deny C. kill B. slander D. hate


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14. [4:12] Who is the only Lawgiver and Judge?

A. The 10 Commandments C. The one who is able to save and destroy B. The apostles D. Moses and Aaron

15. [4:14] James compares their lives to a .

A. mist that appears for a little while C. useless vessel B. false sacrifice D. weed that grows and then dies.

16. [4:16] James said that boasting in arrogant schemes is .

A. evil C. self-centered B. honorable D. upsetting to God

17. [4:17] If anyone knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, what is it for them?

A. Forgiveness C. Hate B. A priority D. Sin


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JAMES 5

1. [5:1] What did James tell the rich people to do?

A. Squander their riches C. Invest in gold B. Wait for judgment D. Weep and wail

2. [5:3] What were the rich doing with their wealth?

A. Giving it to the poor C. Buying food for the winter B. Giving it to doctors to heal the brothers D. Hoarding it

3. [5:4] Who heard the cries of the workmen and harvesters:

A. The brothers C. The Lord Almighty B. The rich farmers D. The world

4. [5:5] How had the rich lived on earth?

A. In luxury and self-indulgence C. As hermits B. As poor men D. In self denial

5. [5:7] James told the suffering brothers to .

A. tell the outside world of their treachery C. be patient until the Lord's coming B. band together against the rich D. pray for Judgment

6. [5:8] James told the brothers to be patient and stand firm because .

A. God could send a plague C. the Lord's coming is near B. Paul was coming soon D. they would become rich

7. [5:] What did James tell them not to do, or they would be judged?

A. Steal from one another C. Grumble against one another B. Forget they were sinners too D. Forsake the assembly

8. [5:10-11] Who did James name as examples of patience in the face of suffering?

A. The prophets, and Job C. Elijah and Jeremiah B. Hosea and Haggai D. Job and Moses

9. [5:11] Those who have persevered are counted as .

A. blessed C. possessed B. stricken D. successful

10. [5:11] The Lord is full of .

A. Love and salvation C. Anger and judgment B. Compassion and mercy D. Power and knowledge

11. [5:12] The brothers were told not to swear by .

A. angels C. the hair on their heads B. heaven, earth or anything else D. God

12. [5:12] James told the brethren that instead of swearing, they should say a simple .

A. prayer C. “Yes” or “No” B. word of hope D. blessing

13. [5:13] What should one do if he is in trouble?

A. Sing about God C. Pay a price to be released B. Call on your brothers D. Pray

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14. [5:13] What should one do if he is happy?

A. Send gifts of thanksgiving C. Sing songs of praise B. Call the elders D. Tell the brothers

15. [5:14] What should one do if they are sick?

A. Call elders to pray over them C. Both A and B B. Have the elders anoint them with oil D. None of these

16. [5:15] James said that a prayer offered in faith would .

A. give direction C. make the sick person well B. strengthen the church D. be considered by God

17. [5:16] For what reason does James encourage people to confess sins to each other and pray for each other?

A. It is simply right to do C. So they may be healed B. So they may receive great riches D. To avoid punishment

18. [5:16] James said that the prayer of a righteous person is .

A. demanded and a blessing C. good and right B. encouraging and righteous D. powerful and effective

19. [5:17] James mentions a prophet who prayed it would not rain. Who was that prophet?

A. Elijah C. Jeremiah B. Moses D. Hosea

20. [5:20] What will be the result of someone turning a sinner from the error of their way?

A. They will be saved from death C. Their reward will be increased tenfold B. A multitude of sins will be exposed D. They will be counted as apostles

Section 5 Review: What Chapter? Instructions: Identify the chapter in which each heading is found.

Chapter Heading

1. 2 Faith and Deeds

2. 1 Listening and Doing

3. 3 Two Kinds of Wisdom

4. 4 Submit Yourselves to God

5. 5 Warning to Rich Oppressors

6. 1 Trials and Temptations

7. 4 Boasting About Tomorrow

8. 2 Favoritism Forbidden

9. 3 Taming the Tongue

10. 5 The Prayer of Faith

11. 5 Patience in Suffering

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