Deck 20: Apocalypse Later-The Book of Revelation

Question 1

Witherington argues that the rapture is heavily presented in Revelation.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The genre of Revelation is ancient historiography.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Titles that refer to the mere humanity of Jesus (teacher, servant, prophet, etc.) are emphasized in Revelation.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What is the overarching literary style of the Book of Revelation?

A) narrative
B) apocalyptic
C) wisdom
D) epistolary

Question 5

Which church was given a letter in the Book of Revelation?

A) Galatian
B) Ephesian
C) Corinthian
D) Thessalonian

Question 6

How many people in Israel were sealed in Revelation 7:1-8?

A) 666
B) 1,666
C) 66,600
D) 144,000

Question 7

How many churches play a prominent role in Revelation?

A) 3
B) 7
C) 10
D) 12

Question 8

To which of the following divisions of theology does Revelation contribute most?

A) ecclesiology
B) pneumatology
C) hamartiology
D) eschatology

Question 9

What is John's favorite expression for describing Jesus?

A) King
B) Lamb
C) Master
D) Lion of Judah

Question 10

On what island was the author of Revelation when he received the visions recorded in Revelation?

A) Cyprus
B) Patmos
C) Crete
D) Malta

Question 11

According to amillennialism . . .

A) the 1,000 years in Revelation 20 symbolize the present church age.
B) the first resurrection is physical rather than spiritual.
C) the second resurrection is spiritual rather than physical and is general for both righteous and wicked at the parousia.
D) All of the above

Question 12

The Book of Revelation is also called the . . .

A) Parousia.
B) Epiphany.
C) Apocalypse.
D) Eschatology.

Question 13

Doubts about Revelation center on . . .

A) the anonymity of the book.
B) the lack of quotations from it in the early church fathers.
C) grammatical, stylistic, and thematic dissimilarities with the Gospel and epistles of John.
D) all of the above.

Question 14

The main purpose of Revelation is to . . .

A) reveal the future.
B) explain the past.
C) exhort to watchfulness.
D) encourage the persecuted.

Question 15

To what animal is Jesus compared in one of John's visions?

A) a lion
B) a lamb
C) both of the above
D) neither of the above

Question 16

The first two chapters of Revelation are . . .

A) a heavenly journey.
B) a tour of Hell.
C) letters to churches.
D) descriptions of the world's destruction.

Question 17

The Book of Revelation was probably written around A.D. . . .

A) 65.
B) 70.
C) 85.
D) 95.

Question 18

According to your textbook, which of the following is least likely about the author of Revelation?

A) He is a prophet who has authority at least in the seven churches he addresses.
B) He penned 2-3 John.
C) He is ultimately responsible for the fourth Gospel.
D) He is the apostle John, one of the twelve.

Question 19

Which of the following does your author suggest as corroboration for a date of publication for Revelation in the 90s?

A) The author of Revelation calls Rome "Babylon."
B) The author of Revelation seems to know the content of Paul's letters.
C) The author of Revelation likens Jerusalem to Sodom and Gomorrah.
D) The author alludes to worship of the Emperor.
E) All of the above

Question 20

To which of the following divisions of theology does Revelation contribute most?

A) Ecclesiology
B) Christology
C) pneumatology
D) angelology

Question 21

Christ is pictured in the Book of Revelation as . . .

A) a slain lamb.
B) a triumphant lamb.
C) both of the above
D) none of the above

Question 22

The message of Revelation for the Christians in Asia Minor was . . .

A) "Get ready to fight!"
B) "Be prepared to die!"
C) both of the above
D) none of the above

Question 23

Revelation's portrayal of the worldly powers, including the Roman Emperor, is . . .

A) unremittingly negative.
B) unremittingly positive.
C) primarily positive but occasionally negative.
D) primarily negative but occasionally positive.

Question 24

According to the author of your textbook, the prophecy in Revelation needs to be . . .

A) sifted, weighed, tested, and evaluated.
B) simply received and applied.
C) Both of the above
D) None of the above

Question 25

According to your textbook, how are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls of Revelation 6-19 best taken?

A) The three sets describe one continuous chronological historical series of events.
B) The three sets are increasingly intense descriptions of the same reality.
C) The three sets overlap.
D) The three sets are entirely symbolic, with no historical connection whatsoever.

Question 26

Revelation stresses. . .

A) the Sovereignty of God.
B) the power of Christ.
C) Christ's judgment of the wicked for the saints
D) All of the above
E) Both a and b

Question 27

In Revelation, Christ is revealed as . . .

A) Son of God
B) Son of Man
C) Logos
D) Lamb
E) All of the above

Question 28

Referring to Christ as the "Alpha and Omega" means . . .

A) Christ is the first Adam and the last Adam.
B) Christ ranks highest in the created order.
C) Christ is all sufficient-the beginning, the end, and everything in between.
D) Christ precedes and creates all things, and He will bring all things to fulfillment.

Question 29

What term describes a type of visionary prophecy that uses hyperbolic and often-bizarre metaphors and images?

A) apocalyptic
B) analeptic
C) proleptic
D) sapiential

Question 30

The study of symbolic numbers in Judaism is called . . .

A) arithmeticity.
B) numerology.
C) gematria.
D) numericology.

Question 31

In Jewish symbolism, what is the number of perfection?

A) 3
B) 2
C) 12
D) 7

Question 32

In Jewish symbolism, what does the number 666 signify?

A) monstrosity
B) evil
C) chaos and incompletion
D) Eighteen

Question 33

Discuss why apocalypses were written during times of suffering or distress. What purpose did they serve within such communities?

Question 34

Discuss the arguments for dating Revelation in the 90s.

Question 35

Discuss the meaning of Alpha and Omega as applied to Jesus in Revelation.