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Question 1 View Details

According to the biblical account, the Israelites wandered for 40 years before entering Canaan. Suppose they covered a total distance of \(600\) miles during the wanderings. Historical records indicate that for the first \(150\) days they traveled an average of \(2\) miles per day, and for the next \(180\) days they traveled an average of \(1\) mile per day. Assuming the remaining distance was covered at a constant daily rate, and that the total number of travelling days was \(400\), calculate that daily rate (in miles per day) for the remaining period.

A. \(\frac{13}{7}\)

Correct B. \(\frac{12}{7}\)

C. \(\frac{15}{8}\)

D. \(\frac{12}{5}\)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2 View Details

According to Genesis, Abraham was \(75\) years old when his son Isaac was born, and Isaac was \(60\) years old when his son Jacob was born. How old was Abraham when Jacob was born?

A. 140

B. 125

C. 150

Correct D. 135

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3 View Details

Consider the following scenario based on the parable of the Good Samaritan. A traveler is left \(2\) miles from a town after being robbed. A priest, walking at a speed of \(6\) miles per hour, sees the traveler, spends \(15\) minutes deciding not to help, and then continues to the town. A Samaritan, walking at \(9\) miles per hour, sees the traveler, spends \(5\) minutes tending his wounds, and then carries him to the town at a constant speed (in miles per hour) that we denote by \(v\). The Samaritan arrives at the town exactly \(10\) minutes earlier than the priest would have arrived. What was the total time (in minutes) the Samaritan spent from first seeing the traveler until reaching the town?

A. 35

B. 30

Correct C. 25

D. 20

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 View Details

Survey data of 1000 believers shows that 720 exhibit active works, and among these, 540 report experiencing a sign of living faith. Of the 280 who do not exhibit works, 70 report the same sign. If a believer is selected at random and is known to exhibit the sign of living faith, what is the probability that they also exhibit active works? Express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms.

Correct A. \(\frac{54}{61}\)

B. \(\frac{45}{61}\)

C. \(\frac{54}{71}\)

D. \(\frac{54}{60}\)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 View Details

Using a utilitarian ethical framework, a doctor considers administering a medication to a pregnant woman with a life‑threatening disease. The medication has a \(90\%\) chance of curing the mother (valued at \(+100\) moral units) and a \(30\%\) chance of causing a serious birth defect in the unborn child (valued at \(-150\) moral units). Assuming the outcomes are independent and additive, calculate the expected moral value of administering the medication. Based on the expected value, should the doctor administer the medication? Provide the expected value and the recommended action.

A. 30 (administer)

B. -15 (administer)

C. 45 (do not administer)

Correct D. 45 (administer)

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details

According to the Gospel accounts, Jesus was crucified at the ninth hour (approximately 3 pm) on Friday and rose at the first hour (approximately 6 am) on the third day. Calculate the elapsed time in hours between the crucifixion and the resurrection.

A. 36

Correct B. 39

C. 42

D. 45

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details

A believer states: (i) ‘Justification is by faith alone, therefore works are irrelevant for salvation'; and (ii) ‘The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of genuine faith.' Using James 2:14‑26 and Romans 3:28, assess whether these two statements are internally consistent. Answer ‘consistent' or ‘inconsistent' and give a brief justification (no more than 30 words).

A. inconsistent

B. contradictory

C. incoherent

Correct D. consistent

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8 View Details

The feeding of the 5,000 is recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, whereas the raising of Lazarus appears only in John. Based on the number of Gospel attestations, which miracle is more universally attested? Provide the name of the miracle.

A. Walking on Water

Correct B. Feeding of the 5,000

C. Raising of Lazarus

D. Healing of the Blind

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9 View Details

If Jesus began his public ministry at age 30, his ministry lasted about 3 years, and he was crucified in the year 30 AD, in which year was he born? (Assume there is no year 0.)

A. 2 BC

B. 5 AD

Correct C. 4 BC

D. 6 BC

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10 View Details

A Christian charity has an annual budget of £(120{,}000). It must allocate funds to three projects: feeding the homeless, supporting missionary work, and building a community centre. The allocation must satisfy: (i) at least 40 % of the total goes to direct service of the needy; (ii) the amount for missionary work must not exceed the amount for the community centre. Determine a possible allocation (in pounds) that meets both conditions and maximises the amount for the community centre. List the three amounts in the order: feeding, missionary, community centre, separated by commas.

A. 48000, 30000, 42000

Correct B. 48000, 0, 72000

C. 60000, 0, 60000

D. 48000, 20000, 52000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11 View Details

According to traditional chronology, the Israelites entered Canaan in \(1406\) BCE. After leaving Egypt they wandered in the wilderness for \(40\) years before entering Canaan. In which year (BCE) did the Exodus from Egypt occur?

A. 1486 BCE

B. 1406 BCE

Correct C. 1446 BCE

D. 1426 BCE

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12 View Details

Historical sources place the crucifixion on Friday 3 April 33 CE (Julian calendar). The Gospels indicate that Jesus began his public ministry at age \(30\) and that it lasted for \(3\) years. Using this information, determine the approximate year of Jesus' birth, taking into account that there is no year 0 in the transition from BCE to CE.

Correct A. 4 BCE

B. 5 BCE

C. 6 BCE

D. 2 BCE

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details

The Gospels record seven distinct miracles performed by Jesus: four healings, two nature miracles, and one exorcism. If a student randomly selects two different miracles without replacement, what is the probability that at least one of the selected miracles is a healing? Express your answer as a reduced fraction.

A. 3/7

B. 5/7

Correct C. 6/7

D. 4/7

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14 View Details

Paul's conversion is dated to AD \(34\). After conversion he spent 3 years in Arabia, 2 years in Damascus, and 3 years in Antioch before embarking on his first missionary journey (AD \(46\)). He then made three missionary journeys lasting 2, 3, and 2 years respectively, with a 1‑year stay in Ephesus between the second and third journeys. After returning to Antioch he remained there for 4 years before travelling to Rome, where he was placed under house arrest for 2 years before his martyrdom in AD \(67\).\nUsing this information, calculate the total number of years Paul spent in active ministry (from conversion to the start of his house arrest), excluding the 2 years of house arrest.

A. 33

Correct B. 31

C. 30

D. 32

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15 View Details

In the Parable of the Sower a farmer sows \(120\) seeds. \(\frac{1}{4}\) of the seeds fall on the path and are eaten by birds. \(\frac{1}{3}\) fall on rocky ground; of these, \(60\%\) sprout and each surviving seed yields one seed. \(\frac{1}{5}\) fall among thorns; only half of these survive and each surviving seed yields one seed. The remaining seeds fall on good soil and each produces three seeds. How many seeds are produced in total?

A. 138

B. 122

Correct C. 114

D. 62

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16 View Details

According to historical reconstruction, King Herod the Great died in \(4\text{ BC}\). The Gospel of Matthew says Jesus was born during Herod's reign, and scholars estimate that the infant massacre occurred two years before Herod's death. If Jesus began his public ministry at the age of \(30\) and it lasted exactly three years, in which calendar year (AD) was Jesus crucified? Give your answer as a number followed by "AD" (e.g., 28 AD).

Correct A. 28 AD

B. 27 AD

C. 33 AD

D. 30 AD

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details

The Exodus is traditionally dated to the year \(1446\text{ BC}\), with the Israelites leaving Egypt in the month of Nisan. According to the biblical narrative, the Law was given two months after the Exodus, and the Israelites spent exactly one year building the Tabernacle after receiving the instructions. In which month and year was the Tabernacle completed? Provide your answer in the form "Month Year BC" (e.g., Sivan 1445 BC).

A. Sivan 1446 BC

B. Av 1445 BC

C. Tishrei 1445 BC

Correct D. Sivan 1445 BC

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18 View Details

A pregnant woman suffers a life‑threatening uterine rupture. The only surgical procedure that can save her life is an emergency hysterectomy, which will inevitably cause the death of the fetus. According to Christian ethical principles—including the principle of double effect, the doctrine of the sanctity of life, and the concept of legitimate defence—determine whether the doctor's action is morally permissible. Answer "Yes" if permissible, or "No" if not, and give a brief justification (one sentence).

Correct A. Yes

B. Unethical

C. Not permissible

D. No

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details

Suppose each of the ten plagues inflicted a death toll equal to the square of the plague's order number multiplied by \(50\). That is, the first plague caused \(1^{2}\times50\) deaths, the second \(2^{2}\times50\) deaths, and so on up to the tenth plague. What was the total number of deaths across all ten plagues? Give your answer as an integer.

Correct A. 19250

B. 19635

C. 14250

D. 18865

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20 View Details

Paul undertook three missionary journeys. The first lasted \(3\) years and covered \(1{,}200\) miles. The second lasted \(4\) years and covered \(1{,}800\) miles, but during this journey he spent \(6\) months in Ephesus writing a letter that took \(2\) months to be delivered to Rome. The third journey lasted \(5\) years and covered \(2{,}500\) miles, and he was imprisoned for the final \(2\) years of this period. Assuming Paul travelled at a constant speed during the periods he was actually moving (i.e., excluding the time spent stationary in Ephesus and in prison), what was his average travel speed in miles per month? Round your answer to one decimal place.

A. 39.9

Correct B. 48.2

C. 38.2

D. 47.4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21 View Details

Isaiah began his prophetic ministry in year (0). Jeremiah began his ministry (5) years later. Isaiah used the symbolic number (70) and Jeremiah used (7), the larger being ten times the smaller. The prophesied event is said to occur after a period equal to the product of the smaller number and the interval between the start of the ministries, plus the larger number of years, counted from the start of Isaiah's ministry. In which year (relative to Isaiah's start) does the event occur?

A. 115

Correct B. 105

C. 140

D. 95

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22 View Details

In the feeding miracles, Jesus fed (5{,}000) men with (5) loaves and (2) fish, and later fed (3{,}000) men with (3) loaves and (2) fish. If each fish is considered equivalent to (2) loaves, determine the average number of people fed per effective loaf across both miracles, rounded to the nearest whole number.

A. 495

B. 500

C. 491

Correct D. 492

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23 View Details

According to the Genesis creation account, on which day did God create light?

A. Day 4

Correct B. Day 1

C. Day 3

D. Day 2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24 View Details

Jesus died at (3\text{ pm}) on Friday and rose at sunrise on Sunday. Using the Jewish method of counting days from sunset to sunset, at what time on Sunday would the "third day" be completed?

Correct A. 6 pm on Sunday

B. 12 am on Sunday

C. 3 pm on Sunday

D. 9 pm on Sunday

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details

In the Genesis creation narrative, on which day were plants created and on which day were land animals created?

A. Plants on Day 2, land animals on Day 5

B. Plants on Day 4, land animals on Day 5

C. Plants on Day 3, land animals on Day 6

Correct D. Plants on Day 3, land animals on Day 5

Correct Answer: D

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