School of world mission Zambia New Testament Survey Exams Section A: Multiple Choice (15 Marks) Choose the correct answer. Which Gospel present Jesus as the promised king? a. Mark. b. Matthews. c. Luke. d. John. Who wrote the book of ACTS ? a. Paul. b. Peter. c. Luke. d James. The theme of Romans is? a. Church leadership b. Justification by faith. c. End times. d. Mission. Which Church had many spiritual gifts but many divisions? a. Corinth b. Philippi c. Ephesus d. Colossae Who accompanied pail in many missionary journeys? a. Timothy b. Barnars. c. Both d. Judas. Hebrews mainly teaches that a. Moses is greater Jesus b. Jesus is greater than all. c. Angels are greater than all. d. The law saves. James emphasizes a. Faith without works b. Faith demonstrated by works. c. Salvation by works d. Keeping Traditions First peter was written to...? a. Romans Government b. Persecuted Christian c. Jewish Priests. d. Pharisees Jude warns believes to. a. Ignore false teachers b. Contend for the faith c. Leave the church . d. Avoid prayer Revelation primarily reveals: a fall of Egypt. b. The victory of Jesus c. The birth of Jesus Christ. d. The flood Jesus Christ was both: a. Man and God b. As GOD and king of kings Almighty. c. as a prayer king and prayer man. d. As Joseph s son and Mary . Synoptic gospels books include: a. First five books of new testament b. Matthew, Mark and Luke. c. Mark Luke and John. d. All Jesus means? a. Savior b. King. c. Lord. d. None of the above. Christ means: a. The anointed one b. Favor of God c. Grace of God d. God. Testament means: a. Agreement b. Old people c. New man. d. Swing together. SECTION B. TRUE OR FALSE (15 Marks). Luke wrote both book of Luke and Acts. Mark was one of the twelve apostles Galatians teaches grace by faith Titus serves on the Island of Crete. Philemon concerns forgiveness and reconciliation. Hebrews clearly states Paul is the author First John teaches believers can know they have eternal life Second Peter warns against false teachers Revelation was written by John The book of acts records Paul's fourth missionary journey. The main theme of the bible is Christ The new testament is 27 books Who ever calls the name of Jesus won't be saved Salvation is not by grace alone Jesus died on the cross and never rose again SECTION C: SHORT ANSWER (20 MARKS). Name the four gospel State the main purpose of the book of Acts. What is the key theme of Romans Who was Onesimus? Why was GALATIANS written? Name Pauls three pastoral epistles Who was Timothy ? State the main message of Hebrews. What is the central teaching of James ? Give three purpose of the Book of Revelation. SECTION D: MATCHING (20 MARKS) Romans ........ Christ the supreme Galatians .......... Centered for the faith Ephesians .......... Justification by faith Phillipians......... Joy in Christ Colossians .......... Faith that works Hebrews .......... Freedom from legalism James ........... Hope in suffering 1 Peter ........... Jesus is better than all Jude .......... Victory in Christ Revelation............ Spiritual blessings in Christ SECTION E: ESSAY QUESTIONS (30MARKS). Answer any three QUESTIONS. 10 Marks each. Discuss the purpose and major themes of the four gospel. Explain the growth of the early Church in the Book of Acts Discuss the major teachings of Romans concerning salvation. Explain why Paul wrote the pastoral epistle Describe the major message of the Book of Revelation to Christians today End of Exam. Other instructions: - Due date on friday the 7th August 2026 - Write clear handwriting if using the 🖋️ pen. - Late submission will attract results deduction. - No plagiarism. - Exam fee is K50 Some still do not follow these simple instructions. And it's not fair to get the same results with those who are faithfully follow instructions. So please do the right thing before it's too late.

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Section A: Multiple Choice

1. b. Matthew
2. c. Luke
3. b. Justification by faith
4. a. Corinth
5. c. Both (Timothy and Barnabas both accompanied Paul on missionary journeys, though not always together on the same journey. Barnabas was with Paul on the first, Timothy joined later.)
6. b. Jesus is greater than all
7. b. Faith demonstrated by works
8. b. Persecuted Christian
9. b. Contend for the faith
10. b. The victory of Jesus
11. a. Man and God
12. b. Matthew, Mark and Luke
13. a. Savior
14. a. The anointed one
15. a. Agreement

Section B: True or False

1. True
2. False (Mark was a close associate of Peter and Paul, but not one of the original twelve apostles.)
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. False (The author of Hebrews is unknown, though some traditions attribute it to Paul.)
7. True
8. True
9. True
10. False (Acts records Paul's first three missionary journeys, ending with his imprisonment in Rome.)
11. True
12. True
13. False (Whoever calls on the name of Jesus will be saved.)
14. False (Salvation is by grace alone, through faith.)
15. False (Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the third day.)

Section C: Short Answer

1. The four Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
2. The main purpose of the book of Acts is to record the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the early church from Jerusalem to Rome, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
3. The key theme of Romans is justification by faith, explaining how God's righteousness is revealed in the Gospel and how humanity can be reconciled to God through faith in Jesus Christ.
4. Onesimus was a runaway slave of Philemon, who encountered Paul in prison and became a Christian. Paul then wrote the letter to Philemon, urging him to forgive and welcome Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.
5. Galatians was written to address the issue of legalism and to defend the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith alone, countering those who insisted that Gentile Christians must observe Jewish law, such as circumcision.
6. Paul's three pastoral epistles are 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus.
7. Timothy was a young pastor and a close companion and protégé of Paul. He served as a leader in the church at Ephesus and received two of Paul's letters, offering guidance on church leadership and doctrine.
8. The main message of Hebrews is the supremacy and superiority of Jesus Christ. It teaches that Jesus is greater than angels, Moses, the Old Covenant, and the Levitical priesthood, offering a better sacrifice and a better covenant.
9. The central teaching of James is that true faith is demonstrated by works. It emphasizes that genuine faith is not merely intellectual assent but is active and produces righteous living.
10. Three purposes of the Book of Revelation are to reveal Jesus Christ in His glory, to encourage persecuted believers with the assurance of God's ultimate victory, and to warn against apostasy while proclaiming the final triumph of God's kingdom.

Section D: Matching

1. Romans .......... Justification by faith
2. Galatians .......... Freedom from legalism
3. Ephesians .......... Spiritual blessings in Christ
4. Philippians .......... Joy in Christ
5. Colossians .......... Christ the supreme
6. Hebrews .......... Jesus is better than all
7. James .......... Faith that works
8. 1 Peter .......... Hope in suffering
9. Jude .......... Contend for the faith
10. Revelation ............ Victory in Christ

Section E: Essay Questions (Answer any three)

Here are answers for questions 1, 2, and 3.

1. Discuss the purpose and major themes of the four gospels. The four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—each present a unique portrait of Jesus Christ, aiming to convince readers of His identity and significance. Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and King, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. Mark emphasizes Jesus as the suffering servant and Son of God, highlighting His powerful actions. Luke portrays Jesus as the compassionate Savior of all humanity, focusing on His ministry to the marginalized. John reveals Jesus as the divine Son of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and the offer of eternal life through faith in Him. Together, they provide a comprehensive testimony to Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection.

2. Explain the growth of the early Church in the Book of Acts. The Book of Acts chronicles the remarkable growth of the early church, beginning with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Jerusalem. Empowered by the Spirit, the apostles boldly proclaimed the Gospel, leading to thousands of conversions. The church expanded rapidly through the ministry of figures like Peter and Stephen, facing both internal challenges and external persecution. As the message spread beyond Jewish communities, Paul's missionary journeys played a crucial role in establishing churches throughout the Roman Empire, demonstrating the Gospel's universal appeal and the Spirit's power to transcend cultural barriers.

3. Discuss the major teachings of Romans concerning salvation. Romans systematically lays out the doctrine of salvation, beginning with the universal sinfulness of humanity, both Jew and Gentile, demonstrating that all are under God's wrath. It then introduces justification by faith, explaining that righteousness is not earned by works of the law but is a free gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ's atoning sacrifice. This salvation leads to peace with God, freedom from sin's power, and new life in the Spirit. Romans also teaches about God's faithfulness to Israel and the ultimate hope of glorification for believers.