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Understanding the Bible: Sixth Edition, 6/e
Stephen Harris, California State University--Sacramento

The Books of the New Testament: The Gospels
Questions on John

True or False



1

Although John was probably the last gospel to be written, it was among the first to be referred to by name in second century Christian texts.
A)True
B)False
2

John's identification of Jesus as the Logos in chapter 1 remains a dominant theme throughout his gospel.
A)True
B)False
3

John agrees with the Synoptic gospels that Jesus' ministry began only after John the Baptist was imprisoned.
A)True
B)False
4

Gnosticism was a movement in early Christianity that understood salvation as special knowledge revealed by a spiritual savior.
A)True
B)False
5

Only in the Gospel of John is Jesus said to have baptized.
A)True
B)False
6

John records several of Jesus' parables.
A)True
B)False
7

John alters the chronology of the Last Supper and Crucifixion to place Jesus' execution on 14 Nisan, the day when the passover lambs are sacrificed.
A)True
B)False
8

In John, Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane that he would not have to undergo crucifixion.
A)True
B)False
9

The Beloved Disciple is clearly identified as John.
A)True
B)False
10

The Paraclete is John's term for the Holy Spirit.
A)True
B)False