The Bible as the Inspired Word of God

12 Grade 6 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Bible as the Inspired Word of God, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   (a) Name the two main divisions of the Bible.

   (b) State ONE difference between them.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 1 mark each (max 2): Old Testament and New Testament. (b) 2 marks: describe one correct difference covering both sides, e.g. the Old Testament is about creation, the people of Israel and events before Jesus (1 mark), while the New Testament is about the life of Jesus, the early church and Christian teachings after His birth (1 mark). Accept any correct distinction covering both testaments.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A pupil wants to read about the life, teachings and miracles of Jesus. In which part of the Bible should she look?

   A. The book of Genesis

   B. The New Testament

   C. The book of Psalms

   D. The Ten Commandments

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which of the following shows a Christian applying the teachings of the Bible in daily life?

   A. Keeping the Bible only for decoration

   B. Reading the Bible but ignoring its message

   C. Telling the truth and helping the needy

   D. Reciting verses to show off

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The Bible was originally written over many years by different people who were guided by the:

   A. Village elders

   B. Holy Spirit

   C. Roman rulers

   D. King of Israel

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Give FOUR reasons why the Bible is important to Christians today.

   (4 marks)

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   1 mark each (max 4): it is God's word/guide for living; it teaches about God and Jesus; it gives comfort and hope; it corrects wrong behaviour; it strengthens faith; it provides moral values/laws; it is used in worship and prayer.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which of the following is the FIRST book of the Bible?

   A. Exodus

   B. Revelation

   C. Genesis

   D. Matthew

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7. Question 7

   3 marks

   State THREE ways in which Christians can show respect for the Bible as the inspired Word of God.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   1 mark each (max 3): reading it regularly; keeping it clean and in a special place; obeying/applying its teachings; handling it carefully; sharing its message with others; praying before reading it.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   The last book of the Bible, which speaks about the end times and God's victory, is:

   A. Genesis

   B. Malachi

   C. Revelation

   D. Acts

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which of the following describes the Bible as a library?

   A. It has only one author and one book

   B. It was written in one single day

   C. It contains only songs

   D. It is a collection of many books written by different authors

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The New Testament begins with four books that tell the good news about Jesus. These books are called the:

    A. Gospels

    B. Psalms

    C. Letters

    D. Prophets

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The Bible is divided into two main parts. These are the:

    A. Gospel and the Psalms

    B. Old Testament and the New Testament

    C. Law and the Prophets only

    D. First Book and Last Book

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Christians believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. The word 'inspired' means that:

    A. The Bible was written by angels alone

    B. The writers copied from other books

    C. People invented the stories themselves

    D. God guided the human writers on what to write

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