EPC ORDINATION EXAM -- ENGLISH
BIBLE. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
In what chapters of the Bible is "prepatriarchal history" found? - ANS Genesis 1-11
How do Genesis 1 & 2 differ from one another? - ANS Gen 1-focus on orderliness of creation
in whole earth; emphasizes man as one created with authority.Gen 2-focus on God's love and
provision for man in the Garden; emphasizes man as one under authority.
In what chapter is the Fall of Man found? - ANS Gen 3-Man rebelled against God's authority
and partook of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Explain the significance of Genesis 3:15 for redemptive history and its relation to Christ. -
ANS "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and
hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heal" (Gen 3:15). The struggle between God
and the evil one involves humans in a fight on two fronts: their involvement with nature and
their struggle with the realm of spiritual powers. Christ's victory over Satan is promised here.
Explain the Noachic covenant and where it is found. - ANS Gen 9-A covenant of nature which
God made with Noah promising that never again would the waters become a flood to destroy
all flesh. The rainbow in the storm cloud was the sign of the covenant. This type of covenant is a
"royal grant."
Explain the Table of Nations and where it is found. - ANS Gen 10-An account of the
descendants of Noah by his three sons...Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
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,In what chapter is the Tower of Babel found? - ANS Gen 11-The inhabitants of the land of
Shinar attempted to build a tower to the heavens in order to make a name for themselves but
God revoked their building permit.
In what chapters of the Bible is "patriarchal history" found? - ANS Genesis 12-50
What chapters of the Bible tell the story of Abraham? - ANS Genesis 12-25
What three chapters of the Bible contain the Abrahamic covenant? - ANS Genesis 12, 15, and
17
In what chapter of the Bible is the destruction of Sodom located? - ANS Genesis 19
In what chapter of the Bible is the testing of Abraham found? - ANS Genesis 22
What is the significance of Genesis 22:14? - ANS "So Abraham called that place The Lord will
Provide. And to this day it is said, 'On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.'" (22:14).
During the Israelite monarchy the phrase referred to the temple mount in Jerusalem.
In what chapter of the Bible does Joseph reveal his identity to his brothers? - ANS Genesis 45
In what books of the Bible are the Exodus and Conquest found? - ANS Exodus, Leviticus,
Deuteronomy, and Joshua
What are the three main divisions found in the book of Exodus? - ANS Divine redemption (1-
18)
Covenant at Sinai (19-24)
Divine worship (25-40)
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, In what chapters of the Bible are the plagues on Egypt found? - ANS Exodus 7-11
In what chapters of the Bible is the Book of the Covenant found and what is this Book? -
ANS Ex 20-23 The Book of Covenant is a name for the code of laws given to Moses at Mount
Sinai immediately after the Ten Commandments.
Explain the significance of Exodus 34:6-7 and give cross references throughout the Old
Testament. - ANS "And he (God) passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, 'The Lord, the
compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining
love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty
unpunished: he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the fathers to the third
and fourth generation." (34:6-7) The Lord's proclamation of the meaning and implications of his
name in these verses became a classic exposition that was frequently recalled elsewhere in the
OT (Nu 14:18;Ps 86:15; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2)
What is the theme of Leviticus? - ANS Holiness—of God and man, i.e. man must revere God
in "holiness."
What are the two provisions God makes for His people in the wilderness? - ANS 1) Manna
2) Water
What chapter in the Bible contains the story of the budding of Aaron's rod and what is the
meaning of this story? - ANS Num 17—It is a story vindicating the Aaronic priesthood against
all opposition.
What does the book of Deuteronomy consist of ? - ANS It consists of a repetition of the law.
It functions as a covenant renewal document.
What is the historical setting of the book of Deuteronomy? - ANS Moses and the Israelites are
in the territory of Moab in the area where the Jordan flows into the Dead Sea. In transferring
the reigns of leadership to Joshua, Moses delivered his farewell addresses to prepare the people
for their entrance into Canaan. These addresses were actually a covenant renewal.
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BIBLE. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
In what chapters of the Bible is "prepatriarchal history" found? - ANS Genesis 1-11
How do Genesis 1 & 2 differ from one another? - ANS Gen 1-focus on orderliness of creation
in whole earth; emphasizes man as one created with authority.Gen 2-focus on God's love and
provision for man in the Garden; emphasizes man as one under authority.
In what chapter is the Fall of Man found? - ANS Gen 3-Man rebelled against God's authority
and partook of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Explain the significance of Genesis 3:15 for redemptive history and its relation to Christ. -
ANS "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and
hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heal" (Gen 3:15). The struggle between God
and the evil one involves humans in a fight on two fronts: their involvement with nature and
their struggle with the realm of spiritual powers. Christ's victory over Satan is promised here.
Explain the Noachic covenant and where it is found. - ANS Gen 9-A covenant of nature which
God made with Noah promising that never again would the waters become a flood to destroy
all flesh. The rainbow in the storm cloud was the sign of the covenant. This type of covenant is a
"royal grant."
Explain the Table of Nations and where it is found. - ANS Gen 10-An account of the
descendants of Noah by his three sons...Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,In what chapter is the Tower of Babel found? - ANS Gen 11-The inhabitants of the land of
Shinar attempted to build a tower to the heavens in order to make a name for themselves but
God revoked their building permit.
In what chapters of the Bible is "patriarchal history" found? - ANS Genesis 12-50
What chapters of the Bible tell the story of Abraham? - ANS Genesis 12-25
What three chapters of the Bible contain the Abrahamic covenant? - ANS Genesis 12, 15, and
17
In what chapter of the Bible is the destruction of Sodom located? - ANS Genesis 19
In what chapter of the Bible is the testing of Abraham found? - ANS Genesis 22
What is the significance of Genesis 22:14? - ANS "So Abraham called that place The Lord will
Provide. And to this day it is said, 'On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.'" (22:14).
During the Israelite monarchy the phrase referred to the temple mount in Jerusalem.
In what chapter of the Bible does Joseph reveal his identity to his brothers? - ANS Genesis 45
In what books of the Bible are the Exodus and Conquest found? - ANS Exodus, Leviticus,
Deuteronomy, and Joshua
What are the three main divisions found in the book of Exodus? - ANS Divine redemption (1-
18)
Covenant at Sinai (19-24)
Divine worship (25-40)
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, In what chapters of the Bible are the plagues on Egypt found? - ANS Exodus 7-11
In what chapters of the Bible is the Book of the Covenant found and what is this Book? -
ANS Ex 20-23 The Book of Covenant is a name for the code of laws given to Moses at Mount
Sinai immediately after the Ten Commandments.
Explain the significance of Exodus 34:6-7 and give cross references throughout the Old
Testament. - ANS "And he (God) passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, 'The Lord, the
compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining
love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty
unpunished: he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the fathers to the third
and fourth generation." (34:6-7) The Lord's proclamation of the meaning and implications of his
name in these verses became a classic exposition that was frequently recalled elsewhere in the
OT (Nu 14:18;Ps 86:15; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2)
What is the theme of Leviticus? - ANS Holiness—of God and man, i.e. man must revere God
in "holiness."
What are the two provisions God makes for His people in the wilderness? - ANS 1) Manna
2) Water
What chapter in the Bible contains the story of the budding of Aaron's rod and what is the
meaning of this story? - ANS Num 17—It is a story vindicating the Aaronic priesthood against
all opposition.
What does the book of Deuteronomy consist of ? - ANS It consists of a repetition of the law.
It functions as a covenant renewal document.
What is the historical setting of the book of Deuteronomy? - ANS Moses and the Israelites are
in the territory of Moab in the area where the Jordan flows into the Dead Sea. In transferring
the reigns of leadership to Joshua, Moses delivered his farewell addresses to prepare the people
for their entrance into Canaan. These addresses were actually a covenant renewal.
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