Bible Stories
Who was the first king of Israel?
A) David
B) Solomon
C) Saul
D) Samuel
C) Saul. He was anointed by the prophet Samuel to be the first king of Israel in 1 Samuel 9-10.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not ___."
A) want
B) fear
C) worry
D) doubt
A) want. This is from Psalm 23:1: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." It means that with God as our shepherd, we will lack nothing.
The question is: Which early Christian missionary wrote many letters (epistles) that became part of the New Testament?
A) Peter
B) John
C) Paul
D) James
C) Paul. The Apostle Paul wrote many of the letters (or epistles) in the New Testament, including Romans, Corinthians, and Ephesians, among others.
The question is: What is the Trinity?
A) The belief in three gods
B) The belief that God is three persons in one essence: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
C) The belief that Jesus is only a human
D) The belief in God the Father and the angels
B) The belief that God is three persons in one essence: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three persons are fully God, yet not three separate gods, but one God in three persons. This concept is central to Christian theology and is foundational in understanding the nature of God. While the term "Trinity" is not explicitly used in the Bible, the doctrine is derived from various scriptures such as Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, and John 14:16-17.
What does Jesus say in the Lordâs Prayer about forgiving others?
A) "Forgive those who do not repent"
B) "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors"
C) "Do not forgive anyone who has sinned against you"
D) "Forgive those who ask for forgiveness"
B) "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors". In the Lordâs Prayer, found in Matthew 6:12 (and also in Luke 11:4), Jesus teaches His followers to pray: "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." This part of the prayer emphasizes the importance of forgiving others as a reflection of God's forgiveness toward us.
Who was the woman who became the mother of Samuel after praying fervently for a child?
A) Ruth
B) Hannah
C) Sarah
D) Elizabeth
B) Hannah. She prayed earnestly for a child, and God answered her prayer, blessing her with Samuel (1 Samuel 1:9-20).
The question is: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, but I have learned in whatever state I am, to be ___."
A) content
B) grateful
C) patient
D) joyful
A) content. This is from Philippians 4:13-11: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content."
The question is: Which apostle denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, only to later become a leader in the early church?
A) James
B) Peter
C) John
D) Andrew
B) Peter. The apostle Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, as predicted by Jesus, before the rooster crowed (Luke 22:61). (Matthew 16:18)
The question is: What is the doctrine of "Justification by Faith"?
A) The belief that salvation is earned through good deeds
B) The belief that justification is granted through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works
C) The belief that Christians must follow the law to be saved
D) The belief that faith in God alone is not enough for salvation
B) The belief that justification is granted through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works. Justification by Faith is a core doctrine of Christianity, particularly emphasized by the Apostle Paul in his letters, especially in Romans 3:28: "For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law."
The question is: How does 1 John 4:19 describe the reason Christians love others?
A) "We love because He first loved us."
B) "We love because we have been taught to love."
C) "We love because it is our duty."
D) "We love because love is a natural instinct."
A) "We love because He first loved us." In 1 John 4:19, the apostle John writes, "We love because He first loved us." This verse explains that the motivation for a Christian's love for others is rooted in God's love for them. Christians love because they have experienced God's unconditional love through Jesus Christ, and this love compels them to love others in return.
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses' death?
A) Joshua
B) Caleb
C) Aaron
D) Gideon
A) Joshua. After Moses' death, Joshua took on the leadership role and led the Israelites into the Promised Land (Joshua 1:1-9).
The question is: "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and ___."
A) peace
B) sound mind
C) grace
D) joy
B) sound mind. This is from 2 Timothy 1:7: "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and a sound mind." It highlights the clarity and self-control that comes from God's Spirit.
The question is: Who was the first Christian martyr, according to the book of Acts?
A) Paul
B) Stephen
C) James
D) Peter
B) Stephen. Stephen is recognized as the first Christian martyr. His story is found in Acts 7. Stephen was a deacon in the early church who was stoned to death for his bold testimony about Jesus Christ. Before his death, he became the first to follow Christ in martyrdom, making him a powerful example of faith and courage.
The question is: What is the theological term for the belief that Christâs death paid for the sins of humanity?
A) Redemption
B) Justification
C) Atonement
D) Sanctification
C) Atonement. Atonement refers to the belief that Christ's death on the cross paid for the sins of humanity and reconciled people to God. Through His sacrificial death, Jesus restored the broken relationship between humanity and God caused by sin. (Romans 5:10, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19).
The question is: What are the fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23?
A) Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Faith
B) Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control
C) Charity, Hope, Grace, Mercy
D) Humility, Forgiveness, Grace, Peace
B) Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control. In Galatians 5:22-23, the Apostle Paul describes the fruit of the Spirit as the qualities that should characterize the life of a Christian who is living in alignment with the Holy Spirit.
In which book of the Bible do we find the story of Balaam and his talking donkey?
A) Exodus
B) Numbers
C) Leviticus
D) Deuteronomy
B) Numbers. The story of Balaam and his talking donkey is found in Numbers 22:21-39.
The question is: Which verse in the Old Testament says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord...?
A) Jeremiah 29:11
B) Matthew 6:34
C) Romans 8:28
D) Philippians 4:13
A) Jeremiah 29:11. While this verse is often quoted, it's actually from the Old Testament. In Jeremiah 29:11, God tells the Israelites, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
The question is: Who was the Roman centurion whose household became the first Gentile household to receive the Holy Spirit and were baptized by the apostle Peter in Acts 10?
A) Cornelius
B) Sergius Paulus
C) Lysias
D) Tertullus
A) Cornelius. In Acts 10, Cornelius, a Roman centurion, was the first Gentile to be baptized after receiving the Holy Spirit. Peter, following a vision from God, went to Cornelius' household and preached the gospel. Cornelius and his family were then baptized, marking a significant moment in the early church's expansion to the Gentiles.
The question is: What is the Christian doctrine of Original Sin?
A) The belief that all people are born without sin
B) The belief that sin is only a result of personal choices, not inherited
C) The belief that all humans inherit a sinful nature from Adam and Eve
D) The belief that only certain people are affected by sin
C) The belief that all humans inherit a sinful nature from Adam and Eve. Original Sin is the Christian doctrine that all humans inherit a sinful nature as a result of Adam and Eve's disobedience to God in the Garden of Eden and are in need of redemption. (Genesis 3).
According to 1 John 4:7-8, what is the source of love, and what does it say about those who do not love?
A) Love is from God, and those who do not love do not know God.
B) Love is a human instinct, and those who do not love are not saved.
C) Love is a choice, and those who do not love are not forgiven.
D) Love is from God, and those who do not love are lost.
A) Love is from God, and those who do not love do not know God. In 1 John 4:7-8, the passage emphasizes that God is the source of all true love and that anyone who genuinely loves is reflecting Godâs nature. On the other hand, it asserts that those who do not love do not truly know God, because God Himself is love.
What was the name of the river that Joshua and the Israelites crossed to enter the Promised Land?
A) Nile River
B) Jordan River
C) Red Sea
D) Euphrates River
B) Jordan River. Joshua and the Israelites crossed the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land (Joshua 3:14-17).
Which book of the Bible has this scripture that says, "By His wounds we are healed"?
A) Isaiah
B) Matthew
C) 1 Peter
D) Luke
A) Isaiah. The verse "By His wounds we are healed" is from Isaiah 53:5:
"But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed."
The question is: What was the name of the Roman official who ordered the first widespread persecution of Christians, as seen in the book of Acts?
A) Nero
B) Claudius
C) Herod Agrippa
D) Pilate
C) Herod Agrippa. In Acts 12, it was King Herod Agrippa I who ordered the arrest and execution of James the Apostle, marking the first widespread persecution of Christians. He also intended to arrest Peter, but Peter miraculously escaped from prison.
The question is: What is the Christian doctrine of the "Resurrection of the Dead"?
A) The belief that all people will be reincarnated after death
B) The belief that only certain people will rise from the dead
C) The belief that all people will be resurrected to eternal life or eternal separation from God
D) The belief that Jesus' resurrection is symbolic and not literal
C) The belief that all people will be resurrected to eternal life or eternal separation from God. The Resurrection of the Dead is a core Christian doctrine that teaches that at the end of time, all people will be raised from the dead.
What does Romans 12:17-21 teach about revenge and how Christians should handle wrongdoing?
A) Christians are allowed to take revenge if they are wronged.
B) Christians should forgive but also seek justice through the law.
C) Christians should not repay evil for evil, but leave vengeance to God and overcome evil with good.
D) Christians should ignore wrongdoing and not confront it.
C) Christians should not repay evil for evil, but leave vengeance to God and overcome evil with good. In Romans 12:17-21, the Apostle Paul teaches that Christians should: