Wisdom Literature
Which book of the Bible is known for its collection of wisdom sayings and proverbs?
Proverbs
Which book of the Bible is a collection of songs, prayers, and poems?
Psalms
On the Day of Pentecost, what appeared above the heads of the disciples?
Tongues of fire
In Christian symbolism, what does the fish represent?
Jesus Christ
What is the term for the Christian practice of immersion in water as a symbol of faith in Jesus Christ?
Baptism
Which book is a dialogue between a bride and groom, celebrating love?
Song of Solomon (or Song of Songs)
Who is traditionally credited with writing many of the Psalms?
David
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Stephen
What object is often used to symbolize peace in the Bible?
Olive branch
What spiritual discipline involves abstaining from food for a period of time for spiritual purposes?
Fasting
Name the book that begins with "Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity."
Ecclesiastes
This Psalm is known as "The Lord is my Shepherd."
Psalm 23
Name the council that affirmed Jesus' divinity and humanity in 325 AD.
Council of Nicaea
This symbol represents the Holy Spirit in the form of a bird.
Dove
According to the New Testament, which act symbolizes taking part in the body and blood of Christ?
Communion (The Lord's Supper)
In which book does Job question the suffering of the innocent and God's justice?
Job
Name the Psalm that begins with "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly."
Psalm 1
This Apostle is credited with taking the gospel to the Gentiles.
Paul
What was the sign given to Noah as a covenant between God and the earth?
Rainbow
This term describes the Christian practice of giving a tenth of one's income to the church.
Tithing
Name the wisdom book that is found in the Catholic and Orthodox Christian Old Testaments but not in the Protestant Old Testament.
Wisdom of Solomon (or Book of Wisdom)
Which Psalm is an acrostic poem, with each verse beginning with a consecutive letter of the Hebrew alphabet?
Psalm 119
Who was the Roman Emperor responsible for the first official persecution of Christians?
Nero
In the book of Revelation, what is used to symbolize Jesus as the ruler and protector of Christians?
Alpha and Omega
What is the Christian term for the act of declaring one's faith in front of others, often in a service or gathering?
Confession of Faith