B
What does the word "baptism" mean in Greek?
a) Submersion
b) Dedication
c) Communion
d) Celebration
submersion
In the New Testament, which Jewish teacher and Pharisee, who later became a Christian, was baptized under the name Paul?
A) Gamaliel
B) Nicodemus
C) Saul
D) Zacchaeus
saul
In the Gospel of Matthew, when John the Baptist saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, what did he call them, warning them of their actions?
a) "Hypocrites!"
b) "Sinners!"
c) "Lawbreakers!"
d) "Unbelievers!"
Hypocrites
What is the term used for the ceremonial act of baptizing an individual on behalf of someone who is unable to receive baptism themselves (e.g., an infant)?
a) Anointing
b) Dedication
c) Proxy Baptism
d) Confirmation
proxy Baptism
In some Christian denominations, what is the term used for the practice of baptizing a person more than once due to a loss of faith or returning to the faith?
a) Daul baptism
b) Re-Baptism
c) Ana baptism
d) Apostolic Baptism
Re-baptism
According to the Apostle Paul's letter to the Corinthians, who did he say the Israelites were "baptized into" when they passed through the sea?
a) Moses
b) Joshua
c) The Law
d) The Promised Land
The Law
In the New Testament, which apostle had a conversation with an Ethiopian eunuch, leading to the eunuch's baptism?
a) Paul
b) Peter
c) Philip
d) James
philip
Who is usually responsible for performing a baptism ceremony?
a) The grandparents
b) The pastor or minister
c) The best friend
The pastor or minister
What is the term used for the ceremony where a person is baptized and confirmed in the same event, commonly practiced in the Catholic Church?
a) Dedication
b) Chrismation
c) Communion
d) Matrimony
chrismation
Which gospel contains the story of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist?
a) Matthew
b) Mark
c) Luke
d) John
Matthew
In some Christian denominations, what is the symbolic meaning of the white baptismal gown worn by the person being baptized?
a) Honor and respect for tradition
b) Identification with the clergy
c) Purity and new life in Christ
d) Recognition of religious lineage
Purity and new life in Christ
Which figure from the Bible is known for baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River?
a) Moses
b) Elijah
c) John the Baptist
d) David
John the Baptist
What does the act of immersion in water during baptism symbolize?
a) Washing away sins
b) Anointing with divine favor
c) Acquiring worldly knowledge
d) Receiving a new name
Washing away sins
Which sacrament in some Christian traditions is believed to be closely associated with baptism and is typically received after a period of instruction and preparation?
a) Eucharist (Holy Communion)
b) Confirmation
c) Anointing of the Sick
d) Ordination
confirmation
What is the biblical significance of baptism?
a) Symbol of repentance and forgiveness
b) Symbol of wisdom and knowledge
c) Symbol of wealth and prosperity
d) Symbol of health and well-being
Symbol of repentance and forgiveness
Which Christian denomination practices "believer's baptism," where only those who can make a personal profession of faith are baptized?
a) Catholicism
b) Eastern Orthodoxy
c) Lutheran
d) Baptist
Baptist
According to the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans, what does he compare baptism to, emphasizing the idea of dying and rising with Christ?
a) Planting a seed in the ground
b) Entering through a narrow gate
c) Being grafted into an olive tree
d) Putting on a suit of armor
Being grafted into an olive tree
In the book of Acts, when Paul encountered disciples in Ephesus, he asked them if they had received the Holy Spirit since they believed. What did he discover about their baptism?
a) They had been baptized by Apollos.
b) They had been baptized only in water.
c) They had not been baptized at all.
d) They had been baptized in the name of Jesus.
They had been baptized only in water.
In the New Testament, which apostle emphasized that baptism is a symbolic act of identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection?
A) Jude
B) Peter
C) James
D)Paul
Paul
Which church council in the 16th century reaffirmed the importance of baptism as one of the sacraments of the Christian faith?
a) Council of Trent
b) First Council of Nicaea
c) Council of Chalcedon
d) Council of Ephesus
council of trent
In the Bible, what is the number of days it rained during the Great Flood, symbolically linked to baptism as a means of purification and renewal?
a) 7 days
b) 40 days
c) 30 days
d) 24 days
40 days
In the Gospel of Luke, what unusual question did John the Baptist's disciples ask him regarding Jesus' ministry?
a) "Why is Jesus performing miracles?"
b) "Why is Jesus preaching to Gentiles?"
c) "Why do Jesus' disciples not fast and pray?"
d) "Why is Jesus baptizing people?"
Why do Jesus' disciples not fast and pray?"
In the Acts of the Apostles, who was the first Gentile (non-Jewish person) to be baptized after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?
A) Cornelius
B) Lydia
C) Timothy
D) Apollos
Cornelius
Open response:
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul mentions baptism for the dead in 1 Corinthians 15:29. What is the meaning and significance of this verse, and how does it relate to the broader context of Christian baptism.
The meaning of 1 Corinthians 15:29 regarding baptism highlighted the complexity of early Christian beliefs.
In the Coptic Orthodox Church, what is the traditional age at which infants are baptized?
A) 20 days old
B) 80 days old
C) 40 days old
D) 120 days old
40 days old