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Easy Bible Facts Quiz with Trivia

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Try answering these easy Bible trivia questions and facts.

 

  1. What country prints the most Bibles?
    a. China.
    b. Germany.
    c. United States.

    a. China.
    China prints the most Bibles, followed by the United States and then Germany.

     

  2. What is the meaning of the word epistle?
    a. A book of the Bible.
    b. Manuscript.
    c. Letter.


    c. Letter.

     

  3. What is unbelievable about the Bible?
    a. It is, unfortunately, the least-sold book in the world.
    b. Fire cannot destroy Bibles.
    c. It is the most stolen book in history.


    c. It is the most stolen book.
    The Bible is the most stolen book, according to CNN and the NY Times.
    The most common reason that people give for shoplifting the Bible is that "the Bible should be free."


     

  4. Who is well known for placing free Bibles in hotels and motels?
    a. The Gideons.
    b. Knights of Columbus.
    c. The Jehovah's Witnesses.

    a. The Gideons.
    The Gideons are well known for placing free Bibles in hotels and motels.

     

  5. How are women to dress for church services?
    a. Women should wear a dress that covers the knees and a hat to cover their head.
    b. Women must be respectful and always wear their "Sunday best" outfit.
    c. Women should dress modestly.

    c. They should dress modestly.

     

  6. Who was Jesus' stepfather?
    a. Joseph, a carpenter from Nazareth.
    b. Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.
    c. Elijah, the prophet.


    a. Joseph.
    Joseph was a humble man and believer.
    He was a descendant of King David.
    He lived through the scandal of having a pregnant wife out of wedlock.
    What ridicule he and Mary must have gone through.


     

  7. Who is the Temper in the Bible?
    a. Satan the devil.
    b. Matteh ha-Elohim.
    c. Baal.


    a. Satan the devil

     

  8. How does the famous Psalm 23 begin?
    a. All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching.
    b. For God so loved the world.
    c. The Lord is my shepherd.


    c. The Lord is my shepherd.

     

  9. Give the best definition of an atheist.
    a. Someone who does not believe in a god.
    b. Someone who practices devil worship.
    c. Someone who hates going to church.


    An atheist is someone who does not believe in God.
    An atheist will never enter heaven.
    The first step to getting into heaven is to believe in God.


     

  10. Who took the body of Jesus after he died?
    a. The 12 apostles.
    b. Joseph of Arimathea.
    c. The family of his mother, Mary.


    b. Joseph of Arimathea.
    He was a member of the Sanhedrin and a secret follower of Jesus.
    He donated his grave for the burial.
    Nicodemus helped Joseph, who was also a secret follower of Jesus.
    Both these men came out of hiding and showed their devotion to Jesus.
    Joseph and Nicodemus were aware of the full impact of being ridiculed and the dangers they put themselves in.


     

  11. ​What was Peter's profession before he became a disciple?
    a. Tent Maker.

    b. Fisherman.
    c. Farmer.


    b. Fisherman.
    Peter and his brother Andrew were fishing partners.

    Peter was often called Simon Peter.


     

  12. What does repentance NOT mean?
    a. It does not mean reviewing your sins and regretting them.
    b. It does not mean committing to changing your sinful ways.
    c. It does not mean asking God for forgiveness of those sins.

    d. Performing good deeds does not equate to having your sins forgiven.

    d. It does not mean your sins are forgiven by doing good things.
    The forgiveness of sins through doing good things is not repentance.
    We need to do good things, but that does not get you into heaven.


     

  13. How many original transcripts of the Bible are in existence?
    a. None. Unfortunately, only copies exist.
    b. One. The transcript is in a vault in the Vatican basement.
    c. Two. They are on display in museums in Damascus and Jerusalem.


    a. None.
    There are no original transcripts of the Bible.
    Many copies exist that are based on the original manuscripts.


     

  14. What is the way to enter heaven?
    a. Doing good works will get you into heaven.
    b. Being a good person is the key to getting into heaven.
    c. Obeying the 10 Commandments is the only way into heaven.
    d. The path to heaven is being ethical, attending church, and saying your prayers.

    e. You can achieve heaven by believing in Jesus, confessing and repenting of your sins, and requesting God to grant you entry into heaven.

    e. By believing in Jesus.
    The way to heaven starts with believing in Jesus.


     

  15. The Old Testament has five classifications.
    a. The beginning, 2nd quadrant, middle, 3rd quadrant, and ending.
    b. The eras of priests, judges, Jesus, prophets, and revelation.
    c. The Pentateuch, history, poems, major prophets, and minor prophets.


    c. The classifications are Pentateuch, history, poems, major prophets, and minor prophets are the five classifications of the Old Testament.

     

  16. What do they call the day Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey?
    a. Ash Wednesday.
    b. Palm Sunday.
    c. Good Friday.


    b. Palm Sunday.
    The occasion is when Jesus entered Jerusalem during the week that he was tried and crucified.
    There was much celebration, and people waved and laid down palm branches before him.
    The people thought he had come to overthrow Rome.


     

  17. Explain the purpose of baptism.
    a. It's a public declaration of purification and cleansing of sin.
    b. Being baptized marks a person as a church member.

    c. It's a religious "rite"
    that permits one to enter heaven.

    a. It's a public declaration.
    Baptism is the public declaration of believing in Jesus.
    It symbolizes the death of one's sin and the resurrection of a new life in Jesus.


     

  18. What is the closest definition of an agnostic?
    a. This is a person who hates religion.
    b. Someone who believes in Satan and devil worship.
    c. Agnostics believe that the existence of a God is unknown.


    c. Agnostics believe the existence of God is unknown.

     

  19. This man believed he wrestled with God and won.
    a. Samson.
    b. Jacob.
    c. Job.


    b. Jacob.
    Jacob believed he wrestled all night with God.
    God pushed Jacob's hip out of place at the end of the match because he was losing.
    Some scholars believe it was an angel with a message from God.

    This "messenger" changed Jacob's name to Israel.

    As a result, a new nation is born.

     

  20. What was the Garden of Eden?
    a. The Garden of Eden was the site of Jesus' arrest.
    b. It is where Jesus was crucified.
    c. It is where Adam and Eve first lived.


    c. It is where Adam and Eve first lived.
    God created this garden specifically for humanity to start their lives.
    Unfortunately, Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and He threw them out of the garden.

    God placed a cherubim and a flaming sword at the entrance to the Garden of Eden.

     

  21. What is the "Day of the Lord"?
    a. Sunday, the Sabbath.
    b. This is the day Jesus was arrested, crucified, and resurrected.
    c. A time of judgment for sinners and preparation for the second coming of Jesus.


    c. A time of judgment.
    The Day of the Lord is a time of judgment on the sinners and preparation for the second coming of Jesus.
    Great punishments will happen, such as war.
    It will be a period of "divine wrath."

    Afterwards, Earth will be restored.


     

  22. Please explain the "Passion of Christ."
    a. The week of Jesus' final days, during which he entered Jerusalem, endured arrest, torture, crucifying, and resurrected.
    b. The story of Jesus'
    ministry.
    c. The story of Jesus' birth.


    a. This week marked the final days of Jesus' life.
    This period began when he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and ended when he rose from the dead while resting in a burial cave.

     

  23. What occurred at Pentecost?
    a. Jesus ascended into heaven.
    b. Eyes of fire appeared above the disciples.
    C. 120 followers of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit.


    The Holy Spirit filled 120 followers (disciples).
    At Pentecost, the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit.
    There was a powerful wind.
    Tongues of fire appeared above their heads.
    They began to speak in foreign tongues.


     

  24. Who will not be able to enter the Kingdom of Heaven?
    a. Serial killers.
    b. Child molesters.
    c. Atheist church members.
    d. Murderers, rapists, adulterers, and homosexuals will not enter heaven.


    c. Atheists.
    Atheist church members will not be able to enter Heaven.
    Everyone else can enter if they believe in God, recognize Jesus as their Savior, repent, and ask for forgiveness.


     

  25. What is the best explanation of salvation?

a. Being saved from sin and eternal death by having faith in Jesus Christ.

b. Keep the Sabbath holy and attend church every Sunday.
c. Avoid harmful actions and engage in positive behaviors.


a. Being saved from sin and eternal death.
Jesus' death for our sins saves us from sin.
You must believe in Jesus Christ, ask for salvation, and repent of your sins.

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For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. 

Luke 19:10

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