Basic Theology Quiz
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Theology has been the prime force in shaping the history of the world. This theology quiz tests your knowledge about the religion. Christianity is one of the biggest religions in the world, with billions of people believing in Jesus. If one wants to learn more about their faith, the best way to do so is to take up theology as a course. The quiz below is designed to test out some basic theology teachings. Give it a try!
Questions and Answers
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Eph. 1:11 ...[W]ho [God] worketh all things after the counsel of His will. Q. If God works all things after the counsel of His will, how much does He work to the will of you, me, Satan, etc.?
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None
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20%
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50%
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85%
Correct Answer
A. NoneExplanation
According to Ephesians 1:11, God works all things according to the counsel of His will. This means that His actions and plans are determined by His own will and not influenced by the will of any other beings, including us, Satan, or anyone else. Therefore, the correct answer is "None," indicating that God does not work according to the will of any other entity.Rate this question:
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Is. 14:24 "Jehovah of hosts hath sworn, saying , Surely, as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand." Q. How much of what He wants to come to pass, doesn’t?
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All of His thoughts will come to pass
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Some of His thoughts will not come to pass
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A few of His thoughts will not come to pass
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A lot of His thoughts will not come to pass
Correct Answer
A. All of His thoughts will come to passExplanation
The given scripture states that Jehovah of hosts has sworn that everything He has thought and purposed will come to pass and stand. This implies that none of His thoughts will fail to be accomplished. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of His thoughts will come to pass."Rate this question:
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Rom. 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also foreordained to be conformed to to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many bretheren: and whom He foreordained, them He also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom He justified, them He also glorified. Q. How many do you think have been called, justified, or glorified that He did not first foreknow or foreordain?
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A lot
- B.
Just a few
- C.
Several
- D.
None
Correct Answer
D. NoneExplanation
The correct answer is "None." This is because the passage states that those whom God foreknew, He also foreordained, called, justified, and glorified. Therefore, there is no one who has been called, justified, or glorified that God did not first foreknow or foreordain.Rate this question:
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John 10:14 I am the good shepherd; and I know my own, and mine own know me, even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. Q. Where does this scripture say that Jesus laid down his life for the sheep and the goats
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It doesn’t
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It doesn’t, but I just know he meant the goats, too
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In the starting
- D.
At the end
Correct Answer
A. It doesn’tExplanation
The given scripture does not mention anything about Jesus laying down his life for the sheep and the goats. It only states that Jesus is the good shepherd who knows his own and is known by them, just as the Father knows him and he knows the Father.Rate this question:
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John 6:65 No man can come unto me, except it be given unto him of the Father. Q. How many come to Jesus that were not first given to him by the Father?
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0
- B.
5000
- C.
5,000,000
- D.
10,000,000
Correct Answer
A. 0Explanation
According to John 6:65, it is stated that no man can come to Jesus unless it is given to him by the Father. This implies that only those who are given to Jesus by the Father can come to him. Therefore, the correct answer is 0, as no one can come to Jesus unless they are given to him by the Father.Rate this question:
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John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come unto me Q. How many that the Father gave Him will not come to Him?
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Two
- B.
A couple of thousand
- C.
A couple of million
- D.
Trick question, it says they will all come unto him
Correct Answer
D. Trick question, it says they will all come unto himExplanation
The correct answer is "Trick question, it says they will all come unto him." This is because the verse in John 6:37 states that all that the Father gives to Jesus will come to him. Therefore, none of those given by the Father will fail to come to Jesus.Rate this question:
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John 10:28 I [Jesus] give unto them the (true followers, or ‘sheep’) eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who hath given them unto me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. Q. How many sheep do you think have been snatched from either God’s or Jesus’ hands?
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None
- B.
5000
- C.
50,000
- D.
10,000,000
Correct Answer
A. NoneExplanation
According to the given Bible verse, Jesus states that he gives eternal life to his true followers and assures that they will never perish. He further emphasizes that no one can snatch them out of his hand or the Father's hand. Therefore, based on this statement, it can be inferred that none of the sheep, representing the true followers, have been snatched from either God's or Jesus' hands.Rate this question:
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Rev. 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Rev. 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Q. Considering this, and other related scripture, God having to blot out a name from the book of life would mean:
- A.
God makes mistakes.
- B.
Some have been snatched from Jesus’ hands?
- C.
God didn’t know that some of His sheep were really goats.
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. None of the above.Explanation
The correct answer is "None of the above." This is because the scriptures mentioned in the question do not imply that God makes mistakes or that some have been snatched from Jesus' hands. Rather, it suggests that those whose names are not written in the book of life will be cast into the lake of fire. Therefore, God does not need to blot out a name from the book of life because those who are not written in it will face punishment.Rate this question:
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Q. Could a person whose name was written in the book of life from the foundation of the world not have become a Christian (or have saving faith in God if born before Jesus)?
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No
- B.
Yes
- C.
This confuses me, but I’m going to believe the Bible.
- D.
This confuses me, and I’m going to pretend this isn’t in the Bible (be honest).
Correct Answer(s)
A. No
C. This confuses me, but I’m going to believe the Bible.Explanation
The correct answer is "No, This confuses me, but I’m going to believe the Bible." This answer suggests that although the concept may be confusing, the person chooses to believe in the teachings of the Bible, which may include the belief that a person whose name is written in the book of life cannot become a Christian or have saving faith in God.Rate this question:
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Matt. 13 10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. Q. Jesus himself declared that one of the reasons why He spoke in parables was that the truth might be concealed from whom it was not intended. Is this fair?
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No.
- B.
Yes.
- C.
Who are we to question God?
- D.
I’m going to pretend I didn’t see that verse.
Correct Answer
C. Who are we to question God?Explanation
The correct answer suggests that it is not fair to question God's decision to conceal the truth from certain individuals. This is based on the statement made by Jesus himself in the Bible verse provided. By stating "Who are we to question God?", the answer implies that it is not our place to challenge or question God's intentions or actions.Rate this question:
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Rom. 8:28 To them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to His purpose. Q. How many things do not work for the good of those who love God?
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10% of all things
- B.
40% of all things
- C.
85% of all things
- D.
Trick question, the Bible says all things work for the good of those who love Him
Correct Answer
D. Trick question, the Bible says all things work for the good of those who love HimExplanation
The correct answer is "Trick question, the Bible says all things work for the good of those who love Him." The verse from Romans 8:28 states that for those who love God, all things work together for good. This means that regardless of the circumstances or challenges faced by those who love God, ultimately everything will work out for their benefit.Rate this question:
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Mark 14:30 And Jesus said unto him (Peter), Verily I say unto thee, that thou, today, even this night before the cock crow twice shall deny me thrice. Q: Could Peter not have denied Jesus three times before the cock crowed twice?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Who's Peter?
- D.
Not sure
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
According to the given verse, Jesus clearly states that Peter will deny him three times before the cock crowed twice. This indicates that Peter could not have denied Jesus three times before the cock crowed twice.Rate this question:
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Q: Did Jesus make Peter deny him, or did Peter do it of his own free will?
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Both
- B.
Jesus made him
- C.
Peter did it of his own free will
- D.
Did what?
Correct Answer
A. BothExplanation
The answer "Both" suggests that both Jesus and Peter played a role in Peter's denial. It implies that Jesus may have influenced or allowed the situation to occur, while Peter ultimately made the decision to deny Jesus of his own free will. This answer acknowledges the complexity of the situation and recognizes the shared responsibility between Jesus and Peter in the events that unfolded.Rate this question:
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Exodus 4:11 [God Himself asks the rhetorical question] Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or dumb? Who gives him his sight or makes him blind? Is it not I the Lord? Q. Is this fair?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Who are we to question God?
- D.
I'm tearing this page out of my bible as we speak.
Correct Answer
C. Who are we to question God?Explanation
The correct answer suggests that questioning God's fairness is not our place as human beings. It implies that we should trust in God's wisdom and authority, acknowledging that He is the one who has ultimate control over our abilities and circumstances.Rate this question:
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