Test: Bible Knowledge! MCQ Quiz

1. If a man were to rape a virgin, what should take place?

The man must be sent to jail for trail by the elders.

The man must marry the women and give her father fifty shekels of silver.

The woman can dispose of him as she sees fit.

The woman's father now owns the man.

The Old Testament states: "If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay the girl's father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the girl, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives." Deuteronomy 22:28-29 NIV

Explanation

The Old Testament states: "If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay the girl's father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the girl, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives." Deuteronomy 22:28-29 NIV

2. Who cannot speak in churches?

Children.

Women.

Men.

Elderly.

None of the above.

It clearly states in 1 Corinthians 14:33-39 that women cannot speak in church. 33For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the congregations of the saints, 34women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak but must be in submission, as the Law says. 35If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.

Explanation

It clearly states in 1 Corinthians 14:33-39 that women cannot speak in church. 33For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the congregations of the saints, 34women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak but must be in submission, as the Law says. 35If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.

3. True or false: Jesus was the first figure mentioned in human history to be born of a virgin on December 25th, born under a star, visited by 3 wise men, was the son of God, performed miracles, healed the sick, died and resurrected, and forgave mankind for their sins.

True.

False.

Jesus was only one of the god-like figures with all of these characteristics. He actually lived hundreds of years after other gods such as Dionysus, Mithra, Oedipus, and Romulus (to name a few) were told about. For whatever reason, these stories told from generation to generation stuck with the figure known as Jesus.

Explanation

Jesus was only one of the god-like figures with all of these characteristics. He actually lived hundreds of years after other gods such as Dionysus, Mithra, Oedipus, and Romulus (to name a few) were told about. For whatever reason, these stories told from generation to generation stuck with the figure known as Jesus.

4. On 8 different occasions, Jesus mentions how to inherit eternal life. According to Jesus, which of the following is not a requirement to enter the kingdom of Heaven?

Honoring your father and mother.

Loving God with all of your heart, soul, and mind.

Hating your mother and father.

Selling everything you own and give to the poor.

To outgrow childish behavior.

Luke 14:26 states: "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple." He never mentions to outgrow childish behavior, and actually encourages us to be more child-like.

Explanation

Luke 14:26 states: "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple." He never mentions to outgrow childish behavior, and actually encourages us to be more child-like.

5. Who does the Bible mention is the father of Joesph?

Jacob.

Heli.

Unknown.

A and B.

None of the above.

The Bible actually credits 2 different individuals to be Joseph's father. MAT 1:16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. LUK 3:23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli.

Explanation

The Bible actually credits 2 different individuals to be Joseph's father. MAT 1:16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. LUK 3:23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli.

6. A person is justified by _____ alone?

Faith.

Works.

Holiness.

Kindness.

There are 2 different answers to this contained within the New Testament. 24You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. James 2:24 24So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ[a] that we might be justified by faith. Galatians 3:24

Explanation

There are 2 different answers to this contained within the New Testament. 24You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. James 2:24 24So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ[a] that we might be justified by faith. Galatians 3:24

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7. How did Judas die?

He was hung.

He was stoned.

He was crucified.

He fell.

There are 2 totally different accounts for the death of Judas. "And he cast down the pieces of silver into the temple and departed, and went out and hanged himself." (Matt. 27:5) "And falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all of his bowels gushed out." (Acts 1:18)

Explanation

There are 2 totally different accounts for the death of Judas. "And he cast down the pieces of silver into the temple and departed, and went out and hanged himself." (Matt. 27:5) "And falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all of his bowels gushed out." (Acts 1:18)

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8. The man was created before trees.

True.

False.

I hope you selected both. GE 1:11-12, 26-27 Trees were created before man was created. GE 2:4-9 Man was created before trees were created.

Explanation

I hope you selected both. GE 1:11-12, 26-27 Trees were created before man was created. GE 2:4-9 Man was created before trees were created.

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