Bible Trivia - The New Testament

1. Finish this verse. "In every battle you will need faith as your ______ to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan."

Helmet

Belt

Shield

Shoes

Guardian

Parts of the Armor of God include: Helmet of Salvation, Breastplate of Righteousness, Sword of the Spirit, Shoes of Peace, Shield of Faith, Belt of Truth

Explanation

Parts of the Armor of God include: Helmet of Salvation, Breastplate of Righteousness, Sword of the Spirit, Shoes of Peace, Shield of Faith, Belt of Truth

2. Matthew was a ...?

Tent maker

Paralytic

Tax Collector

Shepherd

Matthew is credited with writing the Gospel of Matthew, and is identified as being the same person as Levi the publican (tax collector).

Explanation

Matthew is credited with writing the Gospel of Matthew, and is identified as being the same person as Levi the publican (tax collector).

3. To what city was Saul traveling when he encountered a great and blinding light?

Jerusalem

Damascus

Antioch

Ephesus

Corinth

Paul was on his way to Damascus in order to make prisoners of any one he found following the in the way of Jesus. He got a huge surprise when he encountered Jesus en route, and was converted to Christianity at this time.

Explanation

Paul was on his way to Damascus in order to make prisoners of any one he found following the in the way of Jesus. He got a huge surprise when he encountered Jesus en route, and was converted to Christianity at this time.

4. Who's example does Paul say Christians should follow in Chapter 5 of Ephesians?

Elder's

Pastor's

Christ's

Paul's

Mary's

"Be imitators of God; therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love. Just as Jesus Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Ephesians 5:1,2

Explanation

"Be imitators of God; therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love. Just as Jesus Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Ephesians 5:1,2

5. After Jesus fed 5,000+ people with two fish and five loaves of bread, how many baskets were left over?

12

10

5

6

7

There were 12 baskets left over, enough for each disciple to have one.

Explanation

There were 12 baskets left over, enough for each disciple to have one.

6. Who was the first person to come upon the injured man in the parable of the Good Samaritan?

Tax Collector

Doctor

Soldier

Farmer

Priest

One would expect a priest to help this injured man, but he passed by him on the other side of the road. A Levite also passed the injured man, but a Samaritan took pity on him and helped him.

Explanation

One would expect a priest to help this injured man, but he passed by him on the other side of the road. A Levite also passed the injured man, but a Samaritan took pity on him and helped him.

7. According to the Beatitudes who will be filled?

The peacemakers

The merciful

Those who are pure in Heart

Those who hunger and thirst

Those who mourn

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6

Explanation

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6

8. What tribe is Paul from?

Titus

Dan

Benjamin

Levi

Moses

The question asks about the tribe that Paul is from. The correct answer is Benjamin. This answer implies that Paul is a member of the Benjamin tribe.

Explanation

The question asks about the tribe that Paul is from. The correct answer is Benjamin. This answer implies that Paul is a member of the Benjamin tribe.

9. How many days after Jesus ascended into heaven did the disciples celebrate Pentecost?

Four

Ten

Three

Five

One

The disciples were accompanied by Mary (Jesus' mother) and other family members as they traveled to the Pentecostal feast.

Explanation

The disciples were accompanied by Mary (Jesus' mother) and other family members as they traveled to the Pentecostal feast.

10. What does Paul say may "abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment?"

Grace

Mercy

Power

Love

Obedience

Paul says that love may "abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment." This means that Paul believes that love should increase and grow in understanding and discernment. Love should not only be a feeling or emotion, but it should also be accompanied by knowledge and wisdom. By having a deep understanding and discernment, love can be expressed and practiced in a more meaningful and effective way.

Explanation

Paul says that love may "abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment." This means that Paul believes that love should increase and grow in understanding and discernment. Love should not only be a feeling or emotion, but it should also be accompanied by knowledge and wisdom. By having a deep understanding and discernment, love can be expressed and practiced in a more meaningful and effective way.