Easy Bible Quiz about Bible Trivia and Bible Facts.

Easy Bible Trivia Questions
 

1. What is unbelievable about the Bible?
   
   a. It is, unfortunately, the least-sold book in the world.
   b. Fire cannot destroy Bibles that have been blessed.
   c. The Bible is the most stolen book in history.
   
   It is the most stolen book, according to CNN and the NY Times.
   The most common reason given for shoplifting the Bible is that it "should be free."
   Answer C: The Bible is the most stolen book.
   
    

2. What country prints the most Bibles?
   
   a. China.
   b. Germany.
   c. United States.
   
   Most Bibles are printed in China, followed by the United States and then Germany.
   Germany was the first country to print a Bible.
   It was completed by Johannes Gutenberg around 1455 in Mainz, Germany.
   The Gutenberg Bible was a copy of the Latin Vulgate.
   Answer A: China.
   
    

3. What is the meaning of the word epistle?
   
   a. Manuscript.
   b. Book.
   c. Letter.
   
   The disciples of Paul, Peter, John, James, and Jude wrote epistles to the churches they started.
   In the Bible, epistles are known as letters.
   Answer C: An epistle is a letter.
   
    

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.
   
   The Gideons are well known for placing free Bibles in hotels and motels.
   Gideon of the Bible was a judge, prophet, and military leader.
   He was an Israelite from the tribe of Manasseh.
   Gideon is famous for defeating the Midianite army with only 300 men.
   Answer A: The Gideons.
   
    

5. What is the appropriate way for women to dress for church services?
   
   a. Women must dress their best and always wear their "Sunday best" outfit.
   b. Any type of clothing is OK as long as it is a "one-piece" dress.
   c. Women are to dress modestly at church services.
   
   Revealing cleavage is not appropriate for religious gatherings.
   Tight-fitting clothes are not befitting for church service or other events.
   Women's clothes should cover their shoulders, chest, elbows, midriff, and knees while in church.
   The purpose of attending church is not to show off clothes, wealth, or popularity.
   The Old Testament states that women are to cover their heads and men are not to cover their heads.
   Read this article from The Parkway Church about the Bible's dress code.
   1 Corinthians 11:3-16.
   Answer C: Women should dress modestly.
   
    

6. Which disciple had a face that glowed like that of an angel?
   
   a. Stephen.
   b. Abram.
   c. Noah.
   
   Stephen was one of the first of seven deacons appointed to office.
   Unfortunately, Stephen was the first disciple killed for his beliefs and became the first recorded Biblical martyr.
   The Bible says Stephen had a face that appeared like that of an angel while on trial before the Sanhedrin.
   Acts 6:15.
   Answer A: Stephen had a face that glowed.
   
    

7. Who was Jesus' stepfather?
   
   a. Joseph. He was a carpenter from Nazareth.
   b. Abraham. He was the Hebrew patriarch.
   c. Elijah. He was a famous prophet.
   
   Joseph was a descendant of King David and husband of the virgin Mary.
   He was a humble man and a believer who married the mother of Jesus.
   Joseph lived through the scandal of having a pregnant wife out of wedlock.
   He and Mary must have endured a tremendous amount of ridicule.
   Luke 1:26-28.
   Answer A: Joseph.
   
    

8. What book in the Bible is also known as the Apocalypse?
   
   a. Exodus.
   b. Book of Isaac.
   c. The Book of Revelation.
   
   "Apocalypse" is the Greek word for "Revelation."
   The Book of Revelation tells of the end of the world and the revealing of divine secrets. 
   Answer C: The Book of Revelation.
   
    

9. What garden did God create for the first family in Genesis?
   
   a. The Garden of Paradise.
   b. Garden of Gethsemane.
   c. The Garden of Eden.
   
   God gave Adam and Eve the Garden of Eden as a perfect utopia to live in.
   Unfortunately, they disobeyed God, and He exiled them from the Garden of Eden.
   Answer C: Garden of Eden.
   
    

10. Who is the Tempter in the Bible?
    
    a. Matteh ha-Elohim.
    b. Satan, the devil.
    c. Baal.
    
    The serpent tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden.
    She convinced Adam to eat the fruit from the forbidden tree.
    The serpent goes by many names, including the Devil and Satan.
    Matthew 4:1-11.
    Answer B: The serpent, aka Satan and the devil.
    
     

11. Who met a divine personality on the road while traveling to Damascus?
    
    a. Saul of Tarsus.
    b. Samson.
    c. Peter.
    
    A divine person, believed to be Jesus, blinded Saul as he was travelling to Damascus.
    A few days later, Ananias healed Saul by laying his hands on his head.
    Saul converted during this experience, and God changed Saul's name to Paul.
    Before this event, Saul persecuted the Jews and was involved in many of their deaths.
    After his conversion, Paul was one of the most significant followers of Jesus.
    Acts 9:1-9.
    Answer A: Saul of Tarsus.
    
     

12. 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.
    
    Psalm 23 is probably the most famous psalm ever quoted.
    It is often quoted at funerals.
    The psalm starts with "The Lord is my shepherd."
    Answer C: The Lord is my shepherd.
    
     

13. Please provide the most accurate definition of an atheist.
    
    a. An atheist is a person who does not believe in any god.
    b. Such an individual is someone who engages in devil worship.
    c. An atheist is a person who despises the idea of attending church.
    
    An atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of God.
    Atheists will never enter heaven because the first step to getting there is to believe in God.
    Answer A: An atheist does not believe in God.
    
     

14. What is the closest definition of agnostic?
    a. This individual holds a strong belief in the worship of Satan and the devil.
    b. Agnostics believe that the existence of a God is unknown.
    c. This person strongly dislikes religion.
    
    Agnostics don't know if there is a God.
    Answer B: Those who believe the existence of God is unknown are agnostics.
    
     

15. Who took the body of Jesus after he died?
    
    a. The Pharisees.
    b. Joseph of Arimathea.
    c. The family of Jesus took His body at the insistence of His mother, Mary.
    
    Joseph of Arimathea was a member of the Sanhedrin and a secret follower of Jesus.
    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 donated his personal grave for the burial site of Jesus.
    John 19:38-42.
    Answer B: Joseph of Arimathea.
    
     

16. On what did Jesus ride when he entered Jerusalem during the last week of his life?
    
    a. Goat.
    b. Horse.
    c. Camel.
    d. Donkey.
    
    The disciples placed their cloaks on a donkey for Jesus to sit on.
    The people thought he was coming to take over and free them from Roman rule.
    Matthew 21:7.
    The answer is D: Donkey.
    
     

17. What is the day Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey called?
    a. Ash Wednesday
    b. Palm Sunday.
    c. Good Friday.
    
    This occasion is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem during the week he was tried and crucified.
    The people believed that he had arrived with the intention of overthrowing Rome.
    There was much celebration, and people waved and laid down palm branches before him.
    Thus, this day has become known as Palm Sunday.
    Answer B: Palm Sunday.
    
     

18. What are the last several days of Jesus' life called, starting with the Last Supper?
    
    a. Hebdomada Crucifixionis.
    b. Palm Sunday Weekend.
    c. The Passion of Christ.
    
    This refers to the time period from the Last Supper to the night of his crucifixion.
    It is the time of Jesus' suffering physically and emotionally, as he knew at the Last Supper what was coming.
    Thus, this period has become known as the Passion of Christ.
    Answer C: The Passion of Christ.
    
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19. What time period is recognized as the Holy Week concerning Jesus?
    
    a. It is the period of time from when Joseph and Mary arrived in Bethlehem to the birth of Jesus.
    b. This is the 7-day period between the Sunday he rose from the dead and the Sunday before.
    c. Holy Week is the time from Jesus' baptism until his first sermon.
    
    Holy Week started the Sunday before his resurrection when he asked his disciples to find a donkey. and they traveled to Jerusalem.
    Monday is when Jesus upset the booths outside the temple.
    On Tuesday Jesus killed a fig tree for not producing and gave his famous speech on the Mount of Olives.
    Also, on this day Judas made a deal with the Sanhedrin.
    Thursday was the day of the Last Supper in the upper room, and Jesus also washed the disciples' feet.
    Friday was the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus.
    On Saturday Jesus lay in the tomb, and on Sunday He rose from the dead.
    Answer B: The entire last week of the life of Jesus.
    
     

20. What was Peter's profession before he became a disciple?
    
    a. Tent Maker.
    b. Fisherman.
    c. Farmer.
    
    Peter and his brother Andrew were fishing partners.
    The two brothers were the first ones that Jesus called to service.
    Peter was often called Simon Peter.
    Matthew 4:18-19.
    Answer B: Fisherman.
    
     

21. What does repentance NOT include?
    
    a. Repentance and reviewing your sins and expressing regret for them.
    b. Perform charitable deeds and give aid to the impoverished.
    c. Making a commitment to changing your sinful ways.
    d. Asking God for forgiveness of those sins.
    
    A person who repents may indeed perform good deeds and help others, but that is not exactly what repentance is.
    It is good to do good things, but that does not allow us into heaven and is not part of being repentant.
    Being repentant involves reviewing your sins, changing your sinful ways, and asking God for your forgiveness.
    Answer B: Your sins are not forgiven by performing good deeds, and this is not what repentance means.
    
     

22. 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.
    
    There are no original transcripts of the Bible.
    Many first copies exist that are based on the original manuscripts.
    Answer A: None.
    
     

23. What would be considered the first step on the way to entering heaven?
    
    a. Doing good works will allow 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. The first steps to heaven are first believing in Jesus, confessing and repenting of your sins, and requesting God to grant you entry into heaven.
    
    The way to heaven starts with believing in Jesus.
    John 14:6.
    Answer E: The process begins by believing in Jesus.
    
     

24. Explain the main purpose of baptism.
    
    a. Baptism is confirmation that a person is an upstanding church member.
    b. This is a public declaration of purification and cleansing of sin.
    c. It is a religious "rite" that allows one's entry into heaven.
    
    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.
    Baptism is a person's public declaration of faith and purification and cleansing of sin.
    Answer B: It's a public declaration of one's faith and purification and cleansing.
    
     

25. This man believed he wrestled with God and won.
    
    a. Samson.
    b. Jacob.
    c. Job.
    
    Jacob believed he wrestled with God all night.
    God dislocated Jacob's hip out of place at the end of the match because He was losing.
    Some scholars believe it was an angel bringing a message from God.
    This "messenger" changed Jacob's name to Israel.
    As a result, a new nation was born.
    Genesis 32:22-31.
    Answer B: Jacob.
    
     

26. What was the Garden of Eden?
    
    a. The Garden of Eden was the site of Jesus' arrest.
    b. This is where Jesus was crucified.
    c.  The first home of Adam and Eve.
    
    Adam and Eve first lived in the Garden of Eden.
    God created this garden specifically for humanity to start their lives.
    Unfortunately, Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and He expelled them from the garden.
    God placed a cherubim angel and a flaming sword at the entrance to the Garden of Eden to prevent entrance into it.
    Mark 14:32-47.
    Answer C: The first home of Adam and Eve.
    
     

27. What is the "Day of the Lord"?
    
    a. It is Sunday, the Sabbath.
    b. This is the day Jesus was arrested, tried, and crucified.
    c. It's a time of judgment for sinners and preparation for Jesus's second coming.
    
    The Day of the Lord is a time of judgment for sinners.
    It marks the 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.
    Malachi 4.
    Answer C: A time of judgment.
    
     

28. What occurred at Pentecost?
    
    a. Jesus ascended into heaven.
    b. Eyes of fire appeared all around the disciples.
    c. 120 followers of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit.
    
    At Pentecost the Holy Spirit filled 120 of Jesus' disciples.
    They began to speak in foreign tongues.
    The room was filled with a powerful wind.
    Tongues of fire appeared above the disciples' heads.
    Approximately 3,000 people were baptized during Pentecost.
    Acts 2:1-13.
    Answer C: 120 followers of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit.
    
     

29. Who will NOT be able to enter the Kingdom of Heaven?
    
    a. Serial killers.
    b. Child molesters.
    c. Nonbelieving atheists.
    d. Murderers, rapists, adulterers, and homosexuals.
    
    Atheists do not believe in God or any heavenly being.
    Nonbelieving atheists will not be able to enter Heaven.
    Everyone else will enter Heaven if they believe in God, recognize Jesus as their Savior, repent, ask for forgiveness, and ask God for entry.
    Answer C: Atheists.
    
     

30. How many righteous people were found in Sodom before God destroyed it?
    
    a. None.
    b. Only one.
    c. Less than 10.
    
    God found fewer than 10 righteous men in Sodom.
    Lot and his family were the only ones worthy of surviving the destruction of Sodom.
    However, Lot's wife disobeyed God and looked back as they were leaving, resulting in her death.
    Genesis 19.
    Answer C: Less than ten.
    
     

31. What is the best explanation of salvation?

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

b. Keeping the Sabbath holy and attending church every Sunday.
c. Avoiding harmful actions and engaging in positive behaviors.

Jesus' death gives us salvation and saves us from our sins and eternal death.
You must believe in Jesus Christ, ask for salvation, and repent of your sins.
Answer A: You are being saved from sin and eternal death.

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Humorous words and phrases from the 1950s:
 

What did the terms "ankle biters" and "rug rats" refer to in the 1950s?

a. They are small children who are too young to walk.
b. "Ankle biters" are household pets like cats and dogs.
c. Household pests, including fleas, roaches, and ants, are ankle biters.
 

In the 1950s, the time of this author's youth, it was understood to refer to small children.
The terms were first used in the late 1800s to refer to small animals only big enough to nip at the ankles of their keepers.
After the turn of the century, folks used these terms to refer to small children.
Later, the term was used for other things, such as mosquitoes and pests.
The terms are losing popularity, but people from that earlier generation still use them.
​Answer A: Small children.

 

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