Easy Bible Quiz about Bible Trivia and Bible Facts.

Bible Trivia Questions
 

1. What country prints the most Bibles?
   
   a. China.
   b. Germany.
   c. United States.
   
   a. China.
   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 Bible was a copy of the Latin Vulgate.
   
    

2. What is the meaning of the word epistle?
   
   a. Manuscript.
   b. Book.
   c. Letter.
   
   c. An epistle is a letter.
   
    

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

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.
   They are well known for placing free Bibles in hotels and motels.
   Gideon was a judge, prophet, and military leader.
   He was an Israelite from the tribe of Manasseh.
   
    

5. What is the appropriate way for women to dress for church services?
   
   a. It is permitted to wear a dress that exposes the elbows, shoulders, and cleavage.
   b. Women must be respectful and always wear their "Sunday best" outfit.
   c. They should dress modestly.
   
   c. Women should dress modestly.
   They should cover their knees, elbows, shoulders, cleavage, and head.
   Revealing cleavage is a NO-NO.
   Tight-fitting clothes are not appropriate.
   The purpose of attending church is not to show off clothes, wealth, or popularity.
   Read this article from The Parkway Church about the Bible's dress code.
   
    

6. Which disciple had a face that glowed like that of an angel?
   
   a. Stephen.
   b. Abram.
   c. Noah.
   
   a. Stephen had a face that glowed.
   Acts 6:15
   
    

7. Who was Jesus' stepfather?
   
   a. Joseph, who was a carpenter from Nazareth.
   b. Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.
   c. Elijah, the prophet.
   
   a. Joseph.
   Joseph was a humble man and a believer.
   He was a descendant of King David.
   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
   
    

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

9. What garden did God create for the first family in Genesis?
   
   a. Gethsemane.
   b. Paradise.
   c. Eden.
   
   c. Eden.
   
    

10. Who is the Tempter in the Bible?
    
    a. Matteh ha-Elohim.
    b. Satan, the devil.
    c. Baal.
    
    b. Satan, the devil.
    Matthew 4:1-11
    
     

11. He was met by a divine personality while traveling to Damascus.
    
    a. Saul of Tarsus.
    b. Samson.
    c. Peter.
    
    a. Saul of Tarsus.
    The divine person blinded Saul at the meeting.
    A few days later, Ananias healed Saul by laying his hands on his head.
    God changed Saul's name to Paul when he converted during this experience.
    Acts 9:1-9
    
     

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.
    
    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 gods.
    b. A person who practices devil worship.
    c. Someone who hates going to church.
    
    a. An atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of God.
    Atheists will never enter heaven.
    The first step to getting into heaven is to believe in God.
    
     

14. Who took the body of Jesus after he died?
    
    a. The Pharisees.
    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.
    Joseph 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.
    John 19:38-42
    
     

15. On what did Jesus ride when he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday
    
    a. Horse.
    b. Camel.
    c. Donkey.
    
    c. Donkey,
    The disciples placed their cloaks on the donkey for Jesus to sit on.
    The crowd cut palm branches and placed them on the road ahead of Jesus.
    Matthew 21:7
    
     

16. ​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.
    Often, Peter was called Simon Peter.
    The two brothers were the first ones that Jesus called to service.
    Matthew 4:18-19
    
     

17. What does repentance NOT mean?
    
    a. Reviewing your sins and regretting them.
    b. Committing to changing your sinful ways.
    c. Asking God for forgiveness of those sins.
    d. Performing charitable deeds and helping the poor.
    
    d. It does not mean your sins are forgiven by performing good deeds.
    A person who repents may indeed perform good deeds and help others, but that is not exactly what repentance is.
    We need to do good things, but that does not allow us into heaven.
    Being repentant involves reviewing your sins, changing your sinful ways, and asking God for your forgiveness.
    
     

18. 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.
    
     

19. What is the way to enter 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. You can achieve heaven by believing in Jesus, confessing and repenting 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.
    John 14:6
    
     

20. What do they call the day Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey?
    
    a. Ash Wednesday
    b. Palm Sunday.
    c. Good Friday.
    
    b. Palm Sunday.
    This occasion is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem during the week he was tried and crucified.
    There was much celebration, and people waved and laid down palm branches before him.
    The people believed that he had arrived with the intention of overthrowing Rome.
    
     

21. Explain the main purpose of baptism.
    
    a. Baptism confirms a person as an upstanding church member.
    b. It's a public declaration of purification and cleansing of sin.
    c. It is a religious "rite" that ensures one's entry into heaven.
    
    b. 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.
    
     

22. What is the closest definition of agnostic?
    
    a. This person strongly dislikes religion.
    b. Someone who believes in Satan and devil worship.
    c. Agnostics believe that the existence of a God is unknown.
    
    c. Those who believe the existence of God is unknown are agnostics
    
     

23. This man believed he wrestled with God and won.
    
    a. Samson.
    b. Jacob.
    c. Job.
    
    b. Jacob.
    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 is born.
    Genesis 32:22-31
    
     

24. What was the Garden of Eden?
    
    a. The Garden of Eden was the site of Jesus' arrest.
    b. It is where Adam and Eve first lived.
    c. The garden is where Jesus was crucified.
    
    b. 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.
    Instead of the Garden of Eden, Jesus was taken into custody in the Garden of Gethsemane.
    He was crucified on Golgotha Hill.
    Mark 14:32-47
    
     

25. What is the "Day of the Lord"?
    
    a. It is Sunday, the Sabbath.
    b. This is the day Jesus was arrested, crucified, and resurrected.
    c. It's a time of judgment for sinners and preparation for Jesus's second coming.
    
    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.
    Malachi 4
    
     

26. Please explain the "Passion of Christ."
    
    a. This is the week of Jesus' final days, during which he entered Jerusalem, endured arrest, torture, and crucifixion, and was resurrected.
    b. This is the narrative about the birth of Jesus.
    c. The Passion of Christ is the narrative of Jesus' ministry.
    
    a. This is the week that marked the final days of Jesus' life on Earth.
    It began when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and ended when He rose from the dead while resting in a burial cave.
    
     

27. 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.
    
    c. The Holy Spirit filled 120 of Jesus' followers, who are referred to as 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.
    About 3,000 people were baptized during Pentecost.
    Acts 2:1-13
    
     

28. 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.
    Church members who are 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.
    
     

29. How many righteous people were found in Sodom before God destroyed it?
    
    a. Less than 10.
    b. Approximately 100.
    c. The number of believers exceeded 1,000.
    
    a. 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
    
     

30. 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 it.
You must believe in Jesus Christ, ask for salvation, and repent of your sins.

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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. Small children too young to walk.
b. Household pets like cats and dogs.
c. Household pests, including fleas, roaches, and ants.
 

a. During the 1950s, the term was commonly understood to mean small children.​
The terms were first used in the late 1800s to refer to small animals only big enough to nip at the ankles.
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.
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