Enlighten yourself with this Bible quiz about Bible history. Challenge yourself and learn about the rich history and trivia of the Bible. Includes in-depth details. Easy to Difficult Bible History Quiz Test your knowledge of Bible history with these questions. Educate yourself on the easy Bible quiz first or scroll down to the difficult Bible history questions. Start with these straightforward, easy Bible questions about biblical history. After you master these questions, scroll down to the more difficult ones. Forty easy Bible questions about the Bible's history. What is the overall theme of the Christian Bible? a. God's punishment for the disobedient and sinful. b. Earth's history , from Adam's birth to 1611. c. God’s love for humanity. Answer C: God's love. God's love is shown throughout the Bible for his people, but so is his discipline for their wrongdoings. The Bible contains God’s master plan of salvation from humanity's disobedience. God’s forgiveness and salvation through the sacrifice of Jesus are the theme of the Bible. The Bible emphasizes the importance of love and faith in everyday life, as well as His grace. Why should the Bible be believed? a. The discovery of artifacts that support the Bible's validity. b. Preachers say we should. believe the Bible. c. Nostradamus authenticated it. Answer A: Discovery of artifacts. Archaeologists are constantly uncovering and discovering biblical evidence. Many scientists are now challenging their original creation hypothesis and discovering, through scientific research, that the biblical account may be accurate. Archaeologists are constantly uncovering and discovering evidence that corresponds to the stories in the Bible and provides historical accuracy and validity. Several renowned and respected historical writers have written about and support facts in the Bible. Many websites describe the facts that support the Bible's authenticity. What day of the week did God designate as the Sabbath in the Book of Genesis? a. Friday. b. Saturday. c. Sunday. Answer B: Saturday. The modern calendar shows Saturday as the seventh day, which has been a continuance since the time of Adam and Eve. Sunday is the first day of the week. Genesis 2:1-2 How did the early believers express their very first forms of scripture ? a. Verbally (or orally) in songs, poems, stories, and other narratives. b. Wrote on slabs of slate with soft white minerals. c. Inked on linen cloth with dyes Answer A: Verbally. Before the invention of written language, people passed down the biblical stories verbally. T he written language of the Bible came about in the 10th century BC. Wikipedia offers additional information about early scripture. Which of the following statements are true concerning the Bible? a. A Bible that has been blessed cannot be destroyed by fire. b. The Bible is one of the most shoplifted books in history. c. It is believed by all religions of the modern world. Answer B: The most shoplifted book. The internet has many sites that claim the Bible is the most stolen or shoplifted book of all time. This assertion is difficult to prove, but some bookstores admit it is so, and establishments where the Gideons provide Bibles for the reading pleasure of guests admit that the Bibles regularly disappear. If a town did not accept the disciples when preaching, what did Jesus tell them to do? a. Search for a believer's home and seek shelter there. b. The disciples were to fast and pray for the town. c. Leave and shake the dust off their sandals. Answer C: Leave and shake the dust off their sandals. Jesus instructed the disciples to leave a place where they were not welcome and shake the dust off their feet. This was a symbolic way of separating themselves from the nonbelievers who are accountable for their actions. The disciples were to go out and preach the gospel of "good works" and repentance, knowing that all they met were going to accept their message. Mark 6:11 What writings and documents are the source of the original Bible? a. Judaic manuscripts found in the tombs beneath the Jerusalem temple. b. Greek and Hebrew writings recorded on scrolls and codices. c. The writings of Nostradamus. Answer B: Ancient Hebrew and Greek writings. The Bible came from ancient Hebrew and Koine Greek scrolls. A few of the original biblical texts were also written in Aramaic. What does God tell us to seek first? a. We are to seek a church with a loyal preacher. b. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness. c. A true believer wife as a life partner. Answer B: To seek God's kingdom. First, we are instructed to seek God's kingdom and his righteousness. We all seek our basic needs of food, shelter, and clothes, but we are to seek God first, and all the rest will be provided. Matthew 6:31-34 Why did God cause it to rain for 40 days and nights, creating the massive flood? a. The Hebrews were being led away from God's ways because of Abraham's sins . b. God wanted to destroy humanity because he regretted creating them. c. The people had turned into a gay society . Answer B: To destroy humanity. God said that he regretted making them and decided to destroy humanity. The Lord saw how extreme the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth. Their hearts were full of evil, and that laid heavy on God's heart. Genesis 6:5-8 Between what years were the biblical manuscripts written? a. 2000 BC - 1400 BC. b. 3500 BC—1000 BC. c. 1400 BC—100 AD. Answer C: 1400 BC and 100 AD. The scrolls were written from the time of Moses, 1450 BC, to about 100 AD , the time of the Book of Revelation. It took over 1,500 years to write the biblical manuscripts. Moses is accepted as the one who wrote the first five books of the Bible. John of Patmos is the one accepted as having written the last book of the Bible. What is another name for the ancient scriptural scrolls? a. Codex or manuscript. b. Anecdotes. c. Pretext. Answer A: Codices and manuscripts. The ancient scriptural scrolls were codices and manuscripts. They were written on parchment called "vellum" and plant-based material called "papyrus." Codices were individual pages that were loosely bound together like a spiral notebook. Manuscripts were written on a long single page as a scroll that was rolled up. What are the first and last books of the standard Bible? a. Leviticus and Acts. b. Alpha and Omega. c. Genesis and Revelation. Answer C: Genesis and Revelation. The book of Genesis tells the story of the beginning of Earth's timeline. The Book of Revelation tells the story of Earth's end times. Why do some of the books of the Bible have red lettering in them? a. Emphasizes significant biblical concepts b. These are the words that Jesus spoke . c. The words of Abraham , the patriarch. Answer B: Words spoken by Jesus. Red lettering reflects the words that Jesus spoke. Bibles with red lettering are called "Red Letter Editions." When and where was the first Bible printed on a printing press? a. 1454 in Germany. b. 1611 in England. c. 1663 in America. Answer A: 1454 AD in Germany. The first Bible printed was on Gutenberg's printing press in 1454 AD at Mainz, Germany. Johannes Gutenberg invented the "movable type mold" printing press for mass production. He was an inventor, and he adapted the principle of the wine press into a printing press. Gutenberg printed 180 Bibles in Latin, of which 48 copies exist today. What is the paraphrase of the first of the Ten Commandments? a. Love yourself as you would love your neighbor. b. Keep the Sabbath holy and go to church. c. I am your only God . Answer C: Have no other gods but me. God is the supreme being, and there is no other God than Him. We should believe in one God and not worship idols. This is the first of the Ten Commandments that God gave Moses on Mount Sinai. Exodus 20:1–17. Did the original scriptures always have sixty-six (66) books, as the Bible does today? a. No, it did not have sixty-six (66) books. b. Yes, exactly as it was in the year 100 A.D. c. Yes, but some religious denominations added the Apocrypha, which refers to a collection of ancient texts that are not considered canonical by all Christian traditions. Answer A: NO. NO. There are over 150 total biblical scriptures. The early believers had and utilized numerous books not found in the modern Bible. The Bible itself mentions several books that are not present in the current version. In 367 AD, Father Athanasius of the Catholic Church in Alexandria selected 66 books from all those available that the Catholic Church agreed upon to make the original authorized Bible. Later, some Bibles included the Apocrypha, making a total of 80 books in the Bible. Which section of the original Bible manuscripts was mainly in Hebrew? a. Apocrypha. b. Old Testament. c. New Testament. d. The Gospels of Jesus. Answer B: Old Testament. Ancient Hebrew was the primary language of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. However, some of the books (scrolls and manuscripts) of the Apocrypha were written in Hebrew. Which section of the original Bible manuscripts was written in Koine Greek? a. Apocrypha. b. Old Testament. c. New Testament. d. The Pentateuch. Answer C: New Testament. Ancient Koine Greek was the primary language of the New Testament. However, some of the books (scrolls and manuscripts) of the Apocrypha were written in Greek. Which three major religious groups did the original scriptures have the most influence on? a. Protestants, Catholics, and Benedictines. b. Christians, Catholics, and Orthodox. c. Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Answer C: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. All three religious groups trace their origins to the original religion founded by Abraham. Which statement below is true about the original Koine Greek language? a. Koine Greek has 24 letters , all capital, and has no spaces between words and no punctuation marks. b. It is similar to Chinese in that it has over 2,000 symbols , some of which translate to a complete word. c. Koine Greek has the same syntax and grammatical aspects as English, with about 1000 words. Answer A: There are 24 letters, all of which are capital letters, and there are no spaces. Koine Greek is written in scriptio continua , meaning without spaces or punctuation, with an alphabet of 24 capital letters. The word "Koine" is translated as meaning "common," as in the common language of the people. It was spread worldwide thanks to Alexander the Great. Which famous English Bible version was printed in the year 1611? a. The King James Version, which was approved by the King of England. b. The Vulgate, translated by Saint Jerome in the 4th century. c. The Catholic canon , approved by Pope Damasus. Answer A: The King James version. The most famous English Bible version was the King James Bible published in 1611. Several revisions have been made to correct some errors, with the 1982 version being the most accurate. The King James Bible (1611) was the third authorized version after King Henry's Great Bible (1539) and the Church of England's Bishops' Bible (1568). More popular at the time was the Swedish Geneva Bible, but it was not an authorized version. What is the Old Testament of the Bible about? a. It tells the story of God and His people before Christ was born. b. The basic story of Abraham and his Jesuit family lineage. c. It explains what heaven is and what life is like there. Answer A: Story of God's people before Jesus. The Old Testament tells the story from the creation of the Earth up to 400 years before the birth of Jesus the Messiah. These are stories explaining how God's chosen people were continually disobedient and what punishments they received. It reveals to us through prophets the events of the future, many of which have already taken place. The Old Testament contains God's laws, commandments, rules, guidelines, etc. In the Old Testament, why did God evict Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden? a. Eve persuaded Adam to eat an apple. b. Adam and Eve were disobedient to God. c. They were convinced by the serpent that he was the Lord in disguise. Answer B: D isobeyed God. Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden because they disobeyed God. God banished Adam and Eve because they disobeyed Him by eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Genesis 3 What is significant about Bethlehem? a. Jesus was baptized there. b. Jesus was born there. c. Jesus died there. Answer B: Jesus was born there. Jesus was born in Bethlehem , in an animal stable a couple of miles outside the city. Mary and Joseph traveled to Jerusalem for the Roman census; they could not locate a room in any inns. They had to stay in an animal shelter outside Bethlehem, as it was the only place available. Matthew 2:1-12 What is the basic theme of the Book of Revelation? a. Everything we need to know about Heaven and Hell. b. Stories about the lives and times of the twelve disciples. c. Apocalyptic visions and prophecies of the end of the world. Answer C: The end of the world. The Book of Revelation is about the end of the world , aka the End of Times. Revelation describes the fight between good and evil. Good will win. The judgment of man and the arrival of a New Jerusalem are revealed and explained. The details of the second coming of Jesus are revealed. Which Hebrew section of the Bible originated entirely in ancient Judaism ? a. Gospels. b. Beatitudes. c. Apocrypha. d. Pentateuch. Answer D: The Pentateuch. The Pentateuch is the Hebrew section of the Bible that originated entirely in ancient Judaism. Jews have been using the manuscripts that form the Old Testament since their origin in Judaism. The Pentateuch includes the first five books of the Old Testament, written in Hebrew, and originated in early Judaism as written under the supervision of Moses. What do many scholars recognize as the first miracle recorded in the Bible that Jesus performed? a. He healed a leper. b. Jesus made wine out of water. c. He raised Lazarus from the dead. Answer B: Jesus made wine. The first accepted miracle of Jesus by the scholarly world is when He made wine. Jesus, his family, and the disciples attended a wedding in Cana. When the host ran out of wine, Mary, the mother of Jesus, insisted that Jesus turn water into wine. John 2:1-11. What happened to the first few authors who translated the Bible into English ? a. The church praised their efforts and made them into saints. b. The church burned the bodies of these men for blasphemy against it. c. They were hung upside down by the church on the cross for heresy against God. Answer B: The church burned the bodies. The church executed these men and burned their bodies , ignoring God's instruction to love thy neighbor. The church charged these authors with blasphemy for translating God's word into English. What was significant about the Tyndale Bible? a. The first complete English-language version of the Bible. b. It was the first Bible with numbered verses. c. First Bible with the Apocrypha. Answer A: First complete English Bible. The Tyndale Bible was the first complete English-language version. King James had his Bible published about 65 years after the Tyndale Bible. There were several writings in English before Tyndale, but they were incomplete. The early Roman Christian church utilized this Latin Bible. a. Septuagint. b. Vulgate. c. Torah. Answer B: The Vulgate. The Latin Vulgate was the most popular Bible used by the early Christian churches. Pope Damasus authorized Saint Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin in 382 AD. Latin was the common language of the Catholic Church at that time. The Septuagint was written in Greek. The Torah was written in the ancient Hebrew language. What significant biblical discovery did researchers uncover in a cave near a sea? a. Hebrew scrolls. b. Masoretic codices. c. Holy pre-Aramaic scriptures. Answer A: Hebrew scrolls. A Bedouin shepherd named Muhammad edh-Dhib found Hebrew scrolls in a cave. He sought shelter in a cave and found the ancient scrolls of the Old Testament scriptures in jars. Eventually, archaeologists found 11 caves near Qumran close to the northwest shore of the Dead Sea that contained additional jars with the ancient scriptures. Archaeologists have discovered more than 25,000 pages and fragments written in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic in the cave. Radiologists have dated the scrolls to the time of Jesus. For the first time, this monarch permitted the printing of Bibles in English. a. Queen Elizabeth in 1558. b. Queen Mary in 1553. c. King James in 1611 . Answer C: King James. King James was a Christian and authorized the first English translation of the Bible. He was the monarch of England, Ireland, and Scotland. James's actual name was James Charles Stuart (19 June 1566–27 March 1625). Queen Mary was described as a holy terror and known as Bloody Mary. She hated Christians and their beliefs, killing everyone who was a believer and destroying any religious artifacts and books they had. Queen Elizabeth's is a sad story. Elizabeth was the only surviving child of Henry VIII. She was the last and longest-reigning monarch of the House of Tudor. Elizabeth was two years old when her parents' marriage was annulled. Her mother was executed, and Elizabeth was declared illegitimate. She established the first official English Protestant church. What story does the Book of Exodus tell? a. It narrates how the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the promised land, led by Moses. b. It's a prophecy about Christians leaving Earth for heaven at the end times. c. The story of King Exodus and how he defeated the Philistines. Answer A: Israelites' journey from Egypt. The story of Exodus recounts the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the promised land in Canaan, led by Moses. Exodus shows the confrontation between Moses and his stepbrother, the pharaoh, when God sent Moses to Egypt to ask the pharaoh to let the slaves go. It contains stories of the dividing of the Red Sea, water streaming from a rock, food showing up on the ground every morning, God providing the Ten Commandments on stone tablets, and the establishment of the priesthoods. Which Bible book is believed to be the oldest and the first one written? a. Genesis. b. Exodus. c. Job. Answer C: The book of Job. The Book of Job is accepted as the first written and oldest book of the Bible. Whether Moses or King Solomon wrote the book is a matter of debate. What is the first English Bible with chapter divisions and numbered verses? a. Geneva. b. Bishops. c. King James. Answer A: The Geneva Bible. The Geneva Bible was the first Bible to have chapters and numbered verses. William Wittingham led several other scholars in translating the Bible after Queen "Bloody Mary" died. The Geneva Bible of 1560 was the most popular Bible until the 1611 King James Version. Genesis 3:7 . . What is another name for the Geneva Bible that was once popular but is now considered lost? a. Breeches' Bible. b. Colonialists' Bible. c. The Preacher's Bible. Answer A: The Breeches' Bible. Another name given to the Geneva Bible was "Breeches Bible." The King James Bible described Adam and Eve as wearing “fig leaves” to cover their nakedness. The Geneva translation described them as wearing "breeches." Who was the first person to begin writing the Bible in English? a. Thomas Matthew in 1537 AD. b. John Wycliffe in 1382 AD. c. John Darby in 1872 AD. Answer B: John Wycliffe. The first person to attempt to translate the books of the Bible into English was John Wycliffe. Translating the Bible into English was considered heresy against the church. The church killed Wycliffe and burned his body for writing an English translation of the Bible. How many ancient manuscripts are missing from the modern Protestant Bible? a. Fourteen. b. Twenty-seven. c. Seventy-five (75). Answer C: Seventy-five. Scholars contend that approximately seventy-five scriptures are missing from the Bible. Many biblical scriptures have been discovered, but only sixty-six have been selected as authorized to be included in the Protestant Christian Bible. Are there missing books from the Bible? What was the occupation of Rahab, who helped two Israelite spies in Jericho? a. Rahab was a prostitute. b. She was a servant. c. Rahab was a maid. Answer A: Rahab was a prostitute. Rahab, a prostitute , sheltered and hid two Israeli spies. Joshua sent two spies to Jericho under cover to scope out the enemy forces there. The king found out about their presence and had his men search for the spies. To seek shelter, the spies went to Rahab, who hid them in the reeds of the roof. The reason for going to her is not totally clear; several reasons are given. Some believe she had a brothel disguised as an eatery where aristocrats visited, making her a particularly valuable source of information. Others think that, because she was well known as a prostitute, two men from out of town would not be suspicious about going there. Joshua 2:1-7 What body of water did the Israelites cross after leaving Egypt during the exodus? a. River Jordan. b. Nile River. c. Red Sea. Answer: C. The Red Sea. During the exodus from Egypt, the Israelites arrived at the Red Sea , which they had to cross. After the Israelites left Egypt, the pharaoh sent his army after them. The army caught up to the Israelites at the Red Sea. Moses used his staff and divided the sea so that the Israelites could pass through to the other side. When Pharaoh's army tried to pass through, the water collapsed and killed them all. Exodus 14:15-22 More Difficult Bible History Questions Forty difficult questions about biblical history. Who was responsible for writing the early copies of the original scriptural texts? a. The Levite priests. b. The Apostles. c. Scribes. Answer C: Scribes. Because the scriptures were sacred, scribes in ancient Israel meticulously copied the texts. Masorites, were Jewish scholars and scribes who copied the scriptures and developed the system of vowel notation Taking the Bible overall, what is its central theme or message? a. The history of Israel's past. b. The rules we are to live by. c. God's plan of salvation. Answer C: God's plan of salvation. What was the first English Bible "authorized" for use in the church? a. Bishop's Bible of 1568. b. Geneva Bible of 1560. c. Great Bible of 1539. Answer C: The Great Bible. The Great Bible of 1539 was the first "authorized" Bible used by the church. It was authorized by King Henry VIII and prepared by Miles Coverdale. What is the Great Bible of 1539? Which Bible version underwent translation from the Hebrew language into Greek? a. Gnostic Gospels. b. Septuagint. c. Vulgate. Answer B: The Septuagint. The Bible translated from Hebrew into Greek was the Septuagint. It was translated during the third century by 72 Jewish scholars in Alexandria, Egypt. Six translators from each of the twelve tribes of Israel were involved in the translation. Each translator was put in his room without contact with the others and told to translate the Torah. Hebrew was not well known among the public, and only priests knew the language. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, the Macedonian Greek pharaoh of Egypt, commissioned the translation. The Gnostic Gospels are a collection of religious texts written in Coptic Egyptian and discovered in 1945. The Vulgate was a Bible translated into Latin by St. Jerome. What is the Septuagint? What led to the designation of a Bible revision as the " She Bible "? a . In the book of Ruth, a verse states "she" instead of "he." b . All the words spoken by women were printed in pink. c. This Bible version was translated by Mother Teresa. Answer A: The word "he" was misprinted as the word "she." A misprint occurred regarding the gender of a character in the text of Ruth. The misprint occurs in Ruth at verse 3:15, where "she" is printed instead of "he." This particular version of the Bible became known as the She Bible. Why were one hundred Bibles referred to as the "sinner's Bible "? a. A printing error that read , "Thou shalt commit adultery." b. The Gideons placed these Bibles in prison libraries. c. A priest in 1611 placed the Bibles in brothels. Answer A: Thou shalt commit adultery. The "Sinners Bible" had a printing error that said, "Thou shalt commit adultery." This Bible was also known as the Wicked Bible and the Adulterous Bible. "Thou shalt commit adultery" was a misprinted Bible verse in a reprint of the King James Bible. It was published in 1631 by the authorized London printers Robert Barker and Martin Lucas. The error is in Exodus 20:14, where the word "not" was accidentally left out. What is the Sinners' Bible? Which Bible version is considered the most popular version of all time? a. New International Version. b. King James Version. c. Vulgate. Answer B: The King James Version. The most popular Bible version over all time is still the King James Version. Recently, the New International Version has become popular. However, it's not as popular over time as the King James version. What do John Rogers, William Tyndale, and John Wycliffe have in common? a. They preserved the Latin Bible during the Reformation. b. Their bodies were burned by the church . c: They promoted the Protestant religion . Answer B: Their bodies were burned. The faithful Christians of the church burned the bodies of these men for translating the Bible into English. The church hunted them down, imprisoned them, killed them, and then burned their works and bodies. Early Bible translators were considered heretics and enemies of the church. In earlier times, burning bodies of church enemies was considered the "Christian" way of doing things. Which writer wrote most of the books in the New Testament? a. Simon Peter, the lead disciple of Jesus. b. John, the fisherman. c. Saint Paul. Answer C: Paul. The disciple Paul wrote 14 books (over half) of the New Testament. He was from Tarsus and was originally named Saul. Saul persecuted the Jews before he was converted. When Saul was traveling to Damascus, Jesus stopped him on the road and blinded him. Ananias later healed Saul's eyes. Because of this, Saul became an important disciple of Jesus, and his name was changed to Paul. Who wrote the most books in the New Testament? How are the four horses described in the Book of Revelation? a. Beginning, sin, forgiveness, and a new world. b. Birth, Sin, Death, and Resurrection. c. White, Red, Black, and Pale. Answer C: White, Red, Black, and Pale. The white horse is believed to carry Christ. The red horse brings the implements of war . The black horse carries the one who brings famine. The pale horse on its back carries death . Revelation 6. What was the crown made of that Jesus wore after his trial? a. A simple headpiece of cloth known as the kippah skullcap, which all Jewish men wore. b. It was a gold band that was adorned with embedded jewels and pearls. c. The crown was composed of branches adorned with thorns . Answer C: Branches with thorns. The Roman soldiers stuck a crown made of branches with thorns on Jesus' head. Scholars believe the crown was made from the thorny branches of the Ziziphus spina-christi plant, which was popular in Jerusalem at the time. The Roman soldiers mocked Jesus and put the thorny crown on his head right after they scourged him. The soldiers also mocked him by bowing and saying, "Hail to the Jewish King." Matthew 27. How many sons did Jacob have? a. Six. b. Ten. c. Twelve. Answer C: Twelve sons. Jacob had twelve sons, and each one was the foundation of a Jewish tribe. The nation of Israel comes from the descendants of Jacob. Jacob had twelve sons and one daughter from four different women. God changed Jacob's name to Israel; hence, God's people became known as Israelites Jacob's family was large. What language was the Vulgate version written in? a. Latin. b. Greek. c. Hebrew. Answer A: Latin. The Latin Vulgate was the standardized Bible for the Roman Catholic Church for over 1,000 years. This version of the Bible was commissioned by Pope Damasus and written by St. Jerome in 382 AD. It was basically a rewrite of the existing Latin translations of the Gospels known as the Vetus Latina. What is the Vulgate? Which Bible was in popular use when Jesus lived? a. King James Version. b. The Judaic axioms. c. The Septuagint. Answer C: The Septuagint, aka the Hebrew scriptures. The Greek Septuagint , written 300 years before Jesus, was in common use as the Jewish Tanakh. The Scriptures were not yet bound into a single book called the Bible; they were separate scrolls. During the time of Jesus, the Hebrew Scriptures were written on individual scrolls, and not every church had a complete set of all the scrolls. What Bible did Jesus use? Why did the Catholic Church switch to an English bible after a thousand years of using the Latin version? a. The King demanded it because he was English. b. The papal conclave elected an English-speaking pope. c. Like so many decisions, it was a political matter. Answer C: Politics. The switch was the Catholic political effort to win back lost English converts. Priests pressured English-speaking Catholics, and the church often exiled them. Furthermore, many church members left to join the English Protestant movement. English Catholics found it much easier to read an English Bible than a Latin Bible, to which they usually had no access. The coffers (money chests) of the church were slowly being reduced. Therefore, having an English Bible was both practical and politically strategic for the Catholic Church. What do we refer to as the "biblical silent years"? a. The time that the Israelites spent in the desert traveling from Egypt to Canaan. b. The 400 years that passed between the Old and New Testaments. c. The years the Israelites spent captive in Egypt. Answer B: The 400 years between the Old and New Testaments. The 400 years between the writings of the Old and New Testaments are known as the silent years. Nothing scriptural was written during the silent period. Furthermore, no new scripture revealed by God was written after the book of Revelation was written. However, there are some religious sects that claim they have divine scripture written after Revelation. The Mormons have the Book of Mormon , written and published in 1830 by Joseph Smith. Muslims have the Quran as revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over a period of some 23 years and completed in 632 AD. Many Protestant sects have their version of a Bible translation of the original scriptures. What day of the week did Jesus rise from the dead after his crucifixion? a. He rose on Saturday, the Sabbath, seven days after the crucifixion . b. Jesus rose on Sunday, three days after the crucifixion. c. He rose Saturday, the day following the crucifixion. Answer B: Sunday. Jesus rose three days after his crucifixion on a Sunday. Many try to reason that the three days had to be 24 hours each for a 72-hour period. They are making an assumption that is not true. Friday, the first day: Jesus was crucified and died on the cross. Saturday, the second day: Jesus lay in the tomb. Sunday, t he third day: Jesus rose from the dead and left his tomb. The resurrection of Jesus is celebrated as Easter, and it is always on a Sunday. The day of Jesus' death is called Good Friday and is celebrated the Friday before Easter. Matthew 27. Which Bible was so big that it had to be chained to the lectern? a. The King James Bible of 1611. b. The Geneva Bible of 1560. c. The Great Bible of 1539. . Answer C: The Great Bible. The Great Bible was so big that chains were used to secure it to the pulpit. It was often referred to as the chained Bible, and the chains kept it from being stolen. The Great Bible was the first authorized English Bible in England. It was printed by the French printer, François Regnault, at the University of Paris, who made 2,500 copies of the Bible, which was quite an undertaking at the time. The Great Bible contains 80 books. It has 39 books in the Old Testament, 27 in the New Testament, and 14 books in the Apocrypha. The Great Bible was historically important. Which Bible version underwent William Whittingham's supervision? a. The Great Bible. b. Geneva Bible. c. Bishops' Bible. Answer B: The Geneva Bible. William Whittingham led the translation of the Geneva Bible. Several other scholars were also involved in the translation. It was the first Bible version to be translated entirely from the original transcripts of Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic. The Geneva Bible was the primary Bible of the 16th century, used by English Protestants. Before it became an "authorized" Bible, Christian dissenters who separated from the church used it. What was the first "complete" Bible written in English? a. King James. b. Tyndale. c. Bishops. Answer B: The Tyndale Bible. The Tyndale Bible was the first complete English Bible. It was a translation made by William Tyndale from 1522 to 1535. Tyndale translated from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. His body was burned by the good Christians of the Catholic Church for this blasphemous act. This set was the first "unbound" collection of manuscripts made into a complete Bible set. a. Dead Sea Scrolls. b. Masoretic Text. c. Vetus Latina. Answer C: The Vetus Latina. The first collection of separate manuscripts into one collection as a Bible was the Vetus Latina. It is the Latin translations of biblical texts that represent the earliest versions of the Bible used in the Western Church. This translation was created as Christianity spread across the Roman Empire, giving the Latin-speaking believers a Bible that they could understand. What was the first "loosely bound" Bible that held all the scriptures together in one book? a. The Codex Sinaiticus. b. The Gutenberg Bible. c. The Geneva Bible. Answer A: The Codex Sinaiticus. The first "Bible" containing all the scriptures loosely as a single volume was the Codex Sinaiticus. Before the Codex Sinaiticus, the scriptures were on separate scrolls or other forms. Around 360 AD, Emperor Constantine authorized the writing of fifty copies of the scriptures. The Codex Sinaiticus also contained the Epistle of Barnabas and the Shepherd of Hermas. Scholars consider the Codex Sinaiticus to be the first "official" Bible written with scrolls kept together. What was the first complete Bible in any language that was a "bound book"? a. Septuagint. b. Coverdale. c. Vulgate. Answer C: The Vulgate. The first bound set of books, called a Bible, was the Latin Vulgate. The word "Vulgate" translates as "common text." Its writing was supervised by St. Jerome in 382 A.D. and translated from Greek. What is the Masoretic Text? a. Ancient writings of stonemason stories . b. Greek version of the Vulgate Bible . c. The authorized Hebrew Bible . Answer C: The Hebrew Bible? The Masoretic Text was the authorized Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament), which is a collection of sacred scriptures in Judaism. Ancient Judaism and modern Jews have used it since the 6th century, when Christians used it to translate most of the Old Testament. Jewish scholars, known as the Masoretes, wrote it between the 6th and 10th centuries. Why is Martin Luther important in history? a. Luther challenged the Catholic Church and nailed 95 complaints to its door. b. He was a Southern Baptist who challenged the U.S. government. b. Luther founded the original Protestant Lutheran Church . Answer A: Luther challenged the Catholic Church. Martin Luther was a very historic German priest in the 1500s who challenged the church. Luther criticized the church and posted 95 complaints on the church door, highlighting how the church deviated from Scripture. This defiance of the church greatly influenced the reformation of Protestantism, breaking away from the Catholic beliefs that had strayed from the truth. What does canonizing the Bible mean? a. The process of binding all the books into one volume. b. Bible acceptance as divine authority. c. Receiving a blessing from the pope. Answer B: Accepting the Bible. Canonization is the process of the church accepting the Bible as the divine authority. "Canon" i s a word derived from the Greek word "kanon." The term "canon" refers to a standard or measuring rod. A canonized Bible means that it has been measured as the standard or tested as being of divine inspiration and authority from God. It is the collection of writings accepted by the leaders of the early Christian church as God's word and the basis of the Christian faith. What unusual thing did King Herod Antipas promise his stepdaughter at his birthday party? a. She could have any man in the kingdom she wanted to marry. b. He would deliver the head of John the Baptist to her. c. King Herod would make her the new queen . Answer B: The head of John the Baptist. Salome asked King Herod for the head of John the Baptist on a platter because she disliked John for criticizing the marriage of her mother to Herod. Salome, Herod's stepdaughter, visually seduced King Herod when she danced in front of him. Herod responded by promising her anything she desired. Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist, and he honored that request. Matthew 14:6-11. Which Bible did the Pilgrims use when they first arrived in America? a. Vulgate. b. Bishops. c. Geneva. Answer C: The Geneva Bible. The Pilgrims brought the Geneva Bible , the most popular Bible of the time, to America when they sailed on the Mayflower from Europe. It was also a popular Bible among many European greats, including Shakespeare. Oliver Cromwell's soldiers used the Geneva Bible during the English Civil War. The translation was the first complete version in English based on the original languages of the manuscripts. It was the first English Bible to be printed in the Roman type style for clear reading. This version of the Bible became popular because the language was more forceful and vigorous than other versions of the Bible. What is the Tel Dan Inscription? a. A writing in Aramaic that tells of the House of David. b. A stone tower with inscriptions from the tribe of Dan. c. A scroll of the story of Daniel in the lion's den. Answer A: Writing about the house of King David. The Tel Dan inscription is a basalt fragment written in Aramaic telling the story of King David. The inscription was found in fragments in Northern Galilee. They were recovered in 1993 and 1994 by Gila Cook, an archaeology surveyor. It provides more archaeological evidence that the people in the Bible were real. Who are Aristotle, Flavius, Herodotus, Josephus, Pliny, and Tacitus? a. High priests who attempted to discredit Jesus. b. Influential priests who contributed to several books of the Bible. c. Respected early historians who, in some manner, corroborated parts of the Bible. Answer C: They are historians. These authors are historians who corroborated the Bible in their writings. Aristotle, Pliny, Herodotus, Josephus, Flavius, and Tacitus were respected historians who wrote passages that corroborate the Bible. In addition to these well-known writers, Egyptian records, Babylonian Chronicles, Assyrian chronicles, and Roman writings also corroborate events in the Bible. In what year do scholars believe the Torah was completed? a. 1100 BC. b. 400 BC. c. 120 BC. Answer B: 400 BC. Scholars believe the Torah to have been written in 400 BC. The Torah contains the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. It is believed that the Torah was written under the direction of Moses. These five books are also known as the books of law, which God verbally gave to the prophet Moses on Mount Sinai. The original Torah, as a complete volume, was written in Hebrew by scribes onto a scroll. Near what sea was the location of many scrolls found in a cave? a. Mediterranean. b. Dead Sea. c. Red Sea. Answer B: The Dead Sea. The scrolls were discovered in caves near Qumran, on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea. Bedouin sheep herders found the first scrolls in a cave that they sought shelter in. Approximately 900 scrolls were found between 1947 and 1956 in a series of 11 caves. The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth at 1300 feet below sea level. Jesus said, "I am the way, the ______, and the life." a. Truth. b. Lord. c. Key. Answer A: Truth. John 14:6 Corinthians says, "Walk by _____, not by sight." a. Darkness. b. Listening. c. Faith. Answer A: Faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 When Jesus was asked by the Romans about taxes, He said, “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are _______; and unto God the things that are God’s.” a. Rome's. b. Caesar's. c. King's, Answer B: Caesar's. Matthew 22:21 What filled the tabernacle at the end of the exodus? a. The Levite priests made a final sacrifice at the altar. b. A white cloud of God's presence. c. Glow of radiant white light. Answer B: God's presence. A cloud covered the tabernacle's tent, and the spirit of the Lord occupied the inside. Exodus 40:34 What did King Jeroboam force the people to worship? a. A golden statue of himself. b. Two golden calves. c. God. Answer B: Two golden calves. 1 Kings 12: Where was Paul stoned? a. Rome. b. Lystra. c. Jerusalem. Paul and Barnabas were preaching in Lystra when some dissenters from out of town incited the townsfolk against them. Acts 14:14-20 Who was Aaron's wife? a. Miriam. b. Elisheba. c. Shiphrah. Answer B: Elisheba. She was the daughter of Amminadab from the Tribe of Judah. Exodus 6:23 How can one avoid entering the furnace known as Hell? a. Pray for forgiveness, repent of your sins, and accept that "Jesus is Lord." b. One can avoid hell by faithfully keeping the Ten Commandments. c. Engage in daily prayer, including reciting "The Lord's Prayer." d. Attend church every week and keep the Sabbath. Answer A: Pray, repent, and accept. Accepting Jesus and praying for forgiveness is the initial step to avoid eternal damnation in hell. Return to the Menu. If you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and if you firmly believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will find salvation. Romans 10:8 Humorous words and phrases from the 1950s: Why do we call children kids? a. The term originated with the Pennsylvania Dutch, who brought it over from Germany. b. The word came from the Western Plains Indian tribes of the Americas. c. Kids refer to young goats and have become humorous slang for young children. Answer C: Because kids are youngsters, just like our children. The word "kid" comes from the fact that young goats are called kids. It originated from the Old Norse and Middle English term for a "young goat." The term "kid" was used in Europe as early as the 16th century and became standard English slang in the 19th century.

This children's Bible quiz will test a child's knowledge in the fun way of answering easy questions. In-depth details and Bible verses are given to support the answers. Learn and study general biblical subjects with these Bible questions. Bible Quiz and Bible Facts about general biblical topics This is an easy to diificult Bible trivia quiz with answers related to biblical subjects. Start with these easy Bible questions on general subjects in the Bible. Who was crucified between two criminals on Golgotha, a place known as Calvary? Answer : Jesus. Jesus died by crucifixion on the hill known as Golgotha. Golgotha is also known as Calvary, the Place of the Skull. The chief priests and elders took Jesus to Pontius Pilate, accusing Jesus of blasphemy. Pilate wanted nothing to do with the case and symbolically washed his hands of the whole affair to distance himself from it politically. However, he had Jesus flogged in an attempt to satisfy the religious zealots and then turned him over to the chief priests and elders. The elders were not satisfied and insisted on crucifying Jesus. The Romans used the crucifixion style of capital punishment to inflict a slow, painful, and humiliating death on the worst of criminals. The Roman soldiers nailed Jesus to a cross between two criminals on the authority of the priests. Matthew 27:32-27 Mark 15:21–41 Who betrayed Jesus on the night of his arrest? Answer : Judas Iscariot. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus on the night of His arrest. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus to the Pharisees. The Sanhedrin paid Judas 30 pieces of silver to identify Jesus in the garden. Judas was the treasurer for Jesus' ministry and had a love for money. After committing the act, Judas was remorseful and took his life. John 18 What day of creation did God create man and the beasts of the land? Answer: Sixth day. God created man and all land mammals on the sixth day, which was Friday . God rested after creating the Earth on the seventh day, which is Saturday, the Sabbath. Genesis 1:26-28 Who were the first two people to live in the Garden of Eden? Answer: Adam and Eve. The Garden of Eden was the perfect paradise that God created for Adam and Eve. Unfortunately, Adam and Eve disobeyed God and were exiled from the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve committed the first sin, introducing it forever into humanity's DNA. As a consequence, all humans have the inborn genetic instinct to sin. Genesis 2:10-17 How was Eve created? Answer : From Adam's rib. God used Adam's rib to create Eve. From man, God created woman. God used one of Adam's ribs to create Eve. He probably used bone marrow, which produces blood cells, stores fat, and contains stem cells essential for life. However, both men and women have the same number of ribs, twenty-four. Genesis 2:19-22 Who persuaded Eve to eat fruit from the forbidden tree? Answer : The serpent (devil). The serpent convinced Eve to eat the forbidden fruit from the tree of the knowledge of righteousness and evil. The serpent tried to make Eve doubt God, suggesting that God was trying to keep Adam and Eve from evolving into a god that would know all things. Other names for the serpent are the devil, Satan, Lucifer, and Beelzebub. Genesis 3:1-6 In the Book of Genesis, who murdered his brother? Answer: Cain. Cain murdered his brother Abel due to jealousy. Abel was a sheepherder, and Cain was a farmer. The Lord favored Abel's animal sacrifice over Cain's crop offering. Cain killed Abel because he was jealous over the Lord's favor. For being a murderer, Cain was exiled to a foreign land. Genesis 4:1–8 Who was the youngest son of Adam and Eve as recorded in the Bible? Answer : Seth. Seth was the youngest and third son of Adam and Eve as recorded in the Bible. God permitted his birth because Abel was dead and Cain was exiled from the family. The Bible and the Quran record that Seth was born when Adam was over 100 years old. Genesis 4:25 What does this famous misunderstood Bible verse, "an eye for an eye," really mean? Answer: It means that the punishment fits the crime. The verse is not to be taken literally but is stating that punishments should be proportional to the crime. The complete phrase is "But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise." Exodus 21:22-25 What is the last word in the Bible? Answer: Amen. "Amen" is the last word in the Protestant Bible. The complete verse is "The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen." Revelation 22:21 Who had enormous strength because of his long hair? Answer: Samson. Samson was a Nazarite who had tremendous strength because of his long hair. A Nazarite was someone who dedicated themselves to God and did not cut their hair, drink wine, or touch dead people. The mother of Samson raised him according to God's instructions as a Nazarite, and this trait is what gave Samson his immense strength. Since childhood, Samson never had his hair cut because of being a Nazarite. A woman named Delilah betrayed Samson. Delilah tricked Samson into having his hair cut, which caused him to lose his strength. After losing his strength, the Philistines took him into captivity. Judges 16:15-17 What two birds did Noah send out after the rains to seek land? Answer: Raven and a dove. Noah sent out a raven and a dove at the end of the flood. The raven was released first, and it flew around eating dead carcasses that had drowned. When the dove returned, it had a fresh olive leaf in its beak, indicating it had found land. Genesis 8:6-12 Who was the biological mother of Jesus? Answer: Mary. Jesus' mother was Mary , a virgin and a very devoted and young Jewish girl from Nazareth. Mary was engaged to Joseph, and they did not marry until after the birth of Jesus. The Islamic Quran, as well as the Bible, states that Mary was the mother of Jesus. The Catholic Church and Islamic faith elevate Mary to the highest position among women. Protestants do not elevate Mary above ordinary people. The story of Mary. What is the traditional first miracle in the Bible that Jesus performed? Answer: Turned water into wine. Mary and her family were invited to a wedding, which included Jesus and his disciples. The wedding ran out of wine, and Mary insisted that Jesus make more wine out of water. Jesus did not want to be a winemaker nor a whiner; he respected his mother, Mary, and did as she asked. According to the Bible, the wedding guests said the wine tasted delicious, even the best. They praised the host of the wedding for serving the best wine last. John 2:1-11 What type of "bread" did God feed the Israelites during the forty years in the desert? Answer: Manna. Manna was provided by God and occasionally quail. The Israelites most likely ate dates and figs they found in the oasis along the trip. However, God fed the Israelites manna every morning, bread from heaven, which tasted sweet like honey. The Israelites picked the manna wafers up off the ground every morning except on the Sabbath. They gathered twice the amount on Friday, the day before the Sabbath. God also occasionally provided quail. Exodus 16 How many sons did Jacob have? Answer: Twelve. Twelve sons were sired by Jacob . God changed Jacob's name to Israel. Jacob (Israel) had twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel. He had a daughter as well as sons. Genesis 35:23-26 Who was placed in a lion's den at the orders of King Darius? Answer: Daniel. Daniel was placed in a lion's den by King Darious. Darius had Daniel thrown into a den of lions for insubordination. Daniel would not bow down to the king's idol and worshipped God instead. The jealous rivals of Daniel tricked King Darius into ordering the punishment. God caused the lions to be full, and they did not attack or eat Daniel. Daniel 14:31-42. How many commandments did God write on the stone tablets at Mount Sinai? Answer: Ten. The Ten Commandments were inscribed on stone tablets for Moses. Moses was talking to God and getting instructions while on Mount Sinai. God wrote ten commandments on both sides of two stone tablets with his finger. Unfortunately, Moses broke the tablets when he became angered by the Israelites. On a later trek up the mountain, God gave Moses a second set of commandments. Exodus 20:1-17. Who was the older brother of Moses? Answer: Aaron. Aaron was the older brother of Moses. Moses' brother was the spokesman for Moses because Moses had a speech impediment. Aaron served as the second-in-command of the camp and led the priests. The Israelites persuaded Aaron to build and worship a golden calf while in the desert. Moses was on Mount Sinai speaking with God at the time. God's punishment for Aaron was that he died before he saw the promised land. During the exodus, God punished all those that disobeyed Him. Exodus 7:1-7 Who was the older sister of Moses? Answer: Miriam. Miriam was Moses's older sister. She is the daughter of Amram and Jochebed and sister to Moses and Aaron. Miriam followed baby Moses in the basket as he floated down the Nile River to reach Pharaoh's daughter. God afflicted Miriam with leprosy when she attempted to undermine Moses and seize control while in the desert. Miriam also was further punished for her disobedience and did not make it to the promised land. Numbers 26:5 Why did God place ten plagues upon Egypt? Answer: Pharaoh did not let the slaves go. God put ten plagues upon Egypt because Pharaoh did not let the Hebrew slaves leave. Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh with the message, "Let my people go so they can worship me in the wilderness." Exodus 7:14-11:10 What is a significant fact about Methuselah in the Bible? . Answer: He is the oldest person in the Bible. Methuselah is the oldest recorded person in the Bible, at 969 years old. Methuselah was a descendant of Seth. Enoch is the Son of Seth. Methuselah is the son of Enoch. Methuselah is the father of Lemech. Methuselah is the grandfather of Noah. Noah was the third-oldest man in the Bible at 950 years old. Seth was the fifth oldest man in the Bible, at 912 years old. Lemech lived 777 years. Enoch lived 365 years. Genesis 5:21–27 Who started Christianity? Answer: Jesus. Jesus (the Christ) started Christianity when he started his ministry . He was the reason Christianity started and still exists. Christianity basically began the moment Jesus started preaching. The New Testament records the beginning of the Christian movement. However, it was his apostles who went on missions and set up churches throughout the Middle East that spread Christianity. Peter and Paul are recognized as the main founders of the early churches. Catholics recognize Peter as the first apostolic leader of the Christian Church. Paul is recognized as the first apostolic leader of the Christian Church by Episcopals. The author of this website grew up as an Episcopalian and attended a church named St. Paul's Church. How did Christianity start? Where was the birthplace of Jesus? Answer: Bethlehem. Bethlehem is where Jesus was born . Jesus was born in a cave used as an animal shelter near Bethlehem. Joseph and Mary were required to travel to the town of their roots, Jerusalem, for the Roman census. They needed a place to sleepover, but no rooms were available. The only place they could locate was a cave outside of Bethlehem that served as a stable for animals. Matthew 2 Luke 2 Where did Jesus grow up as a child? Answer: Nazareth. Nazareth is where Jesus grew up as a child. Jesus grew up where his father worked as a carpenter. Both Joseph and Mary lived in and were citizens of Nazareth even though their roots were Jerusalem. Luke 2:49-51 Matthew 2:21-23 Where did Jesus move to when he started his ministry? Answer: Capernaum. Capernaum is where Jesus started his ministry of teaching and preaching . Jesus was not accepted in his hometown of Nazareth as the Messiah when He started preaching. He left Nazareth and moved to Capernaum to start preaching and spreading the gospel news. Matthew 4:12-13 Which book of the Bible was the most recently written? Answer: Book of Revelation. The Book of Revelation is believed to have been the last Bible book written. A man named John wrote the Book of Revelation while in a Roman jail. Scholars refer to him as John of Patmos because he was a prisoner on the island of Patmos. Many believe he may have been John the Apostle. A man named John wrote the Book of Revelation. What happened to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? Answer: Thrown into a fiery furnace. King Darius had Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego thrown into a fiery furnace because they prayed to God. They were friends of Daniel and held high offices in the king's court. God intervened and kept them safe from the fires. Darius saw another entity in the furnace, noticed that all had survived, and let them out. Daniel 3 Who did God transport to Nineveh in a large sea creature? Answer: Jonah. Jonah was transported to Nineveh by a big creature of the sea. He was a minor prophet known for being cantankerous and ill-tempered. God had a job for Jonah to do at Nineveh, but Jonah tried to escape to Tarshish. While Jonah was on a boat attempting to escape from God, he went overboard. Consequently, God sent a large sea animal to retrieve Jonah and transport him to Nineveh. When the animal reached Nineveh, it spat out Jonah upon the beach. Most Bibles translate the enormous sea creature as a fish. Jonah 1:1-17 Who killed a Philistine giant named Goliath? Answer: David. David, a young shepherd, killed the giant named Goliath. The Israelites and Philistines were in a battle. David left his sheep to come to the battlefield with food and drink for the soldiers. Upon hearing Goliath boasting and issuing a challenge, David answered it and slew the giant with his sling and smooth stone. David used Goliath's sword to cut off his head. 1 Samuel 17 Who built a boat called the Ark? Answer: Noah. Noah built the giant boat called the Ark. It took approximately 100 years to build the Ark. Noah began building the Ark when he was approximately 500 years old. God instructed Noah to build the Ark to save humanity and the animal world from extinction due to a pending catastrophic flood. Genesis 6 Who wanted to kill Jesus right after he was born? Answer: King Herod . King Herod wanted to kill Jesus because he felt that Jesus was a threat to him. Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt with Jesus to escape King Herod. After King Herod died, Mary and Joseph returned to Nazareth with Jesus. Matthew 2:1-18 What did God do on the seventh day of creation? Answer: Rested. God rested on the Sabbath, the seventh day. He blessed the seventh day and made it holy. Saturday is the Sabbath day, and it is the seventh day, as you can see on any calendar. Sunday is the first day of the week, as seen on any calendar. The seven-day calendar has existed since the beginning of creation. Genesis 2:2 What river did John baptize Jesus in? Answer: The River Jordan . Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by His second cousin John the Baptist. John announced Jesus as the messiah when he arrived for his baptism. A dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, descended upon Jesus following His baptism. Matthew 3:5-6 How long did God make the Israelites wander in the desert? Answer: Forty years. The Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years. The Israelites spent forty years in the desert wandering from place to place. Spending a long time in the desert was their punishment for disobeying God. God kept the Israelites in the desert until all the original disobedient ones died. The Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years. How many criminals were crucified alongside Jesus? Answer: Two. Two criminals were crucified alongside Jesus. They were believed to be thieves. Traditionally, one is considered virtuous while the other is considered evil. We assume that Jesus hung in the center, with the criminals positioned on either side of Him. Jesus told the virtuous thief that He would see him later in Paradise. Luke 23:32-43 How long did Jesus lie in his tomb? Answer: Three days. He was in the tomb on three different days. Friday (day 1): Jesus died at the ninth hour and was placed in the tomb . Saturday (day 2): Jesus lay in the tomb all day. On Sunday (day 3), Jesus lay in the tomb, and at dawn, He arose and left the tomb. The Jewish day starts and ends at sundown. Therefore, Jesus lay for three days in the tomb after his crucifixion. Matthew 27:62-66 What significant thing did Peter do on the evening of Jesus' trial? Answer: Peter denied knowing Jesus. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times during the evening of the trial. Jesus announced ahead of time at the Last Supper that one of the disciples would deny Him three times. He also announced that one of them would betray and expose him to the authorities. Peter insisted that he would never deny Jesus. However, three times during the evening, someone from the crowds identified Peter as a disciple. All three times, Peter responded with, "No, I am not associated with Jesus; I don't know him." Matthew 26:69-75 Who were the first individuals to arrive at the tomb of Jesus on the day he was resurrected? Answer: Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were the first people to arrive at the tomb at early dawn. They came the day after the Sabbath to anoint the body of Jesus with oil, as was the custom. An angel in the tomb told Mary Magdalene that Jesus had already left the tomb. When Jesus approached Mary Magdalene in the dim early light, she thought He was a gardener at first. After he spoke, she recognized his voice, and when he got close, she recognized him. Matthew 28 What does the Bible say about how to ascend to heaven? Answer: Believe in God, the birth, words, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It's all about that one man, Jesus. Put your trust and faith in Jesus. This is how to enter heaven. Try these harder, difficult Bible questions about general biblical topics. What prayer did Jesus teach his followers to say? Answer: The Lord's Prayer. Jesus taught the disciples to say the Lord's Prayer. The prayer starts with "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. " This prayer was customarily made by all children during this author's childhood before going to bed. I wonder if the prayer is still a custom, or have we as a society gone so far that we neglect to express thanks and ask for forgiveness? Luke 11:1-13 What is significant about the Book of Job? Answer: It is believed to be the first book written. The first Bible book (scripture) written is believed to be Job. Bible books are not placed in the Bible according to the order of when they were written. Books are placed according to their general theme or purpose. The Book of Job was the first book written but not the first placed in the Bible. In the Book of Job, God tested Job's "patience." Another significance of Job is the story that even if you are perfect in God's eyes, you can lose everything. The lesson is that you shouldn't rely on your friends and family for guidance but rely on God's guidance. The lesson of the Book of Job is to trust and believe in God. What did the second cousin of Jesus do that is important? Answer: Baptize Jesus and announce the arrival of the Anointed One. John the Baptist, the second cousin of Jesus, baptized Him in the Jordan River. Their mothers, Elizabetha and Mary, were first cousins. Not only did John the Baptist baptize Jesus, but he also made the official announcement that Jesus was the prophesied messiah (the Annointed One) who had finally arrived. When John baptized Jesus, the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus like a dove. A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:13-17 When did the exodus led by Moses occur? Answer: 13th or 15th century Scholars believe the massive exodus took place in the 13th or the 15th century. Unfortunately, the exact date cannot be determined. Using the Bible and archeological evidence, scholars come up with these two possible dates. When did the exodus from Egypt happen? How many days did it rain while Noah and his family were on the Ark? Answer: Forty days. It rained for forty days and forty nights while Noah and his family were aboard the Ark. The water took about 150 days to recede, resulting in the ark resting on Mount Ararat. Noah and his family were on the Ark for about 370 days. In case you're wondering about all the food that must have been aboard, perhaps God put all the animals in suspended animation to survive the trip, and God provided mana from heaven for Noah and family. We only know that it happened and not how it happened; we just know that God does miracles. Gen 7:11-12 How did Paul escape Damascus when the Jews were trying to kill him? Answer: He was lowered down the outside wall in a basket. Paul's followers took him to a hole in the exterior city wall and lowered him down in a basket. The people were upset with Paul's message about Jesus being the Messiah when he was preaching at the synagogue. They wanted to kill him for his blasphemy. Acts 9:20-25 What does the word "gospel" mean? Answer: "Good News." It has been interpreted as "good news" or "glad tidings ." The word "gospel" is derived from the Old English word "godspel" (good story). Luke 4:42-43 Romans 10:15 What was the first plague that God placed on Egypt? Answer: The Nile turned to blood. Turning the Nile into blood was the first plague God placed on Egypt. God unleashed ten plagues on Egypt before Pharaoh caved in and let the Israelites go. The death of all firstborns, regardless of age, was the last plague. After this last one, the Egyptian people revolted against Pharaoh and forced him to let the slaves go. Exodus 7 Who is the mediator between God and his children on Earth? Answer: Jesus. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." 1 Timothy 2:5 During a battle with the Amorites, which object did Joshua command to stand still? Answer: The Sun. Joshua called upon God for a miracle to make the sun stand still for more daylight. He needed more daylight to finish the battle with the Amorites. Joshua 10:7-14 Who was thrown out a window by servants and then eaten by dogs? Answer: Jezebel. Jezebel was the wife of Ahab, the King of Israel. Both Jezebel and Ahab were regarded as among the most notorious evil individuals in the Bible. General Jehu had overthrown Jezebel's son and killed him. One day, as Jehu walked by Jezebel's second-story window, she taunted him. In retaliation, Jehu ordered the eunuch servants to throw Jezebel out the window. Her blood splattered against the wall, fulfilling an earlier prophecy. While she lay there, dogs began to lick the blood and eat her body before it could be buried. 2 Kings 9:30-37 What Jewish ruling council plotted against Jesus and had Him arrested? Answer: The Sanhedrin. The Sanhedrin ruled against and brought charges against Jesus. This ruling council had authority over both the religious and civil matters. Seventy-one members made up the court. They were the elite of society, comprising heads of tribes, teachers, scribes, priests, elders, and other prominent community members. They did not like Jesus going around messing up their culture and filling the citizens with ideas about some "Good News" that went against what was taught by them in the synagogues. Matthew 26:1-5 What is the Tanakh? Answer: The Jewish Bible. The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh and has five sections or divisions. The first section of the Bible is called the Torah and has five books. It is believed that Moses either wrote the first five books or directed their writing. The entire Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. Which disciple was a tentmaker? Answer: Paul. Before becoming a disciple, Saul had a trade as a tentmaker to support himself. Before becoming an apostle, Paul was known as Saul of Tarsus. Besides being a tentmaker, Saul was a devout Jewish Pharisee and Roman citizen. He spent much of his time persecuting the Jews that believed in Jesus. Jesus stopped Saul while traveling to Damascus and blinded him. This event ultimately led to Saul being converted and becoming a major disciple. Acts 18:1-3 Which disciple was a Roman tax collector? Answer: Matthew Matthew was a tax collector for the Roman Empire. Matthew was a Levite Jew who worked for the Roman authorities. The Jews considered Matthew a traitor and, most importantly, a sinner. His job was collecting money from the Jews, and he often used extortion in doing so. It indicates that God will call people to service regardless of their personality. Moses was a murderer with anger issues. David was a murderer with an adulterous lifestyle. Judas was a greedy treasurer who betrayed Jesus. God saw their virtues and abilities that could help spread the Good News. Matthew 9:9-11 Who are the sons of Zipporah and Moses? Answer: Eliezer and Gershom. Eliezer and Gershom are the sons of Zipporah and Moses. Zipporah was one of the seven daughters of Jethro. We know Moses was born to a slave and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter. After Moses fled Egypt for murdering a slave master, Jethro took him in. It was only natural that Zipporah and Moses hooked up. Moses and Zipporah had two sons. Why did God exile Miriam from camp for seven days during the exodus? Answer: She rebelled against Moses. Miriam was the older sister of Moses. Miriam was upset that Moses took a second wife, a Cushite woman, and rebelled against him. God gave Miriam leprosy when she attempted a coup against Moses during this time. Miriam felt she would make a better leader and wanted Moses out of the way so she could take over. Numbers 12 Besides Jesus, who else walked on water? Answer: Peter. Besides Jesus, Peter also walked on water at the same time. The disciples were out in a boat a short distance from shore. Jesus was on shore and called out to them as he started walking on water toward the boat. Peter answered, got out of the boat, and started walking towards Jesus. Unfortunately, Peter lost faith and began to sink. Jesus had to save Peter from drowning. Matthew 14:22-33 Where did Elijah die? Answer: Elijah did not die. God sent the fiery chariot to pick up Elijah at the River Jordan. Elijah was a devout prophet favored by God. God took Elijah alive and directly to heaven. Elisha was Elijah's protégé who took over Elijah's ministry. 2 Kings 2:10-12 What manuscripts were found in a cave near a sea? Answer: The Dead Sea Scrolls. A cave concealed scrolls known as the Dead Scrolls, which included a substantial portion of the Old Testament and the Apocrypha. Local shepherds seeking shelter in the cave near the Dead Sea first discovered the scrolls. Researchers uncovered the scrolls in caves near Qumran between 1947 and 1956. The Dead Sea Scrolls contained most of the Old Testament. Name the two individuals who were taken to heaven without dying first. Answer: Enoch and Elijah. Enoch and Elijah were taken directly to heaven without dying first. "Enoch walked with God, and then he disappeared because God took him away." Genesis 5:24 "Suddenly, Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind." 2 Kings 2:11 Which Bible written in English was the first to have numbered verses? Answer: The Geneva Bible. The first Bible in English with numbered verses was the Geneva Bible. The church exiled those who dared to translate the Bible into English. Many exiled individuals sought refuge in Switzerland, a neutral nation. The Geneva English version of the Bible was first printed in Switzerland in 1560. It was later allowed to be printed in England by Sir Rowland Hill of Soulton in 1575. William Shakespeare and the Puritans who immigrated to America, among others, used the Geneva Bible. The Geneva Bible was rewritten with the Apocrypha removed. It developed into the Bishops' Bible because Matthew Parker, the archbishop of Canterbury, oversaw its translation. The Geneva Bible was the first Bible with numbered verses. Who started and was the founder of Judaism? Answer: Abraham. The first patriarch and founder of the Hebrew (Jewish) religion was Abraham. Abraham was sometimes known as the father of the faithful. It appears that Abraham sparked God's interest in the Hebrews. Abraham made a covenant with God, which is considered the foundation of Judaism. God's religion began with Abraham and split into the three faiths of Jews, Christians, and Muslims, all of whom believe in the one God. Genesis 12-25 What does Proverb 22:15 state that will correct every child full of foolishness? Answer: Rod of discipline. The rod of discipline will correct a child full of foolishness according to the proverbs. This form of correction has become outdated and has been replaced with "Time Out." People from biblical times recognized discipline as both verbal and physical. One of the most effective tools in the discipline of children was the physical rod of correction. During this author's childhood, the rod of correction was quite effective. However, in modern times, the discipline is "time out," aka "go to your room and play with your Ipad." The military motto of "No man left behind" has a new meaning to the current civilian generation. The new battle cry is "No one is a failure," and every participant in any competition is awarded a medal. Proverbs 22:15 How will the Lord come when he comes the second time? Answer: As a thief in the night. A "thief in the night" is how Jesus will unexpectedly appear when he returns. This phrase is used because nobody can predict when Jesus will return. Jesus Himself does not know; only God knows. There will be no advance announcement about when Jesus arrives. We will know about it when it happens, and it will be a loud, boisterous, and very noticeable event. Matthew 24:42-44 Who said to God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Answer: Cain. Cain asked God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Those were the words Cain said to God after he killed his brother and God asked about Abel. God expelled Cain from the family, and Cain found a new group of people to live with in the land of Nod. Genesis 4:8-10 Who doubted the identity of Jesus after his resurrection until he saw the scars on Jesus's hands? Answer: Thomas. Thomas doubted who Jesus was after the resurrection. Many failed to recognize Jesus right after the resurrection. Mary Magdalene at first thought he was a gardener. Two disciples were fishing and did not recognize Jesus when He approached them. While on the road, two other disciples didn't recognize Jesus until they broke bread. Before Thomas was convinced he was speaking with Jesus, he insisted on seeing the wounds in Jesus' hands as proof. "Oh, you doubting Thomas" was one of the most commonly used phrases during this author's childhood. John 20:25–29 What does the book of Hebrews assert that God's sight is blind to? Answer: Nothing. Nothing is hidden from God; He sees and hears everything. God is aware of "every hair on your head." Job 34:21, Jeremiah 16:17, Proverbs 15:3 Who did not want to be seen when he came to visit Jesus at night? Answer: Nicodemus. Nicodemus did not want to be seen visiting Jesus because he was a Pharisee. He was a Pharisee who didn't want the humiliation of being seen visiting Jesus. Nicodemus was reluctant and fearful to speak with Jesus during the day. He inquired of Jesus about the significance of being "born again." John 2:3 Complete the sentence from this well-known Psalm. "I fear no ____, for you are with me." Answer: Evil. "I fear no evil, for you are with me." It is a popular psalm that is spoken at funerals. The psalm shows God as a loving shepherd who provides, protects, and restores the soul, giving peace of mind to those who hear it. Psalm 23 Which book comes after Genesis? Answer: Exodus. The Book of Exodus follows the Book of Genesis. Genesis tells of Earth's creation and the beginnings of human life. It tells of their sins, how they strayed from God, and how they became slaves in Egypt. The following book, Exodus, picks up where the Israelites, after 400 years of slavery, were led out of Egypt by Moses and taken to the promised land. Who spoke for Moses when he went to Pharaoh and demanded "Let my people go"? Answer: Aaron. Moses' brother Aaron was Moses' spokesman. Because Moses had a speech impediment, Aaron was his spokesperson. God commanded Moses' brother Aaron to take on that responsibility. Exodus 6:28-7:7 Where will there be a big final war after the tribulation? Answer: Armageddon. Armageddon is where the epic battle between God and Satan takes place. It is a battle between righteousness and evil. This battle is Satan's final rebellion against God. The battlefield for the final war is believed to be Armageddon in the Middle East. It is also known as the area near the Mountain of Megiddo. Revelation 16:16. Learn more about Armageddon here. What musical instrument did King David play? Answer: The lyre. The lyre is the musical instrument that David played. It is first mentioned that David, as a young lad, played for Samuel. King Saul often requested that David play music to relieve his stress. The Bible also indicates that David wrote several songs to the tunes of the lyre. 1 Samuel 16:14-23 What animals were NOT allowed to be used for sacrifice? Answer: Blemished animals. Blemished animals or animals with defects were not allowed to be sacrificed. Animals that were dirty, blemished, or defective were not acceptable as sacrifices. Only perfect animals were acceptable to God for sacrifices. Leviticus 22:19-26 How many loaves of bread did the disciples feed the listeners along the shore during a sermon that Jesus gave? Answer: Five loaves. The disciples provided five loaves of bread during Jesus' sermon from the boat. Jesus was standing in a boat at the shore and was giving a long sermon. During the sermon, the disciples noticed the listeners were hungry and urged Jesus to take action. The disciples took two fish and five loaves of bread and started feeding those gathered along the shore. Somehow, five loaves were all it took to feed a congregation of 5,000 who had gathered to hear Jesus. This miracle left twelve baskets of broken bread pieces after the sermon. Matthew 14:13-21 Who hid some Israelite spies in her home from the authorities? Answer: Rahab. Rahab was a prostitute who hid Hebrew spies in the reeds of her roof from the authorities. Even though she was a prostitute, she was a true believer in God. The authorities were looking for spies whom Joshua sent into the city. Rahab hid the spies among the reeds on the roof of her house. To identify her apartment and ensure her safety from the invading Israelite army, Rahab tied a red cord to her windowsill. Joshua 2:17-22 What did God put in the desert in front of the Israelites when they woke up every day? Answer: A pillar of cloud. During the day, God positioned a cloud pillar in front of the Hebrews. The Israelites would follow the cloud while traveling during the day. At night, God would place a pillar of fire in front of the Hebrews. Exodus 13:21 How long was Moses with God on Mt. Sinai when he received the Ten Commandments? Answer: 40 days and nights. Moses spent 40 days and nights on the mountain when he received the commandments. Some scholars say Moses made a total of eight trips up the mountain to speak with God to learn the laws. The Bible records Moses spent 40 days and nights during the fourth trip when he received the first set of the Ten Commandments. Exodus 34:27-28 Return to the menu. “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44

Explore the timeless question, "Is the Bible real, true, and authentic?" Discover compelling insights on this website that show how authentic the Bible is. Is the Bible real and can the Bible be trusted? Thoughts concerning if the Christian Bible is true and authentic? Is the Bible a work of cultural imagination or is it genuine, authentic, reliable, and inspired by God? The biblical manuscripts are trusted, reliable, and accurately translated from the earliest documents found in biblical history. The Bible is genuine, and it has the most surviving copies of any ancient writing. Scholars have continuously and extensively scrutinized the scriptural texts for variations, corruption, and truths. The fact is that the biblical authors lived hundreds and thousands of years apart from each other. Many lived decades or even hundreds of years apart and never knew each other, yet their theme remained the same. It would be impossible for them to collaborate to create a false cultural belief system or the largest scam known to man. These authors have repeated the same content in their writings throughout all of the ancient scriptures. Over half of the prophecies in the Bible have come true, according to estimates by biblical scholars. This evidence supports the notion that the authors of the original manuscripts wrote them with divine inspiration. Prophecies in the Bible continue to come true, with the most recent being the war in Israel. It was prophesied that the capital of Israel would be recognized, with the specific month mentioned, and it was. As a side note, the prophetic predictions of the future do not look positive for humanity . The motives of the Bible's authors can be trusted. There are many biblical stories of how God kills, saves, forgives, and loves, which shows God's honest reactions. Why would anyone want to provide testimony to all these emotional stories unless they thought they were true? There is no evidence suggesting that the stories in the Bible were created for monetary gain, personal ego, or any other ulterior motive other than divine inspiration. For example: If the stories about a talking donkey, a large fish transporting a human inside, and a woman turning into a pillar of salt were not true, why would someone write such ridiculous stories? Where would there be any gain? Why would anyone write such absurd stories unless they believed they happened? The secular world probably mocked the authors of these stories and deemed them crazy for writing them. Why would anyone write such unbelievable stories and subject themselves to ridicule unless they had seen or had faith that these biblical stories happened and are factual? The thing to remember is who wrote these stories and when. A not-so-highly-technical culture wrote the Bible about a highly advanced creator and his angels. The ancients weren't as sophisticated and technologically intelligent as people of today are. They explained things in a way that they could comprehend and understand. Perhaps this is why Jesus spoke in parables, so that the listeners could relate to what he was explaining. Is it just a matter of interpretation and understanding? Perhaps a culture lacking a technological background interprets a submarine as a large fish? Is it possible that Elijah took a ride on an aircraft with a fiery exhaust and not a chariot? We weren't there, so we don't know what happened, but the witnesses explained events as best they could. Think about it! Could non-technical people of ancient times explain or understand what an automobile was if they saw it at a distance? Could scenes displayed on large video panels be explained as a vision ? Is it possible that a woman transformed into a crystallized substance that looked like salt due to a nuclear weapon? The Bible has many stories of the healing of sick people. It stands to reason that the medical knowledge of supreme beings such as God, Jesus, and angels is greater than the medical technology of today. Consider how the early Israelites would have explained the use of modern drugs (pills) for healing if they had existed back then. Moses performed the miracle of parting the sea. Pharaoh's court raised and educated the orphan Moses to become a high-level prince and member of the court. Being a skilled fighter and adept at leadership and combat, he could have easily led thousands of people out of slavery. The area around Egypt would have become very familiar to him as he traveled throughout the country performing duties for the pharaoh. Moses would have known where there were watering holes, hills, valleys, places of heavy or light winds, and the water levels in the nearby seas. Perhaps he knew of the perfect place to cross the Red Sea during a low tide when the wind was strong enough to push the water back. Another way to interpret the stories in the Bible is if you view them scientifically. Examining the Bible stories from a scientific perspective doesn't require faith. Scientists are constantly coming up with archaeological evidence and theories that can substantiate the Bible stories. The 10 plagues that occurred on the Nile in Egypt can be scientifically explained. Science fact-checks the Bible. What did the ancient philosopher Comte state? Comte stated, "It is common that we only believe what we can personally observe . However, it is impossible to live without faith." That's the norm. "I didn't see a man walk on the moon, so I doubt it happened." This is what some people believed soon after it happened and some still believe 50 years later. Even now, conspiracists do not believe we just sent a spaceship around the moon and back. Conspiracy theories provide a compelling narrative and authentic-sounding false evidence, leading some to believe that the moon landings were a Hollywood production. Luckily, this website author doesn't have that problem, as he participated in the moon landings. I believe the moon landings happened. I believe the stories in the Bible are true. Therefore, I can believe the opposite is possible: those who disbelieve that man walked on the moon would also disbelieve the biblical story that a man walked on water If some individuals question the moon landings (which occurred six times), it may be challenging for them to accept that Elijah was taken to heaven in a fiery chariot. Perhaps a shuttlecraft picked him up and flew him to the mothership. We were not there and did not see it; the story is told by a non-technical person, but something for sure did happen. O ne must decide what's real for oneself based on faith, observation, historical writings, archaeological finds, or what one's family or best friends bestow upon them. If we don't see it, then it can be difficult for us to believe it. That's human nature. Well, this author experienced it, so I believe it. I am now sharing my experience with you. We humans left the face of the earth, traveled in outer space, and walked on the moon six times. I participated in the events when working at NASA. The Apollo program and walking on the moon six times were not Hollywood productions. I hope you can understand and appreciate my experience and believe me. I easily believe Elijah was taken up into the heavens in a fiery chariot, and you should too, especially if you believe man walked on the moon. The same should be true of the Bible. Stories in the Bible should be believed. Someone experienced the events, believed they happened, and wrote about them the best they could. Why shouldn't we believe them? Are scientists always right, and can they be trusted? The "mainstream" scientific community does not like its theories challenged. The discovery that the Earth is round and that the Sun is the center of the solar system was difficult for early scientists to accept, and these theories challenged the elite scientific authority of the time. Kepler and Copernicus, for their belief in these theories, were expelled from the scientific social club. Alfred Wegener proposed that Earth's continents were moving. Between 1912 and 1929, Wegner published evidence based on fossil and rock samples to support his theory. The scientific community categorically rejected Wegener's drift theory and humiliated him publicly. Not until this author's teenage years (1950s-1960s) did the scientific community back down, and the theory of Wegener finally become part of mainstream science. Why don't individuals believe we landed on the moon? In this case, the scientific community believes it happened. Go figure. The issue is that many people in the general public do not believe the moon landing occurred. Today's generation did not experience the moon landings, so they think it was all a hoax. Fortunately for me, as I stated before, I was part of NASA, and I participated in the experience. Even without this author's excerpts, there should be no doubts of the moon landings, as there is plenty of scientific proof and historical documents to prove it. I am curious as to why it can be challenging for people to accept the truth. One answer is that it contradicts their preconceived ideas and beliefs about what they were taught. If their father asserted during their upbringing that the world was flat, why would they accept the claims of an unhinged individual asserting it was round? In school, it was taught that water can only be a solid, liquid, or gas. Why should anyone believe that water can be in all three states at the same time? Do you believe that? Are you skeptical that water can be anything other than in one state at a time? The axiom states, "Seeing is believing." Believe it or not, water can exist in all three states at once. Google it! I believe that the existence of oxygen does not rely on our ability to see it. It's a wonder that people believe George Washington existed. Maybe some don't. "If God creates perfection, why is the Earth tilted on its axis, and why isn't there one landmass?" To repeat, the problem most humans have, as Comte noted, is that we must see to believe. How do we know that God didn't deliberately create the Earth with a tilted axis? Maybe the tilting of Earth's axis occurred after God's creation due to an astronomical phenomenon. For instance, a massive meteor did smash into the Earth in the Gulf of Mexico. The Earth underwent a major upheaval during Noah's flood. Just maybe! Are you with me? The moon is out there tugging and pulling, and scientists (God bless them) believe it was formed after Earth's creation. Scientists have revealed facts and evidence that demonstrate the Earth's axis was once perfect. One theory suggests that the moon was either created or placed in orbit after Earth's formation, which caused the planet's tilt. Another theory suggests that a large piece of space junk struck Earth in the Gulf, causing the Earth to tilt off its axis. The meteor hit the Gulf of Mexico and the surrounding Mexican landmass. The impact from the meteor could have been severe enough to cause a worldwide flood. The collision could have shaken the Earth's mantle with enough force to divide the landmass into two pieces. Photographs of Earth, various globes, and views from space support this theory. When looked at, it is obvious that the continents fit together. Furthermore, the ashes and dust released into the atmosphere may have contributed to the extinction of dinosaurs and many prehistoric mammals on Earth. This theory receives support from non-biblical writers, physical evidence, and recent discoveries. According to the Bible's creation theory, a perfect Earth was created, and current scientific theories support the idea that the Earth was originally perfect before being altered by external forces. Yes, scientists are self-righteous in their attitudes and are often wrong. Therefore, we cannot always trust scientists' claims. Can the Bible be trusted? Yes, it can. Hypocritical scientists who have disbelieved the truth eventually recognized the facts contradicting their beliefs. Like the scientists, unbelievers will eventually recognize truths that support the Bible's creation and stories. Does it take faith to believe in the Bible? As humans, we lack faith in what others tell us if it goes against our ideals; we need to experience it ourselves. We doubt the ancient manuscripts because they were written long ago, and we lack firsthand knowledge of the events they describe. This attitude keeps us from having faith in the stories of the scriptures and makes us believe they were written just for the sake of a compelling story to tell. However, someone witnessed the stories and told about them, and someone wrote about them, so we should consider the stories real. The point is, if things seem unbelievable to you, accept the idea that they might still be plausible. Disbelieving something because it goes against your grain doesn't mean it didn't happen or doesn't exist. We don't see the sun's rays hit our skin, yet we believe they do, and that's what causes our skin to tan or burn. It's just possible that we lack the understanding to comprehend what we don't know or experience. It took quite a while before doctors believed that germs entered open wounds and caused infections. Stuff does happen even if you don't experience it for yourself. There is proof out there if you care to look. Humans were created and did not spawn from a one-cell organism. Darwin has been genuinely debunked for his theory. Noah's flood did occur. Evidence of the flood is found in many places around the world. The Israelites did travel from Egypt to Canaan in a monumental exodus. Nonbiblical sources tell the story. Earth did split apart from one big landmass. Look at any map, globe, or picture of Earth from outer space and see it. The Civil War did happen, as did slavery. There are too many pre-AI-generated photos to prove it. Germans committed genocide against the Jews in the Great Holocaust. It did happen. This author talked to survivors. America landed on the moon. This author participated. Yet, there are people I have talked to that do not believe some of these things happened. They don't believe me. They don't believe the Bible. They don't believe the physical evidence. They have been pre-conditioned, influenced, persuaded, and convinced beforehand, and it's difficult to penetrate that barrier of preconceived ideals and beliefs, especially when there are conspirators that support their beliefs. Are all the stories we believe true? There are a few events that modern people believe occurred differently than the evidence suggests. The Holocaust of the Germans murdering millions of Jews never occurred. Yep, people disbelieve it happened despite all the evidence and personal testimony. Historians frequently debate over the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. There are numerous theories available, and I do not possess sufficient fingers to enumerate them all. Yet the truth was exposed, but the theories make better stories. Lee Harvey Oswald did not shoot the president, in case you missed that. The Apollo moon landings never happened, and all seven missions were Hollywood deceptions. There are a few highly convincing videos that support a hoax. Reputable sources have debunked all of them, and videos exist, but what nonbeliever wants to watch the truth? It is more fun to buy into a false conspiracy theory than the dull truth. Many unconventional theories regarding the September 11th attacks do not accept that the planes crashing into the buildings caused the buildings to collapse. The theorists ignore the thousands of feet of film footage, as they do explanations of reputable sources. "The Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre did not occur," say the naysayers, skeptics, and conspirators. They say the incident was an orchestrated fake event just to attract media attention to push the narrative of school violence. Patty Hearst was not kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army. According to conspiracists, she was a bonafide member of the organization. The entire drama was all about raising money for their organization. Yep, that's what some people believe. Amelia Earhart was not lost at sea in a plane crash. She was a US spy who was captured, so states one of the most popular theories. Elvis is still alive and faked his death because he was finally tired of all the notoriety. The proof is all the "Elvis sightings" we have had over the years. Yep. The man got around more after he died than when he was alive. Here are a few things that modern people believe but are false. It was Columbus who established the roundness of the world. Nope. Scientists of that era already understood that the Earth is round. At that time, the sailors were aware of the truth and navigated with the knowledge that the earth was round. The witches in Salem were burned at the stake, or so the legend goes. Nope. They were hanged. (19 of them.) Napoleon Bonaparte was short. Nope. He was of average size. The story that the Indians and the Pilgrims shared the Thanksgiving feast is a myth. The pilgrims were firing their guns, celebrating a successful harvest. That's when the Indians arrived to see what the commotion was about. It was not a congenial meeting and marked the start of animosity between Europeans and Native Americans. Nero did not fiddle while Rome burned. Fiddles had not been invented yet, and Nero was not even in Rome at the time. The story of George Washington and the cherry tree is a fabrication. Mason Locke Weems, a minister and bookseller, invented this story in 1806 to boost sales. What's my point? If you don't understand my point, you will never believe the Bible stories or the truth of the Bible. Many people will not believe in the truth unless they experience it for themselves. However, we are willing to accept a beneficial, false story if it is more believable, entertaining, and captivating than the truth. The news media constantly does it. If it's not sensational, make it sensational so that people will listen. According to President Trump, the mainstream media puts out fake news, and I've witnessed it, so I believe him. What about the authors who wrote the Bible? The New Testament was written by believers who fully and wholeheartedly believed in God, the supreme being. They had either lived the experience, knew someone who had, or genuinely believed that the story happened. The disciple Paul believed that “all Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” Before being converted, Paul hunted down, persecuted, arrested, and often murdered the disciples of Jesus. Paul experienced a divine intervention with the spirit of Jesus and converted to believing in him. Saul was Paul's original name until Jesus changed it. Paul became one of the most faithful followers of Christianity. Why did Saul's life undergo such a dramatic change and become Paul? This sudden change was caused by his recognition of Jesus' authenticity and genuineness. Is it reasonable to believe that Saul suddenly joined some "elaborate hoax" and promoted a "big landing on the moon type conspiracy" of lies and deception? Is it really a hoax that, after despising the Christian movement and overseeing the murder of believers, he became a disciple? Hardly! He genuinely converted and believed in Jesus and the Christian movement because of his experience. Most of the New Testament authors were, in some way, cruelly executed. Why were Christians executed? People who did not follow the strict teachings taught in the synagogues became enemies of the priests and Sanhedrin. Jesus was considered a heretic and blasphemous for preaching "the good news." The disciples and apostles of Christ stuck to their belief in Jesus because they knew the truth. Facing persecution, ridicule, and certain death, they stuck to their belief because they knew it to be true. The outcome of their beliefs led to them suffering gruesome deaths. The disciples were executed because they believed what Jesus was saying and would deny him. How were Christians executed? Andrew was tied to an "X" cross instead of being nailed to a "T" in Patras, Greece. Bartholomew's death is somewhat vague because it is unclear whether he was crucified or beheaded in India. James was stoned and beaten to death in Jerusalem. John the Baptist was beheaded by King Herod Antipas. Jude (Thaddaeus) was beaten to death with clubs and hacked with an axe in Rome. Matthias was stoned and then beheaded in Persia. Matthew was killed with a sword in Ethiopia. Paul was beheaded in Rome. Philip was crucified by soldiers in Turkey. Stephen was stoned to death by religious authorities approved by Saul (Paul before his conversion). Simon Peter was crucified upside down in Rome by Nero. Thomas was speared to death These believers were murdered for maintaining their faith in Jesus and held to the truth until their death. There is a long list of martyrs who held to the truth and their belief in Jesus. Is it reasonable to assume that dozens of these men conspired and made up such unbelievable stories? I think not! They wouldn't have joined in on a biblical conspiracy only to face persecution and execution. The disciples' support for a 1500-year-old lie is illogical unless it were the truth. Is this the way people behave in real life? Do people give up their lives for a lie? Any experienced interrogator will tell you that people generally won't give up their lives for a lie. Remaining silent is virtually against human nature, and people will not remain quiet when pressured to save their lives or reduce pain. Once they experience sufficient mental pressure or physical pain from interrogation, they begin to speak freely. History has demonstrated that even the most resilient individuals eventually reveal the truth under the stress of interrogation. Guantanamo Bay interrogations have provided evidence of this belief since 1903. So why didn't the disciples buckle under pressure? These early "Christians" stuck to their belief and died for it. They believed in the truth and knew where they were going after death. Other non-biblical, authoritative, and respected philosophers wrote about biblical happenings. Many early writers have conferred or corroborated information in the Bible. Several famous and respected secular writers have referred to events, places, and characters in the Bible. These writers are well-known, respected, and popular historians, such as Aristotle, Plato, Homer, and Socrates. In the mix are secular writers like Pliny, Herodotus, Josephus, Flavius, Caesar, Euripides, and Tacitus. There were Christian writers such as Augustine, Julian, Origen, Isidore, Quodvultdeus, Evagrius, Justin, Cyprian, Paulinus, Tertullian, Clement, and Julianus Pomerius, to name a few more. All these famous, reliable, honest, legitimate, and trustworthy writers have authenticated many of the Bible stories and the existence of Jesus. Why don't some people believe what the historians tell us? Archaeologists continually discover biblical evidence of items, places, and names referenced in the Bible. Describing everything found in the past 100 years would fill a tome. Why don't we believe what the archaeologists tell us? Here are a few discoveries made recently that prove the authenticity of the Bible. Researchers have discovered an elaborate building next to the temple. Researchers estimate that an earthquake shattered the building around 33 AD. The Bible refers to this event. Could the earthquake be a coincidence, or did it actually occur? Maybe it is; maybe it's not. The walls of Jericho have been excavated. Kiriath Yearim has been discovered, which the Bible mentions several times. This site is where the Ark of the Covenant resided. (1 Samuel 7:1–2). The synagogue at Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene, has been found. Research archaeologists have discovered over a dozen early Jewish temples. They have discovered a palace that belonged to King Manasseh, the ruler in 2 Kings 21. Archaeologists have discovered King Ahab's royal palace in the Middle East. Researchers have discovered the ancient location of the Jewish Tabernacle, Tel Shiloh, and the Holy Ark. In the Iraqi city of Mosul (aka Nineveh), the tomb of the prophet Jonah has been found. Herod's living quarters and seaside complex have been discovered. Genesis 36:31 states that there were kings in Edom before any Israelite king. Excavations have proven all these claims, proving the Bible's truth. The list goes on; googling the internet reveals thousands of pieces of biblical evidence. Other things found that prove the truth, validity, and authenticity of the Bible. Crucified bodies have been discovered. The discovery gives proof that crucifixion was common in those days, as described in the Bible. Large skeletons have been unearthed. The Bible tells of giants. Remember Goliath? Buried chariots in the Red Sea were discovered, where Moses could have led the Israelites across. Many ancient scrolls exist that repeat many of the Bible stories. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the most famous. Gideon's inscriptions have been discovered on a jug. Yes, that's real. Excavators found a clay seal of a roaring lion that dates to the reign of Jeroboam II, who ruled from 788 to 748 BC. Researchers have discovered royal seals belonging to Adonijah, Natan-Malech, and the governor of Jerusalem. 2 Kings 23:8 mentions them. Pontius Pilate's nameplate has been discovered. The plate is like one that is placed on a door or desk. A monument discovered in a farmer's field has the names of people from the Bible inscribed on it. Archaeologists have uncovered a pillar with an inscription about Jerusalem . Semitic writing on limestone created during the time of Moses has been discovered. According to the evidence, writing with an alphabet existed during the time of Moses. Moses is given credit for writing the first five books. Archaeologists have uncovered a mosaic depicting Jesus feeding the multitude with fish and bread. This mosaic was discovered just south of the location where the Bible says the event took place. The DNA extracted from skeletons at the Philistine city of Ashkelon in Israel shows European ancestry. This finding confirms the biblical account of the intermingling of the Jewish and Philistine communities. Here is an excellent website that confirms Bible archaeology finds. biblearchaeologyreport.com This site offers an overview of biblical archaeology. https://probe.org/biblical-archaeology The article highlights ten crucial discoveries in biblical archaeology. crossway.org Six findings prove the Bible. beliefnet.com Is archaeology proving the Bible? newsweek.com Read about Biblical Archaeology’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2021. christianitytoday.com There are many biblical archaeological discoveries; one must Google for themselves. Discover that archaeological finds constantly authenticate the Bible's contents as real. The evidence is available for those who seek it.

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