SOME BIBLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.What is the Bible?
The Bible is the inspired word of God. It is His revelation to all people
about Himself and His plan of salvation.
2.What is the meaning of ‘testament’?
A’testament’ is a covenant (contract or agreement).
3.How many people are been inspired by God to write the Bible?
About 40 people.
4.How many years different people took to write the Bible?
About 1600 years.
5.What does Gospel mean?
Good News.
6.What is the main subject of the four Gospels?
The life and teachings, death and resurrection of christ.
7.Who wrote more books in the Bible?
Apostle Paul.
8.Which book of the Bible tells about the beginning of the church?
The book of Acts.
9.Name the new testament book that composed entirely the prophesies of
future?
The book of Revelation.
10.What is the meaning epistle?
A letter sent by an apostle.
11. Which is the largest book in the Bible?
The book of Psalms.
12.How are people different from animals?
God created people in his own image (Genius 1:27)
13.How Did people rebel against God after flood?
By building the Tower of Babel to reach haven (Genius11:4) and also to
worship the sun god.
14.Why was it wrong for Lot to live in Sodom?
Because the men of Sodom were very wicked sinners.
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15.Who was Melchezidic?
He was a shepherd boy. God first anointed him as high priest. Later he
became the king of Salem, which is later known as Jerusalem. He is also
called the king of righteousness.
16.By what miracle did Israel leave the land of Egypt?
By the miracle of the partition of the Red Sea.
17.In which book can we find the ten commandments?
In the book of Exodus, chapter 20.
18.What did Israel build to worship God in wilderness?
The Tabernacle or the mobile temple.
19.What must have been the main purpose of Israel’s sacrifices and offerings?
To make atonement for their sins (Leviticus 5: 1-6).
సాక్ష్యం 20. How did God lead Israelites in wilderness?
With the appearance of cloud by day and as a pillar of fire during the night
(Numbers 9 : 15-23).
సాక్ష్యం 21. Why were the 12 spies sent by Moses to Canaan?
To find out what type of land it was and to know what kind of people were
living there (Numbers 13 : 16 -20)
సాక్ష్యం 22. How did Moses disobey God at the place of Meribah?
God told Moses to speak with a rock for water but he struck hard at the
rock with his rod (Numbers 20 : 7 -13).
సాక్ష్యం 23. From which mountain Moses could see the promised land?
Mount Nebo
సాక్ష్యం 24. Who were the two men that left Egypt and reached Canaan?
Joshua and Caleb.
సాక్ష్యం 25. By what miracle did the children of Israel enter the promised land?
God stopped the flow of Jordan river when it was in flood.
సాక్ష్యం 26. How many times did Israelites march around the walls of Jerico ?
13 times – one on each day of 6 days and 7 times on the seventh day
(Joshua 6:3-4?).
సాక్ష్యం 27. What miracle was seen when Joshua fought at Gibeon?
The son and the moon stopped their movement and stood still.
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సాక్ష్యం 28. Who was the baby boy that heard the voice of God speaking to him during
night time?
It was Samuel (1 Samuel 3 : 2-20).
సాక్ష్యం 29. Who was called stronger judge than all other judges?
It was Samson.
సాక్ష్యం 30. What made the Israelites to prefer a king instead of a judge?
Because they wanted to be like other nations.
సాక్ష్యం 31. Why did God remove Saul as king of Israel?
For disobying the command of God.
సాక్ష్యం 32. What happened to the kingdom of Solomon after his death?
It was divided into two as the Southern kingdom of Judha with two tribes
and Northern kingdom of Israel with 10 tribes.
సాక్ష్యం 33. Why did Elijah ask God to consume the sacrifice with fire on the mount of
Carmel?
To make heathens understand that Israel God is the only true God and there
is no other.
సాక్ష్యం 34. Who were the wicked king and queen during the time of Elijah?
They were Ahab and Jezebel (1 kings 21 : 4-5).
సాక్ష్యం 35. Who was the Syrian officer healed of leprosy by taking bath in Jordon river
at Elisha’s command?
Naaman (2 kings 5:10 -14).
సాక్ష్యం 36. To whom God gave the sign of the sun moving backward to show him that
he was healed?
Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:8-10).
సాక్ష్యం 37. Who was the Jewish woman that became the wife of the king of Persia?
Esther (Esther 2: 16,17)
సాక్ష్యం 38. Who was the man that lost all his possessions and health still remained loyal
to God?
Job (Job 1: 7-22).
సాక్ష్యం 39. Who was called the weeping prophet?
Jeremiah.
సాక్ష్యం 40. What did Micah say about the birth of Messiah?
The Messiah would be born at Bethlehem.
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సాక్ష్యం 41. Who were the first two people that worshipped baby Jesus?
Shepherds and three wise men.
సాక్ష్యం 42. How old was Jesus when he first started public meetings?
About 30 years old.
సాక్ష్యం 43. Who was a tax collector among the disciples?
Mathew (Mathew 10:3).
సాక్ష్యం 44. Who were the first 4 apostles Jesus called to follow Him?
Peter, Andrew, James, and John (Mathew 4: 18-22).
సాక్ష్యం 45. What do we call the first statement of the sermon on the mount which all
begin with the word blessing?
Beatitudes (Mathew 5: 2-11).
సాక్ష్యం 46. What revelation of himself did Jesus give to Peter, James, and John on a
high mountain?
Jesus was transfigured (Showed his glory) and talked with Moses and Elijah
(Mathew 17 : 1-8).
సాక్ష్యం 47. Who were the three Jesus’ closet disciples?
They were Peter, James and John (Mathew 17: 1).
సాక్ష్యం 48. What does the word “Golgotha” mean?
Place of the skull (Mathew 27:33).
సాక్ష్యం 49. When Jesus was crucified what happened in nature?
The sun became dark for three hours and there was an earthquake (Mathew
27 :40-51).
సాక్ష్యం 50. What gift was given to church on the day of Pentecost?
The gift of the Holy Spirit(Acts 2:1-4).
సాక్ష్యం 51. Who saw Jesus first after resurrection?
Mary Magdalene (John 20:1-18).
సాక్ష్యం 52. How could the women enter the tomb of Jesus?
An angel had rolled way the stone of entrance.
సాక్ష్యం 53. How many people were there waited in the upper room to receive the
Holy Spirit?
About 120 people.
సాక్ష్యం 54. How many people were saved on the day of Pentecost by Peter’s sermon?
About 3000 people.
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సాక్ష్యం 55. What was the sin committed by Ananias and Sapphire?
They lied with the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3).
సాక్ష్యం 56. Why did God give the law?
To show all people what sin is(Romans 3:20).
సాక్ష్యం 57. Why should we wear all the armour of God?
In order to resist the attack of the devil (Ephesians 6:14).
సాక్ష్యం 58. The breast plate of Christian armour is?
Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14).
సాక్ష్యం 59. What is the spirits sword?
The Word of God.
సాక్ష్యం 60. Why should we love God?
Because he loved us first (1 John 4:19).
సాక్ష్యం 61. What happened to John in the Iland of Patmos?
God showed him what was going to happen in the last days (Revelation
4:1).
సాక్ష్యం 62. Who is an apostle?
An apostle is a special messenger sent by God.
సాక్ష్యం 63. What is faith?
Faith is belief and complete trust in God.
సాక్ష్యం 64. What is called sin?
When we refuse to do God’s will as revealed by His Word and His Spirit (1
John 3:4).
సాక్ష్యం 65. What is meant by redemption?
Redemption is the price Jesus paid for our salvation.
సాక్ష్యం 66. What is death?
Death is the separation of the body and soul (Luke 12:20).
సాక్ష్యం 67. Who is called prophet?
A prophet is a person whom God has chosen to speak for Him in a special
way with the power of the Holy Spirit (Judges 4:4).
సాక్ష్యం 68. Who are called angels?
Angels are spiritual beings created by God (Hebrews 1:14).
సాక్ష్యం 69. What does prayer mean?
Prayer means talking to God.
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సాక్ష్యం 70. What does repentance mean?
A changed mind, heart and direction.
సాక్ష్యం 71. What is the meaning of justification?
The moment we accept Jesus as our savior God will also accept us as if we
had not sinned (Romans 5: 1)
సాక్ష్యం 72. How did God give us the Bible?
The Holy Spirit inspired the Holy men giving them both truth and words to
write (2 Peter 1:21).
సాక్ష్యం 73. How long does the Bible survive?
Heaven and earth may pass away but my word will never pass way (Mathew
24:35).
సాక్ష్యం 74. What chapter in the Bible is called “Love chapter”?
1 Corinthians 13 chapter.
సాక్ష్యం 75. Who are called first four great prophets?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
సాక్ష్యం 76. What is a parable?
It is a story about familiar things which helps us understand the truth behind
it.
సాక్ష్యం 77. What are the four important divisions of the Old testament?
They are law, history, poetry, and prophecy.
సాక్ష్యం 78. Which are the two books that tell about Jews?
After they returned from the captivity of Babylon, the books of Ezra and
Nehemiah revealed them.
సాక్ష్యం 79. What according to the Bible is the beginning of wisdom?
The fear of the Lord (In respect).
సాక్ష్యం 80. What kind of worship does God like?
God wants us to worship Him in spirit and in truth.
సాక్ష్యం 81. What are the titles of Jesus of divinity and of humanity?
Divine son of God and as human son.
సాక్ష్యం 82. How many of the Old testament prophesies were fulfilled by Jesus in His
lifetime?
About 300 prophesies.
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సాక్ష్యం 83. What was the first promise of God to the savior?
God told the serpent that one of Eve’s descendants would defeat him (Genesis
3:15).
సాక్ష్యం 84. What was the promise God made to Abraham?
God promised to Abraham that through his seed (descendants) all the earth
would be blessed (Genesis 12:3).
సాక్ష్యం 85. What is the doctrine of incarnation of Jesus?
God, the son, became flesh and lived among us.
సాక్ష్యం 86. What is the importance of the doctrine of Jesus’ virgin birth?
Jesus did not have an earthly father but he had supernatural birth. Jesus
was both fully God and fully human (Mathew 1: 20).
సాక్ష్యం 87. Why did God instruct to call Mary’s son Jesus?
By his natural birth Jesus could save his people from their sins (Mathew 1:
21).
సాక్ష్యం 88. What is the meaning of Jesus?
The Lord is our savior (Mathew 1: 21).
సాక్ష్యం 89. What is the meaning of Christ?
The anointed one of God (Acts 4:26).
సాక్ష్యం 90. What is the Hebrew word for the great word Christ?
Messiah (John 1:41).
సాక్ష్యం 91. What was proved by Jesus’ resurrection?
He proved Himself the son of God savior and Lord (Romans 12:4).
సాక్ష్యం 92. What were the duties of the Old Testament priests?
To intercede with God for the people and offer sacrifices to atone for their
sins (Hebrew 5:1).
సాక్ష్యం 93. What is the definition of “sin” according to 1 John?
According to John sin is disobedience (Transgression) to God’s command.
సాక్ష్యం 94. What advice did Paul give to Christians regarding their behavior towards
others?
Christians must live in harmony with others. They should not feel proud of
themselves. They must associate themselves with the people of low positions.
They should not be conceited (Romans 12:16).
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సాక్ష్యం 95. What is meant by vicarious atonement?
Jesus Christ bore the punishment for our sins. As he died on the cross and if
we accept him as our savior we do not get any punishment from God
(1Peter 2: 24).
96.What is the meaning of intercession?
To pray to God for someone else (1 Timothy 2: 1).
97. Who will intercede for Christians?
The Holy Spirit and Jesus (Romans 8: 26).
98. What are the three main sources of temptation?
Satan, the world and our own evil desires (Mathew 4:1).
99. Whom does the Holy Spirit glorify?
Jesus Christ.
100.When did first God baptiz the believers in the Holy Spirit?
On the day of Pentecost.
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SOME MORE INFORMATION ON SOME EVENTS OF THE BIBLE
1.Apostle Paul pointed out that three things would make up God’s Kingdom
they are – righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17).
2.Jesus is the foundation and head of the Church.
3.The main purposes of Baptism in the Holy Spirit are – it helps us to know
about Jesus Christ better. It helps to understand God’s word. It gives us
power to witness.
4.According to scripture Abraham was the first man who paid tithes from his
income. He paid that to the first high priest Melchezidic who was also
called the king of Salem.
5.The two important ordinances of the church are water baptism and
communion.
6.The baptism symbolizes two things – the death of old sinful nature and a
new life in Christ.
7.The millennium is that a future period of one thousand years when Jesus
Christ will rule over the earth (Revelation 20:1-3).
8.Those people who accepted Jesus Christ as their savior and whose names
are written in the book of lamb will have eternal life in heaven.
9.We do not find five things in heaven – they are tears (crying), death,
sorrow, pain and sin (Revelation 21: 4-27).
10. The devil or satan was originally an arch angel created by God in heaven.
His name was Lucifer. God happened to punish him because he tried to
make himself greater than God (Isaiah 14: 12-15).
11.We have to accept at least four logical evidences from the following that
the Bible is inspired. They are findings of archeology its unity, its endurance,
its timelessness, its influence on people and nations many prophesies are
fulfilled.
12.The first five books of the old testament were written by Moses. They are
called Torah are Pentateuch.
13.There are 12 books in the old testament that speak about Biblical history.
They are – Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel , 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2
Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.
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14.The five books of history in the new testament are – Mathew, Mark, Luke,
John, and Acts.
15.The 13 epistles written by apostle Paul are – Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians,
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and
2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.
16.The true characteristics of a Christian are – patience to be kind, not to feel
Jealous, not to have grudge, not to demand anything, not to feel glad
about injustice, rejoicing in truth, and endurance.
17.The Christians can live victoriously over sin by yielding to God blaming
their identification with death and resurrection of Jesus and allowing the
spirit to lead them.
18.It is said whoever conceals his sins does not prosper but whoever confesses
his sins and renounces them will find the mercy of God.
19.The last command of Jesus to his disciples was that they should not leave
Jerusalem until they receive the fullness of Holy Spirit.
20.There are four commandments out of 10 that keep our relationship with
God
i)You shall have no other God before me.
ii)You shall not make for yourself an idol.
iii)You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
iv)Remember the Sabbath day (Exodus 20: 1-11).