The Epistles Challenge: 30 Questions on the Letters That Shaped Christianity

Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians, Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, Peter, John, and Jude. These letters, known as the Epistles, make up the largest section of the New Testament. They were written by apostles and early church leaders to encourage, correct, and instruct believers scattered across the Roman Empire.

Within these pages, you will find the deepest theological truths, practical wisdom for daily living, and the very foundations of Christian doctrine. But how well do you know these letters? Can you identify which epistle contains the famous “love chapter”? Who wrote about the armor of God? Where is the warning against faith without works found?

This quiz features 30 challenging questions covering the Pauline epistles, the general epistles, and the key themes, authors, and verses that have shaped Christianity for two thousand years. Whether you are a longtime student of Scripture or just beginning to explore the New Testament, this quiz will deepen your understanding of these foundational letters.

Before you begin, please read the following important note to ensure you get the most out of this experience:

Note: After answering all the questions, your result will be displayed, showing how many questions you answered correctly and how many you missed. Please pay close attention and make sure you do not skip any questions, as your result will only be displayed if you answer all of them. If you finish the quiz and your result does not appear, please review your answers to ensure that no question was left unanswered.

After viewing your results, we encourage you to go through all the questions again. You will see the answer you selected and the correct answer clearly indicated, helping you learn and understand the Scriptures even better.

Are you ready to take on the Epistles Challenge? Let’s begin!

  • Question of

    To whom was the letter to the Ephesians primarily addressed?

    • A single person
    • A specific church
    • A group of churches in a region
    • All believers everywhere
  • Question of

    Paul’s letter to the Romans is unique because…

    • It’s the longest of his letters
    • He wrote it to a church he had not yet visited
    • It contains the most Old Testament quotations
    • All of the above
  • Question of

    In 1 Corinthians 13, what is described as the greatest attribute?

    • Faith
    • Hope
    • Love
    • Knowledge
  • Question of

    What was the main problem Paul addressed in his letter to the Galatians?

    • Sexual immorality
    • Division over leadership
    • A return to following the Jewish law for salvation
    • Disputes over spiritual gifts
  • Question of

    In which letter does Paul use the analogy of the human body to describe the church?

    • Romans
    • Galatians
    • 1 Corinthians
    • Philippians
  • Question of

    Who was the runaway slave that Paul sent back to his master, Philemon?

    • Epaphras
    • Tychicus
    • Archippus
    • Onesimus
  • Question of

    Which epistle emphasizes that we are saved by grace through faith, not by works?

    • James
    • Hebrews
    • Ephesians
    • 1 Peter
  • Question of

    The book of James emphasizes that “faith without works is…”

    • Weak
    • Dead
    • Impossible
    • A gift from God
  • Question of

    According to 2 Timothy, who is the “man of God” equipped for every good work by?

    • The church
    • The apostles
    • All Scripture (God-breathed)
    • His own efforts
  • Question of

    Which epistle is a passionate defense of the superiority of Christ and the new covenant over the old?

    • Romans
    • Galatians
    • Hebrews
    • Colossians
  • Question of

    According to 1 Peter, believers are a “chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,” called to declare the praises of Him who called them out of…

    • sin into salvation
    • darkness into his wonderful light
    • the world into the church
    • bondage into freedom
  • Question of

    In Philippians, Paul speaks of “forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” What is his ultimate goal?

    • To be free from prison
    • To preach in Spain
    • To win the prize for which God has called him heavenward in Christ Jesus
    • To see the church in Philippi grow
  • Question of

    The “faith chapter,” Hebrews 11, provides examples of faith from which testament?

    • The New Testament only
    • The Old Testament only
    • Both the Old and New Testaments
    • Early church history
  • Question of

    Which short epistle warns against false teachers who have “crept in unnoticed” and pervert the grace of God?

    • Philemon
    • 2 John
    • 3 John
    • Jude
  • Question of

    In which letter does Paul tell believers to “put on the full armor of God”?

    • Colossians
    • Ephesians
    • Philippians
    • 1 Thessalonians
  • Question of

    Paul’s instruction for believers to “rejoice in the Lord always” is found in which letter?

    • Ephesians
    • Colossians
    • Philippians
    • 1 Thessalonians
  • Question of

    To whom did Paul write, “Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection”?

    • The Corinthians
    • The Ephesians
    • Timothy
    • Titus
  • Question of

    Who wrote, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”?

    • Paul
    • Peter
    • John
    • James
  • Question of

    The “love chapter,” 1 Corinthians 13, says that love “bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, ___________.”

    • gives all things
    • endures all things
    • forgives all things
    • suffers all things
  • Question of

    Who did Paul instruct to “abide still at Ephesus” to charge others not to teach false doctrines?

    • Titus
    • Timothy
    • Luke
    • Erastus
  • Question of

    What does the Bible say concerning those who claim to be religious but cannot control their tongues?

    • They are hypocrites
    • Their religion is vain
    • They will be judged harshly
    • They are weak in faith
  • Question of

    In 1 Thessalonians, Paul comforts believers about those who have “fallen asleep,” referring to…

    • Those who are lazy
    • Those who have died in Christ
    • Those who are spiritually unaware
    • Those who have left the church
  • Question of

    According to 2 Peter, what will scoffers be saying in the last days?

    • “There is no God.”
    • “Where is the promise of his coming?”
    • “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
    • “We are free from the law.”
  • Question of

    Which of these is a key theme in Colossians?

    • The supremacy and sufficiency of Christ
    • Justification by faith alone
    • The unity of Jews and Gentiles
    • Church leadership and order
  • Question of

    Who did Paul describe as “mine own son after the common faith”?

    • Timothy
    • Titus
    • Silas
    • Onesimus
  • Question of

    The book of 1 John emphasizes which of the following about God?

    • God is love
    • God is light
    • God is just
    • Both A and B
  • Question of

    According to James, what is “a fire, a world of iniquity”?

    • The tongue
    • The heart
    • The world
    • Greed
  • Question of

    Which epistle contains the famous passage about the “new heaven and new earth”?

    • Hebrews
    • 1 Peter
    • 2 Peter
    • Revelation
  • Question of

    Who sent his greetings at the end of Peter’s first epistle, calling him “my son”?

    • Silas
    • Mark (Marcus)
    • Luke
    • Paul
  • Question of

    In Romans, Paul explains that “all things work together for good” for whom?

    • Those who are good people
    • Those who go to church
    • Those who love God and are called according to His purpose
    • Those who keep the commandments

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