From the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem to the visions of John on the island of Patmos, the New Testament is the foundation of the Christian faith. It contains the four Gospels, the history of the early church in Acts, the profound theological teachings of the epistles, and the prophetic hope of Revelation. But how well do you truly know these 27 books?
Whether you have read the New Testament dozens of times or are just beginning your journey through Scripture, this 100-question quiz will challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of God’s Word. You will encounter questions about the life and teachings of Jesus, the missionary journeys of Paul, the letters to the early churches, and the powerful imagery of Revelation. Some questions will be easy, others will stretch your memory, and all will help you engage with Scripture in a fresh and meaningful way.
This quiz is perfect for personal study, small group gatherings, Sunday school classes, or even friendly competitions among fellow believers. Take your time, think carefully, and enjoy the process of learning more about the Word that has transformed countless lives throughout history.
Note:Â 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 put your New Testament knowledge to the test? Let’s begin!
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Question of
Which of these books is the first book of the New Testament?
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Mark
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Acts
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Matthew
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Genesis
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Question of
Who was the mother of Jesus?
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Martha
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Mary
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Elizabeth
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Mary Magdalene
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Question of
Who was the earthly father who raised Jesus?
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Joseph
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John
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James
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Zechariah
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Question of
In which city was Jesus born?
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Nazareth
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Jerusalem
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Bethlehem
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Jericho
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Question of
Who was the prophet who announced Jesus’ coming and baptized Him?
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Elijah
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Jeremiah
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John the Baptist
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Isaiah
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Question of
What did John the Baptist eat in the wilderness?
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Bread and fish
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Locusts and wild honey
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Manna
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Fruit and nuts
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Question of
Where did Jesus go for forty days and nights to fast and be tempted?
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The Garden of Gethsemane
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The Sea of Galilee
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The wilderness
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The Mount of Olives
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Question of
Who was Jesus’s first disciple according to the Gospel of John, who brought his brother Simon to Jesus?
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Andrew
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Philip
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James
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Matthew
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Question of
What was Simon’s new name that Jesus gave him?
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Andrew
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Peter
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Paul
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James
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Question of
Which of these statements about the apostle Peter is incorrect?
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Peter was a fisherman
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Peter walked on water with Jesus
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Peter was the brother of John
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Peter denied knowing Jesus three times
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Question of
Where did Jesus perform His first miracle, turning water into wine?
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Jerusalem
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Nazareth
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Cana
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Capernaum
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Question of
What did Jesus do to the money changers in the Temple?
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He preached to them
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He drove them out
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He asked them to leave politely
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He ignored them
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Question of
How many disciples did Jesus choose?
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3
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7
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10
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12
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Question of
Which disciple was a tax collector?
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Andrew
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James
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Matthew (Levi)
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Thomas
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Question of
What was Jesus’s first recorded miracle in the Gospel of John?
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Healing a blind man
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Turning water into wine
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Walking on water
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Feeding the 5,000
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Question of
What did Jesus use to feed 5,000 men (plus women and children)?
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2 fish and 5 loaves of bread
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5 fish and 2 loaves of bread
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7 fish and 7 loaves of bread
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1 fish and 1 loaf of bread
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Question of
Where did Jesus walk on water?
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The Jordan River
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The Red Sea
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The Sea of Galilee
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The Dead Sea
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Question of
Who was the tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus?
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Matthew
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Zacchaeus
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Nicodemus
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Bartimaeus
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Question of
What did Jesus say is the greatest commandment?
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To go to church every day
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To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength
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To give all your money to the poor
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To pray three times a day
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Question of
Who was the Pharisee who came to Jesus at night to ask questions about being born again?
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Nicodemus
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Joseph of Arimathea
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Gamaliel
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Simon the Pharisee
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Question of
What was the name of the woman at the well whom Jesus spoke to in Samaria?
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Mary
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Martha
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The Bible does not give her name
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Joanna
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Question of
What did Jesus say to the storm to calm it?
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“Be still”
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“Peace, be still”
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“Stop”
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“Silence”
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Question of
Who was raised from the dead after being in the tomb for four days?
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Jairus’s daughter
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The widow’s son at Nain
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Lazarus
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Tabitha (Dorcas)
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Question of
What did Jesus use to heal a blind man named Bartimaeus?
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Mud
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His touch
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His voice and faith
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Spit
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Question of
Which of these parables is about a son who wasted his inheritance and returned home?
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The Good Samaritan
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The Prodigal Son
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The Sower
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The Mustard Seed
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Question of
Who is the “Good Samaritan” in Jesus’s parable?
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A priest who helped a hurt man
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A Levite who helped a hurt man
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A traveler who helped a hurt man when others passed by
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A temple leader who helped a hurt man
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Question of
How many times did Jesus say to forgive someone?
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Up to seven times
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Up to seventy-seven times (or seventy times seven)
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Up to three times
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Only once
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Question of
What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday?
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A horse
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A chariot
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A donkey
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A camel
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Question of
What did the people shout when Jesus entered Jerusalem?
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“Hail Caesar!”
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“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”
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“Crucify Him!”
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“King of the Jews!”
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Question of
Who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver?
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Peter
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Thomas
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Judas Iscariot
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Andrew
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Question of
What did Jesus do at the Last Supper to show His disciples how to serve?
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He prayed for them
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He washed their feet
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He gave them money
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He healed a servant
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Question of
Where did Jesus pray the night before His crucifixion?
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The Temple
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The Garden of Gethsemane
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Mount Sinai
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The Mount of Olives
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Question of
Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times?
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John
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James
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Peter
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Andrew
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Question of
Who was the Roman governor who condemned Jesus to be crucified?
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Herod
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Pilate
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Caesar
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Felix
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Question of
What was placed on Jesus’s head as a mockery?
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A golden crown
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A crown of thorns
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A royal robe
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A wreath of olive leaves
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Question of
What was the name of the place where Jesus was crucified?
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Golgotha (Place of the Skull)
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Mount Zion
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Mount Moriah
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The Garden Tomb
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Question of
What happened to the curtain in the Temple when Jesus died?
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It was torn in two from top to bottom
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It was burned
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It disappeared
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It was folded neatly
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Question of
Who asked Pilate for Jesus’s body to bury it?
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Nicodemus
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Joseph of Arimathea
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Peter
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John
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Question of
On what day did Jesus rise from the dead?
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Question of
Who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?
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Peter
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John
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Mary Magdalene
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His mother Mary
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Question of
What did the angel say to the women at the empty tomb?
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“He is not here; He is risen!”
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“He is sleeping”
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“Go find Him in Galilee”
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“Do not tell anyone”
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Question of
What did Jesus do with Thomas, who doubted He had risen?
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He scolded him
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He showed him His hands and side
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He sent him away
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He ignored him
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Question of
Where did Jesus ascend into heaven?
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The Temple
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The Mount of Olives
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The Sea of Galilee
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Jerusalem
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Question of
What happened on the day of Pentecost?
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Jesus was born
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Jesus ascended to heaven
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The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples
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Peter denied Jesus
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Question of
What did the Holy Spirit appear as when He came upon the disciples?
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A dove
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A cloud
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Tongues of fire
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A rushing wind only
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Question of
What was Peter’s first sermon about on the day of Pentecost?
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The life of Moses
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Jesus’s death and resurrection
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The building of the Temple
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The laws of the Pharisees
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Question of
How many people were added to the church after Peter’s sermon on Pentecost?
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500
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1,000
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3,000
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5,000
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Question of
Who was the first martyr of the church, stoned for his faith?
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Peter
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James
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Stephen
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Philip
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Question of
Who was the disciple who took the gospel to Samaria and baptized an Ethiopian official?
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Peter
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John
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Philip
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Barnabas
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Question of
Who was the man who persecuted Christians before he became an apostle?
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Peter
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James
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Paul (Saul)
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John
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Question of
What happened to Paul on the road to Damascus?
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He fell off his horse
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He saw a bright light and heard Jesus’s voice
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He was arrested
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He met Peter
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Question of
Who was the disciple who helped Paul after his conversion in Damascus?
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Ananias
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Barnabas
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Silas
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Luke
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Question of
Who was the man who first accepted Paul into the church in Jerusalem?
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Peter
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James
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Barnabas
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John
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Question of
Which of these statements about the apostle Paul is incorrect?
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Paul was a Roman citizen
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Paul was a Pharisee
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Paul was one of the twelve disciples
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Paul wrote many letters in the New Testament
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Question of
What was the name of the first Gentile (non-Jewish) convert to Christianity, a centurion?
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Cornelius
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Sergius Paulus
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The Ethiopian eunuch
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Lydia
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Question of
Who was the first missionary partner of Paul?
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Silas
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Timothy
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Barnabas
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Luke
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Question of
What was the name of the young man who went with Paul on his second missionary journey and later received letters from Paul?
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Mark
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Timothy
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Titus
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Luke
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Question of
What did Paul and Silas do in prison in Philippi?
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They complained
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They prayed and sang hymns
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They escaped
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They slept
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Question of
What happened when Paul and Silas were singing in prison?
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A great earthquake opened the doors
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The jailer released them
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They were whipped
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They were taken to Rome
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Question of
Who was the jailer in Philippi who believed in Jesus after the earthquake?
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The Bible does not give his name
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Stephanus
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Crispus
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Jason
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Question of
Which of these books is one of Paul’s letters (epistles)?
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James
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Romans
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Revelation
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Acts
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Question of
What is the “Fruit of the Spirit” mentioned in Galatians?
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Wealth, power, and fame
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Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
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Faith, hope, and love
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Wisdom, strength, and courage
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Question of
What does Paul call the “armor of God” in Ephesians?
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A sword, shield, helmet, breastplate, belt, and shoes
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A chariot and horses
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A robe and a staff
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A bow and arrow
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Question of
Who was the wealthy woman who sold purple cloth and hosted the church in Thyatira?
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Priscilla
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Lydia
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Dorcas
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Chloe
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Question of
Who was the couple who were tentmakers and worked with Paul in Corinth?
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Barnabas and Mark
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Aquila and Priscilla
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Silas and Timothy
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Luke and Titus
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Question of
What happened to the apostle John on the island of Patmos?
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He was shipwrecked
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He received the vision of Revelation
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He was martyred
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He wrote his Gospel
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Question of
Which of these statements about the Book of Revelation is correct?
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It is about the life of Jesus
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It is a letter to seven churches
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It was written by Paul
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It is the first book of the New Testament
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Question of
Who wrote the Gospel of Mark?
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One of the twelve disciples
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John Mark, a companion of Peter
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Paul’s brother
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Luke’s cousin
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Question of
Which Gospel is known for having the most parables?
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Matthew
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Mark
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Luke
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John
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Question of
Which Gospel begins with “In the beginning was the Word”?
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Matthew
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Mark
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Luke
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John
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Question of
Who was the high priest when Jesus was arrested?
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Annas
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Caiaphas
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Pilate
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Herod
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Question of
What was the name of the woman who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume?
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Mary Magdalene
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Mary of Bethany (sister of Lazarus)
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Joanna
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Susanna
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Question of
Who was the brother of Peter who was also a disciple?
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James
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John
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Andrew
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Philip
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Question of
Which disciple did Jesus call “the son of thunder”?
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Peter and Andrew
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James and John
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Philip and Bartholomew
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Matthew and Thomas
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Question of
What did Jesus write on the ground when the woman caught in adultery was brought to Him?
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The Ten Commandments
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The sins of her accusers
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The Bible does not say
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A parable
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Question of
Who was the woman who was healed by touching the hem of Jesus’s garment?
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Jairus’s daughter
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The woman with the issue of blood
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The Syrophoenician woman
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Mary Magdalene
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Question of
How many times did Jesus appear to His disciples after His resurrection?
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Once
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Twice
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Several times
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Never
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Question of
What was the name of the sorcerer who tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit?
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Bar-Jesus (Elymas)
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Simon Magus
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Theudas
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Judas the Galilean
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Question of
Who was the disciple who preached in Ethiopia and was martyred there?
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Thomas
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Matthew
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Bartholomew
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The Bible does not record the death of most apostles
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Question of
Which of these parables is about a farmer scattering seed?
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The Parable of the Sower
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The Parable of the Talents
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The Parable of the Good Shepherd
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The Parable of the Vineyard Workers
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Question of
What did Jesus say about the two builders in His sermon on the mount?
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One built on sand, one built on rock
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One built with wood, one built with stone
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One built a tower, one built a house
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One built in the city, one built in the country
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Question of
Who was the rich young ruler told to sell everything he had?
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He was told to follow Jesus
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He was told to give to the poor
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He was told to keep the commandments
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All of the above
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Question of
What did the rich man ask Abraham for in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
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More money
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To send Lazarus to warn his brothers
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To be released from torment
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To have Lazarus serve him
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Question of
Which of these characters in the New Testament was raised from the dead by Peter?
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Eutychus
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Tabitha (Dorcas)
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The widow’s son at Nain
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Lazarus
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Question of
Who fell asleep during Paul’s long sermon and fell from a window?
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Eutychus
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Timothy
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Silas
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Titus
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Question of
What did Paul call himself in relation to the apostles?
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The greatest apostle
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The least of the apostles
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The first apostle
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The only apostle
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Question of
What does the “New Jerusalem” represent in Revelation?
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A city in Israel
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The new heaven and new earth where God dwells with His people
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The Temple
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The church in Jerusalem
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Question of
Who wrote the book of Hebrews?
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Paul
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Luke
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The author is unknown
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Peter
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Question of
Which of these statements about Jesus’s birth is incorrect?
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Jesus was born in a stable
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Angels announced His birth to shepherds
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Jesus was born in Nazareth
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Wise men visited Him with gifts
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Question of
What was the name of the slave who ran away from Philemon and was sent back by Paul with a letter?
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Epaphras
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Demas
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Onesimus
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Tychicus
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Question of
Which of these statements about the apostle James (brother of John) is correct?
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He was the first apostle to be martyred
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He wrote the book of James
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He was a tax collector
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He denied Jesus
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Question of
Who wrote the letter of James?
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James, the brother of John
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James, the brother of Jesus
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James, the son of Alphaeus
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The author is unknown
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Question of
What does James say about faith without works?
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It is still faith
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It is dead
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It is enough for salvation
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It is perfect
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Question of
Which of these statements about John the Baptist is incorrect?
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John the Baptist ate locusts and wild honey
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John the Baptist was the cousin of Jesus
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John the Baptist wrote the Gospel of John
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John the Baptist baptized Jesus
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Question of
What was the name of the man born blind whom Jesus healed?
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Bartimaeus
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The Bible does not give his name
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Manaen
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Simon
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Question of
What did the angel Gabriel tell Mary?
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That she would have a son named Jesus
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That she would be the wife of Joseph
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That she would live in Egypt
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That she would be a prophet
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Question of
What was the name of the demon-possessed man who lived among the tombs in the region of the Gerasenes?
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Legion
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The Bible does not give his name
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Barabbas
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Simon
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Question of
How many books are in the New Testament?
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39
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27
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66
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24
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Question of
What did Jesus promise to send His disciples after He ascended to heaven?
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The Holy Spirit (the Helper)
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More disciples
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A letter
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A new Temple
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Question of
What does the word “Gospel” mean?
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The law of God
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Good news
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A story
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A prophecy
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