Bible Quiz: Facts about the Bible

By Rev. Dr Emmanuel E James

O1. In which language is the Old Testament written?

02. In which language is the New Testament written?

03. What is the Latin version of the Bible known as?

04. What is the Septuagint (LXX) version of the Bible?

05. Into what groups is the Old Testament normally divided into?

06. Into what groups is the New Testament normally divided into?

07. Which are the Synoptic Gospels?

08. Why are they known as the Synoptic Gospels?

09. What is the meaning of the term “Gospel”?

10. What are some of the different names used for the Word of God in the Bible?

11. What is Pentateuch? Which books are included in it?

12. Which are the Poetical books of the Bible?

13. Which are the books of Wisdom in the Bible?

14. Which are the Pastoral Epistles written by Paul?

15. In which Epistles does Paul deal with the Second Coming of Jesus?

16. How many chapters are there in the Bible?

17. How many verses are there in the Bible?

18. How many Promises are there in the Bible?

19. How many Questions are there in the Bible?

20. Which is the middle and shortest chapter in the Bible?

Answers:

01. Hebrew

02. Greek

03. Vulgate

04. Translation of the Old Testament from Hebrew to Greek

05. Generally, 4 Groups:

a) Pentateuch

b) Historical Books;

c) Poetical and Wisdom Books, and

d) Prophets (Major and Minor)

06. Generally 4 Groups:

a) Gospels

b) History (Acts of the Apostles)

c) Epistles (Pauline and General)

d) Prophecy (The Book of Revelation)

07. Matthew, Mark and Luke

08. Because all these cover the Life of Jesus and have many verses common among them.

09. Good News

10. * Scriptures (Luke 24:27)

* Commandments (Ps. 119:96)

* Thy Way (Ps. 119:37)

* Thy Word (Ps. 119:105)

* Ordinance (Ps. 119:91)

* Judgments (Ps. 119:120)