KS3 christianity the bible - also known as the word of god

Religious Education Quiz - Christianity - The Bible (Questions)

The Bible is central to Christian belief and practice. In this quiz you will explore its structure, key books, and why it matters to Christians today.

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Fascinating Fact:

The four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, tell the story of Jesus’ teaching, miracles, and final days.

In KS3 Religious Education, pupils explore Christianity by learning how the Bible is organised, who wrote its different books, and how Christians use it in worship and everyday life.

Key Terms

Old Testament: The first part of the Bible, containing Jewish law, history, poetry, and prophecy written before the time of Jesus.
New Testament: The second part of the Bible, focusing on Jesus, his followers, and the early Christian Church.
Gospel: A New Testament book that gives an account of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the Bible in Christianity?

The Bible is the Christian holy book, made up of the Old Testament and the New Testament. Christians believe it reveals God’s character, promises, and guidance for living.

How do Christians use the Bible?

Christians use the Bible in worship services for readings and sermons, and in personal life for prayer, study, and making moral decisions based on its teachings.

What is the difference between the Old and New Testament?

The Old Testament contains texts from before Jesus, mainly linked to Jewish history and law. The New Testament focuses on Jesus and the growth of the early Christian Church.

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The Psalms were traditionally believed to have been written by .......

[ ]	Abraham
[ ]	King David
[ ]	King Solomon
[ ]	Moses

The Christian Bible is in two parts known as .......

[ ]	The Creation and the New Testament
[ ]	The Old Testament and the Apocrypha
[ ]	The Old Testament and the New Testament
[ ]	The Psalms and the New Testament

In the King James Bible, the Old Testament comprises .......

[ ]	1 book
[ ]	39 books
[ ]	56 books
[ ]	66 books

The New Testament comprises .......

[ ]	26 books: Gospels, Acts, Letters and Revelation
[ ]	27 books: Gospels, Acts, Letters and Revelation
[ ]	39 books: Gospels, Acts and Letters
[ ]	66 books: Gospels, Acts, Letters and Songs

The Gospels tell of .......

[ ]	the deeds of the early church
[ ]	the letters to the new churches
[ ]	the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
[ ]	the life, death and resurrection of the disciples

The Gospel writers are .......

[ ]	Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
[ ]	Matthew, Mark, Peter and John
[ ]	Peter, Paul, Simon and John
[ ]	Peter, Paul, Timothy and John

Some Old Testaments include additional books called .......

[ ]	the apocrypha
[ ]	the prophecies
[ ]	the proverbs
[ ]	the psalms

The word "Bible" means .......

[ ]	books
[ ]	holy
[ ]	list
[ ]	sacred

The Old Testament timeline spans .......

[ ]	creation to a few centuries before Jesus's birth
[ ]	creation to Jesus's birth
[ ]	creation to Moses and the Ten Commandments
[ ]	creation to 10 centuries before Jesus's birth

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The first five books of the Old Testament are .......

[ ]	Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Joshua
[ ]	Genesis, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel and Joshua
[ ]	Genesis, Exodus, Isaiah, Psalms and Job
[ ]	Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy

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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity - The Bible (Answers)

The Psalms were traditionally believed to have been written by .......

[ ]	Abraham
[x]	King David
[ ]	King Solomon
[ ]	Moses

The Psalms are Jewish texts also included in the Christian Bible; there are approximately 150 Psalms

The Christian Bible is in two parts known as .......

[ ]	The Creation and the New Testament
[ ]	The Old Testament and the Apocrypha
[x]	The Old Testament and the New Testament
[ ]	The Psalms and the New Testament

"Testament" means "bond" between God and humankind

In the King James Bible, the Old Testament comprises .......

[ ]	1 book
[x]	39 books
[ ]	56 books
[ ]	66 books

From Genesis to Malachi are the Old Testament books. Because Christians have never been in full agreement about which books are scriptural, Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Old Testaments contain differing numbers of books

The New Testament comprises .......

[ ]	26 books: Gospels, Acts, Letters and Revelation
[x]	27 books: Gospels, Acts, Letters and Revelation
[ ]	39 books: Gospels, Acts and Letters
[ ]	66 books: Gospels, Acts, Letters and Songs

The whole (Western) Christian Bible typically comprises 66 books

The Gospels tell of .......

[ ]	the deeds of the early church
[ ]	the letters to the new churches
[x]	the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
[ ]	the life, death and resurrection of the disciples

The word "Gospel" means "good news"

The Gospel writers are .......

[x]	Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
[ ]	Matthew, Mark, Peter and John
[ ]	Peter, Paul, Simon and John
[ ]	Peter, Paul, Timothy and John

Luke (a doctor) is also considered to have written the Acts of the Apostles

Some Old Testaments include additional books called .......

[x]	the apocrypha
[ ]	the prophecies
[ ]	the proverbs
[ ]	the psalms

"Apocrypha" means "hidden". Christian traditions which include these books do not consider them to be extra, or hidden!

The word "Bible" means .......

[x]	books
[ ]	holy
[ ]	list
[ ]	sacred

The Bible is a library of books. The Greek word biblia means "books"