- 1. Saul of Tarsus, who is better known as Paul the Apostle, was a pivotal figure in the spread of Christianity in the first century AD. Born in Tarsus, a city in present-day Turkey, around the beginning of the Common Era, Saul was a Roman citizen and a fervent Pharisee, who initially persecuted Christians for what he viewed as heretical beliefs. His life took a dramatic turn on the road to Damascus, where, as he was traveling to arrest Christian followers, he experienced a profound vision of the risen Christ. This transformative event led to his conversion and a subsequent dedication to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul embarked on several missionary journeys throughout the Roman Empire, establishing numerous churches and writing letters, many of which would later form a significant portion of the New Testament. His theological insights, particularly regarding salvation by faith and the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian community, profoundly shaped Christian doctrine and practice. Despite facing persecution, imprisonment, and ultimately martyrdom, Paul's legacy as a theologian, missionary, and apologist continues to influence millions of believers around the world, cementing his status as one of the most important figures in Christian history.
What was Paul's original name?
A) Peter
B) Matthew
C) Saul
D) John
- 2. In which city was Paul born?
A) Nazareth
B) Bethlehem
C) Jerusalem
D) Tarsus
- 3. What was Paul's profession?
A) Tentmaker
B) Tax collector
C) Fisherman
D) Carpenter
- 4. Which group did Paul initially persecute?
A) Romans
B) Greeks
C) Christians
D) Jews
- 5. On the road to which city did Paul experience his conversion?
A) Antioch
B) Capernaum
C) Damascus
D) Jerusalem
- 6. Which New Testament letter is attributed to Paul?
A) Romans
B) Revelation
C) James
D) Hebrews
- 7. To which church did Paul write a letter advising them about love?
A) Philippi
B) Corinth
C) Ephesus
D) Galatia
- 8. How many missionary journeys did Paul undertake, approximately?
A) Seven
B) Three
C) Five
D) One
- 9. Which book details Paul's shipwreck?
A) Romans
B) 1 Corinthians
C) Acts
D) Galatians
- 10. What did Paul do before his conversion?
A) Led prayers
B) Persecuted Christians
C) Preached the Gospel
D) Healed the sick
- 11. What was the main message of Paul’s letters?
A) Prophecies about the end times
B) Following the Law strictly
C) Worshipping in the temple
D) Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
- 12. In what year is Paul believed to have died?
A) AD 64
B) AD 100
C) AD 70
D) AD 30
- 13. What was Paul's relationship with Timothy?
A) Rival
B) Teacher
C) Brother
D) Mentor
- 14. Which council addressed the issue of Gentile believers?
A) Council of Ephesus
B) Council of Nicaea
C) Council of Trent
D) Council of Jerusalem
- 15. What was the relationship between Paul and Peter?
A) They were rivals
B) They never met
C) They were cousins
D) Both were apostles but had disagreements
- 16. What is the name of the letter Paul wrote to the church in Philippi?
A) Philippians
B) Colossians
C) Galatians
D) Ephesians
- 17. What was Paul's attitude towards the Law after conversion?
A) He saw it as fulfilled in Christ
B) He deemed it unnecessary
C) He advocated for strict adherence
D) He rejected it entirely
- 18. What significant event happened to Saul on the road to Damascus?
A) Received a vision
B) Blinded by a light
C) Met a disciple
D) Fell off a horse
- 19. What did Saul change his name to after his conversion?
A) Barnabas
B) Paul
C) Peter
D) Timothy
- 20. Paul was primarily known for spreading Christianity to which group?
A) Samarians
B) Nazarenes
C) Gentiles
D) Jews
- 21. What was the primary purpose of Paul's letters to the various churches?
A) Historical recount
B) Personal anecdotes
C) Prophecy and vision
D) Instruction and correction
- 22. In which book does Paul introduce the concept of the 'body of Christ'?
A) 1 Corinthians
B) Galatians
C) Ephesians
D) Philippians
- 23. Which letter contains the fruit of the Spirit?
A) Galatians
B) Colossians
C) Ephesians
D) Philippians
- 24. What title did Paul often use in his letters?
A) Elder
B) Prophet
C) Apostle
D) Disciple
- 25. What type of persecution did Paul face during his ministry?
A) Economic deprivation
B) Censorship
C) Physical and legal persecution
D) Social exclusion
- 26. Which missionary companion traveled with Paul on his first missionary journey?
A) Barnabas
B) Titus
C) Timothy
D) Silas
- 27. Which Roman official did Paul appeal to during his trial?
A) Caesar
B) Governor
C) King Agrippa
D) Pontius Pilate
- 28. Who was the first Christian martyr that Saul witnessed stoning?
A) Philip
B) Barnabas
C) Stephen
D) James
- 29. Who healed Saul after his blindness?
A) Barnabas
B) Timothy
C) Ananias
D) Peter
- 30. Where did Paul famously preach about the 'Unknown God'?
A) Rome
B) Athens
C) Corinth
D) Ephesus
- 31. What term describes Paul’s writings?
A) Acts
B) Gospels
C) Proverbs
D) Epistles
- 32. Which church did Paul help establish as the first in Europe?
A) Thessalonica
B) Philippi
C) Corinth
D) Ephesus
- 33. In which book does Paul describe the armor of God?
A) Colossians
B) Romans
C) Ephesians
D) Hebrews
- 34. What was a major theme in Paul's letters?
A) Grace
B) Tradition
C) Legalism
D) Rituals
- 35. What miraculous event happened to Paul and Silas in prison?
A) Fire
B) Lightning
C) Flood
D) Earthquake
- 36. During which journey was Paul stoned?
A) Third missionary journey
B) Second missionary journey
C) Journey to Rome
D) First missionary journey
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