Understanding the Gospel of John Quiz

Test your knowledge of the Gospel of John with these questions about its authorship, themes, and events. How well do you know this biblical text?

#1

Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of John?

Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
#2

In which language was the Gospel of John originally written?

Greek
Hebrew
Latin
Aramaic
#3

Which disciple did Jesus entrust with the care of his mother, Mary, while he was on the cross?

Peter
James
John
Andrew
#4

According to the Gospel of John, where was Jesus when he performed his first miracle?

Bethlehem
Nazareth
Cana
Jerusalem
#5

Which disciple doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw Jesus with his own eyes?

Peter
Thomas
Judas Iscariot
Andrew
#6

Who was the first person Jesus revealed himself to after his resurrection, according to the Gospel of John?

Mary Magdalene
Peter
Thomas
James
#7

What is the famous opening phrase of the Gospel of John?

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
#8

What is the significance of the 'I Am' statements in the Gospel of John?

They emphasize Jesus' divine nature and mission.
They represent metaphors for discipleship.
They denote Old Testament prophecies.
They highlight the importance of prayer.
#9

What is the central theme of the Gospel of John?

Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
Social justice
Political revolution
Asceticism
#10

Who was the Pharisee who came to Jesus by night, as recorded in John's Gospel?

Nicodemus
Caiaphas
Gamaliel
Saul (Paul)
#11

What did Jesus write on the ground when the scribes and Pharisees brought to him a woman caught in adultery?

The names of the accusers
A quotation from the Law of Moses
Nothing
The words 'forgiveness' and 'love'
#12

Who is the 'beloved disciple' mentioned in the Gospel of John?

Peter
James
John
Andrew
#13

Which event is described only in the Gospel of John among the four Gospels?

The feeding of the five thousand.
The raising of Lazarus from the dead.
The Sermon on the Mount.
The Last Supper.
#14

What is the last of the seven signs performed by Jesus in the Gospel of John?

Healing of the blind man at Bethsaida
Feeding of the five thousand
Raising of Lazarus from the dead
Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana
#15

Which feast is mentioned in John's Gospel as the setting for Jesus' 'I am the bread of life' discourse?

Passover
Feast of Tabernacles
Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah)
Pentecost
#16

What does Jesus say to Mary Magdalene in Aramaic when she first sees him after the resurrection?

'Peace be with you.'
'Woman, why are you weeping?'
'Do not cling to me.'
'Rabboni!' (which means Teacher)
#17

Who is the 'Word' mentioned in the opening of the Gospel of John?

John the Baptist
Jesus Christ
The Holy Spirit
God the Father
#18

Who said to Jesus, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God'?

Mary Magdalene
Peter
Thomas
Nicodemus

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