Jesus Quiz

Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew scriptures. Born in Bethlehem around 4 - 6 BCE, Jesus lived in first-century Judea and Galilee, preaching a message of love, forgiveness, repentance, and the coming of the Kingdom of God. His life, death, and resurrection - As recorded in the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - Form the foundation of the Christian faith. Beyond Christianity, Jesus is also recognized as a prophet in Islam (Isa) and a significant teacher in other traditions.

The Life and Teachings of Jesus

Jesus began his public ministry around the age of 30, following his baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. He gathered twelve apostles and traveled throughout Galilee and Judea, performing miracles - Healing the sick, raising the dead, feeding thousands with a few loaves and fish - And teaching in parables. His most famous sermons include the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 - 7), which contains the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer. Jesus challenged the religious establishment of his time and was ultimately arrested, tried before Pontius Pilate, crucified, and - According to Christian belief - Resurrected on the third day.

The theological significance of Jesus differs across Christian traditions. Catholics and Orthodox Christians emphasize the sacramental life and the Church as mediator of grace. Protestants emphasize Scripture alone and faith alone as the basis of salvation. All mainstream Christian traditions affirm the Nicene Creed's declaration of Jesus as fully God and fully human. The Gospels record many teachings of Jesus, including the Two Great Commandments: love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Test your knowledge of Jesus with this quiz - And explore our Christian or Catholic quiz and our Book of Matthew quiz.