New Testament · General Letters
1 Peter Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of 1 Peter: hope in suffering and living as God’s people.
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Which geographical region is most likely the setting for Peter's first-century audience addressed in 1 Peter?
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Answer: C. Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey)
1 Peter is traditionally believed to have been written to churches in Asia Minor, as indicated by references to regions like Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia in 1 Peter 1:1.
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What does Peter say about the devil?
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Answer: B. He walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour
1 Peter 5:8 warns that the devil prowls like a roaring lion seeking to devour.
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What is the primary purpose of 1 Peter as indicated in its opening, especially concerning its readers?
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Answer: C. To encourage suffering Christians to remain faithful
In 1 Peter 1:6-7, the author encourages believers to remain steadfast amid suffering, emphasizing hope and faith through trials.
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What does Peter say about the word of the Lord?
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Answer: C. It endures forever
1 Peter 1:25 quotes Isaiah, saying the word of the Lord endures forever.
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Who is traditionally believed to be the author of 1 Peter?
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Answer: B. Peter the Apostle
1 Peter is attributed to the Apostle Peter, as stated in the opening verse (1 Peter 1:1).
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What is the primary tone of 1 Peter?
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Answer: A. Encouragement and exhortation
The tone is one of encouragement to persevere in faith despite suffering (1 Peter 5:12).
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What command is given in 1 Peter 3:15 regarding personal testimony?
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Answer: D. Be ready to give an answer with gentleness and respect
1 Peter 3:15 encourages believers to be prepared to explain their hope with gentleness and respect.
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What does Peter say about being ready to give a defense?
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Answer: B. Always be ready to give a defense of the hope that is in you
1 Peter 3:15 instructs believers to always be ready to give a defense (apologia) of their hope.
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How should wives conduct themselves toward unbelieving husbands?
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Answer: C. With chaste conduct and reverent fear, that they may be won without a word
1 Peter 3:1-2 teaches that godly conduct can win unbelieving husbands without words.
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What is the significance of 1 Peter emphasizing the 'living hope' in 1 Peter 1:3?
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Answer: D. It highlights the resurrection of Jesus as the foundation of believers' hope
1 Peter 1:3 speaks of a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
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What metaphor is used in 1 Peter 2:9 to describe believers?
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Answer: B. A royal priesthood
1 Peter 2:9 describes believers as a 'royal priesthood,' emphasizing their spiritual role.
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How does Peter describe the trial of faith?
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Answer: D. More precious than gold that perishes, though tested by fire
1 Peter 1:7 compares the trial of faith to gold tested by fire, but more precious.
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How does 1 Peter describe the relationship between suffering and faith?
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Answer: D. Suffering refines faith and proves its genuineness
1 Peter 1:6-7 compares suffering to refining gold, demonstrating its role in strengthening faith.
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Which geographical region is NOT mentioned in 1 Peter's greetings?
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Answer: C. Ephesus
The regions mentioned are Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia; Ephesus is not listed in the greeting (1 Peter 1:1).
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What does Peter say about Christ's preaching to the spirits in prison?
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Answer: C. He preached to the spirits who were disobedient in the days of Noah
1 Peter 3:19-20 refers to Christ preaching to spirits who were disobedient in Noah's time.
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Answer key
- C. Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey)
- B. He walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour
- C. To encourage suffering Christians to remain faithful
- C. It endures forever
- B. Peter the Apostle
- A. Encouragement and exhortation
- D. Be ready to give an answer with gentleness and respect
- B. Always be ready to give a defense of the hope that is in you
- C. With chaste conduct and reverent fear, that they may be won without a word
- D. It highlights the resurrection of Jesus as the foundation of believers' hope
- B. A royal priesthood
- D. More precious than gold that perishes, though tested by fire
- D. Suffering refines faith and proves its genuineness
- C. Ephesus
- C. He preached to the spirits who were disobedient in the days of Noah
About the book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is the 60th book of the Bible and belongs to the General Letters section of the New Testament. It has 5 chapters. 1 Peter encourages believers facing suffering, reminding them of their living hope and calling them a royal priesthood.
Using this quiz with a group
These questions work well for Sunday school, youth group, small groups and family devotions. Read each question aloud, let everyone answer, then read the explanation together. Use the print button for a worksheet with an answer key at the end.