New Testament · Letters of Paul
Galatians Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Galatians: freedom in Christ, faith and the fruit of the Spirit.
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How does Paul describe his former life before conversion?
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Answer: D. He persecuted the church of God beyond measure
Galatians 1:13 describes Paul's extreme persecution of the church before his conversion.
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What famous verse describes justification by faith in Galatians?
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Answer: D. A man is not justified by works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ
Galatians 2:16 clearly states the doctrine of justification by faith, not works.
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What does Paul say about being crucified with Christ?
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Answer: A. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me
Galatians 2:20 contains this famous declaration of union with Christ in His death and resurrection.
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Who is the primary author of the book of Galatians?
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Answer: B. Paul the Apostle
Galatians is traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul (Galatians 1:1).
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In Galatians 3, Paul references a covenant made with which biblical figure?
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Answer: D. Abraham
Paul discusses the covenant with Abraham and how it relates to faith and the Law (Galatians 3:6-9).
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What was the main issue Paul addresses in Galatians?
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Answer: B. Legalism and the false teaching of circumcision
Paul strongly opposes the Judaizers who taught that Gentile believers must be circumcised to be saved (Galatians 5:2-6).
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What does Paul say about the 'works of the flesh' in Galatians 5?
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Answer: C. They are evident and lead to destruction
Galatians 5:19-21 lists the works of the flesh as obvious and warning that those who practice them will not inherit the kingdom of God.
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What does Paul say about those who are in Christ?
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Answer: C. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female
Galatians 3:28 declares the unity and equality of all believers in Christ.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'Freedom in Christ' in Galatians?
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Answer: C. Liberty from the Law and legalism
Galatians teaches that believers are called to stand firm in the freedom Christ provides, not to be burdened again by the Law (Galatians 5:1).
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Why does Paul say he is writing to the Galatians?
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Answer: D. Because they are turning to a different gospel
Galatians 1:6 expresses Paul's amazement that they are turning to a different gospel.
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What does Paul say about bearing one another's burdens?
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Answer: C. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ
Galatians 6:2 instructs believers to bear each other's burdens as fulfillment of Christ's law.
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Which unique stylistic feature is prominent in Galatians?
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Answer: B. A highly personal tone and passionate argumentation
Paul’s tone in Galatians is notably urgent and emotional, reflecting his concern for the churches' doctrinal purity (Galatians 1-6).
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What does Paul say about the law as a schoolmaster?
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Answer: A. The law was our tutor to bring us to Christ
Galatians 3:24 describes the law as a tutor (paidagogos) leading to Christ.
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What does Paul say about anyone who preaches a different gospel?
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Answer: C. Let him be accursed
Galatians 1:8-9 pronounces this strong curse (anathema) on those preaching a false gospel.
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What is a unique stylistic feature of Galatians compared to Paul's other epistles?
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Answer: D. A more confrontational tone
Galatians is known for its vigorous and passionate tone, as Paul strongly opposes legalism and false teachers (Galatians 1:6-9).
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Answer key
- D. He persecuted the church of God beyond measure
- D. A man is not justified by works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ
- A. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me
- B. Paul the Apostle
- D. Abraham
- B. Legalism and the false teaching of circumcision
- C. They are evident and lead to destruction
- C. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female
- C. Liberty from the Law and legalism
- D. Because they are turning to a different gospel
- C. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ
- B. A highly personal tone and passionate argumentation
- A. The law was our tutor to bring us to Christ
- C. Let him be accursed
- D. A more confrontational tone
About the book of Galatians
Galatians is the 48th book of the Bible and belongs to the Letters of Paul section of the New Testament. It has 6 chapters. Galatians argues that people are made right with God through faith in Christ, not by keeping the law, and lists the fruit of the Spirit.
Using this quiz with a group
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