1 Peter Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of 1 Peter with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
What does 1 Peter encourage believers to focus on amidst trials?
1 Peter quiz questions and answers
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1. What does 1 Peter encourage believers to focus on amidst trials?
- A) Personal achievements
- B) Future salvation (correct answer)
- C) Social status
- D) Earthly riches
Answer: Future salvation. Believers are encouraged to focus on the joy of future salvation through faith in Jesus. 1 Peter 1
2. In 1 Peter, what are believers referred to as in relation to Christ?
- A) Faithful servants
- B) Holy vessels
- C) Earthly treasures
- D) Living stones (correct answer)
Answer: Living stones. Believers are described as living stones being built into a spiritual house. 1 Peter 2
3. What should wives do according to 1 Peter 3?
- A) Lead the family
- B) Respect their husbands (correct answer)
- C) Seek independence
- D) Ignore their husbands
Answer: Respect their husbands. Wives are encouraged to respect their husbands as part of living in harmony. 1 Peter 3
4. What does 1 Peter say about suffering for doing good?
- A) It should be avoided
- B) It is commendable (correct answer)
- C) It is shameful
- D) It is unnecessary
Answer: It is commendable. Suffering for doing good is seen as commendable in the sight of God. 1 Peter 2
5. What metaphor does Peter use for the relationship between elders and the church?
- A) Shepherd and sheep (correct answer)
- B) Master and servants
- C) Teacher and students
- D) King and subjects
Answer: Shepherd and sheep. Elders are encouraged to shepherd the flock of God, likening them to shepherds and sheep. 1 Peter 5
6. What does Peter say about casting anxieties?
- A) Cast them on God (correct answer)
- B) Ignore them
- C) Share them with friends
- D) Do it in secret
Answer: Cast them on God. Peter encourages believers to cast all their anxieties on God because He cares for them. 1 Peter 5
7. How does 1 Peter describe the believers' identity?
- A) Chosen people (correct answer)
- B) Wealthy citizens
- C) Powerful rulers
- D) Famous leaders
Answer: Chosen people. Believers are described as a chosen people and a royal priesthood. 1 Peter 2
8. What is the cornerstone referred to in 1 Peter?
- A) Moses
- B) Abraham
- C) David
- D) Jesus Christ (correct answer)
Answer: Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is referred to as the cornerstone of God's spiritual house. 1 Peter 2
9. What does Peter encourage believers to do in the face of persecution?
- A) Seek revenge
- B) Doubt their beliefs
- C) Retreat and hide
- D) Stand firm in faith (correct answer)
Answer: Stand firm in faith. Peter encourages believers to persevere in their faith despite persecution. 1 Peter 4
10. What should elders do according to 1 Peter 5?
- A) Serve willingly (correct answer)
- B) Avoid responsibility
- C) Demand respect
- D) Lead with authority
Answer: Serve willingly. Elders are encouraged to lead willingly and with humility, caring for the flock. 1 Peter 5