Thomas Bible Quiz
How well do you know Thomas? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Thomas's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
What was Thomas's role among Jesus's followers?
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1. What was Thomas's role among Jesus's followers?
- A) Disciple
- B) Scribe
- C) Pharisee
- D) Apostle (correct answer)
Answer: Apostle. Thomas was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. Matthew 10
2. What does the name 'Thomas' mean?
- A) Twin (correct answer)
- B) Fisher
- C) Teacher
- D) Beloved
Answer: Twin. The name 'Thomas' is derived from the Aramaic word for 'twin.' John 20
3. What was Thomas's reaction when told of Jesus's resurrection?
- A) He doubted (correct answer)
- B) He believed immediately
- C) He rejoiced
- D) He was angry
Answer: He doubted. Thomas expressed doubt about Jesus's resurrection until he saw Him. John 20
4. What did Thomas say he needed to believe in the resurrection?
- A) A miracle
- B) A vision
- C) Proof of the nails (correct answer)
- D) A sign from heaven
Answer: Proof of the nails. Thomas stated he needed to see and touch the wounds of Jesus to believe. John 20
5. What phrase is often associated with Thomas due to his skepticism?
- A) Faithful Thomas
- B) Cautious Thomas
- C) Believing Thomas
- D) Doubting Thomas (correct answer)
Answer: Doubting Thomas. Thomas is often referred to as 'Doubting Thomas' due to his initial disbelief. John 20
6. How did Jesus respond to Thomas's doubt?
- A) He left him
- B) He showed him his wounds (correct answer)
- C) He ignored him
- D) He scolded him
Answer: He showed him his wounds. Jesus showed Thomas his wounds to help him believe. John 20
7. What did Thomas declare upon seeing the risen Jesus?
- A) You are the Messiah
- B) My Lord and my God (correct answer)
- C) I am unworthy
- D) I need more proof
Answer: My Lord and my God. Thomas declared, 'My Lord and my God' upon seeing Jesus. John 20
8. Which other name is Thomas known by in the Bible?
- A) Matthew
- B) Bartholomew
- C) Didymus (correct answer)
- D) Simon
Answer: Didymus. Thomas is also known as Didymus, which means 'twin.' John 11
9. What was Thomas's attitude towards going to Judea with Jesus?
- A) Supportive (correct answer)
- B) Excited
- C) Indifferent
- D) Fearful
Answer: Supportive. Thomas showed support and willingness to go with Jesus to Judea, even unto death. John 11
10. Which apostolic action is Thomas known for after Jesus's resurrection?
- A) Preaching in Jerusalem
- B) Doubting the resurrection (correct answer)
- C) Writing a Gospel
- D) Healing the sick
Answer: Doubting the resurrection. Thomas is primarily known for doubting the resurrection until he saw Jesus. John 20