Top 25 Bible Questions About The Apostles

Answer: D. Philip
Explanation: John 6:5-7 records Jesus testing Philip by asking how to feed the multitude. Philip quickly calculated the impossibility, saying even 200 denarii would not be enough. His practical response contrasted with Andrew’s small step of faith in bringing a boy’s lunch.

Answer: A. Thomas
Explanation: In John 11:16, when Jesus decided to return to Bethany after Lazarus’s death, Thomas boldly encouraged the group to follow, even if it meant death. Though later remembered for doubting the resurrection, here Thomas displayed loyalty and courage.

Answer: C. Philip
Explanation: Acts 8:26-39 describes Philip being led by an angel to meet an Ethiopian eunuch reading Isaiah. This encounter highlights the Spirit’s guidance in mission and the universality of the gospel, reaching even to Africa early in the church’s history.

Answer: B. Peter
Explanation: Acts 3:1-10 tells how Peter, with John, healed a man crippled from birth at the temple gate. In Jesus’s name, the man was instantly strengthened and began walking and praising God. This event demonstrates the continued power of Jesus through his apostles.

Answer: D. John
Explanation: Revelation 1:9 records John’s exile to Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. There he received visions that became the book of Revelation. Though isolated, God revealed to John the ultimate triumph of Christ and the hope of a new heaven and earth.

Answer: C. Peter
Explanation: Peter’s first and second letters encourage believers facing persecution to stand firm in grace and live holy lives. Once impulsive and fearful, Peter was transformed by the Spirit into a bold leader. His letters emphasize enduring trials with hope, pointing to Christ’s example.

Answer: B. Thomas
Explanation: Church tradition holds that Thomas traveled to India where he preached the gospel and was eventually martyred. Though the Bible does not directly record this journey, his strong confession in John 20:28, "My Lord and my God," reflects deep conviction.

Answer: A. Philip
Explanation: In John 14:8-9, Philip requested to see the Father. Jesus answered, "Whoever has seen me has seen the Father." Philip had brought Nathaniel to Christ but still struggled to fully understand Jesus's divine nature. His question reflects honest spiritual longing.

Answer: A. James, son of Alphaeus
Explanation: Mark 15:40 mentions James the Less, likely called so because of his stature, age, or lesser prominence compared to James, son of Zebedee. Though little is recorded about him, his faithful presence among the 12 shows that significance in God's kingdom is about faithfulness.

Answer: D. Judas Iscariot
Explanation: John 12:6 notes that Judas kept the money bag for the disciples, but he often stole from it. Despite witnessing Jesus's miracles, Judas betrayed him for 30 silver coins. His actions fulfilled prophecy (Zechariah 11:12-13) and warn of the danger of greed and hardened hearts.

Answer: C. Peter
Explanation: In Acts 10:9-16, Peter saw a vision of a sheet lowered from heaven containing animals declared unclean by the law. God told him, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean." This prepared Peter to accept Gentiles into the church, starting with Cornelius's household.

Answer: B. Andrew
Explanation: John 1:41-42 describes Andrew telling his brother Simon, "We have found the Messiah," and then bringing him to Jesus. Though often in the background, Andrew’s role was crucial. Through him, Peter, who became a central leader of the church, met Christ.

Answer: A. John
Explanation: According to Revelation 1:9, John was exiled on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. There he received visions of heaven, judgment, and Christ's return. Church tradition holds that John is the beloved disciple, author of the Gospel and Epistles.

Answer: C. Matthias
Explanation: After Judas betrayed Jesus and died, the disciples prayed and cast lots to select a replacement. Acts 1:26 says, "The lot fell to Matthias, who had been with them from John's baptism to the resurrection." His appointment shows the early church's commitment to prayer, scripture, and God's guidance.

Answer: D. James, son of Zebedee
Explanation: Acts 12:2 records that King Herod had James, the brother of John, executed by the sword. James was the first apostle to be martyred for his faith, showing the cost of discipleship. His bold witness reminds believers that following Christ may lead to suffering but also to eternal reward.

Answer: B. Peter
Explanation: Peter boldly proclaimed Jesus as the risen Messiah on Pentecost, explaining the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and calling about 3,000 to baptism. (Acts 2)

Answer: D. Thomas
Explanation: Thomas was absent when Jesus first appeared after the resurrection and insisted on seeing Jesus’s wounds to believe. When Jesus appeared again, Thomas declared, "My Lord and my God." (John 20:24-29)

Answer: A. Peter
Explanation: Simon Peter declared Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus said this revelation came from the Father and promised to build His church on this rock. (Matthew 16:16-18)

Answer: D. Simon
Explanation: Simon is called the Zealot, indicating his former affiliation with a radical Jewish group resisting Roman rule. His presence among the 12 shows Jesus’s ability to unite diverse followers. (Luke 6:15)

Answer: C. Peter
Explanation: Peter denied knowing Jesus three times during Jesus’s trial, just as Jesus had predicted. Though he failed, Jesus restored him after the resurrection with three affirmations of love, commissioning him to serve faithfully. (Luke 22:61; John 21:15-17)

Answer: B. Philip
Explanation: Philip told Nathaniel, "We have found the one Moses wrote about, Jesus of Nazareth." Nathaniel doubted, but Philip invited him to "Come and see." This shows the power of personal testimony and gentle invitation. (John 1:45-46)

Answer: A. James and John
Explanation: Jesus called James and John "sons of thunder," highlighting their zealous and fiery temper. For example, they once suggested calling down fire on a Samaritan village that rejected Jesus. Over time, their zeal was transformed into love. (Mark 3:17; Luke 9:54)

Answer: C. Thomas
Explanation: Thomas, called Didymus meaning twin, is best known for doubting the resurrection until seeing Jesus’s wounds. Earlier, he bravely said, "Let us also go that we may die with him," showing both skepticism and courage. (John 11:16; 20:24-29)

Answer: B. Matthew
Explanation: Matthew, also known as Levi, was called by Jesus from his tax booth. Tax collectors were despised as corrupt collaborators with Rome, yet Jesus extended grace to him. Matthew left his lucrative position immediately and hosted a feast to introduce friends to Jesus. (Matthew 9:9)

Answer: D. Andrew
Explanation: Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the first two disciples to follow Jesus after hearing John the Baptist declare him the Lamb of God. Andrew eagerly sought out his brother Peter to bring him to Jesus, showing the natural outflow of faith to share Christ with others. (John 1:40-41)