Honesty in the Early Church Quiz

What did the believers in the Early Church do with their excess land or possessions?

• They kept it for themselves

• They used it to build a new church

• They donated the money to the Church

• They sold it to make a profit

Answer explanation

The believers in the Early Church donated their excess land or possessions to the Church, highlighting the correct choice.

Who was looked upon favorably in the Early Church for being generous?

• Joseph Barnabas

• Peter and John

• Ananias and Sapphira

• The apostles

Answer explanation

Joseph Barnabas was looked upon favorably in the Early Church for his generosity.

What did Ananias and Sapphira do with the money from selling their property?

• They used it to buy new possessions

• They kept part of it for themselves

• They donated it to the Church

• They gave it all to the apostles

Answer explanation

Ananias and Sapphira kept part of the money for themselves instead of giving it all to the apostles.

What happened to Ananias as a result of his dishonesty?

• He was forgiven by the apostles

• He died

• He was given more money

• He was praised for his honesty

Answer explanation

Ananias died as a result of his dishonesty. This choice is correct because it aligns with the given question and the correct answers.

How did Sapphira die?

• She was excommunicated from the Church

• She died of natural causes

• She was struck dead for being dishonest

• She was forgiven by the apostles

Answer explanation

Sapphira died because she was struck dead for being dishonest.

What did the incident with Ananias and Sapphira teach the believers?

• To be more fearful of the apostles

• To be more generous with their resources

• To be more dishonest in their dealings

• To be more secretive about their possessions

Answer explanation

The incident with Ananias and Sapphira taught believers to be more generous with their resources.

What did the believers learn about God's expectations from this incident?

• God demands total power from His followers

• God demands total wealth from His followers

• God demands total secrecy from His followers

• God demands total honesty from His followers

Answer explanation

The believers learned that God demands total honesty from His followers.

What was the reaction of the believers after the incident with Ananias and Sapphira?

• They left the Church

• They stopped donating to the Church

• They had a deeper respect for the Church

• They became more dishonest

Answer explanation

The believers had a deeper respect for the Church because of the incident with Ananias and Sapphira.

What did the believers realize after the incident with Ananias and Sapphira?

• That the apostles were hypocrites

• That no one could be discovered as hypocrites

• That only Ananias and Sapphira could be discovered as hypocrites

• That everyone could be discovered as hypocrites

Answer explanation

Believers realized that everyone could be discovered as hypocrites after the incident with Ananias and Sapphira.

What was the importance of being honesty emphasized in the Early Church?

• It was not emphasized

• It was emphasized as a requirement for salvation

• It was emphasized as a way to gain popularity

• It was emphasized as a demand from God

Answer explanation

Being honest was emphasized in the Early Church as a demand from God.