The Four Gospels Quiz

Who were the evangelists recognized as having a special gift of the Holy Spirit to record the good news?

• Prophets

• Disciples

• Teachers

• Apostles

What is the meaning of the word 'gospels'?

• Teachings

• Good news

• Holy books

• Miracles

Which Gospel portrays Jesus as the Teacher and collects his sayings into five lessons?

• John

• Luke

• Mark

• Matthew

Which Gospel was written for Christians of Jewish background and draws much upon the Jewish Scriptures?

• Matthew

• Mark

• John

• Luke

Who was the author of the Gospel of Luke?

• Paul

• John

• Luke

• Peter

Which Gospel was written for Christians of Jewish background who were being persecuted by Jews who opposed Christianity?

• John

• Mark

• Matthew

• Luke

What is the main theme of the Gospel of Mark?

• Compassion

• Forgiveness

• Teaching

• Crucifixion

Which Gospel portrays a very compassionate, tender and all-forgiving Jesus?

• Matthew

• John

• Luke

• Mark

What is the purpose of the Gospels?

• To teach about the early Church

• To establish a relationship with Jesus

• To explain the teachings of the Apostles

• To record historical events

When were the Gospels given the names we have today?

• During the fourth century AD

• During the third century AD

• During the second century AD

• During the first century AD