Bible Quiz – Forgiveness (with answers and the Complete Reference Verse).

 

Bible Quiz – Forgiveness (with answers and the Complete Reference Verse). 

Forgiveness is at the very heart of the Bible’s message. It reflects God’s mercy toward humanity and calls believers to extend that same grace to others. This quiz will help you explore what Scripture teaches about forgiving others, receiving God’s forgiveness, and living a life shaped by mercy.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Try to answer without looking at your Bible first.

After completing all questions, check your answers in the Answer Section below.

Each answer includes the complete reference verse for deeper understanding.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        Who taught that we should forgive “seventy times seven”?

 

2.        In the Lord’s Prayer, what do we ask God to do regarding our sins?

 

3.        Which parable tells the story of a servant who was forgiven a huge debt but refused to forgive a small one?

 

4.        According to Ephesians, how should believers forgive one another?

 

5.        What did Jesus say on the cross about those who crucified Him?

 

6.        In Proverbs, what covers over an offense?

 

7.        Who forgave his brothers after they sold him into slavery?

 

8.        According to 1 John, what happens when we confess our sins?

 

9.        What did Peter ask Jesus about forgiveness before receiving the “seventy times seven” answer?

 

10.  In Colossians, what are believers commanded to do if they have a grievance against someone?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        Jesus Christ

Matthew 18:22 – “Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”

 

2.        Forgive our sins as we forgive others

Matthew 6:12 – “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”

 

3.        The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

Matthew 18:27 – “Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.”

 

4.        As God forgave us in Christ

Ephesians 4:32 – “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”

 

5.        “Father, forgive them…”

Luke 23:34 – “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do…”

 

6.        Love covers an offense

Proverbs 10:12 – “Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”

 

7.        Joseph

Genesis 50:20 – “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good…”

 

8.        God forgives and cleanses us

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

 

9.        “How many times shall I forgive… up to seven times?”

Matthew 18:21 – “Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”

 

10.  Forgive as the Lord forgave you

Colossians 3:13 – “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another… even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”

 

If this quiz helped you reflect on forgiveness, share it with friends or your Bible study group. Keep growing in faith by exploring more Scripture-based quizzes—and most importantly, practice forgiveness in your daily life.

 

Bible Quiz – Forgiveness (Harder Round)

 

Forgiveness is not only a command but a spiritual discipline that requires humility, grace, and faith. This harder round will challenge your deeper understanding of biblical teachings on forgiveness, including parables, teachings of Jesus, and examples from Scripture.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully and think deeply before answering.

Avoid checking your Bible until you finish all questions.

Review your answers in the Answer Section below.

Each answer includes the complete reference verse for study and reflection.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        In which parable does the king revoke forgiveness after a servant refuses to forgive another?

 

2.        According to James, what triumphs over judgment?

 

3.        What did Jesus teach would happen if we do not forgive others?

 

4.        In Micah, how does God describe His attitude toward forgiving sin?

 

5.        What did Stephen say while being stoned?

 

6.        According to Isaiah, what does God do with our sins when He forgives them?

 

7.        In the Gospel of Mark, what condition is given for receiving forgiveness when praying?

 

8.        According to Psalm 103, how far has God removed our transgressions from us?

 

9.        What warning does Jesus give in Matthew 6 after teaching the Lord’s Prayer?

 

10.  In Acts, what did Peter tell people to do so that their sins may be blotted out?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

Matthew 18:32–34 – “Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant… And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.”

 

2.        Mercy

James 2:13 – “For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.”

 

3.        We will not be forgiven

Matthew 6:15 – “But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

 

4.        He delights in mercy and pardons sin

Micah 7:18 – “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity… he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”

 

5.        “Lord, lay not this sin to their charge”

Acts 7:60 – “And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”

 

6.        He blots them out

Isaiah 43:25 – “I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”

 

7.        Forgive others first

Mark 11:25 – “And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

 

8.        As far as the east is from the west

Psalm 103:12 – “As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”

 

9.        A warning about forgiving others

Matthew 6:14 – “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

 

10.  Repent and be converted

Acts 3:19 – “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out…”

 

Challenge yourself further by sharing this quiz with someone and discussing the answers together. Keep diving deeper into Scripture—because the more we understand forgiveness, the more we reflect God’s heart in our lives.

 

Bible Quiz – Forgiveness (Hardest Round)

 

Forgiveness in the Bible is profound, often expressed through deep theology, symbolic language, and powerful real-life examples. This hardest round is designed to stretch your knowledge and push you into careful, thoughtful engagement with Scripture.

 

Instructions

Read each question slowly and consider the context behind it.

These questions may require recalling specific verses or deeper biblical connections.

Attempt all questions before checking the answers.

Review the Answer Section with complete reference verses for clarity and growth.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        In Jeremiah, what does God promise regarding remembering sins under the new covenant?

 

2.        According to Hebrews, what is the significance of “no more offering for sin” in relation to forgiveness?

 

3.        In Psalm 51, what does David ask God to create in him after his plea for forgiveness?

 

4.        In Isaiah 1:18, how are sins described after God forgives them?

 

5.        According to Daniel’s prayer in Daniel 9, what belongs to God despite Israel’s rebellion?

 

6.        In the Gospels, what was Jesus’ response to the woman who anointed His feet regarding her many sins?

 

7.        According to Romans, how does David describe the blessedness of the one whose sins are forgiven?

 

8.        In 2 Corinthians, what ministry has been given to believers concerning forgiveness?

 

9.        According to Hebrews 8:12, how does God describe His forgiveness of sins and iniquities?

 

10.  In Luke 7, what did Jesus say proves that someone loves much in relation to forgiveness?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        God will remember sins no more

Jeremiah 31:34 – “And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour… for they shall all know me… for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”

 

2.        Forgiveness is complete—no further sacrifice needed

Hebrews 10:18 – “Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.”

 

3.        A clean heart

Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”

 

4.        White as snow / wool

Isaiah 1:18 – “Come now, and let us reason together… though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

 

5.        Mercies and forgiveness

Daniel 9:9 – “To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him.”

 

6.        Her sins are forgiven because she loved much

Luke 7:47 – “Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much…”

 

7.        Blessed is the one whose sins are covered and not counted

Romans 4:7–8 – “Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.”

 

8.        The ministry of reconciliation

2 Corinthians 5:18 – “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.”

 

9.        He remembers sins no more

Hebrews 8:12 – “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.”

 

10.  One who is forgiven much loves much

Luke 7:47 – “But to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.”

 

You’ve completed the hardest round—well done! Keep exploring God’s Word and let these truths shape your heart. Share this quiz with others and continue growing together in the powerful message of forgiveness.