Bible Quiz – Repentance (with answers and the Complete Reference Verse).
Repentance
is a central theme throughout the Bible—it is the turning away from sin and
turning back to God with a sincere heart. From the Old Testament prophets to
the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, repentance is presented as the pathway
to forgiveness, restoration, and new life. This quiz will help you reflect on
what Scripture teaches about repentance and deepen your understanding of its
importance in the Christian life.
Instructions
Read
each question carefully.
Answer
based on your knowledge of the Bible.
Do
not check the answers until you complete all questions.
After
the quiz, you’ll find the answers along with the complete reference verses for
deeper study.
Quiz Section
1.
What did John the Baptist preach in
preparation for the coming of the Lord?
2.
According to the Bible, what does God
desire people to do instead of perishing?
3.
In the book of Acts, what are people
instructed to do for the forgiveness of sins?
4.
Which Old Testament prophet called
people to “rend your heart and not your garments”?
5.
What does Proverbs say about those who
confess and forsake their sins?
6.
In the parable of the Prodigal Son,
what did the son decide to do after realizing his condition?
7.
What does 2 Chronicles say God will do
if His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their
wicked ways?
8.
According to Isaiah, what should the
wicked do to receive mercy?
9.
What does the Bible say about godly
sorrow? What does it lead to?
10. In
Revelation, what warning is given to those who refuse to repent?
Answers with Complete Reference Verses
1.
Repentance
Matthew
3:2 – “And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
2.
Repent
2
Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count
slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish,
but that all should come to repentance.”
3.
Repent and be baptized
Acts
2:38 – “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in
the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…”
4.
Joel
Joel
2:13 – “And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your
God: for he is gracious and merciful…”
5.
They will receive mercy
Proverbs
28:13 – “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and
forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
6.
Return to his father
Luke
15:18 – “I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I
have sinned against heaven, and before thee…”
7.
He will forgive and heal their land
2 Chronicles
7:14 – “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and
pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from
heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
8.
Forsake their ways and return to the
Lord
Isaiah
55:7 – “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts:
and let him return unto the Lord… for he will abundantly pardon.”
9.
It leads to salvation
2
Corinthians 7:10 – “For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be
repented of…”
10. Judgment
will come
Revelation
2:5 – “Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent… or else I
will come unto thee quickly…”
If
this quiz helped you reflect on repentance, consider sharing it with friends or
using it in your Bible study group. Keep exploring Scripture—each verse is an
invitation to grow closer to God.
Bible
Quiz – Repentance (Harder Round)
Repentance
is more than just feeling sorry—it involves a deep inner change that leads to
transformed living. The Bible presents repentance as both a command and a gift,
calling believers to turn wholeheartedly toward God. This harder round will
challenge your deeper knowledge of Scripture and help you connect key passages
related to repentance across different books of the Bible.
Instructions
Read
each question carefully and think before answering.
Try
to recall both the event and the Scripture reference.
Avoid
checking answers until you finish all questions.
Review
the answers with full verses afterward for better understanding.
Quiz Section
1.
Which king of Nineveh responded to
Jonah’s warning by proclaiming a fast and urging repentance?
2.
In Ezekiel, what does God say He takes
no pleasure in regarding the wicked?
3.
What specific “fruit” did John the
Baptist say should accompany repentance?
4.
In Acts, what did Paul say God now
commands all people everywhere to do?
5.
In the book of Jeremiah, what was
Israel instructed to “break up” as a sign of repentance?
6.
According to Hosea, what were the
people instructed to take with them when returning to the Lord?
7.
What did Jesus say would bring more
joy in heaven than ninety-nine righteous persons?
8.
In Isaiah, what are sins compared to
that will become white as snow after repentance?
9.
In the letters to the churches in
Revelation, what repeated command is given alongside warnings?
10. What
did Peter tell Simon the sorcerer to do after his heart was found not right
before God?
Answers with Complete Reference Verses
1.
The King of Nineveh
Jonah
3:6–8 – “For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne…
and he caused it to be proclaimed… Let neither man nor beast… taste any thing…
and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way…”
2.
The death of the wicked
Ezekiel
33:11 – “Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in
the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live…”
3.
Fruits worthy of repentance
Matthew
3:8 – “Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance.”
4.
Repent
Acts
17:30 – “And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all
men every where to repent.”
5.
Fallow ground
Jeremiah
4:3 – “Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.”
6.
Words (of repentance/prayer)
Hosea
14:2 – “Take with you words, and turn to the Lord: say unto him, Take away all
iniquity, and receive us graciously…”
7.
One sinner who repents
Luke
15:7 – “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner
that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons…”
8.
Scarlet / crimson
Isaiah
1:18 – “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though
they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
9.
Repent
Revelation
2:16 – “Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against
them with the sword of my mouth.”
10. Repent
and pray to God
Acts
8:22 – “Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the
thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.”
Did
this round stretch your understanding? Share it with someone who loves digging
deeper into Scripture, and challenge each other to grow. Keep studying—God’s
Word always has more to reveal!
Bible
Quiz – Repentance (Hardest Round)
Repentance
in Scripture is not only a call to turn from sin but also a profound
transformation of heart, mind, and direction. The deepest passages on
repentance often reveal God’s character—His justice, mercy, patience, and
desire for restoration. This hardest round is designed to truly test your
scriptural depth, attention to detail, and ability to connect themes across the
Bible.
Instructions
Read
each question slowly and carefully.
Many
questions require precise knowledge of Scripture wording or context.
Do
not rush—think deeply before answering.
Check
answers only after completing all questions, and study the full verses
provided.
Quiz Section
1.
In the book of Job, how does Job
describe his repentance after encountering God?
2.
According to Ecclesiastes, what
conclusion leads a person to a life aligned with repentance and obedience?
3.
In Ezekiel 18, what does God promise
will happen if a wicked person turns from all his sins and keeps His statutes?
4.
What did the people of Nineveh believe
about God that led them to hope their repentance might spare them?
5.
In Psalm 51, what does David say God
will not despise?
6.
According to Isaiah 30:15, in what two
things are salvation and strength found?
7.
In Jeremiah 31:19, how does Ephraim
express his repentance after being instructed?
8.
What does Hebrews say about Esau’s
inability to repent, even though he sought it with tears?
9.
In Amos, what repeated phrase is used
despite God’s discipline to show Israel’s failure to repent?
10. According
to 2 Peter 3:9, what aspect of God’s character explains why He delays judgment?
Answers with Complete Reference Verses
1.
He repents in dust and ashes
Job
42:6 – “Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”
2.
Fear God and keep His commandments
Ecclesiastes
12:13 – “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his
commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
3.
He will surely live and not die
Ezekiel
18:21 – “But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed,
and keep all my statutes… he shall surely live, he shall not die.”
4.
That God might turn and relent from
His fierce anger
Jonah
3:9 – “Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce
anger, that we perish not?”
5.
A broken and contrite heart
Psalm
51:17 – “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite
heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”
6.
Returning and rest / quietness and
confidence
Isaiah
30:15 – “For thus saith the Lord God… In returning and rest shall ye be saved;
in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength…”
7.
He smote upon his thigh and was
ashamed
Jeremiah
31:19 – “Surely after that I was turned, I repented… I smote upon my thigh, I
was ashamed, yea, even confounded…”
8.
He found no place for repentance
Hebrews
12:17 – “For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the
blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he
sought it carefully with tears.”
9.
“Yet you have not returned to Me,”
says the Lord
Amos
4:6–11 – “…yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord.”
10. His
longsuffering (patience)
2
Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise… but is
longsuffering… not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to
repentance.”
If
you completed this hardest round, you’ve truly engaged deeply with God’s Word!
Share this quiz with fellow believers, use it in group study, and keep
digging—every layer of Scripture brings you closer to God’s heart.
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