- 1. Paul's Conversion refers to the transformative experience of Saul of Tarsus, a fervent persecutor of early Christians, who dramatically changed to become one of Christianity's most influential apostles. This remarkable event is primarily chronicled in the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Acts. Initially, Saul was known for his zealous dedication to Jewish law and his relentless efforts to uproot the burgeoning Christian movement. However, as he traveled to Damascus to apprehend more Christians, a blinding light enveloped him, and he fell to the ground, hearing the voice of Jesus asking, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?' This profound encounter left him temporarily blind, leading to his eventual conversion when he was visited by Ananias, a disciple who healed him and baptized him. From that moment, Saul, later known as Paul, dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christ, traveling extensively throughout the Roman Empire, establishing churches, and writing epistles that would form a significant portion of the New Testament. Paul's conversion not only marked a pivotal moment in his life but also played a critical role in the expansion of Christianity, emphasizing themes of grace, redemption, and the transformative power of faith.
What was Paul's name before his conversion?
A) Peter
B) John
C) Matthew
D) Saul
- 2. On which road did Paul's conversion occur?
A) The road to Jerusalem
B) The road to Nazareth
C) The road to Damascus
D) The road to Emmaus
- 3. Who was sent to heal Paul after his blindness?
A) Silas
B) Barnabas
C) Ananias
D) Timothy
- 4. What did Paul hear on the road to Damascus?
A) Believe and be saved
B) Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?
C) Go and preach
D) Follow me
- 5. What city was Paul traveling to when he converted?
A) Damascus
B) Jerusalem
C) Galilee
D) Antioch
- 6. How long did Paul remain blind after the encounter?
A) Forty days
B) Three days
C) One day
D) One week
- 7. After his conversion, what did Paul become known for?
A) A priest
B) A fisherman
C) A missionary
D) A tax collector
- 8. What did Paul do immediately after his conversion?
A) Started preaching
B) Went to the temple
C) Built a synagogue
D) Returned home
- 9. What was Paul's prominent citizenship?
A) Jewish
B) Egyptian
C) Greek
D) Roman
- 10. Who did Paul call 'the chosen instrument'?
A) Barnabas
B) Ananias
C) Timothy
D) Himself
- 11. What was Paul's profession?
A) Tentmaker
B) Fisherman
C) Carpenter
D) Levi
- 12. What aspect of Paul’s background made him unique among the apostles?
A) His language skills
B) His wealth
C) His Pharisaic education
D) His family
- 13. How did God communicate with Ananias about Paul?
A) By an angel
B) In a vision
C) Through a prophet
D) Through a dream
- 14. What significant work did Paul do after his conversion?
A) Building synagogues
B) Writing psalms
C) Missionary journeys
D) Teaching in the temple
- 15. What was the name of the Jewish council that condemned Christians?
A) Scribes
B) Pharisees
C) Sanhedrin
D) Sadducees
- 16. Paul wrote many letters known as what?
A) Psalms
B) Epistles
C) Proverbs
D) Gospels
- 17. Who accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey?
A) Timothy
B) Barnabas
C) Silas
D) Luke
- 18. In which chapter does Paul's conversion first appear?
A) Acts 2
B) Acts 5
C) Acts 9
D) Acts 16
- 19. Who spoke to Paul during his conversion?
A) Jesus
B) Moses
C) Gabriel
D) Peter
- 20. What does Paul call himself in relation to the Gospel?
A) A teacher
B) A prophet
C) A king
D) A servant
- 21. What did Paul immediately begin to do after his conversion?
A) Build houses
B) Preach
C) Travel to Rome
D) Write letters
- 22. In which group did Paul initially preach after his conversion?
A) Roman courts
B) Temples
C) Marketplace
D) Synagogues
- 23. What was one of Paul's most famous letters?
A) Genesis
B) Psalms
C) Romans
D) Revelation
- 24. What was Saul's occupation before his conversion?
A) Soldier
B) Tax collector
C) Fisherman
D) Pharisee
- 25. In how many missionary journeys is Paul known to have participated?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) One
- 26. What council did Paul participate in to discuss the law?
A) The Roman Council
B) The Corinthian Council
C) The Antioch Council
D) The Jerusalem Council
- 27. What did Paul say he counted as loss for the sake of Christ?
A) Only education
B) All things
C) Only wealth
D) Only family
- 28. What did Saul eat after receiving his sight back?
A) He ate and regained strength
B) He celebrated
C) He shared bread
D) He fasted
- 29. What is the significance of the road to Damascus?
A) It marked Paul's conversion
B) It was the first church
C) It was a trade route
D) It was a pilgrimage site
- 30. Which letter contains the famous passage about love?
A) 1 Corinthians
B) Philippians
C) Ephesians
D) Galatians
- 31. According to tradition, how did Paul die?
A) Poisoned
B) Stabbed
C) Crucified
D) Beheaded
- 32. Paul wrote letters to which of the following groups?
A) Army generals
B) Philosophers
C) Churches
D) Kings
- 33. What did Paul often face as a result of his preaching?
A) Fame
B) Riches
C) Persecution
D) Popularity
- 34. What event caused Paul to become blind?
A) A vision of a demon
B) A thunderstorm
C) A stone
D) A bright light
- 35. What symbol is often associated with Paul?
A) Fish
B) Sword
C) Cross
D) Bread
- 36. Which book of the Bible describes Paul's conversion?
A) Acts
B) Romans
C) Revelation
D) Matthew
A) Antioch
B) Jerusalem
C) Tarsus
D) Capernaum
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