The Apostle Paul — Beginner Quiz Flashcards

#1

What was the Apostle Paul's original name before his conversion to Christianity?

📖 Acts 13:9

#2

On what road did Paul encounter the risen Jesus and experience his dramatic conversion?

📖 Acts 9:1-6

#3

Which city was Paul's hometown, known for its importance in the Roman Empire?

📖 Acts 21:39

#4

Who was the Christian who helped Paul after his conversion by baptizing him in Damascus?

📖 Acts 9:10-18

#5

How many missionary journeys are typically counted in the book of Acts for the Apostle Paul?

📖 Acts 13:1-20:38

#6

Which companion traveled with Paul on his second missionary journey?

📖 Acts 15:40-41

#7

Which city did Paul visit where he preached to the philosophers on Mars Hill?

📖 Acts 17:22-31

#8

How many epistles (letters) traditionally attributed to Paul appear in the New Testament?

📖 Romans 1:1

#2

The Damascus Road

Paul was traveling to Damascus to persecute Christians when he encountered a blinding light and heard Jesus speak to him, fundamentally transforming his life and mission.

Acts 9:1-6

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Saul

Before encountering Jesus on the Damascus Road, Paul was known as Saul of Tarsus, a Pharisee who persecuted early Christians.

Acts 13:9

#4

Ananias

Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, was instructed by God in a vision to find Paul and baptize him, despite his initial fear of Paul's past persecution of Christians.

Acts 9:10-18

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Tarsus

Paul was from Tarsus, a major city in what is now Turkey, and he held Roman citizenship from birth—an unusual privilege for a Jewish boy.

Acts 21:39

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Silas

Paul chose Silas and began his second missionary journey after separating from Barnabas (Acts 15:40-41).

Acts 15:40-41

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Three

Paul's three major missionary journeys are documented in Acts, during which he spread the gospel throughout the Mediterranean world and established numerous churches.

Acts 13:1-20:38

#8

Thirteen

Thirteen epistles are traditionally attributed to Paul in the New Testament, though scholars debate the authorship of some, particularly the pastoral epistles and Ephesians.

Romans 1:1

#7

Athens

In Athens, Paul encountered Greek philosophers and delivered his famous sermon at the Areopagus (Mars Hill), where he proclaimed the 'unknown god' they had been worshiping.

Acts 17:22-31

#9

What was the primary reason Paul was imprisoned in Jerusalem, leading to his eventual trial before Roman authorities?

📖 Acts 21:28-36

#10

Which ship did Paul sail on when he was shipwrecked on the island of Malta?

📖 Acts 27:37-44

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#10

A ship from Alexandria

Paul sailed on an Alexandrian ship as a prisoner being transported to Rome, and the vessel was wrecked during a violent storm off the coast of Malta.

Acts 27:37-44

#9

Blasphemy against Jewish law

Paul was arrested in Jerusalem after being accused of blasphemy and bringing Gentiles into the temple, which violated Jewish law, and this led to his eventual appeal to Caesar and journey to Rome.

Acts 21:28-36

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