20 Bible Scriptures

Question 1

Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

Answer 1

This verse establishes the foundation of the Bible’s narrative — God as the Creator of everything. It introduces the concept of a purposeful universe designed by a sovereign God.

Question 2

Exodus 20:3
“You shall have no other gods before me.”

Answer 2

This is the first of the Ten Commandments. It declares God’s exclusive right to worship and the importance of placing Him above all else, setting a framework for the relationship between God and His people.

Question 3

Deuteronomy 6:5
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

Answer 3

This commandment encapsulates the essence of the law, calling for total devotion to God. Jesus later cites this as the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37-38).

Question 4

Psalm 23:1
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Answer 4

This verse introduces God as a caring, protective shepherd who provides for His people. It reflects the intimate relationship between God and His followers, offering comfort and assurance of His provision.

Question 5

Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”

Answer 5

A prophecy about the suffering Messiah, this verse foreshadows the crucifixion of Jesus. It speaks to the concept of substitutionary atonement, where Jesus suffers in place of sinners to bring healing and peace.

Question 6

Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Answer 6

This verse is often cited to remind believers of God’s goodness and His sovereign plan for their lives, particularly in times of hardship, emphasizing hope and divine purpose.

Question 7

John 1:1
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”**

Answer 7

This verse introduces Jesus as the Word (Logos), establishing His divinity and eternal existence. It emphasizes that Jesus was not only present at creation but that He is God Himself.

Question 8

John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Answer 8

This is one of the most well-known verses, summarizing the core of the Gospel message: God’s immense love for humanity, the sending of Jesus, and the promise of eternal life to those who believe.

Question 9

John 14:6
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”

Answer 9

Here, Jesus declares that He is the only way to God, emphasizing the exclusivity of salvation through Him and the fulfillment of God’s truth and eternal life in Jesus.

Question 10

Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”**

Answer 10

This verse teaches the universality of sin. Every person has sinned and is in need of God’s grace, which is essential to understanding the need for salvation.

Question 11

Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”**

Answer 11

This contrasts the consequence of sin—death—with the free gift of God—eternal life through Jesus. It highlights the gravity of sin and the hope offered through Christ’s sacrifice

Question 12

Romans 8:1
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Answer 12

This verse provides assurance of freedom from guilt and condemnation for believers. Through faith in Christ, we are forgiven and justified, no longer bound by the penalty of sin.

Question 13

Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Answer 13

This verse calls Christians to live counterculturally, allowing God to transform their thinking and actions. It encourages spiritual growth and discernment of God’s will.

Question 14

Corinthians 13:4-5
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”**

Answer 14

Known as the “Love Chapter,” this verse defines the characteristics of godly love. It’s often quoted in weddings and is a guide for how Christians should love one another.

Question 15

2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

Answer 15

Explanation:
This verse emphasizes the transformative power of salvation. Believers in Christ are made new, leaving behind their sinful past and embracing a renewed identity in Him.

Question 16

Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”**

Answer 16

This verse speaks of the believer’s union with Christ in His death and resurrection. It highlights the Christian life as one where the old self dies and the new life is empowered by Christ living within.

Question 17

Ephesians 2:8-9
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

Answer 17

Explanation:
This passage highlights that salvation is by God’s grace alone, through faith, and not by human effort. It eliminates any possibility of boasting about personal merit in salvation.

Question 18

Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God…will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Answer 18

This verse encourages believers to turn to God in prayer rather than worrying. It promises the peace of God that transcends understanding will protect them from anxiety.

Question 19

Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

Answer 19

This is a foundational definition of faith. It calls believers to trust in God’s promises even when they are not yet visible, reinforcing hope in the unseen reality of God’s work.

Question 20

Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Answer 20

This verse offers a vision of the future where God restores all things. It provides hope of a time when suffering, death, and pain will cease in the new heaven and new earth.