Test Your Knowledge on the Holy Spirit
See how much you remember from our “Come, Holy Spirit” series!
ChristChrist Fellowship Team
Life with the Holy Spirit is meant to be powerful, personal, and life-changing—but many of us still wrestle with questions about who He is, how He works, and what it looks like to walk in step with Him. This short quiz is designed to help you reflect on what Scripture teaches about the Spirit’s presence, fruit, gifts, and guidance. Some questions may stretch you, some may remind you of what you already know, and all of them will point you back to the Spirit who brings freedom, power, and the abundant life Jesus promised.
1. Which of these statements is false about the Holy Spirit as it pertains to God’s Word?
A) The Holy Spirit will never tell us to do anything contrary to God’s Word
B) The Holy Spirit helps us understand and apply God’s Word
C) The Holy Spirit illuminates the truth of Scripture so it comes alive to us
D) The Holy Spirit speaks through our feelings, even if they differ from God’s Word
2. What does it mean to “grieve the Holy Spirit”?
A) Feeling sad and negative
B) Resisting His leading or choosing what displeases Him
C) Not knowing how to pray eloquent prayers
D) Misunderstanding a passage of Scripture
3. When we resist or ignore the Holy Spirit’s nudges, what can happen?
A) Nothing changes; He will push harder
B) Our hearts can grow numb, and our ears dull to His voice
C) We become more of our “authentic self”
D) We can read more Scripture, and it all evens out
4. What is the quickest way to come back into alignment with the Holy Spirit when we’ve missed it?
A) Serve more in church
B) Confess and repent quickly
C) Wait for Him to push us harder
D) Ignore the misstep and move forward
5. In Genesis 1:2, when the earth was formless and empty, the “Ruach Elohim” (Spirit of God) is described as:
A) Moving like a mighty river to form the land
B) A dove descending on creation
C) Breath, wind, Spirit hovering over the waters
D) The voice speaking creation into existence
6. According to John 14:16–17, when Jesus said the Holy Spirit is coming, He is referred to as:
A) The Comforter, Advocate, and Spirit of Truth
B) The Judge of the Living and Dead
C) The Spirit of Prophecy
D) The Giver of All Good Gifts
7. What’s the difference between the gifts and the fruit of the Spirit?
A) Gifts show what you can do through the Spirit. Fruit shows who you are becoming in the Spirit
B) Gifts demonstrate God’s blessing and favor, while fruit reveals how much effort you have put into your spiritual life
C) Gifts are intended only for church leaders, while fruit is reserved primarily for new believers
D) Gifts are considered essential for maturity, while fruit is viewed as something optional for Christians
8. The Fruit of the Spirit is not something you strive for but something you produce by:
A) Hard work
B) Abiding in God
C) Performing good deeds
D) Praying the Lord’s Prayer
9. In Acts 1:8, Jesus promised His followers they would:
A) Speak in tongues only
B) Never face persecution again
C) Be freed from all suffering immediately
D) Receive power when the Holy Spirit comes and be His witnesses
10. Jesus’ words in John 14:12 tell us that whoever believes in Him will do:
A) Only what Jesus did
B) Fewer things than Jesus because humans are limited
C) Greater things than even Jesus did
D) Only teaching, but not miracles
Answer Key:
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. C