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Nicodemus and the New Birth
Religion
This chapter recounts a nocturnal conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, where Jesus explains the necessity of being born again, of water and the Spirit. It also includes John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus being the Lamb of God and his own decreasing role as Jesus's ministry grows.
Theology
Christianity
Spirituality
30 Questions
Medium
Ages 12+
Mar 1, 2026
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This chapter recounts a nocturnal conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, where Jesus explains the necessity of being born again, of water and the Spirit. It also includes John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus being the Lamb of God and his own decreasing role as Jesus's ministry grows. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
Who was Nicodemus?
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A
A fisherman
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B
A tax collector
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C
A Pharisee and ruler of the Jews
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D
A soldier
2
When did Nicodemus visit Jesus?
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A
In the morning
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B
At noon
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C
In the evening
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D
By night
3
What did Nicodemus acknowledge about Jesus's miracles?
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A
That they were illusions
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B
That no one could do them without God
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C
That they were performed by magic
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D
That they were coincidences
4
What did Jesus say a man must do to see the kingdom of God?
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A
Be baptized
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B
Be born again
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C
Believe in miracles
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D
Follow the law
5
How did Nicodemus initially interpret being 'born again'?
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A
As a spiritual rebirth
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B
As a literal re-entering of the womb
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C
As a baptism
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D
As a public declaration
6
Jesus explained that being born of the flesh is...?
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A
Spirit
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B
Flesh
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C
Water
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D
Eternal
7
What is being born of the Spirit compared to?
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A
A river
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B
The wind
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C
A seed
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D
A mountain
8
What did Jesus question Nicodemus about?
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A
His knowledge of the Old Testament
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B
His understanding of earthly things
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C
His familiarity with the Law of Moses
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D
His faith in miracles
9
Jesus testified about what he knew and had seen, but what did he say about people's reception of his witness?
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A
They readily accepted it
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B
They did not receive it
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C
They debated it
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D
They ignored it
10
If people didn't believe Jesus's earthly teachings, how would they believe his...?
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A
Prophecies
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B
Parables
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C
Heavenly teachings
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D
Historical accounts
11
According to Jesus, who has ascended up to heaven?
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A
Only those who are pure
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B
No one
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C
Only the Son of Man who came down from heaven
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D
Those who die righteous
12
How is the Son of Man to be lifted up, according to Jesus's comparison to Moses?
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A
Nailed to a cross
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B
Healed in the wilderness
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C
As a serpent in the wilderness
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D
Worshipped by many
13
What is the promise for whosoever believeth in the Son of Man being lifted up?
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A
Wealth
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B
Fame
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C
Eternal life
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D
Wisdom
14
What was God's motivation in giving His only begotten Son?
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A
To judge the world
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B
To establish a new kingdom
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C
So that the world through Him might be saved
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D
To prove His power
15
What is the consequence for one who believes on the Son?
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A
Condemnation
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B
Eternal punishment
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C
Not condemned
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D
Temporary salvation
16
Why is one who believes not condemned?
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A
Because they are perfect
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B
Because they have not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
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C
Because they have believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
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D
Because they follow all the commandments
17
What is the condemnation mentioned in verse 19?
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A
That men loved light rather than darkness
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B
That light had not come into the world
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C
That men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil
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D
That Jesus's deeds were evil
18
Why does everyone that doeth evil hate the light?
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A
Lest their deeds should be reproved
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B
Because the light is too bright
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C
Because they prefer the dark
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D
Because they are afraid of Jesus
19
What is the purpose of he that doeth truth coming to the light?
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A
To be hidden
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B
That his deeds may be made manifest and wrought in God
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C
To condemn others
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D
To show his own goodness
20
Where did Jesus and his disciples go after these things?
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A
To Galilee
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B
Into the land of Judaea
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C
To Jerusalem
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D
To Samaria
21
Where was John baptizing at the same time?
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A
In Jerusalem
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B
In Bethsaida
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C
In Aenon near to Salim
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D
In Capernaum
22
Why was John baptizing in Aenon near to Salim?
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A
Because it was a holy place
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B
Because there was much water there
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C
Because Jesus asked him to
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D
Because it was a hidden location
23
What arose a question between John's disciples and the Jews?
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A
About the Messiah
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B
About the resurrection
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C
About purifying
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D
About the Law
24
What did John's disciples report to John about Jesus?
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A
That Jesus was arguing with the Jews
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B
That Jesus was performing many miracles
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C
That Jesus was baptizing and all men were coming to him
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D
That Jesus was criticizing John
25
What did John say a man can receive, except it be given him from heaven?
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A
Fame
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B
Praise
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C
Nothing
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D
Wisdom
26
What did John testify about himself in relation to Jesus?
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A
That he was the Christ
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B
That he was sent before Him
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C
That he was equal to Him
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D
That he was greater than Him
27
John the Baptist described himself as the friend of the bridegroom, who rejoices greatly because of the...?
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A
Bride's voice
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B
Father's voice
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C
Bridegroom's voice
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D
Spirit's voice
28
What did John say must happen to him as Jesus increased?
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A
He must stay the same
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B
He must decrease
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C
He must move away
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D
He must increase also
29
Who is above all, according to John?
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A
He that is of the earth
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B
He that cometh from above
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C
He that speaks of the earth
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D
He that is earthly
30
What is the consequence for he that believeth not the Son?
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A
He shall see life
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B
He shall have everlasting life
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C
He shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him
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D
He shall be forgiven
