Christian Denomination Quiz

What Denomination Am I?

Many people know they believe in God and trust in Jesus but have trouble getting involved in Christian community because of the daunting task of selecting a denomination to identify as a part of. While this site tries to provide a helpful overview of denominations' beliefs, looking at a static table may feel overwhelming and overly complicated to some.

To simplify things, this easy online quiz will instead just present each denomination's beliefs and ask you to pick which you agree most with. It will then tell you which denomination(s) your beliefs are most similar to. If you don't have any strong opinion on a matter, feel free to leave any question you want to blank.

How does one get saved?Exaltation, or going to the highest of the three degrees of glory and becoming a god, is achieved by getting baptized, confirmed, ordained in the Melchizedek priesthood (if a man), endowed, and married and then by keeping the covenants for the rest of one's life.
Repent of your sins and believe in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection alone to save you.
Repent of your sins, believe in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection to save you, be baptized, and do good works for the rest of your life.
Repent of your sins, believe in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection to save you, be baptized, and participate in the Eucharist.
Repent of your sins, believe in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection to save you, be baptized, participate in the Eucharist, and don't die with any unconfessed mortal sins.
Repent of your sins, believe in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, and be baptized.
Repent of your sins; believe in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection; be baptized, participate in communion, and be sealed by an apostle in faith; and don't die with any unconfessed mortal sins.

Who gets saved?Anyone who chooses by his own free will to believe and accept God's gift of grace will be saved.
Those who God chooses to call will be saved and no one else.

Can one lose his salvation?No, once a Christian is saved, he is always saved.
Yes, a Christian can lose his salvation by apostasy or by committing a mortal sin.
Yes, a Christian can lose his salvation by apostasy.
Yes, the promise of exaltation can be lost by breaking one's covenants, except for a select few couples who are chosen for a second anointing which guarantees exaltation unless one sins against the Holy Ghost or commits murder.

Who gets baptized and why?Baptism not practiced.
Saved people and their infant children get baptized as a sign of God's grace.
Saved people and their infant children get baptized by as the first sacrament of Christian initiation, cleansing them of all sins.
Saved people get baptized as a public demonstration of their new lives.
The believing but unsaved get baptized as part of their salvation.
The unsaved, often as infants, get baptized as the first sacrament of Christian initiation, washing away their original sin.
The unsaved, typically as infants, get baptized as the first sacrament of Christian initiation, cleansing them of all sins.
Understanding persons get baptized as the first ordinance, cleansing them of all sins.

How should baptism be done?Baptism can be by immersion, pouring, or sprinkling.
Baptism not practiced.
Baptism should be by immersion.
Baptism should be by pouring water on the head.
Baptism should be by sprinkling or immersion.
Baptism should be by sprinkling water on the head.
Baptism should be by triple immersion.

When does one receive the Holy Spirit?God's holy spirit is received after one prays for it, learns God's Word, and lives in line with it.
The Holy Spirit is received at Holy Sealing.
The Holy Spirit is received at baptism.
The Holy Spirit is received at chrismation, generally immediately after baptism.
The Holy Spirit is received at the moment of salvation, but being filled with, or baptized in, the Holy Spirit happens later.
The Holy Spirit is received at the moment of salvation.
The gift of the Holy Ghost is received at confirmation.
There is "that of God in everyone".

What is the trinity?The Godhead comprises three separate gods—God the Father, his son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost.
The Trinity is God existing as one god in three equal, eternal, cosubstantial persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit.
There is no Trinity.

What is the human nature?Human nature is corrupt and naturally inclined to evil.
Human nature is corrupt, naturally inclined to evil, and incapable of choosing God on his own.
Human nature is intrinsically good but is wounded and incapable of choosing God in our fallen environment.
Human nature is not totally corrupt but is wounded and inclined to evil.
Human nature tends to sin, but it's not depraved.
Humans are neither inherently good nor inherently evil.
Humans have a יֵצֶר הַרַע (yetzer hara)—an inclination to do evil—and, upon reaching 12 for girls and 13 for boys, develop a יֵצֶר הַטוֹב (yetzer hatov)—a weaker inclination to do good.
There is "that of God in everyone", making humans inherently good.

Are we guilty of Adam's original sin?No, "men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression."
No, we are not guilty of Adam's sin, but we did inherit the consequences and a corrupt human nature from him, causing us all to sin.
No, we are not guilty of Adam's sin, nor did we inherit a sinful nature from him, but we did inherit the consequences.
Yes, Adam represented all of the human race, and all are guilty of his sin.

Are Christians required to keep the Old Testament ceremonial laws?No, the ceremonial laws of Judaism were fulfilled and done away with by Jesus.
Yes, Messianic Jews should follow the Torah, although Gentile Christians are not required to.
Yes, all Old Testament laws are binding on Christians except for animal sacrifices.
Yes, all Old Testament laws are binding on Christians.

Can Christians become sinless in this earthly life?"Christian perfection" is attainable in this life, but this does not mean one is sinless, as one will always commit minor "venial sins".
Christian perfection is possible and a major goal of Quakers.
Christians can become perfect and must do so before receiving the Holy Spirit.
No, although Christians can and should sin less, they can never become sinless in this life.
Yes, Christian perfection is possible.
Yes, Christians can become evangelically perfect through sanctification.

Do the elements of communion become the body and blood of Christ?Communion not practiced.
No, the elements do not become the body and blood of Christ, but Christ is present in an unknown way.
No, the elements do not become the body and blood of Christ, but Christ's body and blood are non-physically joined to the elements.
No, the elements do not become the body and blood of Christ, but Christ's body and blood are present alongside them.
No, the elements merely symbolically represent the body and blood of Christ.
Yes, the bread and the wine change in essence into the body and blood of Christ.
Yes, the bread and the wine change into the body and blood of Christ in an unknown way.
Yes, the bread and the wine change into the body and blood of Christ.

Can one be baptized of behalf of someone who has died?No, the dead cannot be baptized.
Yes, a living person can be a proxy for the dead to be baptized, who then can accept or reject it in the afterlife.

What happens if a saved person dies without being perfect?Christians who die imperfectly purified must be purified through purgatory.
Death itself is the full and complete punishment for sin.
Once Christians leave their sinful bodies, nothing else is needed to receive glorified, sinless bodies.
Perfection must take place during life, not after death.
There is no purgatory, but Christians may need to be purified after death in some way.
There is no purgatory, but Christians will continue in theosis after death.

Did Mary ever sin?Mary was prone to sin like anyone else, but no, through her own free will she still never did.
No, Mary was free of original sin and remained sinless throughout her life.
Yes, Mary sinned like all other humans except Jesus.

What spiritual gifts are available today?All spiritual gifts are still available to believers.
Spiritual gifts used for serving are available today, while gifts used as signs have ceased.

What framework has God used in dealing with man?God acts differently with humanity in seven different periods of history.
God acts either within the covenant of works or the covenant of grace.
God has different periods of history where he has at least one authorized servant on earth.

What is the gift of tongues?Speaking in tongues is sometimes unintelligible and sometimes foreign human languages.
Speaking in tongues is speaking the language of angels, unintelligible without an interpreter.
The gift of tongues is the ability to speak foreign human languages without knowing how.

What are the requirements for clergy?Experienced men above reproach, faithful to their wives and with with obedient children if applicable, and able to teach are to be appointed as pastors.
No clergy is employed.
Priests must be men over 30 ordained by bishops.
Priests must be unmarried men over 25 ordained by bishops.

To whom do Christians need to confess their sins?Confession should be made directly to God unless the church might discipline for such sin, in which case it must be confessed to the bishop.
Confession should be made directly to God, but confession to another believer is beneficial for some sins.
Confession should be made to God before a priest.
General sinfulness should be confessed to a priest.
Mortal sins must be privately confessed to a priest at least annually.
No confession is necessary.
Sins must be privately confessed to a priest within 40 days.

What day of the week should Christians worship?Christians should worship on Saturday.
Christians worship on Sunday, although the Sabbath should be observed on Saturday.
Christians worship on Sunday.
Jehovah's Witnesses meet on any two days of the week.
Messianic Jews observe Shabbat on Saturday.

How does God's revelation come to us today?Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition have equal authority and comprise one finished deposit of faith.
The Bible is the only infallible source of God's revelation, sufficient for all faith and practice.
The Bible, as interpreted by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, is the only infallible source of God's revelation.
There are many sources of God's revelation, although none can contradict the Bible.
There are many sources of God's revelation.

How was the Bible written?God inspired the thoughts of the human authors, but the words were chosen by the authors.
The Bible was written by men who had every word supernaturaly inspired by God.

How many books are in the Bible?39 Old Testament books and 27 New Testament books, but the Apocrypha is regularly used for examples of life and instruction of manners.
39 Old Testament books and 27 New Testament books.
39 protocanonical books, 10 deuterocanonical books, and 27 New Testament books.
39 protocanonical books, 7 deuterocanonical books, and 27 New Testament books.
There are 66 canonical books of the Bible—39 Old Testament books and 27 New Testament books—and three other canonical books: the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price.

Is the Bible inerrant?No, the Bible is not inerrant in any respect.
No, the Bible was written inerrantly on matters of salvation but may contain errors in other matters.
The Bible is infallible, but not every word is without error.
Yes, the Bible was written without any error.

Who can speak with God's authority today?Nobody today can speak for God.
The Chief Apostle proclaims revelations from God as binding doctrine.
The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses is God's "faithful and discreet slave" and "spokesman", although it does so imperfectly.
The Pope speaks infallibly with God's authority when speaking ex cathedra.
The President of the Church and the Twelve Apostles are prophets, seers, and revelators who speak for God and whose prophecies shall all be fulfilled.
The church as a whole speaks with God's authority at ecumenical councils.

How was the earth created?The earth was created by God organizing matter which has existed eternally.
The earth was formed by gravity pulling dust together, which ultimately came from the Big Bang.
The earth was spoken into existence by God.

When is divorce permissible?Divorce is never permissible.
Divorce is only permissible for adultery.
Divorce is permissible for adultery or desertion.
Divorce is permissible for adultery, abuse, or abandonment.
Divorce is permissible for any reason allowed by law.
Divorce is seldomly permissible upon investigation by a clergical committee, usually instigated by infidelity.

May a Christian remarry while his former spouse is still alive?Divorce is never permissible.
No, a Christian should not remarry while his former spouse lives.
The innocent party to the adultery may remarry.
Yes, a Christian may freely remarry after divorce.
Yes, a Christian may remarry a second or third time for human weakness.
Yes, a Christian may remarry after divorce if the divorce was for a valid reason.
Yes, a Messianic Jew may freely remarry after a divorce which was for a valid reason.

When does a fetus become human?Humanity begins at conception.
Humanity begins at fertilization.
Humanity begins sometime between conception and birth.
Ranges from humanity beginning at fertilization to 40 days after conception

Is contraception permissible?No, contraceptives are not permissible.
Yes, contraceptives are permissible as long as the couple eventually have at least two children.
Yes, contraceptives are permissible as long as they work before fertilization.
Yes, contraceptives are permissible.

Are blood transfusions permissible?No, blood transfusions are not permissible.
Yes, blood transfusions are permissible.

Should women cover their heads?No, head coverings are no longer required due to cultural changes.
No, women's long hair is enough of a covering.
Women should cover their heads when praying or teaching when a man normally would.
Yes, women should cover their heads to symbolize submission whenever in public.

Should Christians drink alcohol?No, alcohol should be totally avoided aside from Eucharist.
No, alcohol should be totally avoided.
Yes, drinking alcohol is fine as long as one does not get drunk.

Should Christians fight in wars?No, Christians should never fight.
Yes, Christians can fight in just wars.
Yes, Christians should fight in just wars.

How should Christians musically worship God?Any style of worship music is acceptable.
Worship should be a cappella.

Whom does the Holy Spirit come from?God's holy spirit comes from God alone.
The Holy Spirit is a separate god.
The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father alone.
The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son.

Do icons glorify God?No, icons and images of people violate the Second Commandment against graven images.
No, icons violate the Second Commandment against graven images.
Yes, icons are holy and should be venerated.
Yes, icons can be an aid to worship, but they are not used in liturgy.

Where does a Christian's soul go after death?After death, one's existence ceases until and unless God resurrects him.
After death, souls are conscious in the realm of the dead, with the dead in Christ in proximity of God.
After death, souls sit conscious in an Intermediate State, with Christians being with Christ.
After death, souls sit conscious in an Intermediate State, with a foretaste of heaven for Christians.
Christians immediately go to heaven when they die.
Some Christians first go to purgatory to be purified when they die.
Souls are unconscious after death until God raises them from "sleep".
The righteous await the resurrection in Paradise, part of the spirit world.

When will the church be raptured?The church will be raptured sometime before the Tribulation.
The church will not be raptured at any point.

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