Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, Pastoral Epistles/Philemon

When Paul wrote his letter to the Colossian church, whom does Paul compliment for his faithful ministering to and teaching the saints in Colossae?
A) Barnabas B) Epaphras C) John Mark D) Gaius E) Timothy

B) Epaphras

The Christ hymn that begins, “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation,” is found in which book? (Col 1:15) A) 1 Corinthians B) 2 Corinthians C) Galatians D) Colossians E) Philippians

D) Colossians

Fill in the blank: “He is the image of _____, the firstborn of all creation.” (Col 1:15) A) The invisible God B) Melchizedek C) The angel of God D) The king of kings E) The son of David

A) The invisible God

Which statement is NOT one of Paul’s sayings about the “mystery” in Colossians?
A) It has been kept hidden for ages and generations but is now disclosed to the saints
B) God wants to reveal the mystery of his glorious riches to the saints among the Gentiles
C) The mystery is the hope of glory in Christians
D) The mystery of God is Christ in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge
E) The mystery of God is the fact that He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves

E) The mystery of God is the fact that He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves

The Epistle to the Colossians describes Christ as which of the following? A) The firstborn from the dead B) The firstborn of all creation C) The image of the invisible God D) The head of the body, the church E) All of these

E) All of these

What does Paul advise to the Colossian church? (Col 2:6–23) A) Live a life with Christ B) Learn philosophy C) Respect human tradition and the basic principles of this world D) Receive circumcision E) Worship angels

A) Live a life with Christ

Fill in the blank: “For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is _____.” (Col 3:3–5) A) the lure of Satan B) disobey the Ten Commandments C) idolatry D) belonging to the world E) detested by the Lord

C) idolatry

Fill in the blank: Colossians 3:16 – “Let the _____ of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
A) love B) word C) grace D) wisdom E) blood

B) word

Who is a faithful minister of Christ and who also told Paul and his co-worker about the love of the believers in Colossae? (Col 4:12) A) Epaphras B) Timothy C) Tryphena D) The saints in Ephesus E) Rufus

A) Epaphras

Who is NOT mentioned in Paul’s letter to the Colossians?

A) Epaphras B) Tychicus C) Onesimus D) Matthew E) Mark

D) Matthew

Fill the blanks: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–3 – “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of _____ and labor of _____ and steadfastness of _____ in our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Th 1:2–3) A) labor, patience, hope B) pleasure, patience, love C) labor, goodness, love D) faith, love, hope E) faith, goodness, hope

D) faith, love, hope

This church is a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia and also from this church the Lord’s message rang out. Which church is this? (1 Th 1:8)
A) The Ephesian church B) The Corinthian church C) The Philippian church D) The Thessalonian church E) The church of Rome

D) The Thessalonian church

Which is NOT Paul’s work for the Thessalonian church? (1 Th 1–3)
A) Paul always thank God for all of them, mentioning them in his prayer
B) With the help of God, Paul dared to tell them the gospel in spite of strong opposition
C) As an apostle of Christ, Paul has not been a burden to them, but he was gentle like a mother caring for her little children
D) In order not to be a burden to anyone, Paul worked hard night and day while he preached the gospel to them
E) By Paul’s praying night and day, the report of their faith rang out to Macedonia and Achaia

E) By Paul’s praying night and day, the report of their faith rang out to Macedonia and Achaia

Which is NOT related to the coming of the Lord in 1 Thessalonians? (1 Th 4:13–5:11)
A) The Lord will come down from heaven silently
B) The Lord will come down from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God
C) When the Lord comes down, the dead in Christ will first rise
D) Those who are still alive and are left will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air
E) The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night

A) The Lord will come down from heaven silently

Where is the following quotation? “Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.”
A) 2 Corinthians
B) Galatians
C) Ephesians
D) 1 Thessalonians
E) 1 Corinthians

D) 1 Thessalonians

Which of Paul’s letters maintains that “the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night”? (1 Th 5:2) A) Romans B) Ephesians C) Colossians D) 1 Thessalonians E) 1 Corinthians

D) 1 Thessalonians

Fill in the blanks: 1 Thessalonians 5:8–9 – “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of _____ and _____, and for a helmet _____.” (1 Th 5:8–9)
A) The Holy Spirit, prayer, the hope of faith
B) Faith, prayer, salvation
C) Faith, love, the hope of salvation
D) Sincerity, prayer, the hope of faith
E) The Holy Spirit, love, the hope of salvation

C) Faith, love, the hope of salvation

Which is NOT the exhortation of Paul in 1 Thessalonians? (1 Th 5:12–28) A) Be joyful always B) Pray continually C) Give thanks in all circumstances D) Prophecies after the age of the Old Testament were abolished E) Test everything, and hold on to what is good

D) Prophecies after the age of the Old Testament were abolished

What one thing does Paul especially emphasize in 1 Thessalonians? A) Warning about the Jews B) Warning about the law C) Warning about the immoral deeds D) Jesus’ Second coming and resurrection of the saints E) Jesus’ teaching and the role of the Holy Spirit

D) Jesus’ Second coming and resurrection of the saints

What is one of the key questions in 1 Thessalonians? A) What to do about the divisions of the church? B) What to believe about the secret teachings of Jesus? C) What to do about the warning of the law? D) What to think about the future of Jesus Christ with his disciples? E) What to believe about Christians who have died in Christ?

E) What to believe about Christians who have died in Christ?

Which book contains a discourse on the second coming of the Lord? A) 1 Corinthians B) Galatians C) 1 Thessalonians D) 2 Corinthians E) Romans

C) 1 Thessalonians

In 1 Thessalonians, why did Paul pray day and night earnestly? (1 Th 3:10) A) To overcome all troubles B) To make every tongue confess Jesus as Lord C) To unite all things in Christ D) To supply what is lacking in their faith E) To make people holy so they may see the Lord

D) To supply what is lacking in their faith

What is NOT a description about the man of lawlessness? (2 Th 2:1–12)
A) The man doomed to destruction
B) The one who will oppose
C) He sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God
D) The Lord Jesus will overthrow the lawless one with the breath of his mouth
E) All who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness will condemn him

E) All who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness will condemn him

Which letter is about end times and how a man of lawlessness will appear? (2 Th 2:3) A) 1 Timothy B) 1 Thessalonians C) 2 Timothy D) 2 Thessalonians E) Philippians

D) 2 Thessalonians

Where is the following quotation? “Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.”
A) Colossians B) Ephesians C) 1 Corinthians D) 2 Thessalonians E) Titus

D) 2 Thessalonians

On what basis does Paul command the Thessalonians: “If anyone will not work, let him not eat”? (2 Th 3:6–12)
A) “Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God”
B) “I know your works; you have the name of being alive, and you are dead”
C) “What does it profit, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has not works?”
D) “For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you”
E) “For you yourselves know how we are honest when we were with you”

D) “For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you”

What instruction does Paul give in 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15? A) Teaching about the Second Coming of Jesus B) Teaching about encouraging the saints when they meet persecution C) A summary of all advice Paul gives to the Thessalonian church D) Warning against idleness E) The warning of persecution

D) Warning against idleness

Which is NOT Paul’s warning against idleness? (2 Th 3:6–15) A) Keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received from us B) Paul and his co-workers worked night and day C) Paul worked because apostles had no right to receive money for the gospel ministry D) If a man will not work, he shall not eat E) Settle down and earn the bread they eat

C) Paul worked because apostles had no right to receive money for the gospel ministry

Which book addresses problems created by people not doing any work because they anticipated the second coming? A) Ephesians B) 2 Thessalonians C) 1 Timothy D) 2 Timothy E) Colossians

B) 2 Thessalonians

In 1 Timothy, Paul says, “To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, _____, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” Fill in the blank. (1 Tim 1:2)
A) Mercy B) Fair C) Justice D) Joy E) Love

A) Mercy

Which is NOT related to Paul’s description of his conversion in 1 Timothy 1? (1 Tim 1:12–17) A) Paul was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man B) Paul had already known Christ and persecuted him C) Paul was shown mercy D) The grace of the Lord was poured out on Paul abundantly E) Christ Jesus displayed his unlimited patience to Paul as an example for those would believe on him and receive eternal life

B) Paul had already known Christ and persecuted him

Why do we need to pray for kings and those in authority according to 1 Timothy 2? (1 Tim 2:2) A) Because we are afraid of them B) Because they might become an instrument for our success C) In order that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness D) Because we are low and they are high in their position E) Because God loves the high in position

C) In order that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness

Which is NOT related to the overseers in 1 Timothy 3? (1 Tim 3:1–7) A) If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task B) The overseer must be the husband of but one wife C) The overseer must manage his own family well D) The gift the overseer has received is more important than his personality E) The overseer must have a good reputation with outsiders

D) The gift the overseer has received is more important than his personality

In 1 Timothy, Paul proposes the necessary qualifications of the overseer. Which statement is NOT proper? A) The one who is a husband of but one wife, temperate and self-controlled B) The one who is hospitable and able to teach C) The one who is not violent, nor given to drunkenness D) The one who is not quarrelsome and not a lover of money E) The one who teaches the law of God to children and teaches them to obey it

E) The one who teaches the law of God to children and teaches them to obey it

Whom do the following describe in 1 Timothy? “...above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, and able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome,...” (1 Tim 3:2–4) A) All Christians B) Apostles C) Bishops D) Husbands E) Disciples

C) Bishops

Which is NOT related to the deacon in 1 Timothy? (1 Tim 3:8–13) A) Deacons must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience B) Deacons are to be men worthy of respect and sincere C) Deacons are not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain D) Deacons must first be tested and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons E) Those who work well as deacons get a sense of self-confidence in health

E) Those who work well as deacons get a sense of self-confidence in health

To whom does Paul give the following advice: “Let no one despise you for your youth...” (1 Tim 4:12) A) Barnabas B) Epaphras C) John Mark D) Timothy E) Titus

D) Timothy

In which letter does Paul give his personal encouragement? “Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.”
A) 1 Corinthians B) 1 Timothy C) Ephesians D) Romans E) 2 Timothy

B) 1 Timothy

Among the following words, which one is not Paul’s exhortation to Timothy? (1 Tim 4) A) Do not marry B) Train yourself to be godly C) Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young D) Set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity E) Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching

A) Do not marry

Which is NOT an appropriate attitude that Timothy must have toward church members? (1 Tim 5:1–2) A) Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father B) Treat younger men as brothers C) Treat older women as mothers D) Treat younger women as sisters with absolute purity E) As a pastor, treat all church members as children

E) As a pastor, treat all church members as children

Widows figure prominently in the exhortation in which of the following letters? (1 Tim 5) A) 1 Timothy B) Galatians C) Philemon D) Romans E) Ephesians

A) 1 Timothy

Among the following words, which is NOT Paul’s exhortation about things and property? (1 Tim 6) A) If we have food and clothing, we should be content with that B) The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil C) Those who are rich in this present world should not be arrogant in their mind D) Those who are rich should offer all their property and then live without the things E) Those who are rich should put their hope not in wealth but in God

D) Those who are rich should offer all their property and then live without the things

Which of the following does 1 Timothy teach? A) Advice concerning widows B) Advice for the bishop C) Advice for deacons D) All of the above E) None of the above

D) All of the above

Who was the son of Eunice and grandson of Lois? (2 Tim 1:5) A) Paul B) Philemon C) Titus D) Timothy E) Peter

D) Timothy

Fill in the blank: “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to _____, who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Tim 2:1–2) A) Mark B) Those who have talent to teach C) Your co-workers D) Demas E) faithful men

E) faithful men

In 2 Timothy, Paul warns about the teaching from Hymenaeus and Philetus, while he teaches to avoid godless chatter. Then, what is wrong about the teaching of Hymenaeus and Philetus? (2 Tim 2:16–18)
A) They taught that the resurrection had already taken place
B) They taught about the descent of the Lord
C) They taught about being alert and self-controlled because of the Second Coming
D) They taught about the teaching of the Lord’s Supper
E) They taught about taking care of the brothers

A) They taught that the resurrection had already taken place

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” is found in? (2 Tim 3:16) A) Colossians B) Ephesians C) Philemon D) 2 Timothy E) Titus

D) 2 Timothy

What is the conclusion of this retrospective view of Paul’s career: “I have fought the good fight...” (2 Tim 4:7) A) “...and Christ has given me the victory” B) “...and my strength is made perfect in weakness” C) “...I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” D) “...my head is bloody but unbowed” E) “...I would enter the destination”

C) “...I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

Fill in the blank: “Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also _____.” (2 Tim 4:8)
A) To all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ
B) To all who work hard with me
C) To all who have loved his appearing
D) To all whom God calls E) To all whom God has chosen

C) To all who have loved his appearing

In 2 Timothy, Paul is deserted by whom? (2 Tim 4:10) A) Timothy B) Demas C) Mark D) Aquila E) Titus

B) Demas

Which one of the following sayings is NOT from 2 Timothy? A) Do not be ashamed of me, Christ’s prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel B) Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth C) All Scriptures is God-breathed D) I am already being poured out like a drink offering and the time has come for my departure E) You must devote yourself to the church and keep yourself from coming here to me

E) You must devote yourself to the church and keep yourself from coming here to me

Which letter of Paul talks about qualifications of church elders or bishops? A) Philippians B) Romans C) Colossians D) Titus E) Ephesians

D) Titus

Fill in the blank: “Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. Show yourself in all respects _____ of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned...” (Tit 2:6–8) A) avoid the foolish quarrel about the laws B) live a prudent, righteous, and godly life in this world C) behave not to be despised by others D) avoid the foolish words E) to be a model

E) to be a model

What is the content of Titus 2:14?
A) The purpose of the redemption of Jesus Christ for us
B) Greeting and blessing
C) Warning against false teachers
D) The ordination of elders
E) The role of ministry

A) The purpose of the redemption of Jesus Christ for us

Which is NOT what Titus was to do in Crete? A) He must straighten out what was left unfinished B) He must appoint elders in every town as Paul directed C) He must silence many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers D) He must help the church with political affairs in the world E) He must teach Cretans what is good character and life

D) He must help the church with political affairs in the world

In which of the following letters does Paul introduce himself as “a prisoner of Christ”?
A) Galatians B) 1 Timothy C) 2 Timothy D) Titus E) Philemon

E) Philemon

In which book does this line of argumentation appear? “For this perhaps is why he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever, no longer as a bondservant but more than a bondservant, as a beloved brother.” (Phm 1:15–16) A) Galatians B) 1 Timothy C) 2 Timothy D) Philemon E) Romans

D) Philemon

Paul urges Philemon to welcome Onesimus as he would welcome whom? A) Christ B) God C) Paul D) One in the Lord E) As a co-worker

C) Paul

Onesimus is a _____? (Phm 1) A) Disciple B) Master C) Soldier D) Politician E) Slave

E) Slave

What was originally the relation between Philemon and Onesimus? A) A disciple and his fellow worker B) An official and his servant C) A master and his slave D) An officer and his soldier E) Family members

C) A master and his slave

Which letter of Paul is about a slave named Onesimus? A) Romans B) 2 Corinthians C) 2 Timothy D) Philemon E) Galatians

D) Philemon

Which is NOT something Paul said about Onesimus? A) Onesimus became my son while I was in chains B) Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me C) If he has done any wrong or owes anything to you, you should charge him fairly D) Onesimus is my heart E) Think of him not as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother

C) If he has done any wrong or owes anything to you, you should charge him fairly

In Philemon, who did Paul say was a fellow prisoner with him in Christ Jesus? A) Mark B) Aristarchus C) Demas D) Luke E) Epaphras

E) Epaphras