Book of 1 Thessalonians Quiz

1. Which two companions are named with Paul at the start of 1 Thessalonians?

1. Barnabas and Mark
2. Luke and Titus
3. Peter and John
4. Silas and Timothy

2. What three things did Paul remember about the Thessalonians in 1:3?

1. Faith, love and hope
2. Joy, peace and patience
3. Prayer, fasting and giving
4. Wealth, wisdom and power

3. From what had the Thessalonians turned to God?

1. Idols
2. Rome
3. The law
4. Their families

4. For whom were the Thessalonians waiting from heaven?

1. An angel
2. Elijah
3. God's Son
4. Paul

5. What did Paul say he was like among the Thessalonians?

1. A king
2. A nursing mother
3. A stern judge
4. A stranger

6. Why did Paul work night and day in Thessalonica?

1. To build a church
2. To get rich
3. To not be a burden
4. To pay his fine

7. Who did Paul say blocked his way back to Thessalonica?

1. Peter
2. Satan
3. The Romans
4. The weather

8. Whom did Paul send from Athens to strengthen the Thessalonians?

1. Apollos
2. Silas
3. Timothy
4. Titus

9. What did Timothy bring back to Paul?

1. A gift of money
2. A letter of complaint
3. Good news of their faith
4. News of a riot

10. What does 1 Thessalonians 4:3 say is God's will?

1. That you be rich
2. That you be sanctified
3. That you marry
4. That you travel

11. What did Paul say to make their ambition, in 1 Thessalonians 4:11?

1. To be leaders
2. To become teachers
3. To lead a quiet life
4. To travel widely

12. How should believers not grieve for those who have died?

1. For long
2. In public
3. Like those with no hope
4. With tears

13. Who will rise first when the Lord comes down from heaven?

1. The angels
2. The apostles
3. The dead in Christ
4. The living

14. Where will believers meet the Lord, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17?

1. In Jerusalem
2. In the air
3. In the temple
4. On the Mount of Olives

15. How will the day of the Lord come?

1. At dawn
2. Like a king's parade
3. Like a thief in the night
4. With a warning

16. What will people be saying when sudden destruction comes?

1. Peace and safety
2. Praise God
3. Repent now
4. The end is near

17. What is the helmet in 1 Thessalonians 5:8?

1. Righteousness
2. The hope of salvation
3. The word of God
4. Truth

18. How often does 1 Thessalonians 5:17 say to pray?

1. Continually
2. On the Sabbath
3. Three times a day
4. When in trouble

19. What should believers not do to the Spirit's fire?

1. Fan it
2. Hide it
3. Quench it
4. Share it

20. What should believers do with prophecies, according to 1 Thessalonians 5:21?

1. Believe them all
2. Ignore them
3. Test them all
4. Write them down

21. How did Paul tell them to greet one another?

1. With a blessing
2. With a bow
3. With a handshake
4. With a holy kiss

22. What did Paul insist must happen to this letter?

1. Burned after reading
2. Kept secret
3. Read to all the believers
4. Sent to Rome