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Quizzing the New Testament : 1 Thessalonians

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Quizzing the New Testament 1 Thessalonians game quiz
"This quiz is part of a series looking at the books of the New Testament. Paul's letter to the Thessalonians gives insights into missionary work and a newly formed church, at one of the earliest stages of Christian development. Come and step inside."

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1. Paul's opening greeting reveals that he is not writing alone but alongside two others, who had been his travelling companions when he visited Thessalonica. Who are these men?
    Peter and Andrew
    Silas and Timothy
    James and John
    Mark and Apollos


2. Modern scholarship generally accepts 1 Thessalonians to be which of the following?
    The shortest of Paul's letters
    The earliest book of the New Testament to be written
    Written not before but after 2 Thessalonians
    A Jewish forgery


3. "You know, brothers, that our visit to you was not a failure. We had previously suffered and been insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition." (1 Thessalonians 2 v. 1-2)

Paul's letter is rooted in his visit to Thessalonica and his desire to return to the area. What, previously, had happened to him in Philippi?
    His possessions were stolen
    He was accused of being a chauvinistic misogynist
    He was beaten and imprisoned
    He was stoned


4. Paul feels a need to defend himself against charges of preaching for the wrong motives. What does he NOT say about the appeal he made to the Thessalonians?
    His sole desire was to prove the Jews wrong.
    There was no trickery involved.
    It did not arise from error.
    He did not act from impure motives.


5. Paul also quotes which happening as evidence that God really had been involved in his preaching to the Thessalonians?
    That the synagogue had physically shaken
    That Paul had preached for four hours without notes
    That it was accompanied with power and conviction
    That even women had been converted


6. Paul had been longing to return to Thessalonica. Who does he say has prevented him from doing so?
    Satan
    The local governor
    Peter
    His creditors


7. Instead, Paul has sent Timothy to Thessalonica. What report has Timothy brought back?
    That the church has slipped into heresy
    That the church is virtually wiped out
    Good news about their faith and love
    A refusal to welcome Paul again


8. In chapters 4 and 5, Paul moves on to talk about practical Christian living, particularly geared towards the Gentile background of most of his audience. Which of the following does he say they should learn to control?
    Their bodies
    Their dogs
    Their appetites for food
    Their tongues


9. The Thessalonians are clearly awaiting the second coming of Jesus. What phrase does Paul use to reinforce the point that nobody, apart from God, knows when this is going to happen?
    Jesus will come when his Dad tells him.
    Jesus will come like a thief in the night.
    God has the date circled in his diary.
    It will happen when the hourglass sands run out.


10. The letter closes with a list of bullet points - very short injunctions. Three of these are grouped together as "God's will for you in Christ Jesus". Which of the following is not among them?
    Be joyful always
    Strive against the devil's hand within you
    Pray continually
    Give thanks in all circumstances


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Compiled May 19 13