Ordering Paul's Epistles Trivia Quiz

The Epistle to the Romans is Paul's systematic explanation of the gospel, emphasizing God's righteousness and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ for both Jews and Gentiles (1:16), which offers a way to overcome sin, be sanctified, and live in harmony as the redeemed community of God (3:23-24). The letter outlines that God's grace in Christ is a free and undeserved gift (11:5-6), and describes the transformation of believers into a new life in the Spirit (7-8), concluding with instructions for Christian living and community (12-15).

It was probably written around 57 AD during his third missionary journey.

The Epistle to the Corinthians (first epistle) is a letter from the Apostle Paul to the early Christian church in Corinth, addressing their divisions, and emphasizing Christian conduct. Key themes include unity (1:10), the message of the cross (1:18, 1:23), spiritual gifts (Ch. 12), the resurrection (Ch. 15), and love as the greatest virtue (Ch. 13). The epistle was written around 53-55 CE while he was in Ephesus, during the latter part of his three-year ministry there.

The second epistle to the Corinthians is Paul's letter explaining his ministry of reconciliation, defending his apostolic authority against false teachers. Key themes include the glory of the new covenant in Christ (3:18), the power of God to transform believers (5:17), and the example of Christ's selfless humility to inspire a faithful and generous life. Paul wrote 2 Corinthians from Macedonia in 55 or 56 AD.

Galatians details Paul's agreement with the Jerusalem apostles that Gentiles didn't need to follow the Law of Moses, a stance solidified by refusing to circumcise the Greek Titus and receiving the "right hand of fellowship" from Peter, James, and John (2:1-10).

The chapter also includes Paul's public confrontation of Peter in Antioch for hypocrisy, highlighting that believers are justified by faith in Christ, not by works of the Law, a truth Paul concludes with the powerful declaration, "it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me" (2:11-21). The Letter to the Galatians was most likely written by the Apostle Paul in 48 AD from Syrian Antioch, before the Jerusalem Council of 49/50 AD.

The Book of Ephesians in the KJV explains that God planned to unite all things under Christ and create a unified church from both Jews and Gentiles through grace and faith. The first half of the book (Chapters 1-3) focuses on God's plan for the church and spiritual blessings in Christ, while the second half (Chapters 4-6) instructs believers on how to live out these truths through unity, the power of the Spirit, family relationships, and the spiritual protection of the armor of God. The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul between approximately 60 and 62 CE during his first Roman imprisonment.

The Book of Philippians is an epistle of joyous Christian living, written by Paul to the church in Philippi, emphasizing unity, humility modeled after Christ's own example (2:5-11), and rejoicing in the Lord always (4:4) despite suffering. Key themes include contentment in all circumstances (4:11), peace through prayer (4:6-7), and the ultimate goal of pressing on toward the prize of knowing Christ (3:10-14).
The Book of Philippians was written by Apostle Paul around 60 to 62 CE (or AD) during his imprisonment in Rome.

The Book of Colossians, written by the Apostle Paul, emphasizes Christ's preeminence and sufficiency as the antidote to a Colossian heresy that promoted spiritual attainment through rituals, human tradition, and worldly principles, rather than through Christ alone. Paul writes to the church in Colossae to correct these dangerous teachings by exalting Christ as the image of God, the Creator, the Head of the Church, and the source of spiritual completeness (1:15-17). He instructs believers to put off their old sinful nature, clothe themselves in Christlike virtues (3:1-2), and live a life transformed by the indwelling presence of Christ, the hope of glory (3:12-13).

The Book of Colossians was written while he was under house arrest in Rome, likely between 57-64 AD or 60-62 AD.

The KJV book of 1 Thessalonians is a letter from the Apostle Paul, Silas, and Timothy to the church in Thessalonica, encouraging them to stand firm in faith and hope amid persecution by commending their "work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope" (1:3). It instructs believers in holy living and provides reassurance and detailed teaching about the return of Christ, emphasizing the future resurrection and gathering of believers to meet Him (Chapter 4). The letter also includes admonitions to avoid idleness, to care for the needy, and to practice holiness and peace within the community, all motivated by the hope of Christ's coming kingdom (Chapter 5).

The First Epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Corinth around 50-51 CE, during his second missionary journey.

The second epistle to Thessalonians encourages believers to persevere through trials by clarifying that the "Day of the Lord" has not yet come (2:2-3). Paul assures them that Christ will return to destroy the lawless ones, and that God has chosen them for salvation (Chapter 2). The letter also calls them to stand firm in their faith and traditions, and to avoid idleness, providing the rule that "if anyone will not work, neither shall he eat" (3:10).

It was written in Corinth around AD 51-52, shortly after his first letter to the Thessalonians.

1 Timothy is a New Testament letter from the apostle Paul to his protégé Timothy in Ephesus, emphasizing that the gospel's purpose is saving sinners, with Christ Jesus as the sole mediator, and instructs Timothy to combat false teachers spreading myths and legalistic teachings. Chapters 2 and 3 also offer guidance on church order, including prayer for leaders, specific instructions for women in worship, and qualifications for elders, all centered on maintaining a church that is the "pillar and ground of truth (3:15)".

The First Epistle to Timothy was written sometime between A.D. 62 and 66.

The Second Epistle to Timothy is Paul's final letter, a farewell to his young protégé, urging him to remain faithful to Paul's teachings (Chapter 1), persevere through suffering, and continue preaching the gospel despite impending hardships and false teachings (Chapter 3). Paul emphasizes the power of Scripture, the importance of sound doctrine, and the need to pass on the faith to future generations, setting an example of enduring persecution and maintaining hope in Christ's resurrection.

The Second Epistle to Timothy was likely written sometime between A.D. 64 and 65.

The Epistle to Titus is a Pastoral Epistle from the Apostle Paul to his protege Titus, instructing him to establish order and leadership in the churches on Crete. Key themes include appointing qualified elders based on sound doctrine and moral character, countering false teachers, and emphasizing that genuine faith leads to "good works" (2:14) and a life of integrity. Paul also provides specific guidance for different groups within the church and stresses that salvation, through God's mercy, motivates believers to live righteous lives that reflect well on Christianity.

It was written between 64 and 68 C.E., following his first imprisonment in Rome.

The Book of Philemon is a letter from Paul to Philemon, a Christian leader, appealing for him to forgive and receive back his runaway slave, Onesimus, not as a slave, but as a "dear brother in Christ" (1:16). Paul, acting as an intercessor, offers to repay any debt Onesimus incurred and emphasizes the transformation of the slave into someone now useful and a fellow believer in Christ.
It was written around AD 60-62 from his imprisonment in Rome.