Thess. and 1 Cor. Flashcards
Who was with Paul when this epistle was written? (1:1)
Silvanus
Timotheus
For our gospel came NOT unto you in word only, but also in _________, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance (1:5)
Power
To whom was the church of Thessalonica an example? (1:7)
All that believe in Macedonia and Achaia
From what did the Thessalonican church turn in order to serve the living and true God? (1:9)
Idols
Where had Paul suffered before and was shamefully entreated? (2:2)
Philippi
By what illustration did Paul compare his gentleness among them? (2:7)
As a nurse cherishes her children
For what cause did Paul thank God? (2:13)
They received the word of God which they heard … not as the word of men, but as the word of God
What hindered Paul from coming again unto the Thessalonians? (2:17-18)
Satan
How did Paul describe Timothy? (3:2)
All of the above
Our brother
Minister of God
Fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ
Why did Paul desire to see the Thessalonians face to face? (3:10)
That he might perfect that which is lacking in their faith
What did Paul say is the will of God? (4:3, 5:18)
Abstain from fornication
In every thing give thanks
What has God called us unto? (4:7)
Holiness
What did Paul say regarding our behavior toward those outside the church? (4:12)
Walk honestly
What is the hope of Christians whether dead or alive? (4:14-18)
To meet the Lord in the air
To ever be with the Lord
How did Paul describe the coming of the day of the Lord? (5:1-4)
As a thief in the night
As travail upon a woman with child
For God hath NOT appointed us to ____________, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ (5:9)
Wrath
What did Paul urge us to do regarding those that labour among us and are over us in the Lord? (5:12-13)
Esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake
Know them
Abstain from all _____________ of evil. (5:22)
Appearance
What did Paul wish to be preserved blameless about his readers? (5:23)
All of the above
Spirit
Soul
Body
What did Paul charge to be done with this epistle? (5:27)
Read unto all the holy brethren
For what did Paul commend the Thessalonian church? (1:3-4)
Their faith grew exceedingly
The charity of every one toward each other abounded
That you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also ___________ (1:5)
Suffer
How does Paul consider God’s plan to recompense tribulation to those that troubled the Thessalonian church? (1:6)
A righteous thing
When Jesus comes to take vengeance, who will be with him? (1:7)
His mighty angels
On whom will Jesus take vengeance? (1:8)
Them that know not God
Them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
What phrase or word shows that punishment will NOT be temporary? (1:9)
Everlasting
What did Paul say the Thessalonians should not be shaken in mind or troubled by? (2:2)
All of the above
Spirit
Word
Letter as from us
What must take place before the day of Christ (Day of the Lord) can come? (2:3)
A falling away
The gospel must be preached in all the world
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the _________of the truth, that they might be saved. (2:10)
Love
Therefore, brothers, stand fast, and hold the ___________ which you have been taught, whether by word, or our letter. (2:15)
Traditions
What did Paul want them to pray about? (3:1-2)
That Paul’s group would be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men
That the word of the Lord may have free course
What was the Lord faithful to do? (3:3)
Establish them
Keep them from evil
What was Paul’s example? (3:8)
He worked night and day, that he might not be chargeable to them
What can people turn into who don’t work? (3:10-11)
Busybodies
Be not ___________ in well doing. (3:13)
None of the above
never tire
What did Paul tell them to do with a man who didn’t obey Paul’s epistle? (3:14-15)
Note that man
Have no company with him
What proof did Paul give that this and other epistles are his own? (3:17)
He wrote the salutation with his own hand
From whom did Paul know of the contentions in the Corinthian Church? (1:11)
House of Chloe
Why was Paul glad that he had NOT personally baptized many Corinthians? (1:13-16)
Lest any should say that he baptized in his own name
How did most of the Greeks perceive the preaching of Christ crucified? (1:22-24)
Foolishness
What has God chosen to confound the wise, the mighty, and the noble? (1:27-28)
All of the above Base things Despised things Foolish things Weak things
Why did Paul come to them in humility and simplicity? (2:5)
That their faith should not stand in the wisdom of men but in the power of God
What teaches us to know the things that are freely given us of God? (2:11-12)
The Spirit of God
But the _____________ man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerne (2:14)
Natural
What was the evidence of carnality in the Corinthian church? (3:3)
All of the above
Divisions
Envying
Strife
I planted, ____________ watered, but God gave the increase (3:6)
Apollos
To what does Paul liken the church? (3:9)
A building
What was Paul’s personal position in the Corinthian church? (3:6,10)
All of the above
Foundation layer
Masterbuilder
Planter
Who is the foundation of the church? (3:11)
None of the above
Jesus Christ
What is meant by the various kinds of materials (gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble)? (3:12-15)
Man’s works
If anyone ____________ the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are (3:17)
Defiles
What is required of a steward? (4:2)
Faithfulness
Why have we no right to glory in our appearance, abilities, knowledge, etc? (4:7)
You have received these
To whom were the apostles made a spectacle? (4:9)
All of the above
To angels
To men
To the world
What were some of the sacrifices that the apostles made? (4:10-13)
All of the above
Buffeted
Considered foolish
Hungry
Why did Paul write these things? (4:14)
To warn them
For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many ________________; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. (4:15)
Fathers
Who did Paul send to them to cause them to remember his ways? (4:17)
Timothy
What was the attitude of the Corinthians toward the fornication in the church? (5:2, 6)
Puffed up
What things did Paul command the Corinthian church to do in relationship to the fornicator that was called a brother? (5:5,7,9,11,13)
All of the above
Put out of your fellowship the man who did this
Hand this man over to Satan
Don’t keep company with anyone who calls himself a brother and is sexually immoral, greedy, a swindler, drunkard, slanderous
Expel him
What illustration is used to show that sin can spread if NOT dealt with? (5:6-8)
Leaven
What shows that Paul specifically referred to someone among the church and NOT someone of the world? (5:10-11)
To avoid all immoral people one would have to leave the world
The man is called a brother
What arguments does Paul use against church members going to court against each other? (6:1-3)
Saints will judge the world
We shall judge angels
Who should be available to judge between brethren? (6:5)
Some wise man among them
What other alternatives are there besides going to law? (6:7)
Take the wrong and suffering
What phrase shows that persons who are guilty of gross immoral sins can be forgiven and set free? (6:11)
Such were some of you
Why may it NOT be wise to do some things even though they are lawful? (6:12)
It may not be expedient
What short imperative does Paul give regarding sexual immorality? (6:18)
Flee fornication
Why should a person NOT withhold marital relations from their spouse for long periods of time? (7:3-5)
Satan could tempt the other partner
If a wife departs from her husband she should either remain unmarried or else do what? (7:10-11)
Be reconciled to her husband
Why should a believing spouse NOT put away an unbelieving spouse if they are pleased to dwell with each other? (7:14)
For the sake of the children
What advantage does a single person have in serving the Lord? (7:32-35)
The married person has to care how to please the spouse
What guidelines does Paul give for the remarriage of a widow? (7:39-40)
She is at liberty to be married to anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord
What can knowledge cause? (8:1-3)
Pride
What does charity do? (8:1)
Edifies (builds up)
What example was given of Christian liberty? (8:7)
Eating meat offered to idols
What could our liberty become to those who are weak? (8:9)
A stumbling block
If you cause a weak brother to perish what have you committed? (8:10-12)
Sin against Christ
How did Paul show that a minister has a right to be supported? (9:7-11,13-14)
A soldier gets paid
A planter of a vineyard eats grapes
Those that plow, plow in hope
Those that thresh share in the harvest
Why did Paul restrain himself in the exercise of this right to be supported? (9:12,15,18)
He did not want to abuse his power in the gospel
`He did not want to hinder the gospel
To whom was Paul flexible? (9:20-22)
All of the above The Jews Those under the law Those not having the law To the weak he became weak
To what two athletic contests does Paul compare his manner of life? (9:24-26)
Fighting and running
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a ___________. (9:27)
Castaway
Why did some of the Israelites NOT get into the Promised Land? (10:6-10)
All of the above Lust Idolatry Fornication Murmuring
Why were these things written? (10:6,11)
For our example
For our admonition
Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t ________ (10:12)
Fall
What will God NOT allow? (10:13)
You to be tempted beyond what you can bear
When shouldn’t we eat? (10:28)
When we are told that the food has been offered to idols
Why is the man NOT to wear a head covering, or have long hair? (11:4)
It dishonors his head
What is a shame for a woman? (11:6)
To be shorn or shaven
Why is the woman to wear a head covering, or have long hair? (11:3,10,13,15)
All of the above
Power on her head because of the angels
It is comely
It is given her for a covering
What teaches us that it is a shame for a man to have long hair? (11:14)
Nature
What can improper taking of the Lord’s Supper cause? (11:18)
Divisions
What is the purpose for the observance of the Lord’s Supper? (11:23-25)
In remembrance of Jesus
What are some results of taking communion in an unworthy manner? (11:27,29-30)
All of the above Damnation Weakness Sickness Death
No man can really say that Jesus is the Lord but by what? (12:3)
The Holy Ghost
What is the purpose for the operation of the gifts in the Church? (12:7)
To profit withal (for the common good)
Which of the following is NOT one of the nine gifts of the Spirit mentioned? (12:8-10)
Grace
To what does Paul compare the operation of the gifts of the Spirit? (12:12-17)
A human body
What has God set in the church? (12:28)
All of the above Diversities of tongues Helps Governments Miracles
What should our attitude be toward Spiritual gifts? (12:31)
Desire them
What can a person do that will be useless or unprofitable without charity? (13:1-3)
All of the above Bestow all goods to feed the poor Give body to be burned Speak with tongues Understand all mysteries
What does charity do? (13:4-7)
All of the above Bears all things Hopes all things Rejoices in truth Suffers long
What will never cease? (13:8-10, 13)
None of the above
Love
What illustration did Paul use to show that even he had limited knowledge? (13:12)
Seeing through a glass darkly
What was NOT mentioned as to why prophesy speaks to men? (14:1-4)
To foretell the future
What should you pray for if you speak in an unknown tongue? (14:13)
The interpretation
What will unbelievers say if they come into a place where all are speaking with tongues? (14:23)
They are mad
What seems to be the maximum number of messages in tongues there should be in a service? (14:27-28)
Three
God is NOT the author of what? (14:33)
Confusion
Let all things be done ____________ and in order. (14:40)
Decently
I declare to you the ____________ which I preached to you, … how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: (15:1-4)
Gospel
What appearance of Jesus after His resurrection was mentioned in this chapter? (15:5-8)
To the five hundred
Why did Paul feel unworthy to be called an apostle? (15:9)
He had persecuted the church
What would be consequences if Christ had NOT risen from the dead? (15:14-15,17-19,29-30)
All of the above Our preaching and faith is vain Those dead in Christ are perished We are most miserable We are still in our sins
How does Paul answer the question, “How are the dead raised up and with what body do they come?” (15:35-44)
All of the above
All flesh is not the same flesh
Just like the grown plant is different from the seed, the resurrected body will be different from the body that dies
There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial
To what Old Testament character did Paul contrast Christ? (15:45-48)
Adam
Behold, I shew you a _____________; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, (15:51)
Mystery
Death is swallowed up in ___________. (15:54-56)
None of the above
Victory
How did Paul encourage the church at Corinth to give with regard to the offering for Jerusalem? (16:1-4)
As God has prospered
Why did Paul plan to stay at Ephesus for a time? (16:8-9)
He was waiting for Pentecost
Who did Paul want to go to Corinth with the brothers? (16:12)
Apollos
Of whose house did Paul say “They have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints”? (16:15)
Stephanus
Of whom did Paul say “That which was lacking, they have supplied”? (16:17-18)
Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus
How did Paul end the epistle of I Corinthians? (16:21-24)
All of the above
If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be cursed
My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you
