1 & 2 Thessalonians

Which of the below were issues that Paul addressed in his second letter to the Thessalonians?

                 I.          Misunderstandings regarding the return of Christ

 II.         Attacks on his character and reputation

III.          Idleness among the believers

        IV.          Persecution facing the church

• I, II, III

• I, III, IV

• I, II, IV

• I, II, III, IV

Which of the below is true about Timothy?

                 I.          He was Paul’s son in the faith

                II.          He was sent to Thessalonians to encourage and build up the church there

              III.          He had a Greek mother and Jewish father

              IV.          He was recommended to Paul by believers in Lystra

• I, II, IV

• I, II, III

• II, III, IV

• I, II, III, IV

What was the issue facing the Thessalonians that prompted Paul to write about the return of Christ in 1 Thessalonians?

• Severe persecution facing the church that caused some to believe they were living in the time of tribulation

• Misunderstandings regarding the timing and nature of Christ’s return

• Death of some members of the church

• Idleness among some believers who believed that Christ was returning soon

Which of the below is true of the Day of the Lord?

                 I.          Comes as a thief in the night

                II.          Christians and non-Christians alike will be taken by surprise

              III.          It will come at a time of difficulty and trouble

              IV.          Suffering on earth will last for some time and get progressively worse

               V.          Christians will be delivered from the wrath of God

• I, II, V

• I, III, IV, V

• I, IV, V

• I, II, IV, V

Which of the below describe the antichrist?

                 I.          Will perform signs and miracles

                II.          Described in 2 Thessalonians 1 by both his character and destiny

              III.          His lawless influence is already at work in the world

              IV.          Will desecrate the temple of God

               V.          Will be revealed when the restrainer is removed

• I, II, IV, V

• I, II, III, IV

• II, III, IV, V

• I, II, III, IV, V

The Thessalonians were a model church because

                 I.          They demonstrated the fruit of the virtues of faith, love and hope

                II.          They searched the Scriptures to verify the message of Paul

              III.          They were faithful and generous in the midst of suffering

              IV.          They were clear about the times and seasons of the Lord’s coming

V. They imitated Christ, Paul and the churches of Judea

• I, II, III, V

• I, III, V

• I, III, IV, V

• II, III, V

Why did Paul compare himself to a loving mother?

                 I.          He cherished the believers

                II.          He was gentle with the believers

              III.          He imparted of his own life to the believers

IV. Worked to provide for the believers

• I, II, III

• I, II, IV

• II, III, IV

• I, II, III, IV

In what way did Paul tell the believers in Thessalonica to imitate him?

• He worked hard night and day so as not to burden the believers

• He did not behave in a disorderly manner

• He did not take food from others at no charge

• All of the above

In what ways did Paul tell the believers to love others?

                 I.          To work quietly with their own hands

                II.          To provide for the needs of their leaders

              III.          To comfort the discouraged and help the weak

              IV.          To refrain from taking advantage of others

• I only

• I, III, IV

• I, II, IV

• I, II, III, IV

Why did Paul say the believers should always rejoice?

• They had become examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe

• They were chosen for salvation from God from the beginning

• It was the will of God

• Their faith was growing exceedingly and their love abounded toward each other