1 Corinthians Quiz

Answer key for 1 Corinthians Quiz

1. Q1: According to the first chapter, what is the preaching of the cross to them that perish? Answer: Foolishness. Paul writes that the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness. Reference: 1 Corinthians 1:18 (KJV).
2. Q2: Paul declares that he determined not to know any thing among the Corinthians, save whom? Answer: Jesus Christ, and him crucified. Paul focused his ministry among them solely on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:2 (KJV).
3. Q3: Who does Paul say planted and who watered, though God gave the increase? Answer: Paul planted, Apollos watered. Paul uses this agricultural metaphor to show that God alone deserves the glory. Reference: 1 Corinthians 3:6 (KJV).
4. Q4: What does Paul say is required in stewards? Answer: That a man be found faithful. It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Reference: 1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV).
5. Q5: Paul instructs the church to purge out the old leaven that they may be what? Answer: A new lump. The church is exhorted to be a new lump, as they are unleavened. Reference: 1 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV).
6. Q6: What does Paul say is the price with which the believers were bought? Answer: A price. The text states 'For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.' Reference: 1 Corinthians 6:20 (KJV).
7. Q7: Knowledge puffeth up, but what edifieth? Answer: Charity. Paul contrasts the pride of knowledge with the building power of charity. Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1 (KJV).
8. Q8: Paul says he is made all things to all men, that he might by all means do what? Answer: Save some. Paul adapted his approach to different people to win them to the gospel. Reference: 1 Corinthians 9:22 (KJV).
9. Q9: In the famous chapter on charity, which of these is NOT mentioned as one of the three that abide? Answer: Peace. The three that abide are faith, hope, and charity. Reference: 1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV).
10. Q10: What is described as the last enemy that shall be destroyed? Answer: Death. Paul teaches that the final victory of Christ includes the destruction of death. Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:26 (KJV).