1 Corinthians Quiz — Questions and Answers
All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.
Q1.According to the first chapter, what is the preaching of the cross to them that perish?
- A. A stumblingblock
- B. Foolishness ✓
- C. A mystery
- D. Weakness
Answer: Foolishness
Paul writes that the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness.
Q2.Paul declares that he determined not to know any thing among the Corinthians, save whom?
- A. Jesus Christ, and him crucified ✓
- B. The Father of lights
- C. The prophets of old
- D. The apostles of the Lord
Answer: Jesus Christ, and him crucified
Paul focused his ministry among them solely on the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Q3.Who does Paul say planted and who watered, though God gave the increase?
- A. Paul planted, Peter watered
- B. Barnabas planted, Paul watered
- C. Paul planted, Apollos watered ✓
- D. Apollos planted, Paul watered
Answer: Paul planted, Apollos watered
Paul uses this agricultural metaphor to show that God alone deserves the glory.
Q4.What does Paul say is required in stewards?
- A. That a man be found faithful ✓
- B. That a man be found humble
- C. That a man be found wealthy
- D. That a man be found wise
Answer: That a man be found faithful
It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Q5.Paul instructs the church to purge out the old leaven that they may be what?
- A. A holy nation
- B. A new lump ✓
- C. A sweet savor
- D. A peculiar people
Answer: A new lump
The church is exhorted to be a new lump, as they are unleavened.
Q6.What does Paul say is the price with which the believers were bought?
- A. Silver and gold
- B. The blood of bulls
- C. A price ✓
- D. Good works
Answer: A price
The text states 'For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.'
Q7.Knowledge puffeth up, but what edifieth?
- A. Faith
- B. Hope
- C. Charity ✓
- D. Wisdom
Answer: Charity
Paul contrasts the pride of knowledge with the building power of charity.
Q8.Paul says he is made all things to all men, that he might by all means do what?
- A. Gain their favor
- B. Save some ✓
- C. Establish churches
- D. Receive an offering
Answer: Save some
Paul adapted his approach to different people to win them to the gospel.
Q9.In the famous chapter on charity, which of these is NOT mentioned as one of the three that abide?
- A. Faith
- B. Hope
- C. Charity
- D. Peace ✓
Answer: Peace
The three that abide are faith, hope, and charity.
Q10.What is described as the last enemy that shall be destroyed?
- A. Satan
- B. Death ✓
- C. Sin
- D. The world
Answer: Death
Paul teaches that the final victory of Christ includes the destruction of death.