1 Timothy Quiz

Answer key for 1 Timothy Quiz

1. Q1: According to the first chapter, what is the 'end of the commandment'? Answer: Charity out of a pure heart. Paul states the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart and a good conscience. Reference: 1 Timothy 1:5 (KJV).
2. Q2: Paul describes himself as the 'chief' of what group? Answer: Sinners. Paul writes that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom he is chief. Reference: 1 Timothy 1:15 (KJV).
3. Q3: How many mediators does Paul say are between God and men? Answer: One. There is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Reference: 1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV).
4. Q4: A bishop must be 'the husband of' how many wives? Answer: One. The scripture requires a bishop to be blameless, the husband of one wife. Reference: 1 Timothy 3:2 (KJV).
5. Q5: What does Paul call the 'pillar and ground of the truth'? Answer: The house of God, which is the church. The house of God is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Reference: 1 Timothy 3:15 (KJV).
6. Q6: Paul warns that in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to what? Answer: Seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. The Spirit speaketh expressly that some shall depart, giving heed to seducing spirits. Reference: 1 Timothy 4:1 (KJV).
7. Q7: What does Paul tell Timothy not to let any man despise? Answer: His youth. Paul encourages Timothy, 'Let no man despise thy youth.' Reference: 1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV).
8. Q8: According to chapter 5, if any provide not for his own house, he is worse than what? Answer: An infidel. He that provideth not for his own hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel. Reference: 1 Timothy 5:8 (KJV).
9. Q9: What is described as 'the root of all evil'? Answer: The love of money. Paul writes that the love of money is the root of all evil. Reference: 1 Timothy 6:10 (KJV).
10. Q10: What is said to be 'great gain' when combined with contentment? Answer: Godliness. The scripture states that godliness with contentment is great gain. Reference: 1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV).