1 Corinthians Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. How does Paul challenge conventional ideas about wisdom in the opening chapters of 1 Corinthians?
He argues that education has no value for anyone who follows Christ.
He says what appears foolish in God’s work is wiser than human wisdom, focusing especially on the message of the cross.
He teaches that persuasive speaking is the clearest evidence of divine wisdom.
He presents secret philosophical knowledge as the foundation of the gospel.
2. A Corinthian asks how to prepare the collection for believers in Jerusalem. What regular practice does Paul recommend in chapter 16?
Wait for Paul to arrive and then request equal amounts from everyone.
Sell all possessions immediately and send the proceeds without oversight.
On the first day of each week, set something aside in keeping with one’s income.
Collect money only during a crisis meeting after Paul reaches Corinth.
3. Which contrast does Paul use in chapter 15 when discussing the resurrection body?
It is sown invisible and raised visible.
It is sown perishable and raised imperishable.
It is sown complete and raised unfinished.
It is sown heavenly and raised earthly.
4. One member says another person’s spiritual gift is unnecessary. Which image from chapter 12 most directly corrects that attitude?
One body with many different members that need and care for one another
A building in which every stone performs the same function
A race in which only the fastest competitor receives value
A school in which advanced students no longer associate with beginners
5. A congregation wants a concise summary of the closing exhortations in 1 Corinthians 16. Which statement best captures them?
Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous and strong, and do everything in love.
Prove strength by refusing to compromise in any personal disagreement.
Focus on vigilance and courage, since affection can weaken discipline.
Avoid difficult decisions until a more prominent apostle is present.
6. A person speaks impressively, understands mysteries, and gives away possessions but acts without love. According to chapter 13, how does Paul assess those achievements?
Without love, they ultimately amount to nothing for the person.
They remain valuable as long as other people admire them.
They compensate for the absence of patience and kindness.
They guarantee spiritual maturity despite the person’s motives.
7. A teacher in Corinth wants to build up the congregation through impressive ideas. According to Paul’s building metaphor in chapter 3, what must remain the foundation?
The congregation’s loyalty to its founding teacher
The teacher’s ability to attract a large following
The collective wisdom of the surrounding culture
Jesus Christ
8. A believer knows that an idol has no real divine power, but eating idol-associated food would wound another believer’s conscience. What principle from chapter 8 should guide the decision?
Love should limit the use of freedom when that use could cause another believer to stumble.
The other believer must immediately imitate the informed believer’s conduct.
Personal knowledge gives the informed believer complete freedom to eat.
All food sold in a city with idol temples must permanently be avoided.
9. In chapter 5, Paul addresses a man living with his father’s wife. What action does he direct the gathered church to take?
Ignore the matter because conduct within the church cannot be judged.
Wait until civic authorities decide whether a law has been broken.
Remove the man from their fellowship rather than continuing to tolerate the conduct.
Treat it only as a private disagreement between the people involved.
10. In Paul’s argument for the resurrection in chapter 15, who is described as the “firstfruits” of those who have died?
Adam
Christ
Cephas
Paul
11. Paul describes adapting to Jewish and non-Jewish audiences without abandoning the gospel. What purpose does he give for this flexibility?
To prevent anyone from discovering his own convictions
To gain financial support from every cultural group
To win people and save some by sharing in the blessings of the gospel
To prove that religious commitments should change with public opinion
12. At Corinth’s communal meal, some eat abundantly while others go hungry. Which instruction in chapter 11 directly addresses this failure?
Each household should celebrate separately to preserve social customs.
Only the congregation’s wealthiest members should provide and serve the meal.
When they gather to eat, they should wait for and welcome one another.
The meal should be replaced entirely by private fasting.
13. According to 1 Corinthians 7, when may married spouses mutually refrain from sexual relations for a time?
Whenever one spouse independently decides that spiritual life is more important
Whenever a couple disagrees about ordinary household responsibilities
Only when church leaders formally authorize the separation
By mutual agreement for a limited time devoted to prayer, after which they come together again
14. After recalling Israel’s wilderness failures in chapter 10, what warning does Paul give to someone who feels completely secure?
Confidence is reliable evidence that a person cannot be tempted.
Past examples no longer matter once a person joins the church.
Temptation can always be avoided by withdrawing from other people.
Anyone who thinks they stand should take care not to fall.
15. Two believers are taking their dispute before a nonbelieving court. Which alternative most closely follows Paul’s counsel in 1 Corinthians 6?
Ask the most influential church patron to rule without hearing both sides.
Find a wise person among the believers who can help decide the dispute.
Continue in court but avoid mentioning their connection to the church.
Delay the lawsuit until a Christian government official becomes available.
16. A Corinthian group says, “I follow Paul,” while another says, “I follow Apollos.” Which response best reflects Paul’s argument in 1 Corinthians 1?
Paul’s converts should have authority because he brought the gospel to Corinth first.
Each group should retain its preferred teacher as long as it avoids public arguments.
Apollos should lead because his eloquence makes him the strongest teacher.
Christ is not divided, so their shared allegiance to him should outweigh loyalty to individual teachers.