New Testament · Letters of Paul
2 Thessalonians Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of 2 Thessalonians: standing firm and the day of the Lord.
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What principle does Paul establish about work?
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Answer: A. If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat
2 Thessalonians 3:10 establishes the principle that those unwilling to work should not eat.
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Who is the author of the book of 2 Thessalonians?
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Answer: B. Paul the Apostle
Paul is identified as the author of 2 Thessalonians in the opening greeting (2 Thessalonians 1:1).
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To whom is 2 Thessalonians primarily addressed?
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Answer: D. The church in Thessalonica
Paul writes to the believers in Thessalonica, as indicated in the opening verse (2 Thessalonians 1:1).
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How does Paul conclude his letter?
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Answer: A. With a prayer for the Lord's peace and his personal signature
2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 concludes with Paul's prayer for peace and his personal signature authenticating the letter.
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What is the main reason Paul encourages the Thessalonians to stand firm and hold to the traditions?
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Answer: C. To avoid deception about the Lord's return
Paul urges believers to stand firm and hold to the traditions to prevent being misled regarding the coming of Christ (2 Thessalonians 2:15).
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How does Paul describe his own example among them?
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Answer: C. He worked night and day to avoid being a burden
2 Thessalonians 3:8 describes how Paul worked night and day so as not to be a burden to anyone.
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How does Paul describe the Thessalonians' calling?
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Answer: D. God chose them from the beginning for salvation through sanctification and belief in the truth
2 Thessalonians 2:13 describes their election by God from the beginning for salvation through sanctification and faith.
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What command does Paul give regarding disorderly behavior?
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Answer: D. Withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly
2 Thessalonians 3:6 commands withdrawal from brothers who walk disorderly and not according to apostolic tradition.
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What does Paul say about those who won't obey this letter?
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Answer: B. Have no company with them, that they may be ashamed
2 Thessalonians 3:14 instructs believers to have no company with those who don't obey the letter, for their shame and correction.
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How will the lawless one be destroyed?
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Answer: B. By the brightness of Christ's coming
2 Thessalonians 2:8 states that the Lord will consume the lawless one with the breath of His mouth and destroy him with the brightness of His coming.
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Why does Paul write this second letter to the Thessalonians?
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Answer: D. To correct misunderstandings about the Day of the Lord
2 Thessalonians was written primarily to correct false teachings about the timing of Christ's return and the Day of the Lord.
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What does Paul say must happen before the Day of the Lord comes?
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Answer: A. The falling away and the man of sin must be revealed
2 Thessalonians 2:3 identifies the apostasy (falling away) and the revelation of the man of sin as prerequisites for the Day of the Lord.
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What does Paul say is currently restraining the man of sin?
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Answer: B. He who now restrains will continue until he is taken out of the way
2 Thessalonians 2:7 speaks of a restrainer who must be removed before the lawless one can be revealed.
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What does Paul say God will send to those who don't love the truth?
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Answer: A. Strong delusion, that they should believe the lie
2 Thessalonians 2:11 states that God will send strong delusion to those who don't receive the love of the truth.
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How does Paul describe the man of sin?
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Answer: C. He opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God
2 Thessalonians 2:4 describes the man of sin as opposing and exalting himself above everything called God or worshiped.
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Answer key
- A. If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat
- B. Paul the Apostle
- D. The church in Thessalonica
- A. With a prayer for the Lord's peace and his personal signature
- C. To avoid deception about the Lord's return
- C. He worked night and day to avoid being a burden
- D. God chose them from the beginning for salvation through sanctification and belief in the truth
- D. Withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly
- B. Have no company with them, that they may be ashamed
- B. By the brightness of Christ's coming
- D. To correct misunderstandings about the Day of the Lord
- A. The falling away and the man of sin must be revealed
- B. He who now restrains will continue until he is taken out of the way
- A. Strong delusion, that they should believe the lie
- C. He opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God
About the book of 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians is the 53rd book of the Bible and belongs to the Letters of Paul section of the New Testament. It has 3 chapters. 2 Thessalonians corrects confusion about the day of the Lord and urges believers to stand firm and keep working.
Using this quiz with a group
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