New Testament · Letters of Paul
Philippians Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Philippians: joy, humility and contentment in Christ.
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What does Paul say God has done to Jesus because of His obedience?
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Answer: C. God has highly exalted Him and given Him a name above every name
Philippians 2:9 describes how God highly exalted Jesus and gave Him the name above every name because of His obedient sacrifice.
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Which key teaching about Christian attitude is emphasized in Philippians 2:3-4?
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Answer: B. Humility and considering others better than yourselves
Paul urges believers to do nothing out of selfish ambition but to value others and look to their interests (Philippians 2:3-4).
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What does Paul say about Christ's attitude and actions?
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Answer: C. He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross
Philippians 2:8 describes Christ's ultimate humility in becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
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What does Paul encourage the Philippians to do in Philippians 4:6-7?
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Answer: C. Pray and present their requests to God
Paul exhorts believers to pray with thanksgiving, and God's peace will guard their hearts (Philippians 4:6-7).
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What does Paul count as loss for Christ?
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Answer: C. All things
Philippians 3:8 declares that Paul counts all things as loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus his Lord.
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What does Paul say about living and dying?
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Answer: C. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain
Philippians 1:21 contains this famous declaration of Paul's perspective on life and death centered on Christ.
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What does Paul say about forgetting and reaching?
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Answer: C. Forgetting those things behind and reaching forward to those ahead
Philippians 3:13 describes Paul's spiritual discipline of forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'to live is Christ, and to die is gain' found in Philippians 1:21?
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Answer: C. It expresses total dedication to Christ regardless of circumstances
Paul's statement shows his commitment that living or dying is for Christ’s sake, highlighting his devotion (Philippians 1:21).
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What does Paul say about his own righteousness?
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Answer: A. Not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ
Philippians 3:9 contrasts self-righteousness from law with righteousness that comes through faith in Christ.
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What is the main theme emphasized in Philippians 2:5-11?
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Answer: A. The humility and exaltation of Christ
Philippians 2:5-11 describes Jesus' humility in becoming human and His subsequent exaltation by God.
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What does Paul say about his imprisonment?
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Answer: C. The things which happened to me have turned out for the furtherance of the gospel
Philippians 1:12 shows Paul's positive perspective, seeing his imprisonment as advancing the gospel rather than hindering it.
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Which fellow worker and fellow soldier is commended by Paul in Philippians 2:25?
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Answer: B. Epaphroditus
Paul refers to Epaphroditus as a brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier who nearly died for the work of Christ (Philippians 2:25-30).
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What does Paul say believers should do regarding their salvation?
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Answer: C. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling
Philippians 2:12 instructs believers to work out their salvation with fear and trembling, showing reverent concern for spiritual growth.
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What is a unique aspect of Philippians compared to Paul's other letters?
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Answer: A. It contains a hymn about Christ's humility
Philippians 2:5-11 includes a poetic hymn describing Christ’s humility and exaltation, a distinctive feature of this epistle.
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Which biblical character is NOT directly mentioned in Philippians?
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Answer: D. Peter
While Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus are mentioned, Peter is not referenced in Philippians.
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Answer key
- C. God has highly exalted Him and given Him a name above every name
- B. Humility and considering others better than yourselves
- C. He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross
- C. Pray and present their requests to God
- C. All things
- C. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain
- C. Forgetting those things behind and reaching forward to those ahead
- C. It expresses total dedication to Christ regardless of circumstances
- A. Not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ
- A. The humility and exaltation of Christ
- C. The things which happened to me have turned out for the furtherance of the gospel
- B. Epaphroditus
- C. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling
- A. It contains a hymn about Christ's humility
- D. Peter
About the book of Philippians
Philippians is the 50th book of the Bible and belongs to the Letters of Paul section of the New Testament. It has 4 chapters. Philippians is a letter of joy written from prison, with the hymn of Christ’s humility and Paul’s secret of contentment.
Using this quiz with a group
These questions work well for Sunday school, youth group, small groups and family devotions. Read each question aloud, let everyone answer, then read the explanation together. Use the print button for a worksheet with an answer key at the end.