New Testament · Letters of Paul
Titus Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Titus: elders, good works and grace in Crete.
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Where did Paul leave Titus to carry out his ministry?
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Answer: A. Crete
Titus 1:5 indicates that Paul left Titus in Crete to set things in order and appoint elders.
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What is the primary purpose of the letter of Titus, according to its opening verse?
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Answer: A. To instruct Titus on appointing elders and promoting sound doctrine
Titus 1:1-5 states that Paul’s purpose is to give Titus instructions on appointing elders and promoting sound doctrine in Crete.
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How does Paul address Titus in this letter?
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Answer: A. My true son in our common faith
Titus 1:4 shows Paul's affection for Titus, calling him 'my true son in our common faith.'
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What does Paul say about how we were saved?
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Answer: C. Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy
Titus 3:5 clearly states that salvation is not by righteous works we have done, but according to God's mercy.
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Which biblical book is closely connected to Titus in its emphasis on church order and elders?
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Answer: D. 1 Timothy
Both Titus and 1 Timothy address church leadership, qualifications for elders, and church conduct, making them closely connected in theme (Titus 1; 1 Timothy 3).
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What does Paul say about the grace of God?
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Answer: D. It has appeared to all men, teaching us to deny ungodliness
Titus 2:11-12 describes how God's grace appears to all men and teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts.
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In Titus, Paul emphasizes the importance of good works. Which of the following is a reason he gives?
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Answer: A. To adorn the doctrine of God
Paul states that good works should adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things (Titus 2:10).
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How should a divisive person be handled?
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Answer: B. Reject him after the first and second admonition
Titus 3:10 gives clear instruction to reject a divisive person after giving him a first and second warning.
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What is one of the main purposes Paul mentions for writing to Titus?
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Answer: D. To appoint elders in Crete
Paul emphasizes the importance of appointing qualified elders in every town in Crete (Titus 1:5).
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What does Paul say about genealogies and contentions about the law?
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Answer: D. Avoid them, for they are unprofitable and useless
Titus 3:9 instructs to avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law as unprofitable and useless.
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What does Paul say older women should teach younger women?
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Answer: C. To love their husbands and children, to be discreet and chaste
Titus 2:4-5 outlines what older women should teach younger women, focusing on family relationships and moral character.
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What qualifications does Paul give for elders/bishops?
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Answer: A. Blameless, husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation
Titus 1:6-7 lists these qualifications for church elders, emphasizing moral character and family life.
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What does Paul say believers are waiting for?
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Answer: A. The blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ
Titus 2:13 describes believers as looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior.
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What does Paul say about the Cretans based on their own prophet?
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Answer: C. They are always liars, evil beasts, and lazy gluttons
Titus 1:12 quotes a Cretan prophet who said Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and slow bellies (lazy gluttons).
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What does Paul say about the washing of regeneration?
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Answer: B. He saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit
Titus 3:5 describes salvation as accomplished through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit.
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Answer key
- A. Crete
- A. To instruct Titus on appointing elders and promoting sound doctrine
- A. My true son in our common faith
- C. Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy
- D. 1 Timothy
- D. It has appeared to all men, teaching us to deny ungodliness
- A. To adorn the doctrine of God
- B. Reject him after the first and second admonition
- D. To appoint elders in Crete
- D. Avoid them, for they are unprofitable and useless
- C. To love their husbands and children, to be discreet and chaste
- A. Blameless, husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation
- A. The blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ
- C. They are always liars, evil beasts, and lazy gluttons
- B. He saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit
About the book of Titus
Titus is the 56th book of the Bible and belongs to the Letters of Paul section of the New Testament. It has 3 chapters. Titus gives instructions for appointing elders and teaching sound doctrine to the churches on the island of Crete.
Using this quiz with a group
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