I TIMOTHY

1. In chapter 1, Paul refers to himself as...? (I Tim. 1:16)
"a prisoner in chains"
"the worst of sinners"
"a light unto the Gentiles"

2. Why did Paul instruct Timothy to stay in Ephesus? (I Tim. 1:3-4)
so that he will wait for him to arrive there
to teach the church about the grace once given unto them
to tell certain men not to teach false doctrines

3. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a _________ for all men-the testimony given its proper time." (I Tim. 2:5-6)
ransom
sacrifice
gift

4. Paul says that women are not permitted to teach or have authority over a man. Why? (I Tim. 2:12-14)
Because they are inferior to men.
Because it was a woman who was first deceived, not a man.
Because they are not as well learned.

5. Can someone who has recently become a Christian also become an overseer or deacon? (I Tim. 3:6)
Yes
No

6. Why was Paul writing these instructions about church leadership to Timothy? (I Tim. 3:14-15)
He heard that some of the believers in Ephesus weren't sure on who should become a deacon.
Timothy was simply unaware of the guidelines.
In case he was delayed he wanted to insure Timothy knew how people should be conducting themselves.

7. "The Spirit clearly says that in latter times some will abandon the faith and..." (I Tim. 4:1)
teach others a gospel contrary to the one they had been taught.
follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.
will want to hear what their itching ears want to hear.

8. What is the "trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance" Paul speaks of in 1 Timothy 4:9-10? (I Tim. 4:9-10)
"That Christ is Lord, better yet, Christ is God."
"That Christ died for all who might believe and are therefore saved from a life of bondage."
"That we have put our hope in the living God, who is the savior of all men, and especially of those who believe."

9. According to Paul, what are the requirements for a widow to be placed on the widow's list? (I Tim. 5:9-10)
over 65, a believer, a godly woman
over 65, faithful to her husband, a believer
over 60, faithful to her husband, known for her good deeds

10. Careful. What did Paul say to Timothy concerning money? (I Tim. 6:10)
For money is the root of all evil.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.
Money gained unlawfully is the root of evil.

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