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1 Timothy Bible Quiz: 6 Practical Chapters on Church Leadership, Sound Doctrine, and Godly Living!

Ready to strengthen your grasp of biblical church leadership? This essential 1 Timothy Bible Quiz will equip you with Paul’s instructions to young Timothy – perfect for pastors, elders, and all believers wanting a healthy church!

Paul’s first letter to Timothy provides:

Warnings against false teachings (ch. 1)
Instructions for worship and prayer (ch. 2)
Qualifications for elders and deacons (ch. 3)
Guidance for ministering to different groups (ch. 5)
The dangers of loving money (ch. 6)

For further study, explore Bible Study Tools’ 1 Timothy commentary or Blue Letter Bible’s 1 Timothy resources.

1 Timothy Bible Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Church Leadership and Godly Living

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 1: Questions and Answers (MCQ)

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 1 explores Paul’s charge to Timothy about sound doctrine and the proper use of the law. These questions cover warnings against false teachers and the grace shown to Paul.

Questions about “different doctrine” and “fables”
Analysis of the law’s purpose for the lawless
Examination of Paul calling himself “chief of sinners”
Focus on “the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus”
Questions about Hymenaeus and Alexander being “delivered to Satan”

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 1: Questions and Answers MCQ

1➤ Which is the 54th book in the Bible?

1 pointⓐ Hebrewsⓑ Jamesⓒ 1 Timothyⓓ Titus

2➤ How many chapters are there in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ 4ⓑ 5ⓒ 6ⓓ 7

3➤ How many verses are there in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ 100ⓑ 114ⓒ 120ⓓ 134

4➤ What is the writing period of 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ AD 62ⓑ AD 63ⓒ AD 64ⓓ AD 65

5➤ From which place did Paul write this letter?

1 pointⓐ Romeⓑ Corinthⓒ Ephesusⓓ Macedonia

6➤ To whom did Paul write this letter?

1 pointⓐ Titusⓑ Philemonⓒ Timothyⓓ Silas

7➤ How many fulfilled prophecies are there in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ 3ⓑ 4ⓒ 5ⓓ 6

8➤ How many unfulfilled prophecies are there in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ 1ⓑ 2ⓒ 3ⓓ 4

9➤ Which is the historical verse in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ 2:5ⓑ 3:16ⓒ 4:10ⓓ 6:14

10➤ Who is the writer of this epistle?

1 pointⓐ Peterⓑ Johnⓒ Paulⓓ James

11➤ What is the other name of this epistle?

1 pointⓐ General epistleⓑ Pastoral epistleⓒ Prison epistleⓓ Apocalyptic epistle

12➤ Which are the key verses in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ 1:1-2ⓑ 3:15-16, 6:11-12ⓒ 4:13-14ⓓ 5:1-2

13➤ Which is the key chapter in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ Chapter 1ⓑ Chapter 2ⓒ Chapter 3ⓓ Chapter 4

14➤ What is the key word in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ Faithⓑ Graceⓒ Instruction or adviceⓓ Love

15➤ What is the central subject of 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ Faith and worksⓑ The church at Ephesus and a Christian pastorⓒ Spiritual giftsⓓ End times

16➤ How many prophecies are there in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ 5ⓑ 6ⓒ 7ⓓ 8

17➤ What is the peculiarity of this epistle?

1 pointⓐ A general letter to all Christiansⓑ An individual letter about church administration and punishment procedureⓒ A prophetic letter about the end timesⓓ A letter about spiritual gifts

18➤ Who is a true son in faith to Paul?

1 pointⓐ Titusⓑ Timothyⓒ Silasⓓ Philemon

19➤ Who said whom to remain in Ephesus?

1 pointⓐ Peter to Johnⓑ Paul to Timothyⓒ James to Stephenⓓ Paul to Titus

20➤ What is the purpose of the commandment?

1 pointⓐ To obey the lawⓑ To love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faithⓒ To follow traditionsⓓ To teach the scriptures

21➤ To what have some strayed and turned aside?

1 pointⓐ To false doctrinesⓑ To idle talkⓒ To greedⓓ To blasphemy

22➤ What did the Lord count Paul as?

1 pointⓐ Faithfulⓑ Righteousⓒ Blessedⓓ Wise

23➤ Who was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man?

1 pointⓐ Peterⓑ Paulⓒ Johnⓓ Matthew

24➤ Why did Paul obtain mercy?

1 pointⓐ Because he was a Phariseeⓑ Because he repentedⓒ Because he did it ignorantly in unbeliefⓓ Because he was chosen by God

25➤ What is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance?

1 pointⓐ That Jesus is the Son of Godⓑ That Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinnersⓒ That the Holy Spirit guides usⓓ That the Bible is the word of God

26➤ Whose faiths have suffered shipwreck because they rejected a good conscience?

1 pointⓐ Alexander and Demasⓑ Hymenaeus and Alexanderⓒ Ananias and Sapphiraⓓ Simon and John

Understand Paul’s Charge Against False Teaching

This Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 1 helps you grasp Paul’s urgent warnings about doctrinal purity and the proper use of God’s law.

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 2: Questions and Answers (MCQ)

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 2 tests knowledge about prayer for all people and instructions for worship conduct, including women’s roles in the church.

Questions about praying “for kings and all in authority”
Analysis of God “who desires all men to be saved”
Examination of Christ as the “one mediator between God and men”
Focus on women’s adornment and modesty
Questions about women learning in silence and submission

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 2: Questions and Answers MCQ

27➤ Who wanted prayer for kings and all who are in authority?

1 pointⓐ Peterⓑ Johnⓒ Paulⓓ James

28➤ Who is the mediator between God and men?

1 pointⓐ Mosesⓑ Jesus Christⓒ Elijahⓓ John the Baptist

29➤ How should men pray according to Paul?

1 pointⓐ With their heads coveredⓑ In silenceⓒ Lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubtingⓓ By shouting loudly

30➤ Who wished that men should lift up holy hands while they pray?

1 pointⓐ Peterⓑ Paulⓒ Johnⓓ Matthew

31➤ How should women adorn themselves?

1 pointⓐ With gold and pearlsⓑ In modest apparel, with propriety and moderationⓒ In expensive clothesⓓ With elaborate hairstyles

32➤ Who was deceived and fell into transgression first?

1 pointⓐ Adamⓑ Eveⓒ Cainⓓ Abel

33➤ Which is the 54th book in the Bible?

1 pointⓐ Hebrewsⓑ Jamesⓒ 1 Timothyⓓ Titus

34➤ How many chapters are there in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ 4ⓑ 5ⓒ 6ⓓ 7

35➤ How many verses are there in 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ 100ⓑ 114ⓒ 120ⓓ 134

36➤ What is the writing period of 1 Timothy?

1 pointⓐ AD 62ⓑ AD 63ⓒ AD 64ⓓ AD 65

Grasp Paul’s Instructions for Worship

This interactive Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 2 helps you understand proper church conduct and the priority of prayer for all people.

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 3: Questions and Answers (MCQ)

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 3 covers qualifications for church leaders – both overseers and deacons – and the mystery of godliness.

Questions about qualifications for bishops/overseers
Analysis of deacons’ character requirements
Examination of “the mystery of godliness”
Focus on managing one’s household well
Questions about women serving as deacons

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 3: Questions and Answers MCQ

37➤ Who must not be given to wine and not violent?

1 pointⓐ A bishopⓑ A prophetⓒ An apostleⓓ A teacher

38➤ Why did Satan fall into punishment?

1 pointⓐ Because of disobedienceⓑ Because of prideⓒ Because of deceitⓓ Because of rebellion

39➤ Who must be reverent?

1 pointⓐ Eldersⓑ Deaconsⓒ Priestsⓓ Teachers

40➤ Who must be the husband of one wife and must manage his household well?

1 pointⓐ A bishopⓑ A deaconⓒ An elderⓓ An apostle

41➤ Who is a true son in faith to Paul?

1 pointⓐ Titusⓑ Timothyⓒ Silasⓓ Barnabas

42➤ What is the purpose of the commandment?

1 pointⓐ To instill fearⓑ To demonstrate powerⓒ Love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faithⓓ To enforce rules

43➤ Who was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man?

1 pointⓐ Peterⓑ Johnⓒ Paulⓓ James

44➤ Why did Paul obtain mercy?

1 pointⓐ Because he was righteousⓑ Because he did it ignorantly in unbeliefⓒ Because he was powerfulⓓ Because he was wise

45➤ What is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance?

1 pointⓐ That God is loveⓑ That Jesus is Lordⓒ That Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinnersⓓ That the Holy Spirit guides us

46➤ Whose faiths have suffered shipwreck because of rejecting a good conscience?

1 pointⓐ Peter and Andrewⓑ James and Johnⓒ Hymenaeus and Alexanderⓓ Paul and Barnabas

Learn Biblical Leadership Standards

This Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 3 demonstrates God’s high standards for church leadership and the foundation of godly character.

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 4: Questions and Answers (MCQ)

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 4 examines warnings about latter-day apostasy, Timothy’s personal conduct, and instructions for ministry.

Questions about “doctrines of demons” in latter times
Analysis of forbidding to marry and abstaining from foods
Examination of being “a good minister of Jesus Christ”
Focus on “exercise yourself toward godliness”
Questions about not neglecting the gift within Timothy

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 4: Questions and Answers MCQ

47➤ What do we have to avoid to be godly?

1 pointⓐ Idolatry and false prophetsⓑ Godless myths and old wives’ talesⓒ Sinful behavior and bad companyⓓ Greed and selfishness

48➤ “For physical training is of some value,” who said this?

1 pointⓐ Peterⓑ Johnⓒ Paulⓓ James

49➤ “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young,” who said this and to whom?

1 pointⓐ Peter’s words to Markⓑ Paul’s words to Timothyⓒ John’s words to Jamesⓓ James’s words to John

50➤ Who received the gift through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on him?

1 pointⓐ Peterⓑ Barnabasⓒ Timothyⓓ Silas

51➤ Who must not be given to wine and not violent?

1 pointⓐ A bishopⓑ A prophetⓒ An apostleⓓ A teacher

52➤ Why did Satan fall into punishment?

1 pointⓐ Because of disobedienceⓑ Because of prideⓒ Because of deceitⓓ Because of rebellion

53➤ Who must be reverent?

1 pointⓐ Eldersⓑ Deaconsⓒ Priestsⓓ Teachers

54➤ Who must be the husband of one wife and must manage his household well?

1 pointⓐ A bishopⓑ A deaconⓒ An elderⓓ An apostle

55➤ Who is a true son in faith to Paul?

1 pointⓐ Titusⓑ Timothyⓒ Silasⓓ Barnabas

56➤ What is the purpose of the commandment?

1 pointⓐ To instill fearⓑ To demonstrate powerⓒ Love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faithⓓ To enforce rules

Understand Apostasy and Godly Ministry

This Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 4 helps you recognize false teachings and embrace Paul’s charge for personal spiritual discipline.

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 5: Questions and Answers (MCQ)

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 5 tests knowledge about caring for widows, honoring elders, and instructions for various groups in the church.

Questions about proper treatment of widows
Analysis of qualifications for enrolled widows
Examination of “double honor” for elders who rule well
Focus on not receiving accusations against elders lightly
Questions about Timothy’s health and “a little wine”

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 5: Questions and Answers MCQ

57➤ “But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives,” who said this?

58➤ Who are worthy of double honor?

59➤ About whom did Paul say, “For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ they want to marry”?

60➤ How should an accusation against an elder be taken?

61➤ To avoid frequent illnesses, what did Paul ask Timothy to drink?

62➤ Who must not be given to wine and not violent?

63➤ Why did Satan fall into punishment?

64➤ Who must be reverent?

65➤ Who must be the husband of one wife and must manage his household well?

66➤ Who is a true son in faith to Paul?

Master Church Administration Principles

This interactive Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 5 helps you understand proper care for church members and leadership accountability.

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 6: Questions and Answers (MCQ)

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 6 covers warnings about the love of money, the good fight of faith, and final charges to Timothy.

Questions about slaves honoring their masters
Analysis of “godliness with contentment is great gain”
Examination of the dangers of loving money
Focus on “the good fight of faith”
Questions about the rich not being haughty

Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 6: Questions and Answers MCQ

67➤ What is great gain?

68➤ “But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that,” who said this?

69➤ Which is the root of all kinds of evil?

70➤ In the sight of God, what do we have to avoid?

71➤ Before Pontius Pilate, who made the good confession?

72➤ Who is the King of kings and Lord of Lords?

73➤ Who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment?

74➤ What is the charge Paul gave to Timothy regarding the rich in this present age?

1 pointⓐ To be proud and haughtyⓑ To fix their hope on wealthⓒ To do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to shareⓓ To ignore the poor

75➤ What is Timothy instructed to pursue?

1 pointⓐ Wealth and powerⓑ Righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentlenessⓒ Fame and recognitionⓓ Material possessions

76➤ What is Paul’s instruction regarding the rich?

1 pointⓐ They should be arrogantⓑ They should trust in their wealthⓒ They should do good, be rich in good deeds, and be generous and willing to shareⓓ They should avoid helping the poor

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Grasp True Godliness and Contentment

This Bible Quiz 1 Timothy Chapter 6 helps you understand proper attitudes toward wealth and persevering in Christian faith.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our 1 Timothy Bible Quiz

Why is 1 Timothy important for church leaders?

1 Timothy contains Paul’s most direct instructions for church organization, including qualifications for elders/deacons (ch. 3), warnings against false teachers (ch. 1), and guidance for worship (ch. 2). Our 1 Timothy Bible Quiz helps leaders and members understand biblical church structure.

How can this quiz help ordinary believers?

While focused on leadership, 1 Timothy offers wisdom for all Christians: fighting the good fight of faith (1:18), praying for leaders (2:1-2), godly living (ch. 4-5), and contentment (6:6-10). Pair it with 1 Timothy on Bible Gateway.

Are answers provided for the 1 Timothy quiz?

Yes! Each chapter includes answers with Scripture references. For deeper study, see Bible.org’s 1 Timothy resources.

Does the quiz cover the qualifications for elders/deacons?

Absolutely! Chapter 3’s quiz tests knowledge of the biblical standards for church leaders. Compare with our Church Leadership Quiz.

Is this quiz suitable for group studies?

Definitely! Many churches use our 1 Timothy quiz for leadership training or membership classes. Try pairing it with our Titus Quiz for complete Pastoral Epistle study.

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