The following practice examination is not a complete text but consists of sample questions for practice (the point totals in the headings, however, are the same
as the real exam). It is recommended that the student print out the exam (which should look similar in printed format to the paper exam used in class) and attempt to
answer the questions. Then go online and click on the answer slots to receive suggested answers (in red) and an explanation of the answers (in blue).  The actual exam will have fifteen questions and be worth fifteen points.
 
 
NTST 658
 Fall, 2007
Advanced Studies in Paul: Thessalonians
Teacher: Jon Paulien


EXAMINATION #1

The Content of the Thessalonian Letters


Name _____________________________


         Place in the space provided the number of the book (First or Second Thessalonians) and the number of the chapter in which the following are to be found.  Example: 2T1 = Second Thessalonians, chapter one; 1T4 = First Thessalonians, chapter four.  In one case two different chapters where the given item can be found are called for.
 
 
 
1. "Don't quench the Spirit"
 ______
 answer
2. Athens
 ______
 answer
3. Gentle as a nursing mother
 ______
 answer
4. Mystery of Lawlessness
 ______
 answer
5. "Admonish (warn) him as a brother"
 ______
 answer

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 

1. 1T5
Part of a series of admonitions regarding the use and abuse of prophecy in 1 Thess 5:19-22.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


  

















 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2. 1T3
Part of a section (1 Thess 2:17 - 3:10) in which Paul describes his desire to see the Thessalonian Christians, or at least get information about them, leading him to send Timothy to them and, therefore, remain in Athens alone for a time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
  





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3. 1T2
Part of a section (1 Thess 2:1-12) in which Paul describes his behavior while among them and its motivations, love for them and a desire to set a good example of Christian faithfulness.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
  





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4. 2T2
Part of the "Thessalonian Apocalypse" in 2 Thess 2:1-12.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

5. 2T3
Part of a section (2 Thess 3:6-15) regarding how to handle the "idlers" (or "disorderly") in the Thessalonian community.