Chapter 2 Quiz All questions must be answered. 1. Which of the following DOES NOT correctly describe the format that Jesus uses in writing to the seven congregations? (vs. 1-4) He addresses each letter to the pastor He includes a title of Himself to underscore His message Jesus always condemns before He commends Jesus always commends before He condemns 2. The theme of the EPHESIAN letter is that they had left their “first love.” Which of the following DOES NOT properly describe their condition? (v.4) They were permitting divorce amongst the members They were going through the motions without emotion They had lost their early, affectionate love for Jesus They were attending services out of obligation or force of habit rather than a passionate desire to worship God 3. To arouse the Ephesians into considering their spiritual state, Jesus specifically told them to “fast”. (v.5) True False 4. What did Jesus mean when He warned the Ephesians to repent; otherwise, He would remove their “lampstand from its place”? (v.5) They would lose their salvation They would lose their usefulness as a light bearer of the Gospel They would be forced to relocate They would lose their financial support 5. The “Nicolaitans” were most likely sincere Christians that subjected themselves to the authority of the Apostles. (v.6) True False 6. In the closing comments about Ephesus, additional information is given about the format Jesus uses at the conclusion of all seven letters. Which of the following IS NOT a correct comment? (v.7) Each letter always concludes with an exhortation to hear the Spirit To hear the Spirit means hearing with the heart so as to be in agreement with God Each letter always concludes with a promise to the overcomers The word “overcomers” signifies those who overcome all sinful acts The word “overcomers” signifies those who, by faith, overcome the world and find victory in the saving grace of Jesus Christ. 7. Because SMYRNA was subjected to heavy persecution for their faith, which DOES NOT describe how Jesus presented Himself to them? (v.8) As One virtually joined with them in their affliction As One Who suffered through death yet triumphed over it As One Who will defend them and stop the persecution As One Who assured them that they would pass through suffering and death into an everlasting joy in the world to come 8. Which best describes what Jesus refers to as “a synagogue of Satan”? (v.8) A group of local business men that were in bitter opposition to Christ and His people A group of Satan worshipers that were in bitter opposition to Christ and His people A group of Jews that were in bitter opposition to Christ and His people A group of Roman soldiers that were in bitter opposition to Christ and His people 9. Although the meaning of the “ten day testing” Jesus told Smyrna they would have to endure is uncertain, it might be a reference to the only other ten day test recorded in the Bible. Which prophet endured it? (v.10) Ezekiel Isaiah Daniel Jeremiah 10. Which crown did Jesus promise as a reward to those in Smyrna who remained faithful until death? (v.11) The crown of Joy The crown of Righteousness The crown of Glory The crown of Life 11. In His title to Pergamos as “He who has the sharp two-edged sword” Jesus was making it clear to the congregation that as the Possessor of the Word of God He has been able to “cut” into the heart of their doctrine, and subsequently has been able to righteously divide truth from untruth. (v.12) True False 12. In His rebuke of Pergamos, Jesus accused the leadership of holding to “the doctrine of Balaam.” What were they doing? (vs. 14-15) Allowing insincere members to teach the congregation Allowing worldly doctrines to be taught Allowing some within the congregation to stumble All of the above 13. What was it Jesus promised to the overcomers at Pergamos when He said that He would give them “a white stone”? (v.17) A token to remember Him by His vote of approval Financial security A more productive life 15. Thyatira is the only congregation of all the seven churches that IS NOT given over to idolatry. (v.18) True False 16. It’s unclear whether “Jezebel” (the self-proclaimed “prophetess” in Thyatira) was the name of an actual woman, or merely a reference to the ancient Queen of Israel. But because of her Jesus rebuked this congregation’s leadership. Why? (v.20) They were wrong to allow a woman to prophesy They were wrong to allow an unbeliever into the Church They were wrong to allow her to introduce idols and teach sexual immorality within the congregation They were wrong in trying to silence her 17. What might best explain our Lord’s warning to Thyatira that they would be cast into “great tribulation”? (v.21) The congregation would be destroyed The congregation would be made to suffer because every member in the congregation was morally corrupt An ecclesiastical system similar to Thyatira would exist in the last days and therefore be made to endure the Tribulation The congregation would be made to endure excessive financial loss 18. Thyatira DID HAVE some faithful members. 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