NT334-05 | Our Daily Bread University

Which of the following statements accurately describe the city of Philippi? Mark each correct answer, as taught by Dr. Kidd in the video.

It was an insignificant city.
It was in Macedonia (modern day Greece)
Paul had founded the church there on his first missionary journey.
Their citizens had rights as Roman citizens.
It was a key port city.
It was on a road connecting Rome with the eastern provinces.

According to Dr. Kidd, who was possibly persecuting the Christians in Philippi?

Possibly the Jews who had persecuted Paul in Thessalonica, or others like them.
Possibly the Romans who had persecuted Paul in Corinth, or others like them.
Possibly the Greeks who had persecuted Paul in Athens, or others like them.

Which of the following were possible sources of false teachings that were causing concern in Philippi? Mark each correct answer.

Gnostics from Corinth that combined Christianity with eastern religions and denied the human nature of Christ, since they believed material things were evil.
Heretics from the Lycus valley that combined Christianity with Greek philosophy, corrupted Jewish law, and practiced asceticism.
Christian Judaizers from Jerusalem that abused circumcision and diet laws of the Old Testament.
Greek philosophers from Athens that combined Christianity with pagan Greek concepts.

What is the main point of Philippians 2:1-3?

Be united in love, spirit, and purpose.
Follow sound doctrine and avoid false teachings.
Flee from youthful lusts and follow Christ.

Which of the following describe events that occurred in Philippi? Mark each correct answer.

Lydia was converted there, the first convert in Europe.
Paul was put in jail there for preaching about the resurrection.
The jailer was converted.
The jailer killed himself when Paul and Silas escaped from prison.

Which of the following best describes the social and economic status of the church in Philippi?

They were all poor.
They were all wealthy.
They were mostly wealthy, but some were poor.
Though some may have been financially stable, most were exceptionally poor.

Which of the following statements accurately describe Paul’s attitude regarding death? Mark each correct answer.

He saw death as a relief from suffering.
He wanted to die and saw death as his friend.
He knew with certainty he would die soon.
For him, to die would be personal gain, but to live meant fruitful ministry.
Sometimes he was undecided whether it would be better to live or to die.
He knew that death was still an enemy.
He believed he had finished the task that God had given him on earth.

Whom did the Philippians send to visit Paul and take him gifts?

Tychicus
Timothy
Epaphroditus

In Philippians 3:18-19, Paul says that the god of the false teachers is their _________.

stomach
pride
knowledge

Which of the following are included in Paul’s prayer for the Philippians?

That they would persevere in faith and practice until Christ's return
That they might make proper judgments
That they might glorify God with good works
That they might be delivered from excessive suffering
That they might have eternal life in Christ

Which of the following best expresses Paul’s attitude about his own suffering?

He prefers not to think or talk about it.
He embraces it as something positive because he will receive eternal rewards for it.
He has learned to rejoice even in the midst of suffering.

Which of the following best explains what Paul meant when he said he was expecting to be delivered?

He expected to be released from prison.
He expected to die.
Whether by release from prison or by death, he expected to be delivered.

Which of the following sections of the main body of Paul’s letter to the Philippians is the longest section?

Paul's perseverance
Exhortations to persevere
Affirmation of perseverance

In Philippians 1:27-29, Paul tells the Philippians that they have been granted the privilege of __________.

suffering for Christ
testifying for Christ
building Christ's church

Which of the following are people who Paul hoped would be able to go to Philippi to minister to the Philippians?

Lydia
Epaphroditus
Timothy
Paul himself
Luke

In Philippians 3:12-14, Paul insists that he has not obtained perfection, but that he ______________.

trusts in Christ's perfection
presses on toward the goal
rejoices in his present circumstances

What is the true nature of perseverance, according to Dr. Kidd? Select the best answer.

Putting on the whole armor of God and resisting temptation.
True faith in Christ alone and righteous living.
The faithful and regular use of the means of grace, including the Word, prayer, and the sacraments.

In which of the following ways did Paul minister to the Philippians to help them persevere?

He taught them in his letter about perseverance.
He prayed for them.
He took a collection and sent them the money.
He sent Timothy to visit them.

Which of the following expresses Dr. Kidd’s understanding of the need to persevere?

If we do not persevere, it shows that we are not believers, and we will not be saved.
If we do not persevere, we will lose our salvation.
If we do not persevere, we will not lose our salvation, but we will lose spiritual blessings.

Which of the following best describes Paul’s optimism?

He chooses not to think about negative things at all, but only about positive things.
He does not believe that anything is really bad, because he knows God has a perfect plan.
He chooses to focus on the good things, but does not deny the bad things.

Which of the following best describes Paul’s joy?

It means he finds satisfaction in seeing Christ glorified, even in the midst of suffering.
It means he chooses not to think about pain and suffering.
It means he is continually experiencing a mysterious supernatural sense of happiness.

What is the theme of Philippians 4:4?

Rejoice in the Lord always.
Pray without ceasing.
Give thanks in everything.

In which of the following ways did the Philippians minister to Paul and help him persevere? Mark each correct answer.

They wrote him a letter.
They sent him material support.
They loved him and encouraged him.
They appealed to Caesar for his freedom.

In his letter to the Philippians, Paul expresses his joy that so many people around him were dedicating their lives to the gospel ministry.

True
False

Sometimes Paul suffered depression and despair.

True
False

Dr. Kidd teaches that believing in the sovereignty of God will always keep us from discouragement and depression.

True
False

According to Dr. Kidd, Christians should not normally want to die.

True
False

While Paul does not mention his apostolic authority in the salutation of Philippians, he does mention it in other places in the letter.

True
False

The Philippians had sent money to Paul.

True
False

Dr. Kidd believes that the Philippians’ kindness toward Paul may have been a key factor in helping him overcome despair.

True
False

The fact that Paul sends greetings from the household of Caesar proves that Paul was writing from Rome.

True
False

Paul even rejoices when people preach Christ with evil motives.

True
False

Paul assures the Philippians that God will work in all true believers so that they will persevere.

True
False

According to Philippians 2, from all eternity Jesus was divine in nature.

True
False

According to Philippians 2, Jesus gave up His equality with God to take on the form of man.

True
False

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