Book of Philemon Quiz Leave a Comment / By Curtis Jackson / April 2, 2026 Book of Philemon Quiz Short quiz based on the video summaries on the book of Philemon. 1 / 10 What was the relationship between Philemon and Onesimus before the events described in the letter? Biological brothers Roman military officers Prison cellmates Master and slave 2 / 10 In which city did Philemon live and lead a church community in his house? Rome Corinth Ephesus Colossae 3 / 10 What was Paul's 'bold request' to Philemon regarding Onesimus? To testify on Onesimus's behalf in a Roman court To receive him back as a beloved brother instead of a slave To sell Onesimus to Paul at a discounted price To pay for Onesimus's travel back to prison 4 / 10 How does Paul demonstrate the heart of the gospel message in his request to Philemon? He uses his apostolic authority to order the release of all slaves He offers to pay for any wrongdoing or debt Onesimus owes He writes a theological treatise on the mechanics of the resurrection He demands that Philemon give up all his worldly possessions 5 / 10 Which coworker of Paul was responsible for starting the church community in Colossae? Luke Epaphras Timothy Onesimus 6 / 10 Why is the letter to Philemon considered unique among Paul's New Testament writings? It is the longest letter Paul ever wrote It does not explicitly mention Jesus' death or resurrection It was written to a person Paul had never actually met It is the only letter Paul wrote while he was in prison 7 / 10 According to Roman law, what right did Philemon have regarding Onesimus? The right to force Onesimus to become a Roman citizen The right to demand Paul's release from prison The right to inherit Paul's property The right to have him punished or imprisoned 8 / 10 What does Paul mean when he refers to Onesimus as his 'child'? Paul is highlighting Onesimus's young age and lack of experience Onesimus is Paul's biological son from a past marriage Paul led him to faith in Jesus while in prison Onesimus was legally adopted by Paul to grant him freedom 9 / 10 What is the meaning of the Greek word koinonia, which Paul uses to define the relationship between believers? Mutual participation or sharing Forgiveness of sins Legal contract or debt Strict hierarchy 10 / 10 In the context of the 'new humanity,' how should Philemon and Onesimus relate to each other? As a master who is kind but still in charge As business partners in a new Roman enterprise As a priest and a layperson As equal family members in the Messiah Your score is
