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58 Cards in this Set
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What does the Bible say about needing to know God the Father?
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- We should be hungry for the word like a baby is for its mother's milk
- We need to study the word - God told Hosea my ppl are destroyed for lack of knowledge - Colossians 1:9-12 |
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Colossians 1:9-12
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- Know the lord
- Apply that knowledge (wisdom) - This will lead us to walk in a worthy manner - Then we will bear fruit - As we bear fruit we do good works which gives us more knowledge - then we will be strengthened and be grateful to God. |
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Colossians 1:9-12
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Knowledge → Wisdom → Walk Worthy → Bear Fruit → Good Works → Knowledge
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How do we know God? Linda Schott
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- through his creation
- through his book - through his son |
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How can we know God through his creation?
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because we can look at what he made and understand his divine and his power. We have no c. We have no excuse for not knowing a God since it is evident in the things around us
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What are some of the names/descriptions used in the Bible for God's book?
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- like a fire in the bones
- like a hammer that breaks rock in pieces. - Sword of the Spirit - a lamp to guide your feet on the path - perfect law of liberty- it liberates us from sin if we follow it. |
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What are the characteristics of God?
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- Holy
- a God of wrath - a God of grace - faithful - loving |
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What does holy mean?
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set apart, consecrated, pure
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What is an example of God's wrath?
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God not allowing the Israelites to enter the holy land due to their rebellion
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Why do we have favor with God?
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- we are his creation
- Noah found favor because he was righteous and blameless - Our response to God |
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Characteristics of grace
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Eternal
Free gift Sovereign in nature |
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How should I respond to grace?
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i. Accept the love of God and others Mark 12:28-30
ii. Obey God John 14:15 iii. Because we love God and received this grace we will do good works Eph. 2:8-10 |
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What is an acronym for grace?
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G- Gods
R- Riches at C- Christ’s E-Expense |
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What are some examples of God's faithfulness?
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- Seedtime and harvest
- Promise to Abraham - Virgin Birth |
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Explain God's love
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Self starting
Indestructible Undeserved Compassionate Constant Immeasurable Voluntary |
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What happens when I know God?
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- I begin to grow
- cleansing takes place - I delight in God's Word - I become more disciplined |
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Why I attend eery service of the church by David Powell
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- Because God is there
- Because I am made clean - to set a good example - To show my love and gratitude - To worship God - To put first things first - To abound in the Lord's work |
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How to develop study time
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- Pray for help
- Be consistent- set time and place - Be systematic |
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When developing study time how can we be systematic?
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- Have a plan of what to read in the Bible
- read diff versions of Bible - Use Cd's - Read aloud - Prayer Partner - Religious books - Journal - Practice what you are learning |
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What does the Bible say about righteousness?
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- the righteous will be saved
- no one is completely righteous without sin |
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What is righteousness a synonym of?
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Justified
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Who are some of the people that are described in the Bible as righteous?
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Abel, Abraham, Rahab, Lot, Noah, Joseph, Simeon, John the baptist, Cornelius, Joseph of Arimathea, James
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What reason was given for Abel's righteousness?
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he gave the right kind of sacrifice
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What reason was given for his righteousness? James
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His works
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What reason was given for his righteousness? Rahab
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received messengers and sent them away out by a noter way
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What reason was given for his righteousness? Noah
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because of his faith
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What reason was given for his righteousness? Joseph
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Because he did not want to shame Mary
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How can i obtain righteousness?
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with God
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what is our part in righteousness?
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- willing to be instructed
- to be full of faith - to reflect God in our actions, attitudes and motives - Instruments of righteousness - partner with God. - |
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What is the context when Jesus claims that he is the light of the world?
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He was sitting in the court of women during the feast of the Tabernacle. At this time they celebrated the illumination of the temple.
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What is the tradition of the illumination of the Temple?
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When Jews came back from Babylonia they had enough oil to burn the candle for one night. But when they lit the candelabra the light was so bright it was scene in all of Jerusalem and the light lasted for one week. This is why they celebrate the Illumination of the Temple
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During the time Jesus claimed he was the light what was light associated with?
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God and Messiah
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Jesus, by saying that he was the light of the world he was saying what?
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that he was the Messiah
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What is Light a symbol of?
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figure for truth
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What was darkness a symbol for?
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error and ignorance (sometimes even sin)
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What are some things we need to know about God in order to imitate our Father?
- Where does it come from? |
o God is love I John 4:8
o God is light I John 1:5 o God is truth I John 5:6-7 |
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What do we need to do in order to imitate our Father?
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o Walk in love v. 1.2
o Walk in light v. 8 o Walk in wisdom v. 15-17 |
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Why do we walk in love?
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- I am God's child
- I am loved by God - I was purchased with a great price. |
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How do we walk in love?
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If we walk in love we will not disobey God or injure man.
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walk as children of light
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- should have nothing to do with darkness
- Warns against sexual sins, sins of the tongue and covetousness. o Those in the light bear fruit, reveal God, and expose what is wrong. o We bring light to the world and help them find their way to Christ |
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Walk in Wisdom
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o Wisdom is truth in action
o Idea of precision and accuracy in your way of life o Discover God’s purpose for me and guide my life accordingly |
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How do we develop a gratitude attitude?
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• Pray for a gratitude attitude
• Have a child-like spirit • Help the less fortunate • Notice the little things • Put yourself in others’ shoes • Express thanks to people who bless you • Look for the good • Count your blessings • Acknowledge God as the source of blessings |
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What is hospitality?
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It is doing. It is more than entertaining. It is love expressed to others.
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As christians we will endure what?
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Suffering
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What does the Bible say about us enduring suffering?
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- suffer b/c you are doing what is right
- rejoice in the difficult times - Be grateful you are going through these difficult times - look for the positive |
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Why do we suffer? Don McWhorter
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1. Suffering keeps this world from becoming too attractive.
2. Suffering brings out our best. 3. Suffering gives an occasion to put to silence the enemies of God. 4. Suffering makes us appreciative. 5. Suffering makes us depend on God (Is. 54:5). 6. Suffering purifies us (I Peter 4:11-12). 7. Suffering makes us sympathetic (II Cor. 1:3-6). 8. Suffering makes one humble. 9. Suffering teaches us how to pray. |
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How do we prepare for trouble?
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- Trust God through His word
- Learn to pray - Develop an inner calm - Develop Christian friends. |
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How can we trust God through His word?
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o We can look how God has taken care of his children.
o If we know God’s word and know his promises then we can rely on that in times of trouble |
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How should we learn to pray?
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we need to learn how to pray before difficult times.
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How can we handle problems when they come?
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- Learn to express emotions properly
- Carry one day's burden at a time - Transcend problems - learn to help others - find the good |
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Learn to express emotions properly
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o Do not take your anger out on others
o Don’t blame God o Learn to express them properly so we don’t hurt others |
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What is meant by transcend problems?
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o Meet them head on. Face reality and then rise above them.
o You determine what your reaction to the problem is going to be. |
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Synonyms of the greek words self-discipline/self-control
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- Temperance
- Disciplined - Exercise control/ - Prudent, thoughtful - Temperate, sober - Well-ballanced |
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What is temperance?
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All things in moderation
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What is prudent, thoughtful
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Someone who is wise. Someone who thinks about things before they act.
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What is Temperate, sober?
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Serious minded and moderate in what they do. nothing done to excess
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Who our example of self-discipline?
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Paul
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What are the three areas we need to have self-control?
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- Our thoughts
- Our words - Our actions |
