20 point Flashcards
How did God give us the Bible?
The Holy Spirit inspired holy men, giving them both the truth and the words to write.
What do we mean when we say the Bible is infallible?
The Bible cannot fail and has no errors.
What do we mean when we say the Bible is verbally inspired?
God inspired each word of the Bible, not just the thoughts or ideas.
What do we mean when we say the Bible is our authoritative rule of faith and conduct?
The Bible has the right to command us in what we believe and what we do.
Quotation Question: How long will the Bible last?
Matthew 24:35 Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
Quotation Question: Why is it important to memorize Bible verses?
Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Does the Bible claim to be inspired?
Yes. The words, and God said, or their equivalent, are found over 2,500 times in the Bible.
What chapter of the Bible is known as the “love chapter”?
1 Corinthians 13
Who wrote the first five books of the Bible?
Moses
Who are the four major prophets?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel
Which two apostles wrote a Gospel?
Matthew and John
What is a parable?
A parable is a story about familiar things which helps us understand spiritual truths.
What are the four major divisions of the Old Testament?
Law, History, Poetry, Prophets
What wise king wrote much of the Book of Proverbs?
Solomon
What is the main theme of the book of Hebrews?
That Jesus is a better priest between God and people than were the Old Testament priests
Which Gospel proves that Jesus is the Messiah by showing the fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies?
Matthew
Which two Old Testament books tell the history of the Jews after their return from captivity in Babylon?
Ezra and Nehemiah
Who are the three Persons of the Trinity?
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
What do we mean when we say the God is eternal?
God has neither beginning nor ending, but always has been and always will be.
What do we mean when we say that God is omnipresent?
God is everywhere at the same time.
What do we mean when we say that God is omnipotent?
God is all-powerful.
What do we mean when we say that God is omniscient?
God is all-wise and all-knowing.
What part did God the Father have in creation?
God the Father gave the commands that caused the visible world to be created out of nothing.
What does the Bible declare is the beginning of wisdom?
Fear of God
What kind of worship does God desire?
God desires us to worship in spirit and in truth.
Quotation Question: Has Jesus always been God?
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
What is Jesus’ title of divinity?
Son of God
What is Jesus’ title of humanity?
Son of Man
Quotation Question: Quote the verse that says Jesus is always the same.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever
Quotation Question: What part did Jesus have in creation?
John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
Paul said if god was for us no one could be against us. how do we know God is for us?
God sent His Son to die for us
What does Paul mean when he says that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God?
People, by their own ability, cannot attain the righteousness of God
QUOTATION QUESTION Have all people sinned?
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
James 4:17 contains what definition of sin?
Knowing to do good but not doing it is sin.
First John 3:4 contains what definition of sin?
Sin is disobedience to God’s commands
What were the duties of the Old Testament priest?
To intercede with God for the people and offer sacrifices to atone for their sins.
What is meant by “original sin”?
Because Adam and Eve chose to sin, all people are born in sin and have the tendency to sin.
When Adam and Eve sinned, how did God provide them clothing?
He made them garments from the skins of animals
How were people created in the image of God?
People were created with spiritual natures which permit them to reason, make choices, and to know and love God.
How did God create woman?
God made woman out of one of the ribs of Adam.
How did God create man?
He formed man from the dust of the earth and breathed the breath of life into him
QUOTATION QUESTION What is Jesus’ great “I am” saying in the Book of Revelation?
Revelation 22:13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End
Where is Jesus now and what is He doing?
Jesus is at the right hand of the Father interceding for believers
How long did Jesus walk and talk with His apostles after His resurrection?
Forty days
How important is the doctrine of resurrection to our Christian faith?
If Christ was not raised from the dead, our faith is useless.
More than how many people saw Jesus after He was raised from the dead?
More than five hundred
Over how many different Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled by the life and death of Jesus?
Over three hundred
What was God’s first promise of a Savior?
God told the serpent that one of Eve’s descendants would defeat him.
How was God’s first promise of a Savior fulfilled?
Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, Satan’s power was conquered.
What promise did God make to Abraham?
God promised Abraham that through his seed all the earth would be blessed.
Who fulfilled God’s promise that Abraham’s seed would bless the whole earth?
Christ
What is the doctrine of Jesus’ Incarnation?
God the Son became flesh and lived among us.
QUOTATION QUESTION According to John’s Gospel, why did Jesus come to earth?
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
QUOTATION QUESTION According to Luke’s Gospel, why did Jesus come to earth?
Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.
How did Jesus overcome the temptations of Satan?
By using the Word of God
What is the importance of the doctrine of Jesus’ virgin birth?
Jesus did not have an earthly father. Because of His supernatural birth, Jesus was both fully God and fully human.
Why did God instruct Joseph to call Mary’s son Jesus?
Because He would save His people from their sins.
What is the meaning of the name Jesus?
The Lord is our Savior
What is the meaning of the word Christ?
The Anointed One of God
How did God anoint Jesus?
With the Holy Spirit and power
What Hebrew word is the same as Greek word Christ?
Messiah
QUOTATION QUESTION How did Jesus say His baptism would be different from John’s?
Acts 1:5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit
In the parable of the Good Shepherd, what did Jesus say the Good Shepherd would do for the sheep?
Give His Life
Why is it absolutely necessary to our salvation that Jesus lived a sinless life?
If Jesus had sinned then His death would have been the penalty of His sin and would not have had power to atone for our sins.
What was proven by Jesus’ resurrection?
That Jesus was exactly who he claimed to be- Son of God, Savior, and Lord.
