2nd Quiz 📓 Flashcards
Why are many people coming to Jesus?
Because he is performing miraculous signs
What is the purpose of the Old Testament?
To point the Jewish to the fact that the messiah is coming.
What is the Jewish ruling council trying to do?
Stay in power
What was nicodemus searching for?
The coming of the Messiah
How does Nicodemus hedge his bet?
By going at night
What are truth claims?
1) See heaven by being born again
- You are born by water and spirit
2) Condemned if you don’t believed, not condemned if you do believe.
- light vs.darkness
What is the significance of Romans 3?
it states the grace that everyone is capable of receiving forgiveness and love through Christ.
- The law is acknowledging that you are a sinful being and your actions against hope you have hope.
- Factual based info
What is the significance of Romans 4?
God’s faithfulness is for EVERYONE! Scripture also states that righteousness comes by faith. Abraham BELIEVED, and that’s why he became the father of all nations. It was faith that led him to accomplish all of God’s promises and through faith, he received righteousness.
How are we mature in our responses?
By responding with pure joy
What example of responding with pure joy is given in Romans 4?
Responding to a problem with PURE JOY brings PERSEVERANCE which builds CHARACTER and gives you HOPE
What is asking without doubt? (Faith)
Hope against hope
What lessons are taught in the story of Abraham?
Faith and Hope.
What was the hare’s value in?
His speed
What happens when the hare looses?
His value is gone
What is the factory job example?
Disciples were putting their safety and security in their job instead of God
What were the Jewish ruling leaders doing wrong?
Doing things within the church for their benefit
What should we do with our gift?
Identify it, sharpen it, and apply it
What are we scared of when we live in an I-centered perspective?
Scared of actually trying and ending with a result that’s different than what we expect.
What is your maturity level based on ?
How quickly you mature
What’s constantly in conflict internally?
What you want and what you are
Is our present moment affected by our past?
No