Baptism Part 2 A Flashcards
(32 cards)
What is the Christian standard for marriage? What is the only basis for a Scriptural divorce?
In the scriptures, Mathew 4,
-9 was Jesus’ response to the Pharisees that were trying to test him. In his response, he indicates that a man must leave his father and mother and stick to his wife . Jehovah made man and woman to be one flesh and they are to be yoked together . The only grounds for divorce is sexual immorality
Why should those living together as husband and wife be legally married? If you are married, are you sure that your marriage is legal and recognized by the government?
To satisfy government laws and we can find that in Titus 3:1
What is your role in the family?
A husband is head of his wife just as the Christ is head of the congregation . Ephesians 5:23,25
Why should we show respect for life?
Because life is a gift from Jehovah
Why should we not kill anyone, including an unborn baby?
Because Jehovah views an embryo is a precious life and we can find that in Psalms 139:16
- What is God’s command regarding blood?
Keep abstaining … from blood [and] from what is strangled.” Acts 15:29
Why must we love our Christian brothers and sisters?
Just as Jehovah love us we should love one another
. To avoid transmitting an infectious, potentially fatal disease to others: (a)Why should an infected person not initiate displays of affection, such as hugging and kissing? (b)Why should he not react negatively if some choose not to invite him into their home? (c)Why should a person who may have been exposed to an infectious disease voluntarily choose to have a blood test before beginning a courtship? (d)Why should a person with an infectious disease inform the coordinator of the body of elders before getting baptized
So we can protect others and not to infect anyone else
Why does Jehovah expect us to forgive others
Since Jehovah has forgiven us we should find it in her heart to forgive others
What should you do if a brother slanders or defrauds you?
We should go talk to them if that doesn’t work we should go talk to them with one or two more people if that doesn’t work we can go to the body of Elders and if that doesn’t work then we should not speak to them they’re viewed as someone of the world
How does Jehovah view the following sins?▪ Sexual immorality▪ Use of images in worship▪ Homosexuality▪ Stealing▪ Gambling▪ Drunkenness
Jehovah detest such practices and they will not inherit the Kingdom
Regarding sexual immorality, which includes a variety of sexual acts outside of marriage, what are you determined to do?
Flee from sexual immorality!”—1Cor. 6:18.
Why should we abstain from the nonmedical use of addictive or mind-altering substances?
We should take care of our body so we can be acceptable to Jehovah
What are some of the demonic practices that God forbids?
Spiritism, fortune teller, Magic
If a person commits a serious sin and wants to be restored to Jehovah’s favor, what should he immediately do?
Confess to Jehovah and talk to the body of elders for counsel
If an announcement is made that someone is no longer one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, how should we treat him?
Stop associating with him or her
Why should your close friends be those who love Jehovah?
Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits.”—1Cor. 15:33.
Why are Jehovah’s Witnesses politically neutral?
They are no part of the world, just as I [Jesus] am no part of the world.”—John 17:16.
Why should you obey the government
because we should show that we are law-abiding citizens unless when it goes against our beliefs
If there is a conflict between a human law and God’s law, what would you do?
We must obey God as ruler rather than men.”—Acts 5:29.
What scriptures can help you to remain separate from the world when choosing a job?
Nation will not lift up sword against nation, nor will they learn war anymore.”—Mic. 4:3.• “Get out of her [Babylon the Great], my people, if you do not want to share with her in her sins, and if you do not want to receive part of her plagues.”—Rev. 18:4.
What kind of entertainment and recreation will you choose, and what kind will you reject?
Jehovah … hates anyone who loves violence.”—Ps. 11:5.
Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses not worship with other religious groups?
You cannot be partaking of ‘the table of Jehovah’ and the table of demons.”—1Cor. 10:21.
What principles will help you decide whether to participate in a celebration?
“They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world.”—John 17:16.