Bible Flashcards
What are the themes for Philippians?
Happy/Humble (joy)
What are the themes for Colossians?
Commander-In-Chief
What are the themes for I Thessalonians?
Stay On Target
What are the themes for II Thessalonians?
Work While You Wait
How does Paul describe the Rapture in I Thessalonians 4:16-17?
The Lord will descend from Heaven.
A shout.
The voice of the archangel.
The trump of God.
The dead in Christ will rise first.
We who are alive will be caught up together with them to meet the Lord in the air.
We will be with the Lord forever.
In what ways does Jesus show His humility?
He became a human with the attitude of a servant.
He obeyed God even to the point of death.
In what ways can we show humility?
Don’t be Selfish: consider others as better than yourself.
Think about the interests of others, not just yourself.
Why was Paul proud of the Thessalonians?
They became followers of the Lord and the apostles.
In spite of their suffering they received the word with joy.
How do we think eternity?
3:1 = Seek things above (eternal things).
3:2 = Set your affection on things above.
3:5 = Put to death your sinful desires.
3:12 = Put on the good things from above.
3:17 = Do everything in the name of Christ, giving thanks to God.
What does Paul remind the Colossians about their Lord?
1:15a = He is the image of the invisible God.
1:15b = He is the firstborn of every creature.
1:16 = He created all things.
1:17 = By Him all things consist (are held together).
1:18 = He is the head of the church.
1:20 = He is the peacemaker. He reconciled all things.
What can you do to develop a joyful attitude?
Remember that God is always with you.
Don’t get hung up worrying about bad things.
Think about the good things.
What will happen at Christ’s coming to people who have already died?
Their souls will return with Christ and be joined with their resurrected bodies.
What does ‘Fallen Asleep’ refer to?
Those who had DIED.
In order to reach Paul’s goal of knowing Christ and becoming like Him, what must we do?
Forget the past and press on toward the goal.
Which city did Paul never go to?
Colosse.
From whom did Paul hear about the Colossians’ faith and love?
Epaphras.
What did Paul write I Thessalonians to answer questions about?
The Chief’s Second Coming.
Happiness depends on what?
What happens.
Joy depends on what?
Our attitude.
Who was Paul’s letter carrier?
Tychius.
In I Thessalonians 4 and 5, what does Paul calm their fear about?
The Future.
