bible 5.2

Question 1

Prayer

Answer 1

most important key to growth in christ

Question 2

Prophets

Answer 2

kept hope alive for a future savior

Question 3

Christian faith

Answer 3

overcomes the world

Question 4

God’s desire

Answer 4

that our minds be renewed and we become more like Christ

Question 5

Jesus

Answer 5

Fully God and fully Human

Question 6

Moses

Answer 6

promised a prophet like him would come

Question 7

maturity

Answer 7

the result of growth in Christ

Question 8

fellowship

Answer 8

another key to growth in Christ

Question 9

the flesh

Answer 9

an obstacle to growth in Christ

Question 10

the bible

Answer 10

important to study for growth in Christ

Question 11

much of the new testament is concerned with the way Christians _________ and ___________.

Answer 11

think
act

Question 12

Paul writes in Ephesians “ put of your ____________ which belongs to your former manner of life an dis corrupt through deceitful lusts”.

Answer 12

old nature

Question 13

In John 14:12, Jesus promised his disciples that they would do the ______________ that he did.

Answer 13

works/ miracles

Question 14

the bible tells us that __________- is the root of all evil.

Answer 14

the love of money

Question 15

the flesh resides in our mind and _________

Answer 15

intellect

Question 16

Satan usually causes the most problems by ___________ us to sin

Answer 16

tempting

Question 17

one way that we can especially serve other people is to share the __________ with them.

Answer 17

Good news or the gospel

Question 18

As a result of the fall, man’s __________ were changed.

Answer 18

relationships

Question 19

___________ is the word we use to describe the time when the son of god became man; that is, when the word became flesh.

Answer 19

Incarnation

Question 20

True or false
once we are saved, we no longer have to worry about the struggle with our flesh.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

True or false
God wants us to put off the new nature and put on the old nature.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

True or false
The word “ world” has several different meanings in the scriptures.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

true or false
our flesh wants to go its own way and satisfy its selfish desires.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

true or false
It is important that we try to spend time with God in prayer each day.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

True or false
God wants Christians to be together and not neglect meeting with one another.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

List and briefly describe the three main obstacles to growth in Christian life
1.
2.
3.

Answer 26

1. the world as a system of relationships, ideas and values opposed to the kingdom of God
2. The flesh as part of our fallen human nature that wants to go against God and his will for our lives
3. the devil a fallen angel who hates and opposes God and tries to tempt us to sin

Question 27

List and briefly describe the four main keys to growth in Christ
a
b
c
d

Answer 27

a. prayer is the most important key. We need to remain connected to God through prayer

B. study, especially of the bible is a second key to growth. God strengthens us through the study of his word. Other books and resources can help too.

c. Service to others such as helping the poor and visiting the sick is a third key

d. Fellowship with other believers to support, strengthen, and encourage one another and to worship the Lord is a fourth key in christ.