Bible_Study_20 Flashcards
Divine _______ appearances would probably still be made unawares.
protection
Angels may appear to the believer at the moment of _________.
death
We must study the doctrine of fallen angels _________.
prayerfully
Our method of battle in spiritual warfare is to first, _______and draw _______ to God and then to resist the devil.
submit; ♦and draw near
We must study the Biblical Doctrine of Fallen Angels _________
confidently
When we submit and resist, satan will ______ from you.
flee
Greater is He that is in _____, than he that is in this world!
you
One of satan’s devices is _________.
fear
We must study knowing that the _________ accounts of demons never inspire fear in us. Demons cower, cringe and beg before ______.
Biblical ♦Jesus
Only satan’s distorted accounts of demons inspire fear, such as those in _______ and the _______.
movies; ♦occult
The real danger to be aware of is demons ability to _______ us to sin and to draw us ________ from Christ.
tempt; ♦away
Demons desire to distract us from real dangers with fear of ________ dangers.
imagined
The devil and his angels must ask _________ of God before they can do anything to us.
permission
We must study this doctrine ________, recognizing the two opposite dangers concerning demons: ___________ and __________.
carefully; ♦ignorance and interest
We are to be ________ of our enemy’s devices in order to more effectively battle against him.
aware
One of the demon’s devices is to draw our attention away from ______ and toward them, even if that focus is on battling against them.
God
Some demonic spirits are __________ and therefore free to tempt and torment mankind, while others are ________.
unchained; ♦chained
Fallen angels were once Holy Angels and thus we can expect some similarity in although corrupted, _________.
appearance
We are especially warned against their most dangerous appearance, that of an Angel of ________.
light
Demonic spirits oppose God’s plan and attempt to prevent answers to ________and hinder our understanding of God’s ________and divine plan.
prayer; ♦truth
Demonic spirits engage us in spiritual ________ with the goal of having us _____.
warfare; ♦fall
Characteristics of demonic influence sometimes include total or near _______, and obsession with ______ and/or violence.
nakedness; ♦death
Other characteristics of demonic influence may be an obsession with and hypersensitivity to the __________realm, the occult or false religions; but antagonism toward the true Jesus Christ.
spiritual
Sadistic behavior, cruelty, enjoyment in causing others pain or self-_______ behavior are sometimes signs of demonic influence.
destructive
Mental problems such as constant ________, withdrawal, isolation or uncontrollable _______ or rebellion are also sometimes signs of demonic influence, as well as unusual _________.
depression; ♦anger; ♦strength
Overt manifestations such as demons speaking audibly and/or a person with multiple or confused __________ are sometimes signs of demonic influence.
personalities
Overt _________-where demons are given direct authority to enter should be avoided.
invitations
Occult ___________ through which demons are knowingly or unknowingly given authority to enter is a method of possession.
Involvement
_______ iniquity-through which jurisdiction over certain areas of one’s life are willingly, although not necessarily consciously, surrendered to satan.
on-going
The specific sin which Ephesians 4:26-27 warns against, giving jurisdiction over to demonic authority and control and allowing it to turn into bitterness and unforgiveness.
holding onto anger past sundown
Jesus warns of how God himself will deliver us over to demonic torment when we, who have been forgiven of our own great sins by God, fail to _______ others.
forgive
Parents that willingly give spiritual protection of descendants over to demonic forces is considered_____ _______.
occult inheritance
________ ______________ - through which, by the possession of occult or idolatrous objects, one gives permission and authority to Satan to enter the home and influence the inhabitants. (Deuteronomy 7:26)
Occult Instruments
Occult instruments should never be brought into the ________.
home
Opening ________- through which one willingly, albeit unknowingly, gives authority to demonic forces.
ignorantly
The common factor of all demonic possessions and influence is a _______offering of ________, _______ and jurisdiction to satanic powers.
willful; ♦authority; ♦control
Demons cannot possess anyone until _______ authority to do so.
given
Does demon possession still take place today?
yes
Scripture clearly indicates that demonic activity will _________ in the last days. ♦1 Timothy 4:1
increase
Demonization must be clearly distinguished from demon _________ or attack, which is experienced universally, although in greatly varying degrees.
influence
Demon influence consists of ________ promptings, not internal control, as in demonization.
external
Demon influence is just that, __________, not control.
influence
Demons cannot ________ us from Christ, our position in him, his love for us, or our salvation.
separate
Demons cannot break the seal of the _____,or remove us from God’s hand.
Spirit
Demons cannot touch us without God’s________.
permission
Demons cannot control us without our _____________.
Permisson
Demons cannot cause us to sin until we are drawn away by _____ own sinful desires.
our
Demons cannot remain when we submit and draw nigh to _____ and resist the devil.
God
Demons cannot overcome the greater authority a believer has in ________ or overrule our _______, unless we surrender it.
Christ; ♦will
Demons can, when permitted, wrestle against believers and _______ them when provided opportunity through neglect or when we make provision for the flesh.
tempt
Demons may buffet us with thorns in the flesh, physical _________.
sickness
Demons can gain advantage over us through __________, offense, bitterness.
unforgiveness
They can take jurisdiction over any ______ given to them, for example, anger.
place
Demons can lure us away from pure devotion to _____________.
Christ
Demons plant ______ and discouragement.
doubt
Demons may “______” us (seek to destroy and our lives, testimonies, families, etc).
devour
Demons spread division in the _______.
church
Fallen angels will be judged by God and by the ________.
saved
Fallen angels will spend eternity suffering the torments of ________ which was prepared by God for them and not for mankind.
Hell
Recognize and accept the truth that _________ does not bring happiness.
Money
Proverbs 1:10 MEMORIZE
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. MEMORIZE
Proverbs 15:3 MEMORIZE
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. MEMORIZE
Proverbs 20:1 MEMORIZE
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. MEMORIZE
Subtitle of Ecclesiastes
The Search for the Meaning in Life
Main Content of Ecclesiastes
To record the search for the meaning in life and the meaning of life as conducted by Solomon (the wisest, wealthiest, and most powerful of Israel’s Kings).
Theme of Ecclesiastes
The Exploration by Israel’s King for Meaning in Life.
Key Words of Ecclesiastes
Vanity, Man, Labor, Under the Sun
Ecclesiastes Reveals
The vanity of all Man’s labor under the sun.
Author of Ecclesiastes
Solomon
Date of Ecclesiastes
Probably written in Solomon’s later years, approximately 935 BC
Ecclesiastes Pictures
The Independent Christian Life
Purpose of Ecclesiastes
The purpose of this book is to prove that life without God has no meaning.
Problems in Ecclesiastes:
Many cults and heretical groups use statements form this book to support false doctrines such as soul sleep or annihilation. These passages can be properly understood only by realizing that extended portions of Ecclesiastes give the perspective of life “under the sun”, that is, what life would be without God, which is a purposefully false perspective.
Title of Ecclesiastes
Means “one who addresses an assembly”, thus a Preacher, Teacher, or Philosopher.
Importance of Ecclesiastes
Willmington writes: “Apart from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes is probably the most important Old Testament book for young people to read. It answers their many questions. Can I find happiness in sex, or sports, or silver? In popularity, prestige, or power? In educational degree or drugs? The answer to all these is NO! Thus , numerous heartaches and ruined lives can be avoided by simply heading the advice of the man who has already traveled down those roads.” Sometimes experience is not the best teacher, for the tuition is too expensive.”
Under the Sun
It is life apart from heaven, apart from God, from an earthly perspective alone that is empty and without meaning.
Solomon proves the vanity of life by experience:
♦Human Wisdom♦♦Pleasure♦♦Alcohol♦♦Great Building Projects - beautiful homes and palaces♦♦Beautiful Gardens and Parks - Farming♦♦Personal Indulgences♦♦Cattle breeding - ranching♦♦Massive Wealth♦♦Music♦♦Labor♦♦Marriage and Sex♦♦Fame, Popularity, International Reputation♦♦Education & Literature♦♦Natural Science♦♦Military Power - armies, horses, chariots, and navies
A Call to Wisdom in Business
o Invest in good deeds everywhere you go and the good you do will come back to you. •Invest what you have in several different interests; for you cannot know which ones will go bad and this way you will not lose everything. This can be summed up by one common proverb, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”•Don’t wait for perfect opportunities, but work hard all the time. There will always be uncertainties about the future.
A Call to Wisdom and Rejoicing in Youth
We are to enjoy our youth, but live our lives with the judgement of God in mind.
A Call to Wisdom Before Old Age
We are to remember our Creator in the days of our youth, before old age approaches.
Four Conclusions of Ecclesiastes
♦God intends for man to enjoy the fruits of his labor, for this is a blessing from the hand of God♦♦Man is to do good and rejoice in the fruits of his labors while living in fear of a Sovereign God, with his judgement and our Death in mind.♦♦We should enjoy the fruits of our labors and accept the joy of God in our hearts.♦♦Live joyfully with your mate and face life with an attitude of enthusiasm and total commitment.
Final Conclusion of Ecclesiastes
We should: ♦♦Find God early in life♦♦Fear God throughout life.•By keeping His Commandments with our actions•By keeping his Judgement in our minds.
Subtitle of Song of Solomon
A Love Story
Main Content of Song of Solomon
This is the “Song of Songs”, the greatest Love Story ever written.♦♦Here is the first and classic tale of a poor peasant girl who wins the heart of a handsome young prince (king), the story of the first Cinderella.♦♦Here is also the classic tale of a rich, famous, and powerful young man who sought and found someone who would truly love him for himself, not for his wealth, fame, position or power. ♦♦Here is the story of Solomon’s one true love out of his thousand women. Here is a love story between Solomon and his beautiful Shulamite bride.♦♦Here is the ultimate tale of the beauty of marital love.
Theme of Song of Solomon
The Aspiration of Israel for the Love of God.
Key Word of Song of Solomon
Love
Author of Song of Solomon
Solomon
Delilah
Samson’s bad woman-friend who was bribed by the Philistines to betray him.
Ruth
Moabite widow who chose to worship the God of Israel and was redeemed by her kinsman redeemer.
Naomi
Ruth’s mother-in-law, to who Ruth was loyal.
Boaz
Ruth’s kinsman redeemer, who married her.
Hannah
Samuel’s mother who prayed at the Tabernacle for a son
Eli
Judge & Priest who raised Samuel & was judged by God for failing to restrain his sinful sons.
Samuel
Prophet and Judge who ordained Saul & David.
Jesse
Father of king David.
Goliath
10 foot tall Philistine giant who defied the army of God & was defeated by David.
Abner
Saul’s general who first supported Saul’s son, but later offered his loyalty to David and was murdered by David’s general (Joab).
Jonathan
Saul’s son and David’s best friend.
Michal
Daughter of Saul and first wife of David who later despised David as he danced before the Lord.
Hebron
City where David was anointed King and from where he ruled Judah for 7 1/2 years.