God Flashcards
Write your answers out and include at least one scripture reference if provided, before flipping.
What is the acronymn for God
C.A.R.E.S
1. Concerned about us
2. Affirms us
3. Relates with us
4. Enriches us
5. Saves us
What is the transition from G->I
Hint: initiative
God loves and cares about you so much that he wants to give you a new beginning by helping you escape the things that bring downfall into your life. God took great Initiative to show you his loves by sending..
How does God fulfill mercy and justice by JC, showing He is a merciful, and Just Judge?
- There is justice for sins because Jesus took on the punishment for sins by His brutal beating and death on the cross (but was then resurrected freeing us of sins - if we acknowledge and trust in who He is and has done).
- Mercy was fulfilled because Jesus took our punishment for our sins upon Himself. (this was so we could be reconciled with God, be brought back into a relationship with Him and receive eternal life, it’s an offer that is available).
Did Christ come to condemn sinners?
No, When Jesus came he didn’t come to condemn but to save sinners.
What did Jesus come to save us from? Why could only He do this?
Our sins which would bring us to our own downfall and the judgment of God on us sinners. Only Jesus could do this because only He was not found guilty of sin an could take the place on mankind for the brutal beatings and death on the cross as sins punishment and God’s Judgment.
Should sharing your faith only be suitable for public and know evangelist and not you?
Scripture reference: Matthew 28:18-20
No, all belivers are called to share the gospel.
What is the 6 common reasons people do not share their faith in Christ?
- Waiting for God to save them. If He wants them saved He will do it.
- I don’t know what to say.
- I dont have the time
- I am to scared to tell others
- What if I don’t have the gift of evangelism said in Ephesians 4:11-13?
- It is all new to me.
What is the opposing response to someone who says they are waiting for God to save them. If He wants them saved He will do it?
Scripture reference: Romans 10:14-15, 17
You are trying to remove your responsibilty. It does take God to save someone but he wants to use us as his human vessels, we are His ambassadors. We represent His human expression of His love for others. But people cannot believe in God when they have not heard the gospel preached ,and that requires someone to tell it. God respects and works with our free will and doesnt posess us like demons.
What is the opposing response to someone who says they can’t share the gospel because they do not know what to say?
Scripture reference: 1 Peter 3:15
The whole point of this course is to give you the tools to share your faith effectively. Your have to be ready to give a defense for your faith, but do so in meekness and fear because everything you say applies to you.
What is the opposing repsonse to someone who says they cannot share the gospel because they are too scared to tell others?
Scripture reference: 2 Timothy 1:7
- God did not give His believers a spirit of fear. The Holy spirit in us strengthens us.
- what you can ask the Spirit for: You can ask the spirit to empower you and give you boldness and Christ’s peace. You can ask God to lead you to someone who needs to hear the Gospel.
- People need Jesus, and its more fearful knowing your neighbors are destroyed by sin and separated by God.
What is the opposing response to someone who says they cannot share the gospel because they do not have time?
Scripture reference: (Luke 12:8-9, Matthew 28:18-20), Matthew 6:33, Luke 12:8
- It is God’s will that we witness, the two possible reasons a person is not doing this is 1) they are outside of God’s will, or 2) they were outside of God’s will and He is restoring them now.
- We are to seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness first before other things, rearrange our priorities to Christ. If we obey Christ, Christ will confess us to the Father as belonging to Him and having a place in heaven. God knows all our needs.
What is the opposing response to someone who says they cannot share the Gospel because they do not have the gift if evangelism from Ephesians 4:11-13?
Scripture reference: Ephesians 4:11-13, Acts 1:8
Everyone is called to share their faith (Acts 1:8). There are those who are are called to the Office of Evangelism which means they have greater evangelism ability and will often devote their lives to this gift more purposefully and teach others how to share their faith in Christ (ex Pastor David). When everyone does their part in the Church, everyone is helped to become more fully like Christ and encouraged (Ephesians 4:11-13)
EX: Woman at the well, heard the gospel from JC, he exposed her secrets to her. She realized he is a prophet and told the whole village (evangelized) and they went to JC, heard the gospel and believed because of His word.
What is the opposing response to someone who says they cannot share the Gospel because it’s so new to them?
Scripture reference: Matthew 10:32
- Be patient, “knowing is half the battle, the second is appying it.” to see the fruit. Doubts are not unsuals, pray that the Holy Spirit gives you boldness to faithfully apply what you have learned.
- If you confess Jesus before man, He will confess you before the Father in heaven. If you are the ashamed of Him it will happen the same way. (
Scripture for the letter C in CARES acronym?
1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. (KJV)
Scripture for the letter A in CARES acronym?
2 Corinthians 1:21 - For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. (KV)
