Going Deeper with Understanding, "Forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors..."

Question 1

“If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Answer 1

1 John 1:8-9

Question 1

What leads us to God’s forgiveness?

Answer 1

Repentance/Confessing our own sins

Question 2

True or false. Another critical aspect of forgiveness is extending it to others for direct and indirect offenses.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What parable reiterates that God’s forgiveness precedes our own and that extending forgiveness to others mirrors God’s forgiveness of us? (Matthew 18:22-35)

Answer 3

The parable of the unjust servant

Question 4

“…If you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.”

Answer 4

Mark 11:25

Question 5

What scriptures reveals Satan as the tempter who employs various tactics to exploit our desires to entice us into sin?

Answer 5

Matthew 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5

Question 6

This scriptures tells us that God faithfully provides a way out of temptation without succumbing to it.

Answer 6

1 Corinthians 10:13

Question 7

In Ephesians 6:10-18, who elucidates the spiritual warfare we face and the armor of God provides for our defense?

Answer 7

Paul

Question 8

How do we bind deception according to Paul in Ephesians 6?

Answer 8

With the belt of truth [Loins girded with truth]-
John 14:6

Question 9

How do we bind unrighteousness according to Paul in Ephesians 6?

Answer 9

With the breast plate of righteousness-
2 Corinthians 5:21

Question 10

How do we bind lethargy according to Paul in Ephesians 6?

Answer 10

With your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace [Feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace]-
Philippians 4:13

Question 11

How do we bind unbelief and doubt according to Paul in Ephesians 6?

Answer 11

Taking up the shield of faith-
Galatians 2:12

Question 12

How do you bind vain imaginations and evil thoughts according to Paul in Ephesians 6?

Answer 12

Taking the helmet of salvation-
Hebrews 5:9

Question 13

How do you bind the lies of satan according to Paul in Ephesians 6?

Answer 13

Taking the Sword of the Spirit which is the word of God-
John 1:14