I (initiative) Flashcards
Write your answers out and include at least one scripture reference if provided, before flipping.
Sin we all have sinned and fall short of God’s expectation of perfection (Romans 3:23), what Initiative did God take fore us?
Scripture reference: John 1:11, 1:14 / Hint: what does emmanuel mean? Presents are called _?
His initative was Jesus Christ because He is God’s GIFT to humanity. His name is Emmanuel, meaning God with us. He was God in human flesh.
What does the acronym GIFT means in regards to Jesus Christ?
- G = Gives personal freedom (helpful scripture Galatians 5:1)
- I = Improvement, (no self-improvement)
- F = Forgiveness of Sins
- T = Took our hardships upon Himself. (helpful scripture Isaiah 53:4-5 = afflicted, Jews though God was punishing JC for His claims - good apologetic for Jews, skipped in synagogue)
What did Jesus do that made Him special?
Died on the cross and place everyones pain and sin upon himself to remove them so God’s love, healing, and mercy could be given to us in exchange.
What does Romans 3:25-26 means?
God didn’t punish past sins b4 JC’s crucifixion because He wanted to demonstrate His righteousness. But if he accepted people w/o them paying for there crimes He wouldn’t be Just. Justice was fulfilled by punishing JC for our sins, and God showed his mercy because it wasn’t us (the debtors) who received the punishment but Jesus.
What is the transition from I-V in the FORGIVE outline?
Hint: S -> D -> B -> Resurrection -> whose love and forgiveness. driving in faith the messiah ride.
Jesus then was buried and rose from the grave on the third day. His sacrifice, death, burial and resurrection was all so we could **freely **be given the love and forgiveness of God. Now the vehicle to receive God’s love is to accept Jesus and His into our lives by faith.
Why is discipling/mentoring mandatory?
- Commanded by God in Matthew 28:18-20
- New believers need guidance and intruction to grow (need a sheperd)
- Responsibility of every spiritual parent to take care of their spiritual children.
- Everyone needs somone to demonstrate the love of Christ to them.
What things are required beforehand to have effective discipleship?
- Love others like Jesus did
- Make time for others, look out how eternity may be for them.
- It’s hardwork, but it had great rewards (Colossians 1:28-29; 1 Corinthians 15:58)
- Be a good model of Christ
On judgement day or when we die is there still grace?
No, it ends with on both days. That is why today is important and a GIFT.
Based on John 6:44, are people predestine to be saved so it doesn’t matter if an individual tries?
Everyone was given the gift of salvation from Jesus Christ, but we have the choice of accepting and rejecting. God took the initiative we have the choice.
What is the acronym for Vehicle and spell it out?
- Accept Jesus and His love by faith
- Call upon Him
- Trust His love by following Him
- Your testimony
What does the letters on the FORGIVE outline stand for?
- Friendship
- Offer
- Reality
- God
- Initiative
- Vehicle
- Encounter
