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Lesson 13-24 Flashcards

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What are two things we know about the city Thessalonica?

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  1. It was a large city of commerce in the central region of Greece.
  2. Enough Jews resided there to establish a synagogue.
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Why were the Jews of the city so upset with Paul ( Acts 17:5-6) ?

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  1. He preached Jesus in the synagogue
  2. They disagreed
  3. They became envious.
  4. He turned the world “ upside down”
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Why did Paul find the reception from the Bereans more favourable than the Thessalonians?

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Because they received the word of God with readiness and lived by their OWN convictions.

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Why was preaching concerning future events against the law during this age?

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Because those who followed such teaching ceased to be good Roman citizens in the present.

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What are the two misconceptions that Paul dealt with in Thessalonians?

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  1. They believed their loved ones who had already died would not see the Lord.
  2. The return of the Lord was immediately imminent.
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What was to be the condition of the church at the coming of the Lord?

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To live a quiet life, mind your own business, and to work hard with your own hands.

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From the book of 2 Thessalonians, what misconception did the Thessalonians have about the return of the Lord?

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They were living in the misconception that the Lord had already returned and they were living in a day of tribulation.

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Finish this quote– “ Hell is banishing man out of His Presence…..”

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… to a place where neither He nor HIs personality nor His blessing goes.

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What is meant by the term “ falling away” from Thessalonians 2:3?

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Spoke to Gods people who had fallen away from their faith and conviction in Him. As well as, divorce.

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What does the Greek word “ parousia” mean?

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” Arrival” and “a being with”

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Who does Paul say will be deceived?

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Those who don’t love truth.

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Finish the quote “ A person who loves the truth is a person….”

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….who will cherish it whether it is personally comfortable or not.

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Finish the quote “ A person is able to be deceived….”

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…. at any point that he blocks himself from the Word of God.

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Who was Timothy?

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Pauls son in faith.

A trusted servant and convert of Paul.

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What were two primary messages Paul gave Timothy when he left him in charge of the church of Ephesus?

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  1. Maintaining truth in assembly. ( keep good doctrine)

2. Having a Godly leadership to dispense truth.

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What was the tendency in Pauls day, as in ours, concerning the Word of God?

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Grow away from the Word of God and be drawn to the mystery areas.

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What does Paul say his boldness is based on?

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The fact of the mercy of God by which he was called into the mystery.

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What was the method by which Timothy was to have credibility with young and old alike?

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For him to be an example in the way he lived his life before them in love, faith and purity.

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What is the overwhelming emphasis in the list of qualifications to be a bishop? How many qualifications deal with specific oratory?

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  • Area of character.

- Only one qualification deals with specific oratory.

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What truly makes a man of God is….?

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His character and who he is at home rather than his skill and who he is in the pulpit. As well as, his integrity.

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What is special about the book of 2 Timothy?

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Last letter Paul wrote prior to his execution.

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What is Paul’s challenge to Timothy?

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To fan the fire of God.

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When Paul encourages Timothy to be strong, what are the illustrations he uses?

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  1. Solider
  2. Athlete
  3. Farmer
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24
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what was the condition of the present society and the society to come?

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Generation of misguided affection. They love thing, but they love the wrong things. They were lovers of themselves, money and pleasure.

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what did Paul say about the generation of misguided affection?

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1 Timothy 3:10-17. To contain in the things learned.

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What is the charge Paul gives Timothy?

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To preach the Word of God and adhere to sound doctrine.

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what did Paul advise Timothy to build the church on?

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Sound doctrine.

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In what ways were Paul and Titus similar?

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  • Had the same heart for people.

- close in personality, pastors love and temperament.

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Why did Paul send Titus to Crete?

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  • As an assessment to set in order things lacking.

- To discipline and appoint elders in every city.

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what are thing “ which are proper for sound doctrine” Paul talks about?

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  • have truth to their behaviour that is appropriate.
  • be “ fitting” and “ proper” with words.
  • there is a teaching, which if given balance of the word and order will bring health.
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In the qualities for a sound church given by Paul, what are the instructions for the older men?

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  1. be sober
  2. conduct themselves in a manner worthy of respect
  3. sound in faith, love and patience
    • healthy faith that is easily distinguished; holds onto promises.
    • healthy love that expresses itself without sensuality
    • healthy patience that knows when it is time to wait or when it is time not to wait any longer
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what are instructions for older woman?

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  1. Reverent stately in their demeanour
  2. Not slanders or given much wine
  3. Be teachers of good things
  4. Be discrete, chaste and homemakers.
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what was Martin Luther King’s description of the bool Philemon?

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” a masterfully loving example of love”

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who was the book of Philemon written to?

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Philemon, Apphia and Archippus

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What do we know about Philemon the slave owner?

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Probably quite wealthy, had a house large enough to have a church gather there.

36
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what occasion prompted the writting of this book?

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The running away of Onesimus, Philemon’s slave

37
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why doe Paul call Onesimus “ his son”?

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to the implication that Paul led Onesimus to the Lord

38
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what do we know about slavery in the Roman world during the time of Paul?

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  • estimated more slaves than free men.
  • wasn’t uncommon for wealthy aristocracy to have thousands of personal slaves.
  • slave= property to owner
39
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If the institution of slavery was so bad, why didn’t any of the apostles condemn it?

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  1. Paul admonishes them not to run away but to serve their masters.
  2. Paul exhorts them to serve their masters, not just kind ones.. but ALL.
  3. Paul exhorts masters to treat slaves with fairness.
  4. If Paul would have instructed the masters to let slaves go, they would have created a blood bathe
  5. Gospel subverts Roman Law with the love of God.
40
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what are three truths from the book of Philemon?

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  1. social evils are soonest changed by transformed lives.
  2. Principle must still be before experience
  3. There is value in every member of society
41
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what is the main purpose of the book of Hebrews?

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To produce a proper understanding of the person and ministry of Jesus Christ.

42
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What value does the book of Hebrews attempt to re-establish?

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the value of following Christ even in the midsts of persecution.

43
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The pattern of the book of Hebrews centers around 5 major warnings. What are those?

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  1. The neglect of things which we have heard
  2. unbelief
  3. apostasy
  4. willful sin
  5. indifference.
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What is the main message of Chaptera 1,2 and 3 in Hebrews?

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  1. Jesus is better than OT prophets and angels.
  2. As the Messiah, Jesus died as a man in order to save us.
  3. We can participate in the Kingdom of God and maintain our confidence.
45
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The message of book of Hebrews is..?

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We must guard and persevere in our faith.

46
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Why was the book of James written?

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To encourage real faith

47
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What are 7 major themes of the book?

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  1. trials and proper response to them
  2. development of faith
  3. role of works
  4. maturing of the believer
  5. nature of true wisdom
  6. prayer of faith
  7. absolut need for faithfulness.
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In the “ trials and the proper response to them” section James specifically deals with..?

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  • God never tempts anyone to sin but He tests them for the development of their faith.
  • Ultimately each one is tempted as a result of his own desire.
49
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In the “ maturing of the believer: favouritism”, James specifically deals with..?

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  • the tendency to favour one who has a better appearance because we are drawn to the life-style of the rich, usually selfish motives
  • doublemindness referred to in 1:6
50
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Finish this statement- “ One who controls his mouth demonstrates that…”?

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… his heart is controlled by God.

51
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what is speaking in tongues an indication of?

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That only God can control the tongue and that if we let Him, He will be able to control our whole lives.

52
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What are 2 themes seen together in 1 Peter?

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suffering and trials

53
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what are 3 things we learn from the book of 1 Peter about suffering according to the will of God?

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  1. there is suffering that is to the will of God.
  2. we have been called to suffer.
  3. commit ourselves to Gods faithfulness and endure patiently
54
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what has God purposed to form in us during times of suffering?

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His character.

55
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What is the example of Jesus given in 1 Peter 2:23 telling us in regard to suffering?

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Jesus never acted back to do the same onto a persecutor but He laid down His life, and committed to the will of the His Father.

56
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Who is Peter writing this to?

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Jews of the dispersion

57
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Since the earth is not our home, what do we need to recognize? ( Heb 11:9-10)

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That we are here for a period of time and our true home is somewhere else. Our citizenship is in heaven. Recognize we live in a hostile environment and culture.

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Since living as sojourners could result in a reckless life-style, how does Peter say we are to live?

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Submitting to civil authorities, vocational authorities and family authorities.

59
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2 Peter is known as the book of..?

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true knowledge

60
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What is the key to avoiding deception?

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knowing truth

61
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Adding godly character traits requires…..?

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remembering the knowledge that comes from Gods word

62
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What 2 reminders does spiritual growth result in?

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  • a witness in the mind of the truth

- a witness in the lifestyle of the living out of truth

63
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what will happen to the one not adding godly character to his life?

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Eventually lose his ability to see God and will end up believing false doctrine.

64
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The book of 1 John is called?

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The book of love

65
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What two themes does John link together?

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love and truth

66
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Finish this quote- “ love for God and love for brethren is more than feeling….

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… if it is based on truth. Where there is no truth, there is no genuine love.

67
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John wrote the book to combat gnostic dualism. Explain the problem John was trying to combat.

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What is done with the inner man is not relevant to the other man. What we do to our body wont effect our soul, what is in our heart , will not effect on our outer life.

68
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what are 2 main goals of the book of 1 John?

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  • A consistent Christian lifestyle

- to show us how to walk in truth and not darkness

69
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what is the goal of the book of 1 John?

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that we all come to a complete, mature stature in our life; children who dont sin

70
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Who is the “ elect lady” of 2 and 3 John?

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May have been a woman in the church with a ministry of hospitality, opening up her home

71
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The book of 2 John is called?

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the book of truth-doctrinal

72
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the book of 3 John is called?

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the book of truth-practical

73
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John says that if a man believes the truth it will show. how?

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if a man really believes the truth, it will be evident in his practical actions

74
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who was Gaius?

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a beloved, faithful man who s an example of one who walks in truth.

75
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Who was Diotrephes?

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Refused to receive the representative of John. Threatened to excommunicate anyone who did not receive them

76
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what is the historical information given in Jude that is not given in the OT?

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  • The battle of Michael with the devil for the body of Moses

- prophecy of Enoch

77
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the book of Jude is called..?

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the book of the apostates

78
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What is the main goal of the book of Jude?

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To warn believers to contend for the faith

79
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what happens to those who abandon truth?

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end in death.

80
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What is the key to the interpretation of the book of Revelations?

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The interpretations of its symbols as used in the rest of the bible

81
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What are the 2 themes completed in the book of Revelations?

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Creation and the Garden

82
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What is the purpose of the book of Revelations?

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to give a revelation of Jesus Christ

83
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What is the revelation of Jesus we see in chapter 1?

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The divinity of Christ and functioning as a priest in heaven to care for the church on earth

84
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What do we notice in the way Jesus introduces Himself to each church? Why does He do this?

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He introduces Himself differently to each church. He does this to relate to the church in a way that uniquely applies to them.

85
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what is the definition of an overcomer?

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Those who persevere until the end of age.

86
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How does John see events on earth in relation with God?

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He see’s events on earth originating from the throne of God in heaven.

87
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How is the seal used in the rest of scripture?

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  • on the foreheads / minds of men
  • one of the pieces of the OT priests garments was a plate of gold that had engraved on its words ( ex.28:36)
  • prophets condemned the people of having “ harlots forehead”, indicating they were unable to repent and respond to the dealings of God
  • it is part of the work of the Holy Spirit to renew our minds

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