Lesson 15 Flashcards
- What will happen to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness?
“… for they shall be filled” (Matt 5:6) satisfied
- What was the highest act of mercy?
The supreme act of mercy was the death of Christ upon Calvary’s cross.
- What is the reward for showing mercy?
“…for they shall obtain mercy” (Matt 5:7)
- What is promised to those of a pure heart?
“… for they shall see God.” (Matt 5:8)
- What is legalism?
Legalism seeks to win Gods favour and eternal life in heaven by the keeping of codes of conduct.
- The world is threatened by a Christian lifestyle. Explain this statement.
It convicts them of sin, and condemns their way of life.
- According to history what group of people were the maters of legalism?
Scribes and Pharisees of Jesus day (Reference Matt 5:20)
- Our lord’s position on the Old Testament Scriptures is even more orthodox and uncompromising than that of the scribes. What did Jesus come to do?
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfil.” Matthew 5:17
- We are described as the light of the world. Please explain this statement.
The world at large is in spiritual darkness (Psalm 82:5; Proverbs 4:19; Ephesians 6:12, etc.).
Our Lord Jesus came as the ‘light’ of this world (John 1:5ff, 8:12) and
To call men out of the darkness and into the light (Eph 5:8; Col 1:13; 1 Thess 5:4-5).
We now reflect the light of His glory to the world about by our good works.
As lights we expose the evil deeds of darkness and we illuminate the divine path which God has prescribed for men to walk in righteousness.
The purpose of light is to illuminate, to shine forth plainly in the darkness (Matt 5:15); so the Christian can only fulfil his purpose by being conspicuous in his distinct lifestyle.
