Lessons 25-32 Flashcards
How can we become righteous?
Through the cross our sin is paid for and a way is made for us to be reunited to God. Justification then comes as a result if our repentance and faith.
What happens to our sins when we are justified?
Sin on our account is put on Christ’s account and the righteousness of God on Christ’s account is transferred to our account.
What is the difference between conviction and condemnation?
Conviction offers hope, is specific, promotes positive motivation to change, and restores and reconciles to God.
Condemnation offers no hope, is general, promotes despair, leads to damnation, and separates you from God.
How should you respond when Satan attempts to condemn you?
Remind yourself of the forgiveness you already have received.
How does justification and a correct understanding of it benefit our relationship with The Lord?
It frees us to grow in our personal relationship with God.
What is regeneration?
The divine act which imparts to the repentant believer the new and higher life in personal union with Christ.
How does regeneration relate to “birth”?
We are born in sin, a seed is involved, blood is involved, water is involved, breath is involved, and the will of God is involved.
How does regeneration relate to “cleansing”?
We receive a cleansing so we can live a new life.
How does regeneration relate to “resurrection”?
We rise to walk in newness of life.
How does regeneration relate to “renewal”?
Before, we had fallen from the image of God. With the new birth, that image begins to be restored.
How does regeneration relate to our “relationship” with The Lord.
Before we were enemies of God and separated from Him but now we are born again and come into spiritual with God.
How does the idea o “adoption” relate to the ancient Roman custom?
It relates to the ancient custom of celebrating the coming of age of a son on “the day of the son’s adoption” when he was given the privileges and responsibility.
How is adoption the goal of our salvation?
We have been saved but we are still being saved, leading to the day of our adoption.
How can the idea of adoption affect our attitude toward our Heavenly Father?
The proper attitude of the children of God is the seek the instruction and discipline of the Father so that maturity can develop.
How does this contrast to the attitude of the “prodigal son”?
The attitude of the prodigal son seeks the inheritance without maturity.
What is the role of the Holy Spiriting bringing us to a place of adoption?
Wen you receive the Holy Spirit you receive the Spirit of Adoption.
What is sanctification?
The process by which we are freed from sin.
How does the idea of sanctification relate to the temple?
The vessels of the temple were to be holy to The Lord. As individual believers we are now vessels in God’s house and are to be Holy.
What are the 3 means of purification?
- Blood of Jesus
- Water - Word of God
- Oil - Holy Spirit
What is the role of faith in sanctification?
We must have faith in the blood of Jesus, the Word and the Holy Spirit.
What is the role of obedience in sanctification?
We must be obedient to the Word and the Holy Spirit.
What is perfection?
Being free from sin and becoming complete, whole, and mature.
How has perfection been commanded?
Before the law, under the law, under grace.
What are the four things perfection is not?
- Becoming God
- An unattainable goal
- An achievement
- Something that can only happen in death
List 10 Biblical means of perfection.
- Jesus Christ
- The Body and Blood of Jesus
- The blood of the everlasting covenant
- The Melchizedek Priesthood
- The Word of God
- Faith, the opposite of fear
- Obedience
- The Glory of God
- Love
- The five-fold ministry
What is the glory of God?
The visible manifestation of GOd’s invisible attributes.
How did man fall from God’s glory?
Through sin we fell from being clothed in God’s glory.
How can the glory of God be restored in man?
Through Christ in us.
How can the glory of God be seen in us?
When the character of God is displayed through us, the glory of God is revealed.
How will the church manifest God’s glory?
By demonstrating the attributes of God.
What is the ultimate manifestation of God’s glory?
The actual brightness of God’s light and through the receiving of a glorified human body through the resurrection.
What is the full meaning of salvation?
To deliver, rescue; to make whole, complete
What is hell?
The actual spiritual place originally designed for the devil and his angels.
What is the key to the connection between heaven and earth?
The person of Jesus Christ.
