Midterm - Multiple choice Flashcards
What city did God call Jonah to go and preach repentance to?
Ninevah
Humanity is ___________ because of the act of Jesus’ death and resurrection, which broke through the separation of sin and reunited humanity with God.
Redeemed
What does it mean to be seen as guilt-free and pure before God?
Righteous
To be restored back to our original created state:
Reconciled
The confidence in claiming that we are pure in the eyes of God by our faith:
Justified
Who did Jesus interact with to show us an example of true love?
The Samaritan woman
What did Jesus say He DID NOT come into the world to do?
Condemn it
In Romans 2, it is written that the consequences for those who “are self-seeking and who reject the truth and who follow evil” is “wrath and anger”, who is the one responsible for this?
Ourselves
Which was NOT one of the ways that Satan tempted Jesus?
Lying
What verse is “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will grant you the desires of your heart?”
Psalm 37:4
Which lesson was NOT taught by Jesus’ either immediately prior or after his teaching on prayer in Matthew 7?
The parables
In the beginning, who was with God?
Jesus, The Word, the Holy Spirit
The ultimate purpose of the Old Testament is to:
Prepare the way for the coming Messiah
What does it mean “to have the fear of God before your eyes”?
Being humble
The reason the teaching in James 1 and Romans 5 states that we are to respond to problems in this manner is:
Our character and maturity will develop
What does Romans, chapter 3 teach as the beginning of knowledge?
Humility
What is the consequence given in Romans, chapter 3 about what happens when people do not fear God?
They don’t have peace
What verse is “All of sinned and fallen short of the glory of God?”
Romans 3:23
The desire to cause pain, injury, or distress to another
Malice
Being rude or impolite: having or showing a lack of respect for other people:
Insolent
Having no pity: cruel or merciless:
Ruthless
What does it mean to “worship”?
What we promote to others, what we spend money on, and what we pay attention to
Why does Paul describe a life without displaying love to others as “nothing”?
Because loving is the only purpose of our life
Maturity is defined in James, chapter 1 as :
Fully complete, not lacking
At the beginning of the Book of Acts, j and subs teaches his disciples to receive __________________ and be his witnesses in Jerusalem, all of Judaea, and Samaria and the ends of the earth.
Holy Spirit
What is the job that Jesus gives each of us to do while on earth:
To act right and set a good example
According to Romans, people who have not heard the word of God will have this consequence at their death:
Will be judged by the secrets of their heart
The teaching in James 1 and Romans 5, stat s that we are to respond to problems:
With joy
In any given moment, this is choosing to please yourself rather than doing something you’re supposed to do?
Instant gratification
In any given moment, this is choosing to put aside the pleasure you want and do the responsibility you don’t feel like at that moment?
Delayed Gratification
Romans 2:24 states “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” - what is the significance of this verse
You can use it to be self-aware
What did Paul mean when teaching in the Book of Acts that God determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.
God’s purpose for our lives is not circumstantial, the people in our lives are there for a reason, the situations of our lives are not random, they hold significance
When Jesus said he didn’t want affirmation from man, what did he know was in a man?
They were only looking to give the affirmation so they could get something
What did Eve have to believe when she was tempted by the serpent?
God was a liar, she would become equal with God, she would not be happy the way she was originally created
Paul called the people he spoke to in Athens as very “religious” because they:
Were consistent in their worship of the latest ideas of they day
When an individual attempts to justify themselves by works, they will:
Think they are worthy and valuable because of their accomplishments, think they are worthy and valuable because of their wealth and power, think they are worthy and valuable because of the praise and attention they receive from others
Why was the Jewish ruling council so upset about Jesus preaching that he was the messiah?
They didn’t want to lose control of the Jewish church
What did Paul mean when he taught that God does not live in temples built by human hands?
God is beyond the understanding of humans beings and should be humbly sought after
Why are we considered “co-heirs” with Jesus Christ?
Through the death of Jesus, we become sons and daughters of God
In Romans 8:12, it states that “we have an obligation” to do what?
To love God by being all that He created us to be
In Romans 8:18, it states that “our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” The significance of this verse is :
Focus on how present problems are an opportunity to love God and love others.
Don’t complain about the present, temporary life
No matter what happens in this life, it will not equal eternity in heaven with God
How does the spirit help us in our weakness, especially in prayer?
It intercedes for us and reveals to us what we need
What is the significance of Romans 8:8 “those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God”?
We don’t focused upon who wins or loses, because we know Christ has already conquered all.
What did Jesus say He DID NOT come into the world to do?
Condemn it
What did Jesus say He DID come into the world to do?
Bring truth
Who or what did Jesus identify as being primarily responsible for His death?
Jewish Leaders
In any given moment, what is it called when choosing to please yourself rather than doing something you’re supposed to do?
Instant gratification
In any given moment, what is it called when you choose to put aside the pleasure you want and do the responsibility you don’t feel like at the moment ?
Delayed Gratification
What is the “wretched condition” described in Romans 7 that all humans need muses to save us from?
Our struggle with sin
What was the primary motivation of the Jewish ruling council in seeking the crucifixion of Jesus?
To maintain power
Who was the rich Jewish man whom Pilate allowed to claim and bury Jesus’ body?
Joseph of Arimathea
Who was the former member of the Jewish ruling council that believed Jesus was the messiah because he was there assisting in the burial of Jesus’ body?
Nicodemus
Who did the Jewish leaders ay was their king?
Caesar
Warned Pilate “not to have anything to do with this innocent man” when he was deciding about Jesus?
Pilate’s wife
Caused Pilate great fear while he was deciding about jesus?
The holt spirit
Who was responsible for making and attaching the sign on Jesus’ cross stating “King of Jews” in three languages?
Pilate
The language on the sign “King of the Jews” that was meant for the popular culture to understand.
Greek