Ordination Exam Flashcards

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1 & 2 Chronicles

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God’s View of David and the Kings of Judah

17:11-14 Davidic Covenant

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1 Corinthians

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Correction and Condemnation
Attitude Toward a Sinning Brother ch. 5
Lawsuits and Sexual Immorality ch. 6
Marriage and Singleness ch. 7
Christian Liberty chs. 8-10
Women in the Church, Communion ch. 11
Spiritual Gifts in the Body ch. 12
Love ch. 13
Orderliness in Using Spiritual Gifts ch. 14
Resurrection ch. 15
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1 John

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Tests of Eternal Life

1: 5-10 Basis for true fellowship with God
2: 15-17 Love not the world
5: 16-17 Discussion of the sin leading to death

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1 Kings

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United and Divided Kingdom 
Solomon Made King ch. 1 
Death of David ch. 2 
Solomon Chooses Wisdom ch. 3 
Dedication of Temple ch. 8 
Solomon's Death ch. 11 
Elijah's Drought ch. 17 
Elisha's Appointment ch. 19
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1 Peter

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The Christian Response to Suffering

2: 2 Long for the pure milk of the Word
2: 18-25 Example of Christ’s submission in death
3: 1 Wives submit to disobedient husbands
3: 7-9 Husbands love your wives
5: 1-3 A shepherd’s heart: voluntary, eager, an example
5: 7 cast your “anxiety upon Him, because He cares”

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1 Samuel

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Theocracy to Monarchy 
15:20-23 "To obey is better than sacrifice" 
Saul Made King chs. 8-10 
David Anointed ch. 16 
Goliath Slain ch. 17 
Saul and Sons Killed ch. 31
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1 Thessalonians

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The Model Church
4:3-4 God’s will is the believer’s sanctification
4:13-18 Dead in Christ raised first
5:1-3 Day of the Lord surprises the world
Purity, Disciplined Living, Rapture ch. 4

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1 Timothy

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Directions for a Young Pastor

2: 9-15 Women in the church
3: 1-13 Qualifications of elders and deacons
5: 9-25 Duties toward widows and elders

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2 Corinthians

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Paul's Defense of Apostleship 
4:7 Earthen vessels 
4:16 Inner man renewed 
5:9 Goal to please God 
5:17 New creation 
9:6-15 "God loves a cheerful giver" 
Right Motivations for Ministry chs. 4-5 
Repentance ch. 7 
Giving chs. 8-9 
Defense of Apostleship ch. 11
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2 John

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Tough Truth

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2 Kings

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Fall of Israel and Judah 
4:18-28 Elisha Raises the Shunamite's Son 
Elijah Taken to Heaven ch. 2 
Israel Falls to Assyria ch. 17 
Judah Falls to Babylon chs. 24-25
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2 Peter

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Personal Character and Counterfeit Christianity

1: 3-4 He has given us everything
1: 5-8 Cascade of qualities for fruitfulness
1: 20-21 Inspiration of Scripture

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2 Samuel

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David's Reign 
7:8-16 Davidic Covenant 
12:23 David will go to his dead child 
Ark Returned to Israel ch. 6 
Bathsheba ch. 11 
Nathan's Rebuke ch. 12 
Absalom's Exile and Rebellion chs. 13-20
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2 Thessalonians

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Comfort and Correction
Before the Day of the Lord, Man of Lawlessness ch. 2
Exhortations to Purity and Diligence ch. 3

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2 Timothy

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A Soldier’s Manual for Ministry
2:1-7 Soldier/Athlete/Farmer
2:20-21 Vessels for honor and dishonor
3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God”
4:2 Preach the Word
Keys for a Successful Minister ch. 2
Peril of and Protection from Apostasy ch. 3

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3 John

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Loyalty to the Truth

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17
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A friend, in your church, believes that God is telling her to go on an extended missions trip to country where Christians experience severe and often violent persecution. She is married, with three young children between the ages of 3 and 9. She asks your opinion. How would you respond?

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Tit. 2:5, 1 Tim. 5:8, 1 John 4:1

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According to Hebrews 13:17, to whom and for what are elders “accountable”? Why is that important to other believers within the church?

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Elders are accountable to God, and must give an account to Him. Thus, believers should obey and submit to them.

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According to Scripture, what are the defining characteristics of a “false teacher”? Would you distinguish between a “false teacher” and a teacher who has erred on a particular issue? If so, how? If possible, cite two examples.

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2 Pet. ch 2. 
1) Introduce destructive heresies 
2) Sensual, sexually immoral 
3) Greedy 
4) Living ungodly lives 
5) Despise authority 
6) Daring and self-willed 
7) No fear of God and His servants 
8) Ignorant and unreasoning 
9) Deceptive 
10) Arrogant 
Balaam (Num. ch. 22) 
Judaizers (Gal. ch. 5)
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20
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Acts

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Birth and Growth of the Church
2:38 “Repent and be baptized”
4:12 “There is no other name under Heaven”
5:29 “We must obey God rather than man”
10:44-46 Gentiles receive the Spirit
19:1-7 Disciples of John the Baptist receive the Spirit
Forty Days Post-Resurrection and Choosing of Matthias ch. 1
Pentecost and Spirit ch. 2
First Deacons ch. 6
Stephen’s Sermon and Martyrdom ch. 7
Saul’s Conversion ch. 9
Cornelius and First Gentiles Saved ch. 10
First Missionary Council chs. 13-14
Jerusalem Council ch. 15
Paul’s Passage to Rom chs. 27-28

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Amos

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Social Injustice in Israel

9:13-15 Future hope for the restoration of Israel

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22
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Are there degrees of sin?

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Yes, John 19:11, Luke 12:47-48

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23
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Colossians

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The All-Sufficiency of Christ 
1:15 Christ is the image of God 
2:16-17 The error of legalism 
3:1-2 Set mind on things above 
Position and Practice of the Believer ch. 3
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24
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Colossians 2 describes three general areas in which Christians can wrongly seek superiority, and in some cases, control over others. What are those areas? What remedy does that chapter suggest?

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Col. 2:16-19 
1) Legalism (food, drink, sabbath) 
2) Self-abasement 
3) Worship of angels and visions 
Instead, hold fast to the head, Christ!
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25
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Compare and contrast the dichotomist and trichotomist views of man. Which do you believe is correct?

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Luke 1:46-47

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26
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Daniel

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God's Sovereign Plan for Israel 
7:13-14 "Son of Man" given "everlasting dominion" 
9:24-27 Vision of the 69 weeks pinpoints Messiah's Triumphal Entry 
12:1-2 OT reference to the resurrection 
The Fiery Furnace ch. 3 
Writing on the Wall ch. 5 
Daniel and the Lion's Den ch. 6 
Daniel's 69 Weeks ch. 11
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27
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Defend “Trinitarianism.”

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Matt. 3:16-17, Matt. 28:19, 2 Cor. 13:14, Gen. 1:26

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28
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Define and defend the doctrine of election.

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Romans 9:14-24

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29
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Define and defend the doctrine of glorification.

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2 Cor. 4:16-18, 1 Cor. 15:50-58

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30
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Define and defend the doctrine of heaven and hell (including the New Heavens, the New Earth, and the Lake of Fire).

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Heaven: Matt. 5:12, 2 Cor. 5:1-8
Hell: Matt. 25:41-46, Rev. 14:11
Lake of Fire: Rev. 20:15
New Heavens and New Earth: Rev. 21:1

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31
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Define and defend the doctrine of justification.

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Rom. ch. 4, Eph. 2:1-10

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32
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Define and defend the doctrine of regeneration.

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Ezek. 11:19, 2 Cor. 5:17

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33
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Define and defend the doctrine of sanctification.

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Rom. ch. 6

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34
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Define and defend the doctrine of the Atonement.

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Is. 53:4-5, Heb. 9:22, 2 Cor. 5:21

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35
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Define and defend the doctrines of preservation and perseverance. In light of this teaching, how would you interpret Heb. 6:1-8?

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preservation = eternal security, John 10:27-29 
perseverance = faithfulness of believers unto death, 1 John 5:4
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36
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Define and defend the rapture of the church.

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1 Thess. 4:16-18

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37
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Define and discuss the doctrine of “illumination.”

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1 Cor. ch. 2

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38
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Define and distinguish “inerrancy” and “infallibility.”

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inerrant = there are no errors (arguably not perfectly precise) 
infallible = there can be no errors (arguably limited to doctrine and practice)
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39
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Define the “sufficiency” of Scripture. What are the implications of this doctrine for everyday life?

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2 Tim. 3:16-17

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40
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Describe the incarnation and its significance.

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John 1:14, Rom. 8:3, Heb. 9:22

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41
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Deuteronomy

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Renewed Covenant
4:2 Don’t add or subtract from the Word
6:4-9 Shema (Jesus’ Great Commandment)
29:29 “The secret things belong to the Lord”
Death of Moses ch. 34

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42
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Discuss the binding of Satan? How would you respond biblically to the charismatic teaching on this issue?

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Rev. 20:1-3 vs. Matt. 16:18-19

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43
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Discuss the meaning and implications of the “Openness of God” perspective.

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Num. 23:19, Mal. 3:6, James 1:17

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44
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Discuss the various rapture views (pre-Tribulation, mid-Tribulation, pre-wrath, and post-Tribulation). Which view best fits the biblical data? Why?

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1 Thess. 5:2, 5:9, Rev. 3:10

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45
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Ecclesiastes

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Life Apart from God is Vanity

12:11-14 “The conclusion… fear God and keep His commandments.”

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Ephesians

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Practice Your Position
2:1-10 Salvation by God’s grace
4:11-16 The gift of leaders to the Body
5:22-25 Roles in marriage
Chosen and Sealed ch. 1
Saved by Grace, United in One Body ch. 2
Mystery of the Church ch. 3
Unity in the Body and Spiritual Gifts ch. 4
Walking in the Spirit, Christian Homes ch. 5
Slaves and Masters, Believer’s Armor ch. 6

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47
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Esther

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Preservation Through Providence
Ahasuerus Convinced to Kill Jews ch. 3
Mordecai Honored, Haman Hanged chs. 6-7
Jews Destroy Enemies (Purim) ch. 9

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48
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Exodus

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Redemption and Deliverance of Israel
3:14 “I AM who I AM”
Ten Plagues chs. 7-11
Ten Commandments ch. 20

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49
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Explain the concept of the “flesh” or the “old nature.” How is the Christian’s relationship to the “old man” explained in Scripture?

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Rom. ch. 7

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Ezekiel

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Condemnation, Consolation, Restoration
36:24-27 Renewal of Israel from the inside
God’s Glory Departs from Israel chs. 8-11
Prophecy Against Gog and Magog chs. 38-39
The Temple, Worship and Land Restored chs. 40-48

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Ezra

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Rebuilding the Temple and People
10:9-15 Ezra tells the people to put away their foreign wives
Decree of Cyrus Allowing Return ch. 1
Return Under Ezra and Ezra’s Prayer chs. 7-9

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52
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Foot-washing verses?

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John 13:1-15, 1 Tim. 5:10

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53
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From Scripture how can you prove the deity of Jesus Christ from Scripture?

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John 1:1-3, 8:58, 10:30; Col. 2:9

54
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Galatians

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Justification by Faith 
2:19-21 Christ lives in me 
5:16-26 Fruit of the Spirit 
6:1-3 Bear others' burdens 
Paul Dealing with Peter ch. 2 
Christian Liberty, Free to Serve, Walk by the Spirit ch. 5
55
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Genesis

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Beginnings/Covenants/Generations 
50:20 "God meant it for good" 
Abraham and Sarah 
Isaac and Rebekah 
Jacob and Leah and Rachel (and Esau)
56
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Give a general timeline of end time events? Where are each of these events discussed in Scripture?

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Rapture (1 Thess. 4:16-18, followed by Bema Seat Judgment (2 Cor. 5:10), Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:7-9))
Tribulation (Dan. 9:27)
Six of Seven Seals (Rev. ch. 6)
Abomination of Desolation (Dan. 9:27)
Great Tribulation (Matt. 24:21)
Seventh Seal with Six of Seven Trumpets (Rev. chs. 8-9)
Seventh Trumpet with Seven Bowls (Rev. chs. 11, 16)
Second Coming (Rev. 19:11-16)
Millenial Kingdom (Rev. 20:1-6)
Final Battle (Rev. 20:7-10)
Great White Throne Judgment (Rev. 20:11-15)
Eternal State (Rev. chs. 21-22)

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Habakkuk

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Faith and Doubt

2:4 “The righteous shall live by faith” (Romans)

58
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Haggai

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A Call to Construct the Temple

2:20-23 Messiah’s future reign, Millenium prophesied

59
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Hebrews

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The Superiority of Christ
4:12 The Word of God is living and active
4:15 Christ was tempted as we are
10:26-29 Rejecting Christ is willful sin
12:4-11 God disciplines his children
13:7,17 Imitate the faith of godly leaders and obey them
Christ the Son is God’s Full Revelation, Higher than Angels ch. 1
Christ is Greater than Moses ch. 3
Christ is a Sympathetic High Priest per the Order of Melchizedek ch. 5
Warning of Apostasy ch. 6
Christ Superior to Aaronic Priesthood ch. 7
Christ Superior to Animal Sacrifices ch. 10
Heroes of the Faith ch. 11
Fatherly Discipline of God ch. 12

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Hosea

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Loyal Love and Covenant Faithfulness
11:1 Out of Egypt God called His Son whom He loved
Hosea and Gomer

61
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How does the conversion and sanctification of the Old Testament saint compare/contrast to that of the New Testament saint?

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Romans ch. 4

62
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How would you defend the doctrine of inherited sin – that men are sinful not only in their actions, but also in their nature?

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Rom. 5:12-19

63
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How would you respond to someone who says they can cast out demons?

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2 Cor. 6:15-16, 1 John 5:18

64
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Identify at least six of the character qualities for an elder listed in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

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1) Above reproach
2) Husband of one wife
3) Temperate
4) Prudent
5) Respectable
6) Hospitable
7) Able to teach
8) Not addicted to wine
9) Not pugnacious
10) Gentle
11) Peaceable
12) Free from love of money
13) Manages household well
14) Not a new convert
15) Good reputation outside church
16) Children who believe
17) Not accused of rebellion
18) Not self-willed
19) Not quick-tempered
20) Loving what is good
21) Just
22) Devout
23) Self-controlled
24) Holding fast to the Word to exhort and refute

65
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Identify Diotrephes, Hymenaeus & Alexander, Philetus, Simon Magus, Demas.

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Diotrephes: 3 John 9, ungodly leader of a local church
Hymenaeus & Alexander: 1 Tim. 1:20, apostasized, handed over to Satan so they could be taught not to blaspheme
Philetus: 2 Tim. 2:16-18, false teacher (along with Hymenaeus), claimed resurrection had already taken place
Simon Magus: Acts 8:18-24, wanted to buy the Spirit with money
Demas: 2 Tim. 4:10, former co-minister with Paul, but loved the world and deserted him

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In 1 Tim. 3:15, Paul describes the church as “the pillar and ground of the truth.” What does that mean? How does that description affect the elder’s role and responsibility?

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Pillar and foundation of the truth, the church UPHOLDS the truth. Elders must stand for the truth.

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In Ezekiel 34 and Jeremiah 23, certain shepherds are charged with misconduct. What was their misconduct? What had God expected of those shepherds?

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Greedy, domineering, not shepherds. God expected them to feed and care for the sheep.

68
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Isaiah

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Salvation
7:14 The Virgin Birth
9:6 Birth and reign of the Prince of Peace
53:4-6 “The Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him”
64:6 “righteous deeds are like a filthy garment”
Isaiah’s Call and Commissioning ch. 6
The Suffering Servant ch. 53
Glorious Future in Zion ch. 66

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James

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True Faith Works Blessed Righteousness

1: 2 Joy in Suffering
1: 27 Be doers of the Word
2: 19 “Even the demons believe and tremble”
2: 26 “Faith without works is dead”
4: 7 Resist the Devil
5: 16-17 “The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much”

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Jeremiah

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Repentance and Confrontation 
1:4-10 The foreknowledge of God ("Before I formed you in the womb I knew you...") 
Return and Restoration Promised ch. 30 
Restoration and New Covenant chs. 31-32 
Destruction of Jerusalem ch. 52
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Job

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Suffering and Sovereignty 
19:25-26 "I know that my Redeemer lives" 
26:7 "He hangs the earth on nothing" 
Job's Affliction chs. 1-2 
God's Speech chs. 38-41 
Job's Repentance ch. 42
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Joel

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The Day of the Lord

2:28-32 Promise of His Spirit and Day of the Lord

73
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John

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Jesus as the Son of God 
10:30 "I and the Father are one" 
14:26 Holy Spirit Predicted 
20:31 "these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name" 
Nicodemus ch. 3 
Samaritan Woman ch. 4 
Last Supper, Footwashing, Judas, Peter's Denial Predicted ch. 13
 Vine and the Branches ch. 15 
High Priestly Prayer ch. 17
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Jonah

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God’s Mercy on Repentant Gentiles

2:8-9 Salvation is from the Lord

75
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Joshua

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Conquer and Divide 
1:7-9 "Be strong and courageous" 
24:14-15 "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" 
Rahab ch. 2 
Jericho ch. 6 
Sin of Achan ch. 7
76
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Jude

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Beware of the Pretenders

77
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Judges

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Disobedience and Defeat
17:6 “Every man did what was right in his own eyes”
Gideon chs. 6-8
Samson chs. 13-16

78
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Lamentations

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Lament/Mourning/Weeping

3:22-23 God’s faithfulness in the midst of suffering

79
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Leviticus

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Dedication/Holiness
19:2 “you shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy”
Nadab and Abihu ch. 10

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List at least three heresies concerning the nature of Christ identified within Scripture, or that have emerged in church history. Describe their significance. For each, give the scriptural texts you would cite to refute them.

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1) 1 John 1:1-2 (Docetists, denied Jesus’ physical body, Gnosticism)
2) 1 John 1:1-2 (Cerinthians, denied Jesus’ divinity, Arianism)
3) Gal. 3:1-6 (Galatian heresy, works salvation)

81
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List the three temptations for elders cited by Peter in 1 Peter 5. List the three motives Peter cites for resisting those temptations.

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1) Exercising oversight under compulsion (do it voluntarily for this is God’s will)
2) Desiring sordid gain (do it with eagerness (for heavenly reward))
3) Lording it over the flock (be an example)

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Luke

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Jesus as the "Son of Man" 
Good Samaritan ch. 10 
Rich Fool ch. 12 
Lost Piece of Silver ch. 15 
Prodigal Son ch. 15 
Rich Man and Lazarus ch. 16 
Unjust Judge ch. 18 
Pharisee and Tax Collector ch. 18
83
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Malachi

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Disintegration of a Nation

2: 15-16 “I hate divorce”
3: 8-10 Will a man rob God?

84
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Mark

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Jesus as Servant

8: 34-35 Self-denial and Cross bearing
10: 45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many”

85
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Matthew

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Jesus as King 
1:23 Virgin Birth  
5:1-11 Beatitudes 
The Temptation and Introduction to Jesus' Ministry ch. 4 
Sermon on the Mount chs. 5-7 
Olivet Discourse chs. 24-25
86
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Micah

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God’s Justice vs. Judah’s Injustice

5: 2 From Bethlehem the “One” will come
6: 8 God requires us to do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with God

87
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Nahum

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Nineveh’s Judgment and Destruction

88
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Name and describe the threefold work of Christ.

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Prophet (Matt. 13:57), Priest (Heb. 6:20), King (Rev. 19:16)

89
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Nehemiah

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Rebuilding the Walls
8:4-8 Presentation of the Law by Ezra
Nehemiah’s Prayer and Artaxerxes’ Decree chs. 1-2
Work on and Completion of Walls chs. 3-7

90
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Numbers

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Wanderings in the Wilderness
21:4-9 The Bronze Serpent
Spies into Canaan ch. 13
Balaam, Balak, Donkey chs. 22-25

91
Q

Obadiah

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Edom’s Judgment

92
Q

On what basis do you believe the Bible to be a supernatural document?

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2 Pet. 1:16-21, 2 Tim. 3:16-17

93
Q

Paul’s charge to elders in Acts 20:25-35?

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Be right with God 
Shepherd the flock 
Guard the flock 
Study and pray 
Be free from self-interest
94
Q

Philemon

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From Bondage to Brotherhood in Christ

95
Q

Philippians

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Joy in Christ and Unity in the Body 
2:5-8 The Kenosis 
2:12 Work out your salvation in fear and trembling 
4:6-8 "Be anxious for nothing" 
4:19 God supplies all our needs 
Unity, Timothy and Epaphroditus ch. 2 
Warnings Against Judaizers ch. 3
96
Q

Proverbs

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Wisdom and Fear of the Lord 
3:5-6 Trust in the Lord and not in yourself 
10:18-20 Warnings on speech 
15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath 
16:18-19 Pride before destruction 
22:6 Training a child in his way 
25:21-22 Love your enemies 
27:17 Iron sharpens iron 
29:25 Fear of man 
Pursuit and Precepts of Wisdom ch. 3 
The Adulteress chs. 5-6 
The Godly Woman ch. 31
97
Q

Psalms

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Worship 
1 Godly and wicked contrasted 
2 Messiah's reign 
15 Characteristics of the godly 
16 OT resurrection
19 The works and Word of God 
22 Messiah's suffering 
23 The Great Shepherd 
32 Blessing of forgiveness 
51 Confession of sin 
73 Apparent prosperity of the wicked 
90 Man's transitoriness 
100 Call to worship 
119 God's Word exalted 
127 God's blessing of children 
139 God's omniscience and omnipresence 
150 "Praise the Lord"
98
Q

Revelation

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End Times 
2:4 Left first love 
3:10 Believers will be delivered from the Tribulation 
20:4 Promise of earthly reign for believers during the Millenial Kingdom 
Vision of Christ ch. 1 
Letters to Churches chs. 2-3 
Seal Judgments ch. 6 
Trumpet Judgments chs. 8-9, 11 
Bowl Judgments ch. 16 
Return of Christ and Armageddon ch. 19 
Millenial Kingdom, Satan Bound, Final Battle, Great White Throne Judgment ch. 20 
New Heavens and New Earth chs. 21-22
99
Q

Revelation chs. 2-3 give Christ’s messages to seven specific churches. Identify at least three of them; give Christ’s assessment of their strengths and weaknesses and His warning or blessing.

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1) Ephesus: Diligent, good doctrine, endurance (left their first love). Repent or be removed as a church (overcomers blessed).
2) Pergamum: Not ashamed of Christ, willing to be martyred (sexually immoral, pagan practices). Repent or be warred against by Christ (overcomers blessed).
3) Laodicea: No commendations (lukewarm and proud). Repent or be spit out (overcomers blessed).

100
Q

Romans

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Righteousness of God
2:4-10 God’s impartiality, guilt of the self-righteous Jew
9:6 They are not all Israel who are from Israel
10:9-13 “Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth”
12:1-2 Bodies a living sacrifice
Justification Defined and Summarized chs. 3-5
Sanctification and Sin ch. 6
Sanctification and the Law ch. 7
Sanctification and the Spirit ch. 8
Israel’s Present Rejection and Future Restoration chs. 9-11
Responsibilities Toward God and Society chs. 12-13
Principles of Christian Liberty chs. 14-15

101
Q

Ruth

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Kinsman Redeemer

4:18-22 Genealogy from Perez to David

102
Q

Song of Solomon

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God’s View of Love and Marriage

8:6-7 On love (1 Cor. 13 of OT)

103
Q

Titus

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Adorning the Doctrine of God

1: 5-9 Elder qualifications
2: 3-5 Older women training younger women
2: 11-14 “to live sensibly, righteously”
3: 5 Salvation apart from works

104
Q

What are some threats to the church, or conditions within the church, for which an elder is to be vigilant? List at least five citing supporting scriptural texts.

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1) Be right with God, v. 26
2) Preach entire counsel of God, v. 27
3) Be a shepherd, v. 28
4) Defend against wolves coming in, v. 29
5) Guard against divisive elders, v. 30
6) Do not fail to admonish each other, v. 31
7) Cherish the Word yourself, v. 32
8) Do not love money, v. 33
9) Provide for yourself and others, v. 34
10) Work hard and be generous, v. 35

105
Q

What are the biblical roles for men and women? What is the basis for those roles?

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Gen. 2:18, Eph. 5:22-24, 1 Tim. 2:12, Tit. 2

106
Q

What are the components of a New Testament church?

A

Many things could be said, but here are some:
A proper view of Scripture
An emphasis on Bible teaching and preaching
Doctrinal soundness
Doctrinal practice
Church government and evidence of order

107
Q

What did the resurrection of Christ signify for the believer?

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1 Cor. 15:12-28

108
Q

What does it mean that Christ was both human and divine and use Scripture to point to His humanity and divinity.

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John 1:1, 14, Heb. 2:10-18

109
Q

What does it mean to be “baptized” by the Holy Spirit?

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1 Cor. 12:13, Eph. 4:4-7

110
Q

What does it mean to be “filled” with the Holy Spirit?

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Eph. 5:18-21, Col. 3:14-17

111
Q

What does it mean when the Bible says that man was created in the image of God? What differentiates men from animals?

A

Gen. 1:26-27

112
Q

What does the Kenosis mean?

A

Phil. 2:5-8

113
Q

What is a Christological theophany and give a Scripture reference.

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Gen. 16:13, Dan. 3:23-25

114
Q

What is the difference between Old Testament Israel and the New Testament church? How would you defend this distinction biblically?

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Jer. 31:31-34, Rom. 11:25-27, 2 Cor. ch. 3, Heb. ch. 8

115
Q

What is the Gospel?

A

Rom. 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9-10

116
Q

What is the ordo salutis?

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(Predestination, Rom. 8:29), Election (Rom. 9:11), Calling (Rom. 8:30, 9:11), Regeneration (Exek. 11:19), Conversion (Faith and Repentance, Acts 20:21), Justification (Rom. 8:30), Adoption (Rom. 9:8), Sanctification (1 Thess. 4:3), Perseverance (John 10:28), Glorification (Rom. 8:30)

117
Q

What is the primary goal or purpose of the local church?

A

Matt. 28:18-20

118
Q

What is the process that leads from temptation to sin?

A

James 1:13-15

119
Q

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in conversion?

A

John 16:7-15, 1 Cor. 2:10-16

120
Q

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in dispensing spiritual gifts?

A

1 Cor. 12:7-11

121
Q

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s interpretation of Scripture?

A

John 16:13, 1 Cor. 2:12

122
Q

What is the role of women in the church?

A

1 Tim. 2:12

123
Q

What must a person do to be saved? How is the Lordship of Christ tied in to this discussion? Is repentance essential to conversion?

A

Acts 16:30-31, James 2:19-20, John 14:15, Mark 1:14-15

124
Q

What Scriptures would you use to demonstrate the deity of the Holy Spirit?

A

Acts 5:3-4

125
Q

What were the sins for which Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu, were punished? What was the nature of that punishment?

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Lev. ch. 10. Offering strange fire (unauthorized worship) to God. They were slain by God directly.

126
Q

What were the sins for which Eli and his sons, Hophni and Phineas were punished? Are there modern equivalents to those sins? What was the nature of that punishment?

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1 Sam. chs. 2-4. Unconverted men leading the church, sordid gain and sexual immorality. They were slain by God in battle and their father, Eli, was slain by a fall for not disciplining them (and also for taking benefit).

127
Q

What will the role of the Holy Spirit be during the Tribulation and Millennial Kingdom?

A

2 Thess. 2:1-10 (esp. 6-7)

128
Q

Where did sin originate? What are the universal and individual consequences of sin?

A

Gen. 3, Rom. 6:23, Rom. 5:12

129
Q

Why do you believe the Bible to be closed, in that nothing should be added to the current sixty-six books?

A

Jude 3, Rev. 22:18

130
Q

Why was man created? What is God’s purpose for man?

A

Col. 1:16, Rom. 11:36

131
Q

Zechariah

A

Israel’s Comfort and Glory

12: 10 Israel’s mourning over the pierced Messiah
14: 9-11 The reign of Christ

132
Q

Zephaniah

A

Future Global Judgment

1:14-18 The Day of the Lord