Personal Notes Flashcards
What are the two things you should do FIRST as a disciple?
- Try to imitate the leader, when you miss the mark repent and try again.
- it should be an instructive relationship
Must BE DISCIPLINED! Is discipline a personality trait?
YES
Must you be willing to take instruction and be corrected as well?
Yes
If you only follow part of the instructions, are you following instructions?
NO! You must follow all parts of the instructions to follow them properly. If not you must be chastised.
What does this verse mean?
’ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ‘
Matthew 11:28
If you are not laboring in God then you will never be satisfied and labor forever. God has called every heavy laden and heavy burdened person to be a disciple.
What is our main purpose?
To bring glory to God
What must we discipline ourself in?
Must discipline ourselves in THE SPIRIT and not in the FLESH. discipline yourself in the things of CHRIST…just like you are passionate about hobbies, be the same way about Christ and his word.
Do you have the right to put on the Yoke?
We DO NOT have the right to put on OR take off the yoke. Only the owner/leader can.
What are 3 benefits of the yoke?
- You will know the truth ( John 8:32 )
- Freedom from ignorance and lies
- Brighter Future ( Jeremiah)
What are 3 MORE benefits of the yoke?
- Eternal life 1 John 2:25
- Increase of Faith
- Enriched life…fruitful
What are 3 characteristics of a disciple?
- Listen ( Must be able to )
- Learn ( be teachable John 6:68-69 )
- Obey - you cannot be a disciple and obey Jesus
What are 3 MORE characteristics of a disciple?
- A disciple is changed by Jesus
- a disciple is committed to Jesus
- a disciple shares Jesus Mark 1:17
What is the goal of discipling?
to give abundant life in Christ, bring people to a point of having a God life.
What is eternal life?
God life, eternal life with God.
What did Jesus remove?
Jesus removed the PENALTY of sin, not the PRESENCE of sin
When do receive eternal life?
‘And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. ‘
‘Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. ‘
1 John 5:11
1 John 5:12
If you have the Son you have life….meaning when you accept Jesus
What is grace?
Undeserved
Unearned
Unmerited
The combination of these three gives you FAVOR.
Grace is also a gift.
Is grace a vehicle?
Yes, it will take you places
Why do we do Godly things?
We do it because we already have salvation. Not to gain salvation.
We are save by GRACE through faith in who?
Jesus Christ
Can you get RIGHTEOUSNESS without faith?
No, you cannot get righteousness without faith.
Where does it state that “‘This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, ‘
‘for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, ‘? Where does it state that there is no difference between us because we all have sinned?
Romans 3:22-23,
22: ‘God makes people right through their faith in Jesus Christ. He does this for all who believe in Christ. Everyone is the same. ‘
23: ‘All have sinned and are not good enough to share God’s divine greatness. ‘
Where does it state that “Because of one man ( Jesus Christ ), you may have true life.”? Basically saying “ One man sinned and messed al of mankind, so I will send one man to FIX all of mankind.”
‘One man sinned, and so death ruled all people because of that one man. But now some people accept God’s full grace and his great gift of being made right. Surely they will have true life and rule through the one man, Jesus Christ. ‘
Romans 5:17
How did Jesus bring us righteousness?
Phillipians 2:5-11
His OBEDIENCE brought us righteousness.
How did he bring us Salvation?
Through His death and resurrection
ToF: To be in right standing you have to be in complete obedience.
True
What is Saving Faith?
Faith that it takes to receive salvation and righteousness of God. Involves the mind, heart and will.
What’s the proof/evidence you have saving faith?
YOUR OBEDIENCE…
When you have saving faith what should you produce?
LOVE