Quiz #2 Flashcards
What was nicodemus part of?
The Jewish council
What is the context of John 2?
The comparison of darkness and light
What do we base our significance on?
The ladder
What did Jesus teach nicodemus a lesson on?
The model of truth
What is the Jewish religion outlined in?
The old testament
What did nicodemus believe?
That Jesus was the messiah
Why did the Jewish council not want to believe Jesus was the messiah?
They tried to keep their power and it was always about who had more
How did Nicodemus hedge his bet?
by going at night
What does Nicodemus communicate?
Jesus is either the Messiah or a kook
What are the truth claims?
- see heaven by being born again (he was born of water and spirit (choosing to live by God and not yourself)
- condemned if you don’t believe, not condemned if you do believe in Jesus
What is constantly in conflict?
what we want and what we are
What is our present condition reflected by?
our past
What is constantly in flux?
our past, present, and future
What was John doing?
fulfilling the calling he was given
What verses were between Jesus and the jewish leaders?
John 7:25-53
What is the hardest part?
applying our gifts, but we must apply them in love
Who has eternal life?
those who believe in love
What is the beginning of knowledge?
fear of the Lord
What is Romans 3:23?
all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
What is Romans 3-4 about?
our belief system or self justifying
- justifications
- redemption
- reconciliation
- righteousness
What is shown in our actions?
our beliefs
What are the two righteousness options?
- the I centered perspective
- the God centered perspective
What is righteousness?
be pure and innocent in the eyes of God
How do we become righteous and get redemption?
only through Jesus