scriptures

Question 1

Phil 1:6

Answer 1

For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. (Confidence we have for sanctification, Outlines all 3 aspects to Salvation)

Question 2

John 15:1-12**

Answer 2

Vine and the branches, outlines sanctification and all aspects of a mature believer. Abiding in Christ is necessary for spiritual fruit

Question 3

Matt 22:35-40**

Answer 3

Greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Also love your neighbor as yourself. (Love as aspect of spiritual maturity)

Question 4

Rom 12:2*

Answer 4

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. (Mental transformation as aspect of spiritual maturity)

Question 5

2 Tim 2:15*

Answer 5

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. (Mental transformation as aspect of spiritual maturity)

Question 6

Phil 2:12-13*

Answer 6

So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. (We strive in sanctification because God 1st acted and is acting in our lives)

Question 7

Gal 5:17

Answer 7

For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. (It is normal and healthy for a Christian to experience a battle between the sinful nature and the flesh)

Question 8

Romans 8:1-11**

Answer 8

Spiritual growth starts with a mindset on the spirit

Question 9

Gal 2:20*

Answer 9

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who)loved me and gave Himself up for me.”

Question 10

Gal 3:3*

Answer 10

Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?

Question 11

Rom 6:6,11,13**

Answer 11

Know, consider, and present in appropriating our new identity.

Question 12

Col 3:1-3**

Answer 12

Importance of setting mental focus on new identity for sanctification

Question 13

Romans 5:12-21

Answer 13

Federal Headship

Question 14

Gal 3:24*

Answer 14

therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. (The tutorial purpose of the law)

Question 15

Rom 5:20*

Answer 15

The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more (The law stimulates sin in believer and unbeliever)

Question 16

1 Cor 15:56*

Answer 16

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law;

Question 17

Romans 6:14*

Answer 17

For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace.

Question 18

Romans 7:1-24**

Answer 18

Christians died to the law, the law exposes sin

Question 19

2 Cor 3:6-11**

Answer 19

the letter kills but the Spirit gives life

Question 20

Rom. 11:6

Answer 20

But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.

Question 21

James 4:2*

Answer 21

seeking) You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. You are envious and cannot obtain; so you fight and quarrel. You do not have because you do not ask

Question 22

John 6:29*

Answer 22

believe) Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”

Question 23

Rom 6:11*

Answer 23

(believe) Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Question 24

John 8:31-32*

Answer 24

So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him,
If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of
Mine and you will know the truth, and the truth will make
you free.

Question 25

John 17:17*

Answer 25

Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.

Question 26

Rom 10:17*

Answer 26

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

Question 27

1 Pet 2:2*

Answer 27

Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.

Question 28

Matt 18:19*

Answer 28

Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.

Question 29

Phil 4:6*

Answer 29

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Question 30

1 John 5:14-15*

Answer 30

This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.

Question 31

Heb 12:1-13**

Answer 31

Since Christ endured the cross, run with endurance the race set before you.

Question 32

James 1:2-5**

Answer 32

Consider it joy when suffering because it produces endurance.

Question 33

2 Cor 1:3-9**

Answer 33

Christ comforts us during suffering so we can comfort others.

Question 34

Rom. 8:28

Answer 34

God works all things for the good for those who love him and are called
according to his purpose.

Question 35

John 4:34*

Answer 35

Jesus *said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to
accomplish His work.”

Question 36

Rom 12:4-16/1 Cor 12:14-27

Answer 36

The gifts of the Spirit and the Body of Christ

Question 37

Heb. 10:25

Answer 37

not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some,
but encouraging one another; and all the more
as you see the day drawing near.

Question 38

Romans 8:29*

Answer 38

For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to
the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many
brethren.

Question 39

1 Peter 1:1-2*

Answer 39

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered
throughout … chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by
the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with
His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.

Question 40

Matt 23:37*

Answer 40

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent
to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen
gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling.

Question 41

1 John 2:2*

Answer 41

He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for
those of the whole world.

Question 42

John 10:27-30**

Answer 42

No one can snatch us out of the Father’s hand

Question 43

Romans 8:1*

Answer 43

Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Question 44

1 Tim. 2:4

Answer 44

God] desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the
truth.