Senior DJ Unit 4 Flashcards
What is the key verse for unit 4?
John 3:36
Whom did Jesus know according to John 2:24?
All men
What learn about Nicodemus in John 3:1?
He was a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews
What do we learn about Nicodemus from John 3:10?
He was a teacher of Israel and didn’t understand what Jesus said
The Pharisees, whose name was derived from the Hebrew word, which means what?
“separated, ones”
What were the Pharisees?
Religious leaders
What were the Pharisees zealous of?
The law and the oral traditions
Although the Pharisees were considered experts in the field, they were also known for what, according to Luke 18:11?
Self righteousness and pride
What did Jesus often rebuke the Pharisees for according to Luke 11:39?
Their conformity to external practices to be noticed by men while neglecting their inner spiritual condition
What of what ruling counsel was Nicodemus a member of?
The Sanhedrin
How many men were in the Sanhedrin?
70
How did Nicodemus describe Jesus in John 3:2?
Rabbi, a teacher come from God
What had Nicodemus along with others seen Jesus perform that caused him to think God was with him?
Signs
What must you do to see the Kingdom of God according to John 3:3?
Be born again
What did Jesus tell Nicodemus was necessary for a man to be born of in order to enter the kingdom of God, according to John 3:5?
Water and the Spirit
What is the Greek word for again (John 3:3)?
Anothen
What is the definition of anothen?
From above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew
What did Jesus compare the wind to as an illustration in John 3:8?
Everyone who has been born of the spirit
What two things are contrasted in John 3:6-8?
Born of the flesh-born of the spirit
What two things are contrasted in John 3:12?
Earthly things – heavenly things
What two things are contrasted in John 3:17?
Judge/condemn – save
What two things are contrasted in John 3:19-21?
Light – darkness
What two things are contrasted and John 3:31?
One from above – one who is from the Earth
What two things are contrasted, and John 3:36?
Whoever believes in the Son will receive eternal life – whoever rejects, the Son will not see life
What were the Pharisees looking for in the Messiah?
To overthrow Roman rule and set up an earthly kingdom
What is the definition of “kingdom of God”?
God’s sovereign, reign, and rule. God’s reign was the major focus of Jesus is teaching. It’s fullness is in the future, and yet it has also come in Jesus himself.
What do we learn about the kingdom of God in Daniel 4:3?
God’s kingdom is an everlasting kingdom
What do we learn about the kingdom of God in Matthew 13:44?
Jesus told a parable comparing the kingdom to a treasure
What do we learn about the kingdom of God in Luke 17:20–21?
Jesus said the kingdom is in your midst/in you
What do we learn about the kingdom of God in Romans 14:17?
The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our regeneration according to Ezekiel 36:24–28?
God promised His people He would cleanse them from their sin and put His Spirit within them, so they would be able to obey Him.
What do we learn about the role of the Holy Spirit in our regeneration according to Titus 3:5?
God did not save us in accordance with our works, but by His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.
What is the definition of regeneration?
The action of the Holy Spirit, in transforming the lives of those given the gift of faith, so they experience a ‘new birth’ and salvation through Jesus Christ
What is the Greek word for Rabbi (John 3:2)?
Rhabbi
What is the definition of Rhabbi?
My master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor
What is the Greek word for teacher (John 3:2)?
Didaskalos
What is the definition of didaskslos?
In the N.T. one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man
What did John the Baptist disciples call him according to John 3:25-26?
Rabbi
Paul studied under a famous Rabbi in Jerusalem, named what, according to Acts 22:3?
Gamaliel
Who addressed Jesus as Rabbi/master in John 9:2?
His disciples
According to Matthew 7:28–29, the people were amazed at Jesus’s teachings, because he taught us one having what not like the teachers of the law?
Authority
According to Matthew 23:1–8 Jesus, teaching about the scribes and Pharisees included how they loved being called Rabbi, but Jesus instructed his disciples not to allow anyone to call them ___________?
Rabbi
According to Luke 4:14–15, Jesus taught in the synagogues of what region?
Galilee
Who did Nicodemus burry Jesus with in John 19:38-40?
Joseph of Arimathea
What is a good title for John 3:1–21?
Christ came to save
What is a good title for John 3:22–36?
John the Baptist came to testify
What concern did John the Baptist’s disciples have that they brought to his attention in John 3?
They were concerned that more people were following Jesus then John
What was John’s answer to his disciples in John 3:27?
A person can only receive what has been given to him by heaven
What statement did John the Baptist make to show his attitude of humility regarding his diminishing ministry in John 3?
He must increase, but I must decrease
Who is this statement true about: He loves the Son, and has given all things into his hand?
The Father
Who are the statements true about: He is the bride groom who has the bride, He came from heaven and He is above all, He was sent from God to speak the words of God, and He did not come to judge/condemn the world?
Jesus Christ
Who are these statements is true about: he is a friend of the bride groom, who rejoices, and he is only of the earth and speaks of the earth?
John the Baptist
What is this statement true about, this is who God loved, and gave His Son to save?
The world
In which verses of Numbers 21:4-9, do we see THE SIN displayed?
Numbers 21:4-5
What verse cross-references to Numbers 21:4-5 (the sin)?
Romans 3:23
In which verses of Numbers 21:4-9, do we see THE CONSEQUENCE displayed?
Numbers 21:6
In which verses of Numbers 21:4-9, do we see THEIR CONFESSION displayed?
Numbers 21:7
In which verses of Numbers 21:4-9, do we see THE SOLUTION GOD PROVIDED displayed?
Numbers 21:8-9
What verse cross-references to Numbers 21:6 (the consequence)?
Romans 6:23
What verse cross-references to Numbers 21:7 (their confession)?
Psalm 51:3-4
What verse cross-references to Numbers 21:8-9 (the solution God provided)?
2 Corinthians 5:21
According to Romans 5:8, what were you when Christ died for us?
Sinner
According to John 3:14-15, what is promised for those who look to Christ and believe?
Eternal life
In which passage does Jesus state that He is the Resurrection and the Life?
John 11:25-27
In what cross-reference does an angel appear to Joseph and tell him to name the baby Jesus?
Matthew 1:21
What is the meaning of the name “Jesus”?
Savior, deliverer
What verse from Titus 3:3-7, links to the title The Nature of Lost Mankind?
Verse 3
What verse from Titus 3:3-7, links to the title The Characteristics of God’s Nature?
Verse 4
What verses from Titus 3:3-7, links to the title The Means of Salvation?
Verses 5-6
What verse from Titus 3:3-7, links to the title The Result of Salvation?
Verse 7
Who acknowledged that Jesus was the Savior in John 4:40-42?
The Samaritans
Who acknowledged Jesus as the Savior in Acts 5:29-31?
Peter and the rest of the apostles
What cross-reference states Jesus’ purpose for coming to earth?
John 19:10
What cross-reference states why Jesus is able to save completely?
Hebrews 7:25
What is the Greek word for Eternal (John 3:15)?
Aionios
What is the definition of aionios?
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
What is the Greek word for Perish (John 3:16)?
Apollymi
What is the definition of Apollymi?
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
What is the Greek word for does not obey/believeth not/does not believe/rejects (John 3:36)?
Apeitheo
What is the definition of Apeitheo?
to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely)
What are believers born of according to John 3:5-6?
Water and the spirit
What are unbelievers born of according to John 3:3, 5-6?
The flesh and not the Spirit
What do believers have according to John 3:16?
Everlasting/eternal life
What will happen to unbelievers in John 3:16?
They will perish
What are believers not according to John 3:18?
Judged or condemned
Who are judged and condemned already according to John 3:18?
Unbelievers
What do believers do according to John 3:21?
Practice truth and come to the light
What do unbelievers do according to John 3:19?
Love darkness rather than the light
What do believers believe according to John 3:36?
The Son and will have eternal life
What do unbelievers reject according John 3:36?
The Son and shall not see life but the wrath of God abides on them
Which cross-reference refers to believers as those who have passed from death to life?
John 5:24
Which cross-reference refers to the second death, the lake of fire, as the place unbelievers will be?
Revelation 21:7-8
What two things did Martin Luther believe were essential to the church service?
The sermon and congregational singing
Who says this about hymns: After the Bible the next most valuable book for the Christian is a good hymnal. Let any young Christian spend a year prayerfully meditating on the hymns
of Watts and Wesley alone and he will become a fine theologian?
A. W. Tozer
