Sys Theo I Final Exam Flashcards
Sin is an age old problem; none are _______
exempt
Which scripture declares “all have sinned?”
Romans 3:23
Which verse states that we make Him a liar if we say we haven’t sinned?
I John 1:10
Sin is a part of us because we have a sinful ________
nature
This is also called the _____ of sin, _______ man, ________.
law
carnal
flesh
It is more than a ________ to sin, it is a __________.
capacity
compulsion
The compulsion to sin is _________, while the desire to be spiritual must be _________.
natural
acquire
Neither the law of ______ nor the law of the _____ can overcome the law of sin.
God
mind
What has dominion over a man?
The Law
How are we dead to the law?
By the body of Christ
The law is not sin, but what does is do?
Makes us aware of sin
The law is _________, we are __________.
Spiritual
Carnal
We are to ________ in the law of God after the inward man.
Delight
The law being hid in the heart, will produce what?
Holiness
What was the passionate question that Paul asked in Romans 7:24?
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
With the _____ we serve the law of God and with the ______ the law of sin.
Mind
Flesh
The law of God cannot _________ sin, and the mind is not __________ enough.
eradicate
powerful
We cannot live a holy life by what?
Good intentions or by the Law alone
What must we have to live a holy life?
Power of the Spirit
We do have a sinful nature that we can and must _______.
Subdue
If we say we have no sin we _______ ourselves.
Deceive
There is no deception worse than what?
Self-Deception
What four things cannot deliver us from sin?
- Ourselves
- Others
- Law of God
- Law of the Mind
In verses 18-25 of Romans 7 Paul builds a principle of the law of what two things not being able to overcome the law of sin?
- Law of God
2. Law of the Mind
Jesus Christ is our only means of _______ from the ______ man.
Deliverance
Carnal
Advocate means what two things:
- Intercessor
2. Consoler
To worship God while the flesh controls us becomes what?
a vain attempt
True repentance is a change of:
Mind
Heart
Direction
List the 6 guidelines for overcoming sin:
- One day at a time
- Through prayer
- Putting the Word of God in our hearts
- Do not feed the flesh or even present opportunities to sin
- Developing good habits
- Understand that overcoming sin is a matter of the heart and spirit
Ephesians 2:8-10
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them:”
We have looked at the aspect of sin in our life and understand that we are _________ on our own to overcome it.
Powerless
But the Word of God lets us know in Romans 5:20 “……where sin __________, grace did much ________:”
Abounded
Abound
Sin is _________ in us.
__________ is not.
Inherent
Grace
Therefore we must not only _______ it, but we must also acquire the ___________ of what grace really is.
Acquire
Knowledge
Give the basic definition of grace:
The unmerited favor of God towards man
Grace is totally opposite to what?
What did justice under the law demand?
What happened when an offender paid the penalty for their offence?
Justice under the Law
Penalty
The scales were balanced
Grace _______ past sin and gives power to _______ future sin.
Forgives
Overcome
When we come to God and receive His Spirit, what actually happens to us?
From that point on what do we become?
Being born again, we are created unto good works, or in other words, the works of Him, which are what?
Created in Christ Jesus
His Workmanship
Holiness
Give the deeper definition of grace:
The divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude
Grace becomes our teacher and teaches us what two things?
- Good works
2. Holiness
Titus 2:11-15
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, and that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man dispise thee.”
Holiness is not totally inherent after receiving the Holy Spirit; therefore, it must be ________.
Taught
Grace teaches us to live what three ways?
- Soberly
- Righteously
- godly
Where are we to live this way?
According to Titus 2:14, He is purifying us unto Himself as what?
In this present world
Peculiar people
I Peter 2:9
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light:”
The word peculiar means what two things?
Holiness is a _________, just as life is.
- Special purchase
- Possession
Process
Hebrews 6:1-3
“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit.”
The word perfect means to _______ or _________ in our character.
For anything to be properly learned you must have what two things?
True holiness in the _________ begins by understanding the principles of true holiness in the _____ and _______.
Complete; Accomplish 1. Right answers 2. Right principles Heart Mind; Spirit
Proverbs 9:10
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
Define “Rules”
Define “Principles”
The 10 Commandments were ______ based upon ________.
A prescribed guide for conduct or action
The reason for which the rule exists.
Rules
Principles
List each of the 10 Commandments and the principle behind each:
- “Thou shalt not have no other gods before me” – The principle is that He alone is God and Him should be revered as such.
- “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image….. or bow down before it.”— The principle is that God is a jealous God and Him only should be worship.
- “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain”—- The principle is that His name is primary to the expression of who He is and as such it is a Holy name.
- “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy”— The principle is God created a day of rest for the benefit of man.
- “Honor thy father and thy mother”— The principle is one of respecting and honoring the authority that God has placed you under in the home.
- “Thou shalt not kill”— The principle is that God alone is the giver of life and Him alone will be the taker of life.
- “Thou shalt not commit adultery”—- The principle is that marriage is sacred to God and is to be viewed as a lifelong commitment.
- “Thou shalt not steal”— The principle is that every man should only have what’s rightfully his.
- “Thou shalt not bear false witness”— The principle is that God hates a lying tongue (Proverbs 6:17)
- “Thou shalt not covet”— The principle is that God supplies what every man hath need of.
Holiness was never intended to be a bunch of rules. Rather, it is a way of life or a _______ based on _________ that are explained in the Word of God.
Lifestyle
Principles
If we are not careful we will confuse the issue by becoming ________ in the rule and not _________ out the principle.
Ensnare
Searching
Rules may _________; principles _______ do.
Change
Never
In the Old Testament definition of holiness, in every instance of use the word means “ ________, __________, _____________, ____________ (to respect greatly or set apart for holy use).”
Sacred
Consecrated
Dedicated
Hallowed
List the 6 definitions of holiness and the first scripture reference given for each one:
- Piety- as it relates to human statues and relations; Luke 1:75
- godliness; devote; Acts 3:12
- Quality of sacredness relating to moral purity; Romans 1:4
- A state of purification or that which sanctify; Romans 6:19
- Suitably or properly revered to the man, places, actions or things sacred to God.
- State of sanctity in a moral sense; Hebrews 12:10
Give the two definitions of legalism:
- Basing salvation on good works or strict observance of Law
- Imposing rules not based on Biblical teaching or principles.
List the 6 dangers of Legalism:
- The danger of self-righteous reliance on works for salvation
- The danger of failure to develop inward holiness
- The danger of failure to develop mature understanding of principles
- The danger of living by minimum requirements and loopholes
- The danger of hypocrisy and inconsistency
- The danger of a judgmental, condemning attitude
What is the greatest danger of legalism?
Often one generation hands down spiritual truth in a legalistic way
The Tongue– James 3:1-12
Significance of the tongue
James 3:1-12 calls is the unruly member
It can _____ our blessing from God; Isaiah 59:1-8
Hinder
_______ __________; Gossip, in a negative meaning of the Word.
Tale bearing
_______ _________; Proverbs 6:16-19 the lord hates one who sows discord
Sowing discord
__________; Matthew 5:34-37- don’t have the power to do so.
Swearing
Taking the LORD’s _______ in ______; Exodus 20:7
Name
Vain
_________ ______________; Ephesians 4:29-32; avoid obscene language.
Filthy Communication
________; Pronouncement of a curse upon someone, expressing malice.
Cursing
_________ or _________; abusive, harsh, insolent language; II Peter 2:10-11
Reviling
Railing
________; False witness
Lying
______ words; foolish, fool called upon someone
Idle