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Test 2 Flashcards

1
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Romans 5 states that we rejoice in our suffering because:
A) suffering produces __________
B) which produces ___________
C) which results in _________

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A) perseverance
B) character
C) hope

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What does “Just the right time” mean in Romans 5:6?

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When we are saved from our sin, it is always the right time to live for God

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According to Romans 5, death came into the world through

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Adam

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According to Romans 5, life came into the world through

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Christ

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Why does Romans 5 use the term “death” as the condemnation of all man due to the trespass of sin?

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Because living selfishly focuses solely on this physical life – which comes to an end

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Why does Romans 5 use the term “life” as the justification of Jesus dying for our sins?

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Because we are no longer dead in our sins, and we have been set free to live our physical life knowing the truth of eternal life

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Romans 5 concludes that the law was added so that _______ would increase. And when that increases, _______ increases all the more.

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Sin

Grace

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Romans 6 states that we are united with Jesus in what two ways:

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  1. Through Jesus’ death

2. Through Jesus’ resurrection

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What is the five-point guideline that is provided in Romans 6 to illustrate how we are dead to sin and alive in Christ?

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  1. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin
  2. Do not have the parts of your body be instruments of wickedness
  3. Offer the parts of your body to God
  4. Have the parts of your body be instruments of righteousness
  5. Do not allow sin to reign as your master
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What is significant about Romans 6:16 “Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey them as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey – whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience which leads to righteousness”?

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The value is the TRUTH that these are the only two options we have. We CHOOSE to either be a slave to sin (pursuing selfishness and its desires) or slaves to Christ (pursuing a relationship with Christ through prayer and God’s word).

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The wages of sin is _________.

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Death

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The gift of God is ____________.

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Eternal life

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13
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Win/win people seek ________ _________ in all human interactions.

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Mutual benefit

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Win/win people display _________- based behavior.

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Principle

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This behavior is seen in the ___________ model where we are all loved, all sinful, all gifted, all called to meet the needs of the age .

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Co-operation

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Leadership style – understand who will take the lead based upon the talent/call of the moment The scriptural example of this was displayed in the behavior of ____________

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John the Baptist

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The other three outcomes are ____________- based models which reflect a _____________ philosophy

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Competitive

Self-centered

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Win/Lose People think that in order for them to win, someone else must lose. This type of thinking is rooted in seeking who gets the ________. The scriptural example of this was displayed in the behavior of ____________.

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Credit

Jewish leaders

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Win/Lose People have a leadership style that is ______________ (other people are _______ – used to perform the task you want done).

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Authoritarian

Tools

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Win/Lose People hurt _____________, because if both people aren’t winning, both are losing.

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Relationships

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21
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Lose/Win People are considered ______________.

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Doormats

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22
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Lose/Win People seek strength from popularity based on _____________.

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Acceptance

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Lose/Win People have a leadership style of ________________.

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People-pleasing (sycophants)

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Lose/Lose People become ___________ with making the other person lose (make them look bad), even at their own __________. (Gossip, Factions, Envy, Jealousy, Slander).

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Obsessed

Expense

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What is the spiritual “law” that Paul is referencing in Romans 7?

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The Old Testament law that God gave as a guide for humanity

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26
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What is the unspiritual condition that Paul states humans are in?

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Sin (self-centeredness)

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Why are we a slave to the law when we are a slave to sin?

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Due to our sin, we are unable to follow the law (no matter how much we try)

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28
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What phrase does Paul use to describe the internal situation between you and sin?

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Wretched condition

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29
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Is there an alternative to choosing between being a slave to sin or a slave to Christ?

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No

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30
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What is the choice of depravity?

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Choosing NOT to retain the knowledge of God

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31
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What is the simplistic manner in which humans try to understand the world?

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With stereotypes

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32
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What is the name given that describes the people humans surround themselves with to support their thinking?

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Sycophants

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33
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What is the place where humans often find comfort and formulate an identity?

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Subculture

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34
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Give an example of subcultures

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Sports, music, tv, video games

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35
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What is the “wretched condition” that Jesus saves humans from?

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That we have a desire to do good, but we cannot due to sin ALWAYS defeating us

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36
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Why does the start of Chapter 8 conclude that “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”?

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Because through the gift of the Holy Spirit we are now able to use it to connect with Jesus and defeat sin (we would have been condemned if we were able to defeat sin on our own without the death & resurrection and subsequent power of the Holy Spirit)

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37
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Why is life by the Spirit described as being “set free”?

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Set free from being slaves to the power of sin

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Humans who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what?

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gratifying the desires of our selfish viewpoint

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Humans who live according to the Spirit have their minds set on what?

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pursuing what God has for our lives

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40
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Why is Romans 8:8 a factual statement “those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God”?

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because if you are focused on yourself, you cannot see the bigger plan God has for the moments of your life

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41
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What is the obligation in Romans 8:12 “Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation…”

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We have the responsibility to identify our gifts, then sharpen those gifts, and then use those gifts for the needs of the age

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Why does Romans 8:15 state that living by the sinful nature will result in having a “spirit of fear”?

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We will be in constant competition/comparison with ourselves and others which results in “fear” of not measuring up or being knocked down

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43
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Why does Romans 8:17 describe us as “co-heirs” with Jesus?

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As children of God, we are brothers and sisters of God’s Son – Jesus Christ

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44
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What is the significance of Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us”?

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With eyes on eternity, any given struggle or problem isn’t worth worrying or complaining about

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45
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How does the Spirit help us in our weakness, especially in prayer?

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The Holy Spirit provides us words, strength, understanding, etc. when we are unable to understand and/or express what we are going through

46
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Explain why we are placing our hope in the glory of God?

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Because no matter what the circumstances may be, we have faith that God knows the way – all we need to do is seek Him and allow His wisdom to work through us

47
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What does it mean to be “more than a conqueror”?

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In Christ, we have ALREADY conquered ALL situations, not only the ones we see ourselves in, but the ones we don’t even know we are going to encounter

48
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Did the results of these statements of TRUTH by Jesus result in an increase in people following Him?

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No

49
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What two events occurred prior to Jesus addressing the crowd with these statements of TRUTH?

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Jesus walking on the water & Jesus feeding the 5,000

50
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Jesus’ first statement of TRUTH was to communicate to the crowd “do not work for food that spoils but for food that endures” – what was the teaching Jesus was giving to them?

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Instead of focusing about the physical needs being met through the miracle of feeding 5,000 – Jesus was teaching them that focusing upon Him will fulfill their spiritual needs

51
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When those in the crowd wanted to know how to do this – what was Jesus’ response?

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He made the truth claim to believe in HIM (the one who God sent)

52
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When the crowd wanted a miraculous sign as evidence for Jesus’ response, how did Jesus use the Old Testament story of manna and Moses to give them an answer?

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The miracle of manna (bread) falling from the sky to feed the Jews in the desert met a physical need – Jesus is reiterating that HE is the “Bread of Life” that will fulfill their spiritual needs into eternity

53
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When the crowd responded with a desire for what Jesus stated, what did Jesus specifically teach regarding how to receive what they desired?

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That God’s desire was for ALL to receive eternity – and they would have this through HIM

54
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When the crowd grumbled about this response, how did Jesus rebuke them?

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He rebuked them (because they should be seeking for the coming of the Messiah, not having their desires fulfilled

55
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After Jesus’ rebuke, the crowd began to act in what manner?

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They began to “argue sharply among themselves”

56
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In response to the crowd’s behavior, Jesus said the TRUTH is that in order to have “life” the people needed to eat of his flesh and drink his blood – what does He mean by this?

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so He gave them the teaching that His flesh/blood was the sustenance of everlasting life

57
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What was the behavior displayed in the crowd’s response to this teaching?

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They were offended

58
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Why did the crowd respond this way?

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Because of a belief that “it’s MY LIFE” / “who are you to tell me how to live MY life

59
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When Jesus’ acknowledged that God will enable those to seek Him, what is the manner in which individuals will be enabled?

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They will know the power of the Holy Spirit

60
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Know how to draw, label and explain the model of instant vs delayed gratification

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……

61
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(The 1.__________ of God’s calling)

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  1. Pursuit
62
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God has 2._______ you to a physical life of 3.________. And God has 4.__________ you to be able to 5._________.

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  1. Called
  2. Service
  3. Gifted
  4. Serve
63
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Immaturity- 6.____________

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  1. Lacking
64
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Mature- 7.____________

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  1. Being fully completed
65
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The rate at which you 8.___________ is the rate at which you 9.___________

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  1. Persevere

9. Mature

66
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Effort:
Your proper response will allow you to 10.__________ with continual effort, towards your 11.__________. This provides you with 12.__________.

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  1. Persevere
  2. Vision
  3. Feedback
67
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Successful :

Results in actions you wish to 13.____________.

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  1. Reinforce
68
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Unsuccessful:
Recognize that 14.________ test your 15.__________
Results in the need to 16.__________ your actions

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  1. Trials
  2. Faith
  3. Change
69
Q

The book of James teaches you how to respond to the unsuccessful:
With an attitude of 17.______________

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  1. Pure joy
70
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Ask for 18.___________ without 19.__________

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  1. Wisdom

19. Doubt

71
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What does 20._________ look like?

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  1. Doubt
72
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Not putting 21.______ your 22.______ in it. Which is a lack of 23._______.

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  1. All
  2. Hope
  3. Faith
73
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What are you 24._________ for?

  1. _________ will (faith)
  2. _________ will (lack of faith) which results in 27._________ effort
A
  1. Hoping
  2. God’s
  3. Your
  4. Misplaced
74
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28._____________

The negative responses to unsuccessful 29._____________

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  1. Depression

29. Feedback

75
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30.______________

The negative responses to successful 31.______________

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  1. Arrogance

31. Feedback

76
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Being caught in either negative response results in what type of life? (Described in James 1:6-8)

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Double minded, tossed to and fro, unstable in all you do.

77
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  1. God’s ________
    A. This is the __________ of the ___________ of humans.
    i. His _________ __________ is easily seen is the wonders of this world.
    ii. His ________ _________ is plain to see - His Truth stands the test of time.

Transitional growth point:____________

A

Wrath
Consequence, arrogance
Divine nature
Eternal power

Transition of growth: God allows humans to be in control ….

78
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  1. The result is human ________ (choosing not to retain the knowledge of God).
    A. Caused by exchanging _______ for ______
    B. Humans __________ the things they have created rather than the ___________

Transitional growth point:___________

A

Depravity
Truth; lies
Worship, creator

Transition of growth: humans become deluded …

79
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  1. God’s ___________ ___________
    A. Is that God ___________
    B. Therefore, God wants us to __________
    C. God reminds us that __________ is for all
    D. Humans have the opportunity to _________ and accept _______ _______

Transitional growth point:___________

A 
Righteous judgement 
Forgives
Forgive
Eternity 
Repent, Jesus Christ

Transition of growth: humans repent of their arrogance …

80
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  1. Humans become _______ of their ____ through God’s ______
    A. Through our ____, which is a reminder from the _____ __________, we recognize when we don’t follow the law
    i. Now we understand that _____ is actually bad - we don’t want to do it
    B. By our __________ through _______
    i. We now believe that the _____ is good - we begin to live in faith, trusting God

Transitional growth point:_________

A 
Aware, sin, law
Sin, Old Testament
Sin
Justification, faith
Law

Transition of growth: humans begin to realize the safety …

81
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  1. As a result, humans experience _____ and ________
    A. Because they are __________ to their _________
    i. Humans find _____ in the moment because they have _______
    ii. They make the choice to stay ___________ due to their ______ in God’s promises
    ~ by _____________ (which is striving through tough times)
    ~ they develop ________ (which is maturity)
    ~ which leads to _______ (an excitement of what good is to come)

Transitional growth point:__________

A 
Joy, peace
Reconciled, creator 
Joy, hope 
Uncomfortable, faith 
Persevering 
Character 
Hope

Transition of growth: humans begin to see that even in the times of most turmoil …

82
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  1. Humans purposely place themselves in _____________ where they try to do God’s work
    A. They become slaves to ___________ rather than _____
    B. They show their love for God by developing their _______
    C. And they show their love for others by using their ________ to do _____ work

Transitional growth point:________

A

Situations, God’s
Righteousness, sin
Gifts
Gifts, God’s

Transition of growth: with confidence …

83
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  1. Humans become aware of their ________ with ______
    A. They realize that they are ______ to do what they ______ to do
    i. They want to do _____ but end up sinning which causes frustration and confusion
    ii. Therefore, humans become aware that ______ lives in them
    iii. They ask Jesus for the gift of the ______ ________

Transitional growth point:_________

A 
Struggle, sin
Unable, want 
Good
Sin
Holy Spirit

Transition of growth: humans finally discover the truth …

84
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At which point in the outline do Humans often spin off into a subculture in order to live for themselves

A

Point 2

85
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At which point in the outline is there a collision between you and reality; similar to violating the law of gravity as described in class

A

Point 1

86
Q

At which point in the outline is the Lord’s Prayer a continual reminder of Gods provision for our lives

A

Point 7

87
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At which point in the outline does our Testimony begin to grow

A

Point 4

88
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At which point in the outline does an individual choose instant gratification

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Point 2

89
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At which point does the outline follow the co-operation model

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Point 5

90
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At which point does an individual choose God-centered philosophy over an I-centered philosophy

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Point 3

91
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At which point does and individual choose to stay uncomfortable

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Point 5

92
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At which point does an individual choose delayed gratification

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Point 4

93
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What is the cycle of sin

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  1. Follow God
  2. People get comfortable (comfort causes sin)
  3. Negative results (consequences of selfishness)
  4. Repent (God’s forgiveness)
94
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Which step do we have the opportunity to break free from continually repeating the cycle

A

Getting comfortable

95
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How do subcultures, stereotypical thinking, and sycophants prevent individuals from brewing free from the cycle

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Because they are promoting the life of comfort, learning how to conform rather than being independent/ they are living a life of selfishness

96
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Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart

A

A statement that illustrates the psalmist foundation of faith

97
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But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;I had nearly lost my foothold

A

The verse that describes the psalmist doubting his faith

98
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For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.

A

The verse that describes all that the palmist sees around him and thus causing this struggle with his faith

99
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Therefore pride is their necklace

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The verse that describes how the self centered glorify themselves by displaying awards and achievements of their life

100
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They clothe themselves with violence

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The verse that illustrates how the self centered seek out victories over others to be the winners and exalt themselves over the losers

101
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From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits

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The verse that illustrates how the self centered don’t even consider God or others when they go about planning the actions, words, and behaviors of their life

102
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They scoff and speak with malice in their arrogance they threaten oppression

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The verse that illustrates how self centered people bully other into believing that they will either take away what they value or exclude them from an opportunity to prosper

103
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Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth

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The verse that illustrates how the selfish believe that the world is theirs and their accomplishments are to be admired as though they’re a God

104
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Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance

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The verse that illustrates how others begin to follow the selfish as sycophants hoping to discover and copy why they’ve been successful on earth

105
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They say “How can God know? Does the most High have knowledge?”

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The verse that shows how the self centered have a mocking and dismissive attitude towards God

106
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This is what the wicked are like - always carefree, they increase in wealth

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The verse that illustrates how self centered individuals truly care about only themselves

107
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Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence. All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning. If I had said “I will speak thus” I would have betrayed your children

A

The verse that describes the psalmist inner struggles in thinking that his effort at loving God and loving others has been a waste if time

108
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When I tried to understand all this,not was oppressive to me

A

the verse that describes the psalmist so emotions when trying to make sense of what he sees

109
Q

Till I entered the sanctuary or God then I understood their final destiny

A

The he verse that describes where the psalmist found peace

110
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Surely you place them on slippery ground ; you cast them down to ruin. How,suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors! As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies

A

The verse that shows the consequence of those who live only for the benefits of this physical world

111
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When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute before you. Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Who have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

A

The verse that shows the consequences of those who follow God.

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