"The Call" (Ch. 3-4) Flashcards
According to Micah 6:8, every believer in Christ is to what?
Serve obediently
According to Dr. Gutierrez, what one word describes what God desires of every Christian?
Obey
The phrase to “do justly” means to live right in the eyes of God and man.
True or False?
True
According to Dr. Gutierrez, “living justly” (i.e. living right before God and man) begins by what?
Trusting God’s Word
Struggles in our lives help us witness to someone who has been through the same thing, but the goal is to be that type of person that others can feed off of your strong faith.
True or False?
True
To many, what is the most life-consuming challenge that causes them to doubt God’s power the most?
Their persecution from other people
When things in life become chaotic, we are told to “behold” (have intense interest) how God has & will deal w/all sin & chaos in both our lives & the world.
True and False?
True
The first and most important way to begin “Living Justly” is to forgive the offenses of others.
True or False?
False
What spiritual discipline form Micah 6:8 is exemplified in the parable of the wealthy king?
Love mercy
The ultimate point Jesus made in the parable of Matthew 18:23-35 is that…
God Himself is willing to release anyone from his/her insurmountable sin debt
What verse teaches us that God is rich in mercy?
Ephesians 2:4a
What verse teaches us that through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed?
Lamentations 3:22-23
What verse teaches us that the Lord is good and ready to forgive?
Psalm 86:3-5
What verse teaches us that we can come boldly before the throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grade to help in time of need?
Hebrews 4:16
“The Lord is merciful” means that He is willing to grant us what we do not deserve.
True or False?
False
“The Lord is gracious” means that He is willing to withhold what we deserve.
True or False?
False
The Lord is slow to anger in order to what?
Promote our repentance
“The Lord has ‘removed our transgressions from us” means that we are forgiven once and for all – His forgiveness is final!
True or False?
True
God uses merciful people to be “change agents” in the lives of people w/in the body of Christ but not in the lives of those who are not yet within the Body.
True or False?
False
The church is entirely made up of people who stood in the need of God’s mercy and who have graciously received His forgiveness and cleansing.
True or False?
True
Effective ministry is:
Remembering where you came from
