U6 L9 Fellowship With God Flashcards
In 1 John 1:7, John spoke to whose who were already walking in what?
the light
In 1 John 1:7 and 9 John taught that all Christians need to be what?
cleansed
Cleansing removes the power of the () and gives () for service
sin nature, divine power
John taught that one cannot have fellowship with God and what?
hate his brother
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother he is a (), for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath (), how can he love God whom he ()
liar, seen, not seen
How will a believer’s love manifest itself if they love his brother in Christ?
- material assistance
- welfare
What idea from their theology did the Gnostics try to eliminate?
loving one another
Is the commandment that we love one another a new commandment?
noo
Why can’t love be eliminated from true Christianity?
love is intrinsically(naturally) bound to the Author and origin of Faith
God first () and sent His Son to die for our sins because ()
loved, God is love
How will our love for God show itself?
in our actions towards others
The Gnostics had () but kept all their (), Their lives ()
- intellectual knowledge
- negative attitudes
- did not change
What do Gnostics not teach?
man must be born again
Gnostics want people to change what and without pointing them to what?
- outward manner
- Someone who will change their heart
What does perfect love cast out?
fear
What types of fear does love remove?
fear of-
- want
- death
- the judgement
Did John direct his letter to any age group?
no
What are the 3 groups whom John addresses in his first Epistle?
- little children, his own converts or all young converts
- young men, strong in faith, full of vigor
- fathers, spiritual foundation of church
Who was John’s first Epistle addressed to?
everyone
John did not () his readers, but he did () them of the dangers that would affect their fellowship with God
accuse, warn
When John used the word ‘world’ what was john referring to?
- lust of flesh, desire for things that can harm body
- lust of eyes, desire for things that can harm mind
- pride of life, desire for things that can harm our fellowship with God
The things of the world are (), but the pleasure of doing God’s will is ()
short-lived, eternal
What did John warn the church against?
antichrist
What is an antichrist today?
anyone who opposes Christ and His truth
What could have John’s warning about antichrist referred to?
Gnostics who had once been in church
The Holy Spirit would help John’s readers recognize what?
truth and error
What did John close his first Epistle with?
great message on prayer
What is the fourfold nature of our prayers?
- confessing our sins
- praying for others
- praying for ourselves
- thanking God for all things
If the believer is to help others, they must first pray for what?
- forgiveness
- power
- strength
- encouragement
What can an idol be and does not have to be?
D-wooden god or graven image
C- material possessions
-friends
-money
What is an idol?
- anything that separates us from God
- prevents us from seeking complete happiness in Jesus Christ.
What does Forgiveness take care of?
the sins we have comitted
