Untitled Deck Flashcards
How many ways is a disciple transformed?
6 ways:
* Transformed Heart
* Transformed Mind
* Transformed Affection
* Transformed Will
* Transformed Relationships
* Transformed Purpose
Each transformation represents a different aspect of spiritual growth and development.
What is the definition of the gospel?
The good news that even though we are sinners, God sent his One and only Son to die for our sins. After three days, Jesus rose again.
Key components include God, Man, Christ, Response.
List the four essential elements of a gospel presentation.
- God: Who God is
- Man: Who we are
- Christ: What God has done
- Response: What we must do
Each element highlights a critical truth necessary for understanding the gospel.
Name six Scriptures used to explain the gospel.
- John 3:16-18
- Ephesians 2:1–5
- Titus 3:3–8
- Colossians 2:9–15
- Romans 3:23-25
- 1 John 4:9-10
Each scripture provides insight into God’s love, mercy, and the need for salvation.
What are the characteristics of a man-centered presentation of the gospel?
- Health and Wealth
- Promise of ‘your best life now’
- Blessings without problems
- Heaven and eternal life
- Focus on eliminating suffering rather than addressing sinfulness
This approach shifts the focus from God’s glory to personal gain.
What are the characteristics of a God-centered presentation of the gospel?
- Focuses on God’s glory
- Highlights God’s initiative and character
- Affirms God’s holiness and justice
- Emphasizes grace and love in providing salvation
This perspective underscores the importance of recognizing God’s role in the gospel.
What is the difference between guilt and shame?
Guilt: focuses on legal standing
Shame: focuses on personal relationships
Guilt relates to legal accountability, while shame pertains to relational integrity.
What are the two primary counterfeits of the gospel?
- False Gospel of Personal Experience
- False Gospel of Religious Performance
Each counterfeit distorts the truth of the gospel by focusing on personal desires or moral achievements.
Define evangelism.
The proclamation of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit with the aim of persuading people to repent and believe in Christ.
Evangelism involves both the message and the method of sharing the gospel.
What are the four calls to evangelism for believers?
- Call from above
- Call from below
- Call from without
- Call from within
Each call emphasizes different motivations and responsibilities for believers to share the gospel.
What are the three parts of a gospel testimony?
- Your life before Christ
- How you came to Christ
- Your life with Christ now
This structure helps to convey personal transformation through faith.
List five immediate treasures that happen when someone is born again.
- Forgiveness of sin
- Born again (death to life)
- Adopted as children of God
- Enter the family of God
- Receive the Holy Spirit
These treasures reflect the profound changes that occur at the moment of spiritual rebirth.
Define exclusivism.
- Jesus Christ is the only Savior.
- Explicit faith in Jesus Christ is necessary for salvation.
Exclusivism denies the validity of other paths to salvation.
What is inclusivism?
Belief that Jesus’ atoning work is necessary for salvation, but people do not need to know about or believe in Jesus to receive its benefits.
This view attempts to reconcile faith with the possibility of salvation outside explicit Christian belief.
What is pluralism?
The belief that humans can be saved through a variety of different religious traditions and saviors.
Pluralism challenges the uniqueness of Christ’s salvific role.
What is universalism?
The belief that everyone ultimately will be saved.
Universalism posits a hopeful outcome for all, regardless of faith.
What are the two big claims of exclusivism?
- Jesus Christ is the only Savior.
- Explicit faith in Jesus Christ is necessary for salvation.
These claims affirm the exclusivity of the Christian faith.
What is the performance trap in Christian identity?
The belief that one must meet certain standards to feel good about oneself, leading to perfectionism and fear of failure.
This trap can hinder authentic relationship with God.
What is the approval addict trap in Christian identity?
The need for acceptance from others to feel good about oneself, often leading to fear of rejection and sensitivity to criticism.
This trap can cause individuals to compromise their faith for social approval.
What are spiritual disciplines?
Practices that show our dependence on God and are rooted in the gospel, not meant to replace God or prove something to Him.
They include prayer, scripture study, and fasting, among others.
How do baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and church discipline relate to church membership?
They signify formal commitment to the church and demonstrate investment in community life.
These practices affirm one’s identity within the body of Christ.
List the reasons why we study the Bible.
- To obey God
- For personal joy
- To fight sin
- To encourage hope
- To deepen faith
Each reason highlights a different aspect of spiritual growth and understanding.
What are the two main strategies for studying the Bible?
- Digging
- Raking
Digging involves in-depth study, while raking offers a surface-level overview.
List the reasons why we pray.
- God commands it
- Jesus modeled it
- God wants to be asked
- It forms you
- God responds to it
Each reason emphasizes the importance of prayer in the believer’s life.
