Week 3 Flashcards
What did Jesus command us to do with His Gospel?
reach the ends of the earth
Why should we be aware of the billions who still have not heard the gospel even once?
Awareness keeps us from self-centeredness and complaining
Why shouldn’t we focus on creatively delivering the gospel to those who have already heard it a dozen times?
We’ll explain the Gospel to the same people repeatedly
Why should we know God’s heart for the fatherless and impoverished?
We’re here to please him while being part of the larger mission
Who is referred to in Psalm 68:5: “Father to the fatherless”
Those who are poor
What does James 1:27 say is true religion?
Ministering to those in distress (widows and orphans)
Why does Isaiah 58 say we are to pray and care for the poor?
This is true obedience: Taking care of the poor - taking on his heart
How do we remember the martyrs?
- We work hard at our jobs so we can help them
- They need prayer more than we do.
Why are we to remember the martyrs?
It will remind us to expect suffering ourselves (1 Peter 5)
Why shouldn’t we try to explain suffering/poverty away?
It’s there to show us that a future suffering exists and it’s far worse than now
What is one of our primary and most powerful means of ministry?
To suffer and sacrifice joyfully for the sake of the gospel.
5 things that cause growth of house churches in China
Deep commitment to prayer Committed to Word of God Sharing of Gospel Regular expectation of miracles Embrace suffering for Christ's glory
What is the NT in a nut shell?
Embracing suffering like Christ did
Why doesn’t the church spread?
We’re easily stopped by 3rd world problems
Name 2 ways Paul says we’re to live in 1 Corinthians 15
- Way 1: Live as if the resurrection happened–if this is true then our lives ought to look foolish to unbelievers
- Way 2: Live as if the resurrection DIDN’T happen–if this true then our lives ought to look the same as unbelievers
Why shouldn’t we grumble?
Grumbling attracts attention to you not God
Why did Christianity in the Greco-Roman world grow so fast?
These early Christians died taking care of their enemies…because that’s what Jesus did…and they were following him…Others saw the beauty and worth of Christ in the life of his followers.
Why do you have the Holy Spirit in you?
To be His witnesses
When will the world believe God loves them?
When Christians become one united, fearless family
What type of offering should the church be to God?
A loving body where each part is necessary for reaching out to others
