Sin
In Romans 6:23 it says the wages of sin is what?
Death
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23)
Before Jesus is taken away, who are the three guys He brings with Him to pray in Gethsemane?
Peter, James, and John
"He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled." (Matthew 26:37)
After Peter's first sermon he commands the people to do what two things?
"Repent and be baptized"
(Acts 2:38)
Whose famous baptism is spoken of in Acts 9?
Saul... then Paul
Who is considered the pioneer and perfecter of our faith according to Hebrews 12:1-3?
Jesus
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."
What is the definition of sin, according to Romans 3:23?
A. lack of sight of our creator
B. fleeing from Christ
C. Refusing God
D. Falling short of the glory of God
D
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," (Romans 3:23)
Which book of the OT was Jesus crucifixion prophesied in this way - "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."
Isaiah 53:5
Finish the verse - "First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their _____."
Acts 26:20 "First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds."
After repentance and baptism, what two things occur according to Acts 2:38?
Forgiveness for our sins and receiving of the Holy Spirit
"Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38)
In Luke 14:25-33 we read of a challenge to put Jesus first, consider the cost of this commitment, and are given an analogy of surrender where two kings go to battle with one another; how many soldiers does each king have?
10,000 against 20,000
Where is this passage located - "The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled."?
A. Isaiah 59:1-2
B. Genesis 6:5-6
C. James 4:16-17
D. Revelation 5:4-5
B. Genesis 6:5-6
When Jesus finally dies and gives up His Spirit there were three things that occurred - an earthquake, the tombs broke open, and what?
The "temple was torn in two from top to bottom." (Matthew 27:51)
What are the two kinds of sorrow described in regard to repentance in 2 Corinthians 7?
Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow
2 Corinthians 7:8-11
Romans 6:1-7 talks about what?
A. Baptism is the enlightening of our souls.
B. Baptism is our participation in the death, burial, and resurrection.
C. Baptism is acceptance of our new life.
D. Baptism is the denial of self and sacrifice of self.
B. Baptism is our participation in the death, burial, and resurrection.
Mark 10:29-30 says, "“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields—along with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life."
What is the verse after this?
A. "Much will given to those who have been faithful."
B. "Your faith will never be forsaken."
C. "But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”
C. "But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” (Mark 10:31)
In Galatians 5:19-21 states many sins. How many does it note? (If within 2 you get the points)
16
"The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God." (Galatians 5:19-21)
Who is the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?
A. Mary Magdalene
B. Mary (Jesus' mother)
C. Peter
D. The guard
A. Mary Magdalene
(John 20:11-18)
In 1 Peter 2:9-10 Peter calls us out of what?
A. The cave
B. Darkness
C. Sin
D. Ignorance
B. Darkness
Titus 3:5 says "he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the ____ ______,"
"Holy Spirit,"
Acts 2:42 "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to __________, to the breaking of _____ and to ______."
"They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."
Fill the blank spaces: in speaking about where sin comes from Mark 7:20-23 says
"He went on: “What comes out of a person is what defiles them. For it is from ______, out of a person’s ____, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from ______ and defile a person.”
"within," "heart," "inside"
Mark 7:20-23
"He went on: “What comes out of a person is what defiles them. For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and defile a person.”
When Jesus is before the Sanhedrin, what is the last claim he gives before the high priests tear their clothes, declare blasphemy, and beat Him?
"But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the _____ ____ __ ___ ______ ___..." (Matthew 26:64)
"But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One..." (Matthew 26:64)
Acts 17:30-31 "In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by _______ ___ ____ ___ ____."
"In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.”(Acts 17:30-31)
Who does Peter reference from the OT in 1 Peter 3 to symbolize baptism?
Noah and the Ark
(1 Peter 3:18-22)
Name 3 of the 4 types of ground in the parable of the sower that the seed falls to (Luke 8:11-15)?
1. Along the path (v. 12)
2. Rocky ground (v. 13)
3. Thorns (v. 14)
4. Good soil (v. 15)