Creation
what aspect of humanity reflects God through our ability to think, feel, and choose?
Being created in God's image
What two responses does Jesus require from those who hear the Gospel
Repentance and faith
What role does the Holy Spirit play in a believer's daily battle against sin?
He empowers and guides believers to obey God.
What does it mean to call Jesus "Lord"?
To recognize His authority and submit to Him.
Why can Christians trust God in every circumstance?
Because He is sovereign, good, and cares for His children.
Why did God create people with minds, emotions, and wills
So they could know, love, trust, obey, and glorify Him
Why can no one earn salvation through good works?
Because all people are sinners and fall short of God's standard.
what four things does Scripture do according to 2 Timothy 3:16?
Teach, rebuke, correct, and train in righteousness.
what evidence shows that a person truly loves Jesus?
Obedience to His commands.
What is the difference between contentment and complacency?
Contentment trusts God's provision while still pursuing faithful obedience.
why is perfect holiness and righteousness required for eternal life with God?
Because God Himself is perfectly holy and righteous
on what basis did God choose whom He would save?
His sovereign grace, not human merit.
Why can Christians never outgrow their need for the Holy Spirit?
Because they continually need His help to understand, obey, and grow.
Why must worship be done in both spirit and truth?
Because God desires sincere hearts responding to biblical truth.
Why are heavenly treasures superior to earthly treasures?
They are eternal and cannot be lost.
What do God's commandments reveal about both His character and ours
They reveal God's holiness and our failure to measure up
Why must a person be "born again" before he can truly respond to the Gospel?
Because spiritual life must be given by the Holy Spirit.
How do the Holy Spirit and the Word work together in sanctification?
The Spirit uses God's Word to transform believers.
How can worship extend beyond church services?
By honoring God in every area of life.
What danger did Jesus warn about in the parable of the rich fool?
Trusting in earthly riches rather than God
Why is Jesus uniquely qualified to save sinners?
Because He is fully God, fully man, and lived a perfectly sinless life
What is the difference between faith and mere knowledge about Jesus?
Faith includes personal trust and dependence on Christ.
Which elements of prayer are highlighted in the Lord's Prayer?
any two would work:
Worship, submission, provision, confession, forgiveness, and dependence on God.
What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?
To strongly desire to please God and live according to His ways.
Why must believers guard their hearts even against "small" sins?
Because small sins can grow and gain control over a person's life.