For those whom he [God] foreknew he also predestined to be ________ to the image of his Son.
Romans 8:29a
conformed
And we all, with ______ face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:18
unveiled
Who created the first family?
God created the first family when He brought Adam and Eve together.
When did God plan everything He would do?
Before creating the world, God planned everything He would do.
Is the Lord always in control of all things?
Yes. The Lord is always in control of all things.
Where will believers spend eternity?
Believers will spend eternity on a new earth and in a new city called the New Jerusalem.
The LORD has established his ______ in the heavens, and his _______ rules over all.
Psalm 103:19
throne, kingdom
God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief __ ___ _____.
2 Thessalonians 2:1
in the truth
How does God's providence affect believers?
God works all things together for the good of His children and the glory of His name.
How long will Christ's reign last?
Christ's earthly reign will last one thousand years before He turns His Kingdom over to God the Father to reign forever.
What is God's main purpose for believers?
God's purpose for believers is to glorify Him.
And these [unbelievers] will go away into _______ punishment, but the righteous into _______ life.
Matthew 25:46
eternal, eternal
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus __ ____ _____, which God prepared beforehand, that we should ____ in them.
Ephesians 2:10
for good works, walk
What is government?
Government includes leaders who make, interpret, and enforce laws. Rulers are appointed by God.
What is sanctification?
Sanctification is God's work in responsive believers lives so that they grow to become more like Christ in their affections, attitudes, and actions.
What does it mean to love God and others?
To love God and others means to treat them with humility and kindness.
What does it mean to do good works?
To do good works means to live for God's glory by serving Him in His Strength
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being __________ into the same _____ from one degree of glory to another.
2 Corinthians 3:18
transformed, image
But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy __ ___ ____ ______, since it is written, You shall be holy, for _ __ ____.
1 Peter 1 :15, 16
in all your conduct, I am holy
What is the Great White Throne Judgment?
The Great White Throne Judgment is Christ's final Judgment of all unbelievers of all time.
How does God make known His glory and grace today?
God makes known His glory and grace through believers, called His church, who meet to worship and serve Him.
What is the Rapture?
The Rapture is Jesus' return to take believers to Heaven.
How did God primarily make known His grace and glory in the Old Testament?
In the Old Testament, God made known His grace and glory by leading and caring for Israel.
I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the ___ from the _________, and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my _______.
Isaiah 46:9b, 10
end, beginning, purpose
Do nothing from ______ _________ __ _______, but in humility count others ____ __________ ____ _________. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the ________ __ ______.
Philippians 2:3, 4
selfish ambition or conceit, more significant than yourselves, interests of others
What two gifts does God provide for the sanctification of believers?
God provides the Holy Spirit and His Word for the sanctification of believers.
What does it mean to be holy in heart and mind?
To be holy in heart and mind means to devote one's whole self to loving God and hating sin.
What should believers do as they wait for Christ's return?
As believers wait for Christ's return, they should worship God, work for Him, and worn unbelievers of God's coming wrath on sin.
As believers become more like Christ, what will their lives show?
As believers become more like Christ, they will show holiness, love, and good works.