1 Thessalonians
What are the two main themes of 1 Thessalonians?
Persecution for the faith
Hoping for the second coming of the Lord
What is the difference between blood of animals and blood of Jesus?
Jesus was without sin
How many Books are in the Bible? OT? NT?
66, 39, 27
Which verse is used as Paul's Thesis for Romans?
“the righteous one will live by his faith” (v.4)
Which country is Pr. Chou from?
Taiwan
According to chapter 3, who can be witnesses to Paul's behavior?
Man and God
What defines a sacrament?
Jesus established himself
Jesus set an example
Related to our salvation
What is the definition of Canonization?
Process of deciding which texts enter the Bible
What were the reasonings that John the Baptist had doubted?
Physical suffering and Intellectual Questioning
How many brothers does Bro. Joseph have?
3
work of faith, labor of love, and perseverance of hope in the Lord Jesus Christ
What are three signs that show our baptisms are unique compared to other denominations?
3 Spirit, blood, and water. 1 Jn 5:7-8
Why do we believe in the Bible? Include Bible Reference
It is the word we have seen, touched, and experienced (1 Jn 1:1-3)
List the woes in chapter 2 and their references
The woe of greed and theft (2:6)
The woe of evil gain (exploiting others) (2:9)
The woe of violence (to build a city)(2:12)
The woe of drunkenness and sexual degradation (2:15)
The woe of idolatry (2:19)
What is Bro. Joseph's wife's name?
Amanda
How did Paul support his own livelihood and why?
He would make tents to support himself. He was entitled to receiving support from the members, but he felt that the Thessalonian members were recent converts and didn’t want to lay more burdens on their shoulders.
What are three signs that show our baptisms are unique compared to other denominations?
Visions of blood in the water
Speaking in tongues immediately coming out of the water
Occurrence of healings after coming out of the water
How do we know that what we do have in the Bible is enough?
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, so that we may follow all the words of this Law.” - Deut 29:29
List 2 reasons why God may have allowed evil to exist.
For some form of improvement or greater good
Learn His commandments
To refine our faith
To stir us to reflect and repent
To reveal God’s glory and power
A loving father will chastise His children
Which churches is Pr. Sam currently assigned to as a resident minister?
Baldwin Park, Ontario, Hawaii
What are the 3 things the gospel must require?
Power, Holy Spirit, Conviction
What is the 6 requirements for water baptism? (include 1 supporting Bible verse each)
“For the remission of sins” (Jn 3:5; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Pet 3:21: Titus 3:5)
“Natural living water” (cf. Mt 3:6; Mk 1:5; Jn 1:28; 10:40; Mt 3:13; Mk1:9; Jn 3:23; cf. Jer 2:13; Zec 13:1; 14:8; Jn 7:38; Rev 21:6; Rev 22:17)
“Quliafictaion of The Baptist: need to be baptized in the true church and received the Holy Spirit” (Jn 20:22-23; Acts 2:41-47; )
“In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Mt 28:19; Acts 2:37, 38; 8:14-16; 10:47, 48; 19:4, 5; cf. Acts 22:16; 1 Cor 6;11; Jas 2:7)
“Completely immersed in water” (Mk 1:9; cf. Acts 8:38; Rom 6:4; Col 2:12).
“With head bowed” (Rom 6:5; Jn 19:30)
List 3 reasons why the Apocrypha wasn't included?
They were not part of the Hebrew Bible accepted by the Jews
They were not quoted by Jesus or the apostles (lack of authority)
Included teachings different from the rest of the books (e.g. purchasing forgiveness, purgatory, etc.)
Hidden, private messaged to individuals rather than addressing the general congregation
What should we do when we have doubts and questions in our faith? (4)
Bring the questions to God
Sit with the questions if we don’t get a response right away. Be patient
“Keep watch” - God’s answers may come in different ways (sermons, RE classes, conversations, prayer, Bible reading)
Don’t immediately give up on God or our faith
What college did Pr. Sam attend?
Rutgers