Bible Basics
Can anyone hide from God or keep any secrets from him?
No! God knows your heart, your plans, your thoughts, your sins, where you go, what you do, and everything about you.
Finish the passage. "I am the vine; you are the _____. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." - John 15:5
branches
According to Acts 17:24-25, what does God need from us?
absolutely nothing
True or False: Our inheritance in Christ is perfect. It can't be changed or destroyed.
True
True or False: If someone loves God, there will be evidence of this in their life.
True
How does a child of God (someone who has committed their life to Christ) feel about sin?
They hate sin.
Finish the passage. "Therefore encourage one another and ____ one another up, just as you are doing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:11
build
How often do we truly need God?
every single second
Our new identity in Christ includes being a member of the covenant community. What is a covenant?
promise, commitment
Our inheritance in Christ is described as imperishable. What does imperishable mean?
It can't be destroyed, won't wear out, rust, decay, or break.
According to John 14:25-26, we have received a Helper. Who is our Helper?
The Holy Spirit
Finish the passage. "In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in ____." - Psalm 4:8
safety
What does it mean to abide in Christ?
to dwell, remain, be present, be held and kept
Jesus is the cornerstone of our lives and our new identity. What is a cornerstone?
When the Bible talks about iniquity, what is it?
Sin
Romans 6:12 says "Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions." What is implied by "let not"?
We must actively resist sin, making a choice to turn away from it and not let it rule our lives.
Finish the passage. "Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the _____ to be moved." - Psalm 55:22
righteous
In the Lord's Prayer, we ask God to "give us this day our daily bread." What are we really asking of God?
to provide for our daily needs
According to Deuteronomy 7:6-8, we are God's _____ possession.
treasured
Finish the passage. "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not ______." - 1 John 5:3
burdensome
offensive, wrong, upsetting, against, etc.
Finish the passage. "For I know that nothing ____ dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out." - Romans 7:18
good
In Romans 7:18-25, Paul describes a struggle he's facing. What was he battling against?
his own sin and flesh
Romans 6:6 says "We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin." What does our old self being crucified mean?
In Matthew 11:29-30, Jesus says that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. What does this mean for us if we attach our lives to him?
Attaching our lives to Christ is the best way to live. Jesus has already paid the sacrifice for our sins, so we just have to trust, obey, and love him.