Gospel Truths
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Attributes of God
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What does the word gospel mean?
The gospel means good news. It's the true story of Jesus's life, death, burial, and resurrection.
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How does come to saving faith? Where do we find the message of salvation?
The Bible. Faith commeth by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
100
What does the word Omnipotent mean?
This means that God made the earth by his power, He established the world by His wisdom, and has stretched out the heavens and earth at His direction.
100
These are the first five books of the Bible. What are they known as and what are those Books?
Books of the Law. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
100
What is the greatest commandment? What is the second greatest commandment?
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, soul and strength. Love your neighbor as yourself.
200
Finish this verse: For by grace.....And explain it's message.
Ephesians 2:8-9..For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast". This passage emphasizes that salvation is not earned through good deeds, but is a free gift from God received through faith. The purpose is to ensure that no one can claim to have earned it, and to prevent boasting
200
The Bible has been organized into two parts. What are the titles of those two parts, and how many books are in each?
Old Testament and New Testament. There are 66 books total. 39 in the old and 27 in the new.
200
What is an attribute and why is it important that we know and understand God's attributes.
An attribute is a quality or characteristic that is true about someone. It describes their being or character.
200
What were the three types of laws given to the Israelites? Which category is still directly binding upon us today?
Moral laws, ceremonial laws, and civil/justice laws. Moral laws are still directly binding upon us today. The ceremonial laws were fulfilled by the birth, life, death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
200
Describe Biblical Repentance.
- Godly sorrow produces repentance that leads to salvation..2 Corinthians 7:10.. Repentance involves humbling yourself and fully believing that you are a sinner against God in need of salvation only He can provide through Jesus's blood, acknowledging that before God and asking forgiveness through Jesus, and committing yourself to change your ways and follow Him.
300
Define mercy and grace. Explain how these fit into the good news of Jesus Christ.
Mercy is not giving someone they punishment they deserve. When we place faith in Christ, we are covered and redeemed by His blood. We are forgiven for our sins, and we don't receive the punishment of death we deserve. Grace is giving someone a gift they didn't earn. When we place saving faith in Jesus Christ, we receive the gift of eternal life. This is a gift of grace. We don't earn or deserve it. It's given to us freely.
300
Who wrote the Bible? Who were these men and over what period of time did it take place.
Holy men who were inspired by God. Bible was written over the course of 1500 years by approximately 40 individuals (prophets, fishermen, kings, scholars, and poets)
300
What does Omnipresent mean?
This means that God is fully present for all time and in all places, all the time. His presence is not limited to a specific time and place as human beings are.
300
These 12 books give us the story of the Israelite nation and the promises of God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His chosen people. They record major events and prophecies. Name at least three of the twelve.
The Books of History. Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah and Esther.
300
These books tell us about Jesus's birth, life, death, burial and resurrection. They tell us that Jesus was fully God and fully man. He is our prophet, priest, and king. He is the ruler of Heaven and Earth.
The Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
400
What is saving faith?
Believing, receiving, and resting on Jesus alone for Salvation, as He is offered to us in the Bible.
400
What three language are in the original Biblical texts? And on what three Continents did most of the events take place.
Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic. Asia, Africa and Europe.
400
What does transcendent mean?
It means that something/someone is above and beyond human experience. God is transcendent. He is greater than us and not confined to a body and a finite existence like we are.
400
What is biblical wisdom and name a few of the books of wisdom.
Wisdom is making the choice that best honors God when the laws and commands don't provide a clear answer. The Books of Wisdom in include Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Job.
400
Describe Glorification
God's final removal of sin from the life of the believer in the eternal state.
500
Define and explain justification and sanctification.
Justification is coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ and being declared righteous in the sight of God. Following justification, All Christians should be in the ongoing process of sanctification empowered by the Holy Spirit. Sanctification means our gradual growth in righteousness empowered and sustained by the Holy Spirit.
500
There is significant historical evidence for the truthfulness of the Bible. Dr. Voddie Baucham has a quoted a summary of that evidence. Recite that quote..I choose to believe the Bible..
“I choose to believe the Bible because it is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses. They report supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophecies and they claim that their writings are divine rather than human in origin.”
500
What does Omniscient mean?
This means that God knows all things. His knowledge is infinite and eternal. "Oh Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; you understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Psalm 139:1-3.
500
Define a prophet and a prophecy.
A prophet is a man who heard, understood, and shared a message from God. The prophecy is the message itself. This is a message given by God and delivered through a person to other people.
500
Describe what faith is in the life of a believer. Sustaining faith. This is the faith that sustains a believer after they are stayed and until they are ultimately glorified.
It is believing, trusting, and resting on the truth that God is Who He says He is and that He will do what He has promised to do.