2 Corinthians 5:17 says we are what?
What is a "new creation" in Christ?
Colossians 3:23 says we should work with all our heart as if we are working for this person.
Who is the Lord?
Jesus calls out hypocrisy in Matthew 23, warning against being like this group of religious leaders.
Who are the Pharisees?
Hebrews 11:1 says what?
What is Faith is described as being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Jesus teaches His disciples to pray using this model prayer.
What is the Lord’s Prayer?
According to John 1:12, those who receive Christ are given this new title.
What is a child of God?
In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a parable about servants entrusted with these, representing the gifts and responsibilities God gives us.
What are talents?
Galatians 5:22-23 lists these characteristics as the fruit of the Spirit.
What are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control?
Jesus compares faith to this small seed that can grow into something great.
What is a mustard seed?
Fasting is a discipline that helps believers focus on God by doing this.
What is abstaining from food or other distractions?
In Ephesians 2:10, Paul says we are created for this purpose.
What is good works?
In Ephesians 4:28, Paul exhorts the idle to work honestly so they “have something to share with anyone in _____.”
What is “need”?
In Ephesians 4:22-24, Paul tells believers to "put off the old self" and "put on" this.
What is the "new self in Christ"?
The process of becoming more like Christ is called this.
What is sanctification?
This spiritual practice involves reading, studying, and meditating on Scripture.
What is Bible study?
This metaphor, in John 15:5, describes how believers are connected to Christ.
What is the Vine and Branches?
This term describes the idea that God can use your unique talents, passions, and personality to impact the world.
What is a calling?
This (single) term describes when we put on a "false self" to please others instead of living authentically in Christ.
What is hypocrisy or hypocrite?
According to Philippians 1:6, God will complete this good work in us.
What is our spiritual growth/sanctification?
In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Paul commands believers to do this without ceasing.
What is pray?
In 1 Peter 2:9, Christians are called a royal priesthood, a chosen race, God's own people and a holy nation, meaning they have this kind of role in God’s kingdom.
What is proclaim the mighty acts of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light!
This verse tells us "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."
What is Colossians 3:17, 23?
Paul describes his struggle with sin in Romans 7, saying, "I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate." This highlights the battle between these two parts of himself.
What is the flesh and the spirit?
In 2 Peter 1:5-7, Peter says we should add to our faith these qualities, including goodness, knowledge, and self-control.
What are perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love?
This discipline involves setting aside time to quietly reflect and listen to God.
What is solitude and silence; meditation?