What is Sin?
Has every human sinned?
No. Jesus alone is the only person who has not sinned.
What must first happen to you in order for you to repent?
God must give you a new heart.
Simple definition of faith.
Trust and belief in that which you have faith in.
Is God a just judge to decide to forgive sin by just forgetting about it?
NO!
"Becoming more like Christ."
Who spoke on glorification?
Mason Inman.
What are we saved from, and what are we saved for?
We are saved from the wrath of God for our sin, and unto Good works God has prepared for us to walk in.
Did you choose God first, or did God choose you?
God chose you!!!
1 Cor. 10:31, 3
"1 Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do __ __ ___ _____ __ ___."
"31 Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD."
The Athlete who said “You know what my favorite ring is? The next one.”
Tom Brady
What is the consequence of sin?
Hell
Why is repentance not talked about by so called "pastors" who are seeker friendly?
??? (Landon will judge the answer and potentially allow the other team to steal the points if the answer is lacking)
+500 SUPRISE, this question is actually worth 500 points!!
Do you all people have faith?
Yes. Explain why...?
How does Allah forgive sins?
By simply randomly deciding to, without any payment being necessary from the person's sins.
+500 or -600: How are Roman Catholics and Mormons (for example) Justified?
What is the technical meaning of sanctification?
To be set apart.
Is Glorification the result of salvation or is it a part of salvation.
Glorification is part of salvation, not just the result.
What is the study of salvation called?
Soteriology
+400: SURPRISE, question is worth 400 points!
Predestination is made up of two words, what are they?
pre = before, destine = ordain
What does God desire for us, which is why He wants us to know Him, obey His Word, and be in His presence?
So we can have JOY, the fulness of Joy.
+500 or -500: What does it mean that the world takes what is good and distorts it?
When did the USA become a Nation?
July 4th, 1776
What is the technical meaning of sin?
To miss the mark.
What is the technical meaning(s) of repentance?
To change your mind AND to turn around.
True faith always will always...?
Bear fruit, or have result in world for God.
Justification means?
To declare someone righteous.
Does God save some people and yet not sanctify them?
Nah dude, sanctification is part of salvation.
Why is glorification often not thought about very much?
Because this world and pleasures can become so distracting we don't long for what is in store for us, and/or we are so down and depressed we can't imagine of believe there is a place when sin will be no longer and complete joy will be found.
Is sanctification in this verse?
"29 Because those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers; 30 and those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified; and those whom He justified, He also glorified."
Yes; "to become conformed to the image of His Son,. . ."
When Paul writes in Romans 9:17-18,
"For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I raised you up, in order to demonstrate My power in you, and in order that My name might be proclaimed throughout the whole earth.” So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires."
Does he expect the CHRISTIAN to be offended? (THE BIBLE CAN BE OPENED TO FIND THE ANSWER)
YES! The next verse anticipates the reader to say, "19 You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who resists His will?”"
+700 or -300: What verse describes why God chooses some and doesn't choose others?
What 4 things in Ecclesiastes did we see DO NOT, bring us fulfillment/purpose?
Money, Work, Pleasure, or Wisdom
The name of the group of writers that included both J.R.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings), and C.S. Lewis (Narnia)? The ***-Lings.
The INKlings
Have you ever murdered someone before?
Explain your answer???
One of the greatest examples and passages on what Repentance looks like for believers, and the context of the passage?
Psalm 51
Finish this Verse, "So faith comes from hearing and _______ ____ ___ ____ __ ___."
hearing through (from) the Word of Christ."
+200 or -300: if you try and guess the passage?
Justification explains how God can be both ____ and ________ yet still forgive us, sinners.
"Just" and "merciful."
Explain why some Christians like to focus more on justification, while basically forgetting about sanctification?
People want to be forgiven without having to change and turn from their sin.
When will we be fully glorified?
The Resurrection from the Dead when we will have glorified physical bodies in the New Creation.
Why did Paul write these verses in the past tense?
"29 Because those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers; 30 and those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified; and those whom He justified, He also glorified." (Romans 8:29-30)
Because though such things as glorification and sanctification have not been finalized, Paul has complete assurance that when Christ starts the process of salvation He always will complete it, it's as good as done!
What is the name of the J.R.R. Tolkien book where "God" uses His "Angels" to sing the universe and it's story into existence?
The Silmarillion
What is the answer in the Westminster Catechism to the question:
“What is the chief end of man?"
“Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.”
Sword Drill: both teams... hands up in the air...
Ecclesiastes 3:1-14
"Remember, too, that this rule applies to thoughts and imaginations and desires, and to those secret motives that hide away within the soul and never actually come into deeds. God shall bring these hidden things to judgment. Every t______, w___, or d___ that is not in perfect conformity with the law and will of God is a sin."
- Charles ________
THOUGHT, WORD, DEED... SPURGEON
Psalm 51:16-17, "For you do not delight in _________, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken ______; a broken and ________ _____, O God, You will not despise." (BIBLE CLOSED)
"For you do not delight in SACRIFICE, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken SPIRIT; a broken and CONTRITE HEART, O God, You will not despise."
Explain how James 22:21-24, and Romans 4:1-5 or both true and not a contradiction?
??? (Landon will judge the answer and potentially allow the other team to steal the points if the answer is lacking)
The term (two words) to describe Christ taking our place of judgement and fully paying what we owe and deserve (the wrath of God) in order to forgive us our sins.
Substitutionary Atonement
What book of the Bible is this verse from: "For this is the will of God, your sanctification. . ." (BIBLE CLOSED)
1 Thessalonians
+700 or -500: what is the chapter and verse?
"For those whom He ___________, He also ______; and those who He ______, He also _________; and those who He ________, He also _________." (BIBLE CLOSED)
"For those whom He PREDESTINED, He also CALLED; and those who He CALLED, He also JUSTIFIED; and those who He JUSTIFIED, He also GLORIFIED."
+500 or -500: Name the Biblical Reference?
In justification we are freed from the _______ of sin, in sanctification we are being freed from the _____ of sin, and in glorification we are finally free from the ________.
In justification we are freed from the PENALTY of sin, in sanctification we are being freed from the POWER of sin, and in glorification we are finally free from the PRESENCE.
"So then it does not depend on the one who _____ or the one who ____, but on God who has mercy."
Romans 9:16 (BIBLE CLOSED)
"So then it does not depend on the one who WILLS or the one who RUNS, but on God who has mercy."
+500 or -500: Explain this verse?
13 The end of the matter, all that has been heard: ____ ___ and ____ ___ ____________, because this is the end of the matter for all mankind. 14 For God will bring every work to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.
13 The end of the matter, all that has been heard: FEAR GOD and KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, because this is the end of the matter for all mankind. 14 For God will bring every work to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.
Debate Battle! Both teams have a chance to get 500 points.
Team who chose this question gets to pick what side they want to argue:
Biblically Argue. . .
> Calvinism vs Arminianism
(decided on scripture references (#1), logic, and presentation. . .)