First Principles
This study focuses on how and why Christians go through mistreatment by the world and what our response should be.
What is the "Persecution" Study?
This character was born in Bethlehem in Judea and went on to die for the sins of humanity and resurrect three days later.
Who is "Jesus Christ?"
These four books make up "the Gospels."
What are "the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?"
What is "God?"
Name this scripture: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
What is "John 3:16 NIV?"
In the "Coming of the Kingdom of God" study, this book and chapter(s) show the fulfillment of all the clues/prophecies in the study.
What is "Acts 2?" (I will also accept "Acts 1 and 2")
This character led the Israelites out of Egypt and died right before they entered the Promised Land.
Who is "Moses?"
This gospel was written by a disciple who was also a doctor.
What is "the Gospel of Luke?"
This apostle is known as the "Beloved Apostle" or "the one whom Jesus loved the most."
Who is "John son of Zebedee?"
This scripture is often used as a verse to debunk faith alone for being the only verse in the Bible containing "Faith alone."
What is "James 2:24?"
This study is a study emphasizing how new disciples need to pursue building close relationships with other disciples in the Kingdom.
What is the "Best Friends in the World" Study?
This character prepared the way for and baptized Jesus. They met their end by being beheaded.
Who is "John the Baptist?"
This gospel has a section that explicitly states that it is written so others may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing they may have life in His name.
What is the "Gospel of John?"
Finish this phrase: "Love your neighbor as ___."
What is "yourself?"
Finish reciting Matthew 28:18-20 ("Then Jesus came to them and said...)
"Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)
In the New International Version, instead of the phrase "First Principles," Hebrews 5:12 and 6:1 use this phrase.
What is the phrase "Elementary Truths?"
People who read the Bible may confuse this character with the apostle who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
Who is "Judas son of James?"
This gospel is the first gospel ever written.
What is the "Gospel of Mark?"
Jesus asked this disciple three times if he loved Him.
Who is "Simon Peter?" (or "Cephas?")
This scripture is the shortest scripture in the entire Bible for only having these two short (but powerful) words "Jesus wept."
What is "John 11:35?"
Hebrews 6:1-3 describes the first principles as this. Name all of them (does not have to be reciting the whole scripture but key terms must be hit.
Foundation of (repentance) from acts that lead to death, and of (faith in God), instruction about (cleansing rites or baptisms), the (laying on of hands), the (resurrection of the dead), and (eternal judgment)
Other than the original "Twelve," these three characters also had the title "apostle" according to the Bible (name the other three apostles).
This gospel is the only gospel to record the story of how Jesus saved a woman caught in adultery from being stoned by the Teachers of the Law.
What is the "Gospel of John?"
The original Greek word for this term is "Agape."
What is "Godly Love?"
Galatians 5:19-21 lists out 15 acts of the flesh (technically 16 with "and the like"). Name all of them.
Sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.