The Foundation
According to Hebrews 6:1-2 there are _________ principles of the doctrine.
Six
Which Hebrew word for repentance first appears in Genesis 6?
Nacham.
Who preached, 'Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand'?
John the Baptist.
Finish the verse: 'Faith without _____ is dead.'
Works.
Which chapter contains the six principles of the doctrine?
Hebrews 6.
...Repentance from dead works and ________.'
Faith toward God.
What does it mean to 'leave' the principles?
Build on them, not abandon them.
Which Hebrew word emphasizes turning back or returning?
Shuwb.
What did John say true repentance must produce?
Fruits (works) meet for repentance.
Who built an ark by faith?
Noah.
Which chapter is known as the 'Faith Chapter'?
Hebrews 11.
Without faith it is impossible to ______.'
Please Him.
What is the difference between leaving the foundation and falling away?
Leaving means building on it; falling away means abandoning it.
What does Metanoe mean?
A change of mind leading to a change of direction.
What question did the people repeatedly ask John?
'What shall we do?'
Who built an ark by faith?
Noah.
Which chapter teaches 'Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance'?
Matthew 3
'Bring forth therefore fruits ________.'
Meet for repentance.
Name the six principles in order.
Repentance from Dead Works, Faith toward God, Doctrine of Baptisms, Laying on of Hands, Resurrection of the Dead & Eternal Judgment
Who was the first one to repent in Scripture?
God.
Give ONE instruction John gave to the soldiers OR the publicans.
Publican: “Exact no more than that which is appointed you”| Soldiers: “Do violence to no man.” | “Neither accuse any falsely. ” | “Be content with your wages”
Who offered Isaac by faith?
Abraham.
Which chapter describes believers burning their books after repenting?
Acts 19.
'Repent ye, and believe ________.'
The gospel.
Explain why the order of the principles matters.
Because God intentionally gave the six principles in the right order, and each one builds on the one before it as the roadmap for the Christian life.
Which repentance word emphasizes action, which emphasizes turning from sin, and which emphasizes a change of mind?
Nacham—action and separation; Shuwb—turning and destroying what is wrong; Metanoe—a transformed mind
Explain how repentance prepares the way of the Lord.
When we repent, turn,and change, we create a clear path for the Lord to come in and do all He wants in our lives.
Without faith it is impossible to _____.
Please God.
Give two passages that teach repentance comes before faith.
Hebrews 6:1, Acts 20:21, Mark 1:15, Matthew 21:32 (any two).
'Faith without works is ________.'
Dead.