Trials & Temptations
What do we do when we have failed a trial or temptation?
Repent, turn to God, ask Him for Help
To whom does God give authority to pray for healing?
All Christians
How does God answer prayers for healing?
Sometimes He heals right away, sometimes He gives gradual healing and sometimes He doesn’t heal.
What is the structure of the Trinity?
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Define "trial"
A trial is not based upon temptation nor sinful desires. But rather, it is a test of our faith, patience as we experience negative situations in life.
What are some reasons for not receiving healing?
To strengthen us, to test us or as a punishment.
What are four methods of healing?
1. By word
2. By touch
3. By prayer
4. Using something like spit, mud, water, handkerchiefs, etc
Who has superiority in the Trinity?
They are equal
Define "temptation"
temptation may be defined as a scenario where a person finds themselves in a situation where there is an “opportunity” to sin, and to do something they know is wrong.
What are the first 2 reasons that people experience illnesses?
1. The sin of Adam and Eve
2. Personal sin
What are the 3rd and 4th reasons that people experience illnesses?
3. Unworthy participation in communion
4. Trials
How can you understand the Trinity of God?
You can't, you have to accept it by faith
Matthew 28:19
"Go therefore and..."
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Can God ”tempt” us? Explain your answer. Give a Bible passage to back it up
No, we are tempted by our own desires and enticed. James 1:13-14
What does God heal?
Our spirit, our soul, our body, our mind, our emotions and our relationships.
What can you do to receive healing?
Confess your sins, pray for yourself, ask elders/pastors to pray for you, ask the church to pray for you, take part in communion, and have faith in God’s power
What can you compare the Trinity to?
Water (in solid, liquid, and gas form)
The sun
Our minds
James 5:15
"And the prayer..."
And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
What is a refiner's fire?
It is when a material, such as silver, is placed in a fire to cleanse and burn away any impurities so that it becomes pure silver without blemish.
Who is introduced when in the Bible?
God the Father – in the Old Testament; God the Son – in the New Testament when Jesus was born; God the Holy Spirit – after Jesus ascended into heaven.
1 Corinthians 10:14
"No temptation has..."
No temptation has overtaken you except as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.