What is Grace
and Law?
and Law?
What's the difference between grace and mercy?
Grace is getting something we don't deserve. Mercy is not getting what we do.
What does it mean to be humble?
To think of yourself less. To rely on God over yourself. To not be prideful. Etc.
What does "transform/transformed" mean?
Answers may vary. To be completely and entirely changed for the better.
What is the phrase "grace in action" referring to?
Our "actions" that we pursue as a result of our righteousness.
What does "perseverance" mean?
Answers may vary. To keep going even when things get hard
What is Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
How is saying "its ok" different than true biblical forgiveness?
Answers may vary. True forgiveness comes from our heart and the strength for that only comes from God.
Why is the word "BE" so important in the phrase "grace to be transformed"
Because we cannot transform ourselves. Only Christ can transform us.
What are the fruits of the spirit?
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and self control.
Who SPECIFICALLY do we have as our helper in times of trials?
The Holy Spirit
What does the Law demand because of our sin? Did that just go away/did God just change His mind?
The Law demands death
No! The price of death was still paid, just by Jesus instead of us.
What does Ephesians 4:32 say?
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
As Christians, God forgives us when we miss the target. ALSO! As Christians we should ______ __ ______ ___ _____.
We should always be aiming for the target.
In scripture what is the flesh and the spirit?
Answers may vary. The flesh is what we selfishly want for ourselves. The spirit is what God wants for us.
What does Deuteronomy 31:6 say?
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.
What is Galatians 3:11
Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith."
What does James 4:6 say?
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
What does 2 Corinthians 5:17 say?
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
What does Galatians 6:9-10 say?
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap,
if we do not give up.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
What book of the bible do we see this passage in? Extra 100 point for the exact reference!
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter trials of various kinds.James 1:2
The gift that we don't deserve is the gospel. Someone from your group come up and share the gospel with me.
Answers may vary (as long as its the gospel)
What is the story of the unforgiving servant?
Answers will vary. Servant owed a lot and was forgiven but wouldn't forgive someone who owed him. He was then cast into prison.
What is the difference between doing good FOR our salvation and doing good BECAUSE of our salvation?
Answers may vary. We can never do enough good to earn our salvation but we do the right thing BECAUSE Jesus has saved us.
What example about water do we see in scripture regarding the "fruit" of being in Christ?
"Does a spring send forth both freshwater and bitter from the same opening?" (no)
James 3:11a
Fill in the blanks.
Suffering produces _______, ________ produces ________, and ________ produces hope.
(Romans 5:3-4
Suffering produces perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character produces hope.