FALSE TEACHERS
In 2 John, believers are warned of these individuals.
Who are deceivers and false teachers? (2 John 1:7-11)
Servant of Jesus and brother of James.
Who is Jude? Jude 1:1
The "golden candlesticks" in Revelation represent these.
BONUS: John was instructed to send the Revelation to the seven churches in this area.
What are the seven churches? (Revelation 1:12-13)
BONUS: What is Asia? Rev. 1:11
In 3 John, John expresses joy over this report from the brethren.
What is the faithfulness of Gaius? (3 John 1:3-4)
Main characters in 2 John.
BONUS: These characters have the likeness of a lion, a calf, a man, and an eagle.
Who are John, Jesus, and the itinerant false teachers? 2 John 1: 1,3, 7-11
BONUS: Who are the four beasts around the throne? Rev. 4:7
This is the primary focus of Chapter 10 in Steps to Christ.
What is developing a personal knowledge of God? Steps to Christ, P 85.1
Jude says this will happen to the ungodly and false teachers.
What is "they will face judgment"? (Jude 1:15)
The apostle John addresses this person, "Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers."
Who is Gaius? 3 John 1:1-2
This church is said to be lukewarm, but she believes she is rich and needs nothing.
BONUS: The overcomers in the church mentioned above will occupy this position.
What is the church of Laodicea? Rev. 3:16-17
BONUS: What is sitting with Christ on His throne? Rev. 3:14, 21
Jude emphasizes this key message regarding compassion in the conclusion of his letter.
What is "to show compassion, making a difference"? (Jude 1:22)
These characters appear in this book: Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius.
BONUS: He loves to have the preeminence.
What is 3 John? 3 John 1:1,9, 12
BONUS: Who is Diotrephes? 3 John 1: 9 (KJV)
According to Ellen G. White, this is how to gain a true knowledge of God.
What is accessing the diverse ways He seeks to make Himself known to us? Steps to Christ, P 85.1
This is the primary purpose of Jude’s letter.
What is to warn against false teachers? (Jude 1:3)
He prophecied, saying, "Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints to execute judgment upon all"
BONUS: He is the seventh from Adam.
Who is Enoch? Jude 1:14
BONUS: Who is Enoch? Jude 1:14
The churches that receive only praise and encouragement.
BONUS: The churches that only receive rebuke.
What are Smyrna and Philadelphia? Rev. 2: 8-11; 3:7-13
BONUS: What are Sardis and Laodicea? Rev. 3:1-4; 3:14-20
In 2 John, John beseeched the believers to keep this commandment, which was not new but was from the beginning.
What is "to love one another"? (2 John 1:5-6)
Name three featured characters from the book of Jude.
BONUS: This character's love of reward was his error.
Who are Jesus, James, Jude, Michael, Cain, Balaam, Korah, and Enoch? Jude1: 1,9, 11, 14
BONUS: Who is Balaam? Jude1: 11
Ellen G. White emphasizes this as one of the main sources of knowing God.
What is the study of the Bible or beholding Christ? Christ, P 87.3; 88.1
John says this about those who support false teachers.
What is "They share in their wicked work"? (2 John 1:11)
He was dressed in a robe, his hair was white like wool, his eyes were a flame of fire, his feet were like fine brass, and his voice was as the sound of many waters.
BONUS: They cried, "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty."
Who is Christ? Rev. 1:13-14
BONUS: Who are the four beasts around the throne? Rev. 4:8
The two churches that were affected by the Nicolaitans doctrine.
BONUS: The overcomers of the churches mentioned above are allowed to eat this.
What are Ephesus and Pergamos? Rev. 2:6, 15
BONUS: What are "from the tree of life and the hidden manna"? Rev. 2:7, 17
In 3 John, John contrasts Gaius with this individual who acts arrogantly.
Who is Diotrephes? (3 John 1:9-10)
These characters are represented by the stars in Jesus' right hand.
Who are the angels or leaders of the seven churches? Rev. 1:6, 20
According to the chapter, this is why the savior connected his precious lessons with the things of nature.
What is that the lessons may always be recalled to mind? Christ, P 85.2
Jude describes false teachers using this metaphor related to nature.
What are “clouds without water, trees without fruits, and raging waves of the sea”? (Jude 1:12)
John saw this person in heaven sitting on a throne. His appearance was like jasper and sardine stone.
BONUS: They cast their crowns before the throne and worship and praise the Lord.
Who is God the Father? Rev. 4: 2-3
BONUS: Who are the twenty-four elders? REV. 4:10-11
This church allows Jezebel, the self-proclaimed prophetess, to teach and seduce Christ's servants to commit fornication.
BONUS: This church has a reputation of being alive, but is dead.
What is Thyatira? Rev. 2:18, 20
BONUS: What is Sardis? Rev. 3: 1
John warns the believers not to do this to anyone who brings a different doctrine from the one he taught them.
What is to welcome him in their house or bid him Godspeed? (2 John 1:10-11)
These churches are mentioned in this chapter of Revelation: Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
What is Revelation chapter three? Rev. 3: 1, 7, 14
According to Steps to Christ chapter 10, there is nothing more calculated to strengthen the intellect than this. It is potent to elevate the thoughts and give vigor to the faculties.
What is the study of the word of God? Steps to Christ, P 90.1
As a warning to the false teachers, Jude uses this story from the Old Testament to reference an example of divine judgment.
What is the rebellion of Korah, unbelief of the Israelites, and Sodom and Gomorrha? (Jude 1:11)
The seven lamps of fire burning before the throne of God represent this.
BONUS: In Revelation, Christ is introduced to this church as the one with the seven Spirits of God.
Who are the seven Spirits of God? Rev 4:5
BONUS: What is Sardis? Rev. 3:1
Place the names of the churches in the correct sequence as they appear in the Bible. Sardis. Ephesus, Philadelphia, Smyrna, Pergamos, Laodicea, and Thyatira.
BONUS: These three churches receive praises and rebukes. Name one.
What are Ephesus, Smyra, Pergamos, Thyateria, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea? Rev. 2:1-29; 3:1-22
BONUS: What are Fphesus, Pergamos, and Thyatira? Rev. 2: 2-4; 13-16; 19-20
This is the primary focus of 2 John and 3 John, as stated at the beginning of the letters.
Answer: What is the importance of truth and love? (2 John 1:1-6; 3 John 1:1-8)
These characters appear in Revelation chapter two. Name three, including the churches they represent, if required.
Who are Jesus, Balaam, the Nicolaitans, Jezebel, Satan, and the angels or leaders of Ephesus, Smyra, Pergamos, and Thyatira? Rev. 2:1, 8, 12, 18
Ellen G White says God’s care for His creation ranges from the little brown sparrow to the ________,
What are the Unnumbered worlds throughout immensity? Christ, P 85.4