Definitions
conversion
a time when a person decides to follow Jesus
How did Paul describe his life before Jesus?
it was all rubbish, or meaningless
People think they are _________ but they become __________.
wise...fools
What is the bad news about sin nature?
All of us have sinned.
What is the purpose of grace?
to not excuse sin, but to have victory over it/to withhold the punishment that we deserve through Jesus
theology
the study of God
What was Paul able to handle because of his faith in Jesus?
Suffering
People exchange God's _________ for idols.
Glory
What is the good news from God to us?
God declares us righteous in the name of Jesus.
_______ the truth.
Know
sin nature
the inherited tendency to sin
What is the core message of the gospel illustrated in Paul's conversion?
to know and willingly obey Jesus
People exchange ____________ for a __________.
What are the benefits of righteousness?
a restored relationship with Christ and a transformed life
___________ the truth.
Believe
doctrine
the traditional teachings of a belief system
Name three things that happened in Paul's life before he knew Christ.
Persecuted the church, emphasized his strong Jewish heritage as a Pharisee, was blameless and faultless in obeying Jewish law, and was confident in his flesh and own accomplishments
All have __________ and fall short of the glory of God.
How is justification possible?
__________ the truth.
Obey
justified
declared righteous
Name three things that happened after Paul's conversion to Christ.
Counted his gains as losses, considered everything rubbish, suffered for the sake of the gospel, was not ashamed of the gospel
List two ways God clearly revealed himself.
Conscience...Creation
How is God's grace stronger than people's sin?
Grace will always increase more than sin
Why is it dangerous to have incorrect beliefs about grace?
build a wrong foundation, cancel freedom, and neutralize victory