Justification / Sanctification
How are we given justification?
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
What are called the mercies of God? Romans 12: 1
(4 things)
God's love, grace, righteousness, and the gift of faith
According to Romans 12:10, who should we give preference to?
to one another
The body and the mind of a believer are the places where sin makes us _____________.
vulnerable
In Philippians 2:1-2, what is Paul calling for?
When is our sanctification complete?
When are in the presence of God in heaven
What is described in Romans 12 as a spiritual service for a believer?
presenting our bodies a living and holy sacrifice.
to offer our bodies, and minds, and hearts to Him
As Christians we are not to have feelings of conceit or superiority toward other believers. What verse in Romans Ch. 12 do we find this idea?
v. 6
Our purpose in struggling to control our minds and bodies is the same as our purpose in being justified and sanctified. What is our purpose?
to glorify God
In what kingdom was the church at Phillip located?
Macedonia
When we make choices in our lives, as a Christian, we must make the decisions that will _______ ______.
glorify Him
Give an example of not conforming to the world.
examples of not agreeing with the culture and ways of thinking of the world that go against God's Word
In Philippians 4 in what verse does Paul give us an example of someone to emulate. Who is that person?
verse 9, Paul himself
How does Philippians 2:3-7 contrast us from Christ?
We behave with selfishness and empty conceit, but Christ emptied himself and took on the form of a bond-servant.
According to chapter 1:18 and 4:4, what is Paul doing that he wants the Philippians to do?
Rejoice!
Because of justification when God looks at a saved person what does He see?
He sees the work of Christ making us righteous.
How is our mind "renewed" as referred to in our Scripture?
the Holy Spirit changes our thinking through constant study and meditation of the Scripture
Explain why we are never to take our own revenge or pay back evil for evil? Romans 12
v. 19 God says, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay." Because of His perfection, God is the only was worth to repay.
What is the point of the Law given to Israel in the Old Testament?
to show us our need for a Savior because we can't keep the Law perfectly.
In Philippians 1: 21-25, what is Paul saying is the best thing to happen in his situation?
That he would live for their sakes and continue to share the Gospel.
Explain how we have been crucified with Christ?
At salvation, our old self died and we became a new creation in Christ.
Explain how Philippians 3:7-8 applies to being a living sacrifice.
Paul says that the things of the world are not as valuable as the eternal things of God.
Explain why the things Paul mentions in verses 9-21 of Romans 12 would be a struggle.
In all of these things we are putting God's way ahead of our own way.
In many books of the New Testament (outside of the Gospel), against what sin are we constantly given a strict warning.
Teaching a false gospel
Explain what Paul means in Philippians 3:7.
All he has achieved and accomplished in his life is garbage when compared to knowing and serving Jesus Christ as His Lord and Savior.