Why do we confess in Christ to be saved?
Because no one can come through the Father except through Christ.
In what book and chapter do we learn of the fall of mankind?
Genesis 3
According to Romans 10:9–10, what two things must a person do to be saved?
Confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead. (Romans 10:9–10)
Where does this verse come from? “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ our Lord Jesus.”
Romans 6:23.
Say the full meaning of PR/PR 3 times fast, and in the correct order!
“Praise report/prayer request-Praise report/prayer request-Praise report/prayer request”
Why was Jesus sent to the world?
To save the world from sin because otherwise we would have to pay for our sin through death and furthermore hell. (Romans 6:23)
What are three (3) reasons why we need salvation?
No one is righteous, we are made alive with Christ, we have been separated from God, we were born into sin, God is too pure to look on evil, Christ bore our griefs and carried our sorrows on the cross, man is destined to judgement, there is no promise of eternal life with Christ after death /o salvation etc...
According to Hebrews 11:1, how does the Bible define faith?
Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)
Name 3 things we receive through salvation.
Eternal life
Holy spirit
New identity
Unscramble this verse and say where in Matthew it comes from (NKJV):
“naMe of eht the ni btaiznpag SoN teh of dna lyHo eht rStiip. lla eth fo notsnia, mkae dan dipclesi fo taehrFe oG tehrefore dna”
“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.” - Matthew 28:19
Name 3 characteristics of the Holy Spirit, excluding that He is a person in the Trinity.
Our comforter, Guides us, Can be grieved etc...
Why was God’s law given? (Romans 5:20)
To reveal to ourselves how sinful we are, leading us to understand our need for salvation.
What are the three parts of salvation in order? (Talked about this in Bible Study!)
Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification
What is the meaning behind 2 Corinthians 5: 18-21? In certain versions, these verses are under the title “The Ministry of Reconciliation”.
It means that believers are called to be ambassadors for Christ and spread the gospel or “Good News”.
How does 1 Peter 1:3-5 explain why the hope God gives us is one that “will not lead to disappointment” (Romans 5:5)
The hope we’re given is LIVING through Christ’s resurrection – so our hope can’t be taken away/ we can be sure of it.
Who is responsible for our separation from God and why one and not the other?
Adam: most blame Eve but Adam received direct instructions. Both are to be held accountable for their respective disobedience, but God curses Adam and all to come after him (all of us). *Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:17-19.
What does baptism symbolize according to Romans 6:4, and does it save us?
Baptism symbolizes dying to sin and rising to new life in Christ; it doesn’t save us but is an outward sign of inward faith. (Romans 6:4; 1 Peter 3:21 AMPC for clear understanding)
What does it mean to be adopted into God’s family?
Through faith in Jesus Christ, believers become sons and daughters of God, receive a new identity, a transformed life, and spiritual inheritance.
What does TDP stand for & where does the name come from? (Hint: must say the anchor scripture fully, not just the chapter & verse!)
The Dwelling Place. Psalm 91:1 - He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
What does Romans 5:5 tell us about why we were given the Holy Spirit?
We were given the Holy Spirit so that he could fill our hearts with his love. It is to show God’s love for us by sending us a helper who would convict us and guide us in our daily life. (John 16:7-8; Romans 5:5)
What is salvation? Define using Romans 6:23.
Our deliverance from suffering the eternal separation from God... "For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord."
According to Ephesians 2:8–9, how do we receive salvation, and why can no one boast about it?
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works, so no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8–9)
List 3 things that the Holy Spirit gives us.
Peace, Joy, Wisdom, Discernment etc
Name all the parts of the fruit of the Spirit.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. (Galatians 5:22)