Function of the Word
Why is WORD described as a seed?
Just like you plant a seed in the ground and it grows, God wants to put the word in our heart so we grow and produce peace, life, love, etc
In the beginning was the ________, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
JOHN 1:1
In the beginning was the WORD, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
JOHN 1:1
True or False: God wants FEW people to be saved and come close to the TRUTH.
FALSE God wants ALL people to be saved and come to a knowledge of the TRUTH.
The way how to discern God and Satan is by the standard of the _______. We can know whether the word and action is based on the _______.
The way how to discern God and Satan is by the standard of the SCRIPTURE. We can know whether the word and action is based on the SCRIPTURE.
The Bible says you reap what you sow (actions). In Buddhism, this concept is called _____
Karma
WHY is the WORD described to be like LIGHT?
Just like we need light to see where we are going and tell things apart, the word shows us the path God wants us to follow and helps us discern truth and lies
Who wants all men to be saved and come to a knowledge if the ________.
1 Timothy 2:4
Who wants all men to be saved and come to a knowledge if the TRUTH.
1 Timothy 2:4
True or False: God is FAITHFUL because He fulfills of ALL His prophecies.
TRUE God is FAITHFUL because He fulfills of ALL His prophecies.
If God's seed is the WORD OF TRUTH, Satan's seed is the word of ________.
If God's seed is the WORD OF TRUTH, Satan's seed is the word of LIES/FALSEHOOD.
In order to be true believers in our religions, we need to combine knowledge, ______, and _______
knowledge, faith, and action
WHY is the WORD described to be like FOOD?
Just like we need to constantly eat food to stay alive and healthy, the word sustains our inner self and gives us life
In the beginning _______ created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning GOD created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1
True or False: The PURPOSE of religion is to RECONNECT with God.
TRUE The PURPOSE of religion is to RECONNECT with God.
The _______ is a type of bowl that contains fire. When there is fire and incense in the ________ the incense smoke rises to God which is like the prayer ascending to God.
The CENSER is a type of bowl that contains fire. When there is fire and incense in the CENSER the incense smoke rises to God which is like the prayer ascending to God.
What is the way you say 'God' in Islam?
Allah
WHY is the WORD described to be like SCALE?
Just like scales were used in marketplaces to fairly measure the price of goods, and scales are used in court of law to represent fairness and justice which doesn't change, the word is the unchanging standard by which God fairly judges our heart and actions
The kingdom of heaven is like ________ hidden in a field....
Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like TREASURE hidden in a field....
Matthew 13:44
True or False: The reason why Jesus spoke in parables regarding the secrets of the kingdom of heaven is because riddles are funny
FALSE The reason why Jesus told in parables regarding the secrets of the kingdom of heaven is to hide it from Satan and fulfill an OT prophecy.
The word of light is like the _______ word of the prophecy that explains the fulfillment and reality and the true meaning of parables.
The word of light is like the UNFOLDING word of the prophecy that explains the fulfillment and reality and the true meaning of parables.
In Christianity we use the Bible. What is one of the main holy books in Hinduism?
Bhagavad Gita
WHY is the WORD described to be like FIRE?
Just like fire can either destroy or purify and cleanse things, the word can either judge someone who is arrogant and evil, or cleanse someone who is humble and receives it
I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone ________ anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
Revelation 22:18-19
I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone ADDS anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
Revelation 22:18-19
True or False: In order to cleanse my heart(bowl) I need to wash off the obstacles toward working for peace. And fill in the food at the proper time.
TRUE In order to cleanse my heart(bowl) I need to wash off the obstacles toward working for peace. And fill in the food at the proper time.
Now is the time(era) of ____________________, because the secrets of the kingdom of heaven hidden in parables are being revealed.
Now is the time(era) of REVELATION AND RECREATION, because the secrets of the kingdom of heaven hidden in parables are being revealed.
In all religions, it is important that we don't hate each other or divide, but do what instead?
Love each other and unite