Romans (NIV)
For all have _________ and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
Sinned
I am not ashamed of the _______, because it is the power of ________that brings salvation to __________who __________; first to the Jew then to the gentile. (Romans 1:16) THIS WAS A MEMORY VERSE
Ephesians 1:3 state that in ____________ God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing
Chapter 4 starts with a THEREFORE. Chapters 1-3 show us all that God has done for us. Chapters 4-6 show us that all of those things should cause us to__________in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called.
walk
Where was Paul when he wrote Philippians?
Prison in Rome
Philippians 1:6
And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to ___________at the day of Jesus Christ.
completion
Who was Colossians written to?
The church at Colossae
Is Colossians a a prison letter?
For the wages of sin is ___________, but the gift of God is ____________life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23)
death, eternal
faith, peace
Paraphrase warning! (100 Points per blank. Partial points) In Chapter 2:1-2 Paul states that they were dead in ___________ in which they once __________. Then in Verse 4 he starts by saying "BUT GOD" was rich in _________ and __________ and made us _________with Christ SO THAT He might show us the immeasurable riches of His ___________.
sins/trangressions (100)
walked (100)
love and mercy (100 and 100)
alive (100)
grace (100)
In 4:2 there are four things that should be characteristic of our walk. What are they?
humility, gentleness, patience and love
Philippians 2:4-5
Let each of you look not only to his own __________, but also to the __________ of others. Let each of you Have this ________ among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.
interests, interests. attitude
Philippians 3:20
But our ________is in __________, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
For an extra 100 points, this means this earth will never feel like our ________. (at least not in the way heaven will!)
citizenship, heaven
Did Paul ever go to Colossae?
No
After a person is raised with Christ in Batptism, what has been cancelled? 2:13-14
Sin/Transgression/debt
Romans 12:1
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's _________, to offer your bodies as a __________ __________, _________ and pleasing to God- this is true Worship.
mercies, living sacrifice, holy
True or False
Romans 8:1 says there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. That means we can sin all we want after we have been baptized into Christ. (HINT: read Romans 6:1-2 before you answer)
False
Ephesians 2:8-10 is a key passage in the letter. Fill in the blanks (NASB)
For by ____________you have been saved through________; and that not of yourselves, it is the ______________ of God; not as a result of _________, so that no one may boast. For we are _________ __________, created in ____________ for good _____________, which God prepared beforehand SO THAT we would __________in them.
grace, faith, gift, works, His workmanship, Christ Jesus, works, walk
4:3: We should maintain the _________ of the spirit in the bond of peace. (ESV)
unity
Philippians 4:8
Finally brothers whatever is _______, whatever is _________, whatever is just, whatever is ________, whatever is ________, whatever is _________ if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ________, THINK (mind) on these things.
true, honorable, pure, lovely, commendable, praise
Philippians 1:21
For to me to live is _________, and to die is ________.
for and extra 200 points...explain what Paul means.
Christ, gain
What three things did Paul pray for on the behalf of the Colossians?
Knowledge of His will
Spiritual wisdom
Spiritual understanding
Once we have been raised with Christ (in baptism), what are the old parts that should have been put to death (name 3) (3:5-9)
immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, covetousness, idolatry, anger, wrath, malice, slander, obscene talk, lying
God, love, sinners, Christ
Consequently, __________comes from ___________ the message, and the message is heard through the _________about ___________. (Romans 10:17)
faith, hearing, word, Christ
FOR 500 Points: In Chapter one we learn 5-6 key things God has done for us. NAME 3 of them. (they are found in verses 4-11)(Partial points given)
Chose us (verse 4)
adopted us (vs 5)
Bestowed his Grace on us (vs 6)
Forgives our trespasses (vs 7)
Made known the mystery of His will (vs 9)
Gave us an inheritance (vs 11)
Paraphrase alert! Partial points given
4:11-16: We see we should us the gifts given in Christ in the first 3 chapters to:
Build up the body of____________(4:12)
Until all attain full spiritual __________(4:13)
Not longer to be ___________tossed here and there by every wind of __________by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming. (4:14)
Christ
maturity
children
doctrine
Philippians 2:5-7
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who though He was in the form of ______, did not count _________with God a thing to be _________, but _________Himself, by taking the form of ___________being born in the likeness of men.
God, equality, grasped, emptied, servant
Philippians 2:13
for it is ______ who ______in you, both to will and to _________for _________good pleasure.
for an extra 200 this means we should ________in a way worthy of our __________.
God , works, work, His
walk, calling
In 4:3-4, what did Paul want them to pray for with regard to himself?
Open door of opportunity to teach
compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, bearing with on another, forgiving, love, thankfulness, teach, admonish (urge to do what is right, counsel), do all in the name of the Lord
Do not ____________to the ___________ of this world, but be ____________by the ____________of your __________. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-His good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:2)
conformed, pattern, transformed, renewing, mind
Or don't you know that all of us who were _________into _________ _________ were _________ into His __________? We were therefore _________ with him through __________ into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a ________ life. (Romans 6:3-4)
baptized, Christ Jesus, baptized, death
buried, baptism, new
What is a broad Summary of how Ephesians is Divided:
Chapters 1-3_______________________
Chapters 4-6______________________
Chapters 1-3: Blessings in Christ
Chapters 4-6: How we should live because of those blessings
In 5:1-2 we se are are to be imitators of __________. By doing so we will walk in ________, just as _______loved us and gave Himself for us.
God, love, Christ
Philippians 2:8
And being found in ______ form, he __________ Himself by becoming ___________to the point of __________.
Who is HE? (for the full 500)
human, humbled, obedient, death.
JESUS THE CHRIST
Remember He was EQUAL with God, yet He did this for us! What will you do in return? (Romans 12:1)
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved middle schoolers, as you have always ________, so now, not only as in my _________, but MUCH MORE in my ________, work out your _______ ____________with _______ and trembling
obeyed, presence, absence, own salvation, fear
Teachers note:
We can't do it for you! It will be your own obedience that through faith and God's grace you will see Him in heaven!
From 1:15-17 Name 5 Characteristics of Christ
Image of the invisible God
Firstborn of all creation
All things created by Him
All things created through Him
All things created for Him
In Him all things Hold together
Why should we conduct ourselves with wisdom toward outsiders? 4:5-6 (Hint: it is after the SO THAT)
we may know how we ought to answer each person
(You may be the only person they ever meet who knows Christ. Be ready!)