Romans
Who wrote the book of Romans?
Paul
What problem divided the Corinthian church?
Loyalty to different leaders over loyalty to Christ
What must a deacon be, according to Paul?
Worthy of respect, sincere, faithful to his wife, etc
What does Hebrews say about the Word of God?
It is living and active—Hebrews 4:12
What is the main message of 1 John?
God is love, and true faith leads to righteous living
What inner guide acts like a law to non-Jews?
Conscience
What did Paul say about God's wisdom vs. human wisdom?
God's wisdom seems foolish but is wiser than humans
Why shouldn’t a new convert be made an elder?
They may become conceited—1 Tim. 3:6
What OT priest is Jesus compared to?
Melchizedek
How can believers know they truly know God according to 1 John?
They keep His commandments—1 John 2:3
What does it mean to be justified?
To be declared righteous before God through faith
According to 1 Corinthians, what is the greatest virtue?
Love
What does Paul teach about false teachers in Ephesus?
They promoted asceticism—1 Tim. 4:3)
How is faith defined in Hebrews?
Being sure of what we hope for—Hebrews 11:1
What does Peter say about suffering for Christ?
It brings blessing and glory—1 Peter 4:14
How does love fulfill the law?
It sums up and reflects all God's commandments
What is Paul’s teaching about spiritual gifts?
They are all important and should be used to build up the church
How are divisive people to be treated according to Titus?
Warn them once or twice, then avoid—Titus 3:10
According to James, what is faith without works?
Dead
How does Peter describe the devil?
A roaring lion seeking someone to devour—1 Peter 5:8
Explain the difference between living by the flesh and living by the Spirit.
The flesh leads to sin and death; the Spirit leads to life and peace—Romans 8
What was Paul's response to how they were taking the Lord’s Supper wrongly?
Examine yourself first and understand its meaning
What does Paul say salvation is based on in Titus 3:5?
God’s mercy, not works
What is the “royal law” in James 2:8?
Love your neighbor as yourself
According to 1 John 3:8, why did Jesus come?
To destroy the works of the devil