Gladiators Week 8 - Hebrews 3:14-4:1 + Repentance

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100

True or False?: We are like God.

True

200

Name one way in which we're like God.

+ 100 points for an additional reason

[open response]

300

Hebrews 4:1 - Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 

Where should this fear originate from?

God

400

Why did God require blood for atonement? (Lev 17:11)

To emphasize the horridity of sin.

2

100

True or False?: Faith in God is blind trust.

False.

200

Why is not receiving empirical evidence of God a blessing in disguise?

It builds true faith. (John 20:29)

300

What is the ultimate reason the author of Hebrews gives for why the Israelites failed to enter God's rest?

+ 200 points: What's the other (secondary) reason the author gives?

unbelief / faithlessness

+ 200: disobedience

400

What does it mean to "share in Christ"?

Be united with him in a relationship (marriage)

3

100

Is doubt inherently bad? (Yes/No)

No.

200

DOUBLE POINTS: Logic & reason (supplement/complement) faith.

supplement

300

What is the 3 step process of repentance presented in my devotional?

Confessing evil, turning from it, following God

400

What is the doctrine of theosis?

Hint: Orthodox

Belief that we become divine because Jesus died for us.

4

100

True or False?: The Israelites did not see miracles firsthand.

+ 100 points: Name one miracle they saw from God

False. They did. (Hebrews 3:16)

+ 100: Red Sea, manna, etc.

200

Which person of the Trinity is said to guide you to the truth?

The Holy Spirit (John 16:13)

300

Why do we continue to repent even if it doesn't make us "more forgiven"?

We can't help but repent, it fixes our strained relationship with God

400

How does C.S. Lewis describe sinful humans?

As rebels bearing arms