The Characteristics of God
What is eternal?
No beginning, no end.
Anything!
Who do we know joins the journey whenever the pronouns switch from them/they to us/we?
Luke
Characters on the Journey P.1
This main character begins his journey carrying a heavy burden of sin.
Christian
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
True or false?
You can earn your salvation!
False
You cannot earn your salvation, you can only be saved by the grace of God through Jesus Christ on the cross!
The main character of the Bible?
God/Jesus
Which/What/Why?
On which journey did the Jews from Asia stir up the city and try to kill Paul? What two things did they accuse him of?
Journey to Rome; they accused Paul of teaching against the Law and the Jews, and they accused him of defiling the Temple by bringing Greeks into it.
Characters on the Journey P.2
These four sons travel with Christiana on her journey.
Matthew, Samuel, Joseph, and James
John 20:30-31
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
What does omnipresent mean?
God is in all places at all times.
What do the heavens declare?
Psalm 19:1
the glory of God
Where did...?
Where did a silversmith cause a great riot because of Paul?
Ephesus
Symbolisms and Allegories
Christian defeats Apollyon with his true weapon. What is it and what is this an allegory for?
The Word of God
John 17:17
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth
What is a parable?
A short made up story that is not true but teaches something true.
What is the enemy like and seeking to do?
The enemy is like a roaring lion seeking to devour
People
Who is described as an “eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures”? Who explained the rest of the gospel to him?
Apollos; Aquila & Priscilla
Temptations
This man tempted Christian to leave the narrow path and choose an easier way.
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Acts 26:28-29
Acts 26:28-29
And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?” And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.”
What does sovereign mean?
God is in control and reigns over all creation.
What is an idol?
Fashioned statue made of gold or wood
or Something worshipped other than God.
Anything!
Why did the tribune in Jerusalem stop before he could flog Paul? What was the tribune’s name?
Because he found out that Paul was a Roman citizen by birth and it was against the law to punish a Roman citizen without a trial to prove his guilt. His name was Claudius Lysias.
Ezra 7:10
Ezra 7:10
For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.
Psalm 119:11
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you
To turn from your sin and to turn to God for salvation and forgiveness.
Your word is lamp to my feet and a?
Light for my path
Acts 23:11 Bible Memorization
The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome.”
Symbolisms and Allegories
The narrow path represents this
What is the Christian life or following God?
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Are the gifts and signs of the apostles still happening? (tongues (languages), healing, visions)
Was the purpose of those gifts? Extra 300 points if answered
Why don't we have those things anymore? Extra 300 points if answered
No.
The purpose of the gifts was to show that the gospel was true!
We don't need those things anymore because we have the complete and sufficient Word of God!