PHILIPPIANS
Paul says he learned a secret that allowed him to face both abundance and need. What was that secret?
Contentment
Philippians 4:11–13 (NIV)
Paul explains that he has “learned to be content whatever the circumstances” and concludes that he can face all these circumstances through Christ who gives him strength.
According to Romans 3:23, what problem is shared by every human being?
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 3:23 (NIV)
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
According to Colossians 3:2, where should believers set their minds?
On things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2 (NIV)
According to Ephesians 2:8–9, salvation is received by grace through what?
Faith.
Ephesians 2:8–9 (NIV)
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith...”
According to Philippians 1:21, Paul summarizes his entire outlook on life and death in one sentence. Complete it: “To live is ______ and to die is ______.”
Christ; gain.
Biblical Foundation: Philippians 1:21 (NIV)
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
Romans 6:23 contrasts two outcomes. What are the wages of sin, and what is God's gift?
The wages of sin is death, but God's gift is eternal life in Christ Jesus.
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
According to Colossians 1:16, what relationship does Jesus have to creation?
All things were created through Him and for Him.
Colossians 1:16 (NIV)
Ephesians 2:10 says Christians are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for what purpose?
To do good works that God prepared for them to do.
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Philippians 2 describes Jesus voluntarily leaving a position of glory, taking the nature of a servant, and becoming obedient to death. What Christian virtue is Paul using Christ's example to teach?
Humility.
Philippians 2:3–8 (NIV)
Paul begins by commanding believers to act “in humility” and then presents Christ's self-emptying service and obedience as the supreme example.
What theological term describes God's act of declaring a sinner righteous through faith rather than through works of the law?
Justification.
Romans 3:28 (NIV)
Paul teaches that a person “is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.”
According to Colossians 1:16–17, name three statements Paul makes about Christ’s relationship to creation.
Any three:
Colossians 1:16–17 (NIV)
According to Ephesians 5:22–33, what relationship does Paul use as a picture of the relationship between Christ and the Church?
Marriage, specifically the relationship between a husband and wife.
Ephesians 5:22–33 (NIV)
Paul says that Jesus humbled Himself to the point of death. According to Philippians 2:9–11, what three things does God do in response to Christ's humiliation?
God exalts Him to the highest place, gives Him the name above every name, and declares that every knee will bow and every tongue acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord.
Philippians 2:9–11 (NIV)
Romans 5:12–19 compares two men whose actions had consequences for humanity. Who are they, and what does each one represent?
Adam and Jesus Christ. Adam's disobedience brought sin and death; Christ's obedience brings justification and life.
Romans 5:12–19 (NIV)
According to Colossians 3:12–14, what five qualities are believers told to “clothe” themselves with?
Colossians 3:12–14 (NIV)
Name all six pieces of the armor of God described in Ephesians 6 and what each one represents.
Belt: Truth
Breastplate: Righteousness
Feet: Readiness from the gospel of peace
Shield: Faith
Helmet: Salvation
Sword: The Word of God
Ephesians 6:14–17 (NIV)