| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was Jonah told to do? | go to the city of Nineveh and warn its people that they will be destroyed unless they repent. Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | the Lord would have regard for sacrifices Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | travel to Nineveh and preach against its wickedness. Add Comment |
| Has there been a time in your life you were told to do something you should do but instead you put it off or ignored it? How did that go? | Yes and I got in truble Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | because Jonah was disobedient Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | as a reminder of his commitment to the gospel, his suffering for Christ, and a call to remember his own struggles and the struggles of other Christians Add Comment |
| There are christians suffereing around the world and dying for Christ. Take a few minutes to pray for believers around the world. What are 2 things you can pray for them about? | Two things you can pray for Christians facing persecution and suffering are: 1) For their strength and endurance to persevere in their faith, and 2) For their safety and protection from harm and danger. Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | his ministry, his protection from evil, and his ability to share the gospel effectively. Specifically Add Comment |
| How can praying for others to come to Christ and praying for courage to share Christ help you to set your mind and heart on Christ? | his ministry, his protection from evil, and his ability to share the gospel effectively. Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | Mom Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | means prioritizing Him above all else in your thoughts, feelings, and action Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | actively resisting and overcoming sinful thoughts, desires, and actions through faith Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | You can Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | a journey toward a fuller life, a closer relationship with God, and experiencing the peace and joy that comes from living in accordance with His will. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | Say I forgive Add Comment |
| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | means prioritizing Him above all else in your thoughts, feelings, and action Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | actively resisting and overcoming sinful thoughts, desires, and actions through faith Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | You can Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | a journey toward a fuller life, a closer relationship with God, and experiencing the peace and joy that comes from living in accordance with His will. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | Say I forgive Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Using that example, what does God say about that? | The provided information, particularly regarding the Christian perspective on lying, can be analyzed using the example of Rahab. Add Comment |
| It can be easy for us as humans to make up rules for ourselves and others which is one of the things Paul is warning against. In verse 8, Paul warns against basing our beliefs on anything other than Christ. What is an example in our world today of people making up rules, principles, decisions, beliefs not on the Bible? | According to Colossians 2:8, Paul warns against being taken captive by "philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ". An example of people today making up rules or beliefs not based on the Bible is: Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | spiritual gifts, grace, and everything needed for life and godlines Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | many religions is a deity or a higher power, such as God or the divine. Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | all the fullness of the Godhead Add Comment |
| Using that example, what does God say about that? | The provided information, particularly regarding the Christian perspective on lying, can be analyzed using the example of Rahab. Add Comment |
| It can be easy for us as humans to make up rules for ourselves and others which is one of the things Paul is warning against. In verse 8, Paul warns against basing our beliefs on anything other than Christ. What is an example in our world today of people making up rules, principles, decisions, beliefs not on the Bible? | According to Colossians 2:8, Paul warns against being taken captive by "philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ". An example of people today making up rules or beliefs not based on the Bible is: Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | spiritual gifts, grace, and everything needed for life and godlines Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | many religions is a deity or a higher power, such as God or the divine. Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | all the fullness of the Godhead Add Comment |
| Using that example, what does God say about that? | The provided information, particularly regarding the Christian perspective on lying, can be analyzed using the example of Rahab. Add Comment |
| It can be easy for us as humans to make up rules for ourselves and others which is one of the things Paul is warning against. In verse 8, Paul warns against basing our beliefs on anything other than Christ. What is an example in our world today of people making up rules, principles, decisions, beliefs not on the Bible? | According to Colossians 2:8, Paul warns against being taken captive by "philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ". An example of people today making up rules or beliefs not based on the Bible is: Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | spiritual gifts, grace, and everything needed for life and godlines Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | many religions is a deity or a higher power, such as God or the divine. Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | all the fullness of the Godhead Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | Based on the verses in Colossians 1:15-20, here are at least four characteristics or roles of Jesus listed: Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | the hope of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | the dispensation of the fulness of times Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | to see the salvation of God reach the Gentiles and that they will hear it Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | the concept of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, Add Comment |
| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | Based on the verses in Colossians 1:15-20, here are at least four characteristics or roles of Jesus listed: Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | the hope of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | the dispensation of the fulness of times Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | to see the salvation of God reach the Gentiles and that they will hear it Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | the concept of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, Add Comment |
| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | Based on the verses in Colossians 1:15-20, here are at least four characteristics or roles of Jesus listed: Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | the hope of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | the dispensation of the fulness of times Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | to see the salvation of God reach the Gentiles and that they will hear it Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | the concept of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, Add Comment |
| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | Based on the verses in Colossians 1:15-20, here are at least four characteristics or roles of Jesus listed: Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | the hope of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | the dispensation of the fulness of times Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | to see the salvation of God reach the Gentiles and that they will hear it Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | the concept of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, Add Comment |
| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | Based on the verses in Colossians 1:15-20, here are at least four characteristics or roles of Jesus listed: Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | the hope of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | the dispensation of the fulness of times Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | to see the salvation of God reach the Gentiles and that they will hear it Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | the concept of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, Add Comment |
| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | Based on the verses in Colossians 1:15-20, here are at least four characteristics or roles of Jesus listed: Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | the hope of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | the dispensation of the fulness of times Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | to see the salvation of God reach the Gentiles and that they will hear it Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | the concept of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, Add Comment |
| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | Based on the verses in Colossians 1:15-20, here are at least four characteristics or roles of Jesus listed: Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | the hope of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | the dispensation of the fulness of times Add Comment |
| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | Based on the verses in Colossians 1:15-20, here are at least four characteristics or roles of Jesus listed: Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | to see the salvation of God reach the Gentiles and that they will hear it Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | the hope of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | the concept of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | the dispensation of the fulness of times Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | to see the salvation of God reach the Gentiles and that they will hear it Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | the concept of Jesus as both fully God and fully man, Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is Paul in prison? | religious and political tensions Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | prayer should be regular, persistent, and focused on others' spiritual needs, not just personal requests Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | Paul persevered in prison not by denying his suffering, and not by embracing it, but by finding reasons to be joyful despite his suffering Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | profoundly centered on Christ and the transformative power of the Gospel Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | While in prison, God used Paul to advance the gospel by allowing him to share his faith with guards and visitors, encouraging other believers to preach more boldly, and by using his imprisonment as a platform to strengthen and teach various churches through his letters Add Comment |
| Why is Paul in prison? | religious and political tensions Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | prayer should be regular, persistent, and focused on others' spiritual needs, not just personal requests Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | Paul persevered in prison not by denying his suffering, and not by embracing it, but by finding reasons to be joyful despite his suffering Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | profoundly centered on Christ and the transformative power of the Gospel Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | While in prison, God used Paul to advance the gospel by allowing him to share his faith with guards and visitors, encouraging other believers to preach more boldly, and by using his imprisonment as a platform to strengthen and teach various churches through his letters Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Verse 6 tells us "do not be anxious about anything", and then he gives us ways to help us do that and to ultimately enjoy "the peace of God". Paul says to present your requests to God through prayer and petition. What does he also say should accompany those prayers? | expressing gratitude for God's blessings and grace, both past and present, as you bring your concerns to Him. Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | Tankful Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | Thanksgiving is God-centered: Thanksgiving is an expression of gratitude directed solely toward God. Every good thing received is ultimately a gift from Him. This is evident in 2 Corinthians 9:11-14, where God is emphasized as the sole benefactor Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | My mom Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | think about such things. Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | encourages individuals to display a gentle, kind, and considerate demeanor towards everyone, especially those struggling or in need. Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | Yes Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | Stoic philosophy offers a framework for thinking that can help achieve a calmer state of mind when dealing with anxiety and worry. Add Comment |
| Verse 6 tells us "do not be anxious about anything", and then he gives us ways to help us do that and to ultimately enjoy "the peace of God". Paul says to present your requests to God through prayer and petition. What does he also say should accompany those prayers? | expressing gratitude for God's blessings and grace, both past and present, as you bring your concerns to Him. Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | Tankful Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | Thanksgiving is God-centered: Thanksgiving is an expression of gratitude directed solely toward God. Every good thing received is ultimately a gift from Him. This is evident in 2 Corinthians 9:11-14, where God is emphasized as the sole benefactor Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | My mom Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | think about such things. Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | encourages individuals to display a gentle, kind, and considerate demeanor towards everyone, especially those struggling or in need. Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | Yes Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | Stoic philosophy offers a framework for thinking that can help achieve a calmer state of mind when dealing with anxiety and worry. Add Comment |
| Verse 6 tells us "do not be anxious about anything", and then he gives us ways to help us do that and to ultimately enjoy "the peace of God". Paul says to present your requests to God through prayer and petition. What does he also say should accompany those prayers? | expressing gratitude for God's blessings and grace, both past and present, as you bring your concerns to Him. Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | Tankful Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | Thanksgiving is God-centered: Thanksgiving is an expression of gratitude directed solely toward God. Every good thing received is ultimately a gift from Him. This is evident in 2 Corinthians 9:11-14, where God is emphasized as the sole benefactor Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | My mom Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | think about such things. Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | encourages individuals to display a gentle, kind, and considerate demeanor towards everyone, especially those struggling or in need. Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | Yes Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | Stoic philosophy offers a framework for thinking that can help achieve a calmer state of mind when dealing with anxiety and worry. Add Comment |
| Verse 6 tells us "do not be anxious about anything", and then he gives us ways to help us do that and to ultimately enjoy "the peace of God". Paul says to present your requests to God through prayer and petition. What does he also say should accompany those prayers? | expressing gratitude for God's blessings and grace, both past and present, as you bring your concerns to Him. Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | Tankful Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | Thanksgiving is God-centered: Thanksgiving is an expression of gratitude directed solely toward God. Every good thing received is ultimately a gift from Him. This is evident in 2 Corinthians 9:11-14, where God is emphasized as the sole benefactor Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | My mom Add Comment |
| Verse 6 tells us "do not be anxious about anything", and then he gives us ways to help us do that and to ultimately enjoy "the peace of God". Paul says to present your requests to God through prayer and petition. What does he also say should accompany those prayers? | expressing gratitude for God's blessings and grace, both past and present, as you bring your concerns to Him. Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | think about such things. Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | Tankful Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | encourages individuals to display a gentle, kind, and considerate demeanor towards everyone, especially those struggling or in need. Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | Thanksgiving is God-centered: Thanksgiving is an expression of gratitude directed solely toward God. Every good thing received is ultimately a gift from Him. This is evident in 2 Corinthians 9:11-14, where God is emphasized as the sole benefactor Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | Yes Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | My mom Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | Stoic philosophy offers a framework for thinking that can help achieve a calmer state of mind when dealing with anxiety and worry. Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | think about such things. Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | encourages individuals to display a gentle, kind, and considerate demeanor towards everyone, especially those struggling or in need. Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | Yes Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | Stoic philosophy offers a framework for thinking that can help achieve a calmer state of mind when dealing with anxiety and worry. Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | suppress the growing movement centered around Jesus Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | According to the writings of the Apostle Paul, particularly in the book of Philippians, Paul's perspective on "gain" and what is most important to him after his conversion to Christianity can be understood. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | to call believers to a life of practical love and service, both to each other and even to their enemies Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | righteousness is primarily understood as a gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What changes in our actions when our sole focus is to "press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"? | a deliberate focus on the future and a release of the past Add Comment |
| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | suppress the growing movement centered around Jesus Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | According to the writings of the Apostle Paul, particularly in the book of Philippians, Paul's perspective on "gain" and what is most important to him after his conversion to Christianity can be understood. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | to call believers to a life of practical love and service, both to each other and even to their enemies Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | righteousness is primarily understood as a gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What changes in our actions when our sole focus is to "press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"? | a deliberate focus on the future and a release of the past Add Comment |
| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | suppress the growing movement centered around Jesus Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | According to the writings of the Apostle Paul, particularly in the book of Philippians, Paul's perspective on "gain" and what is most important to him after his conversion to Christianity can be understood. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | to call believers to a life of practical love and service, both to each other and even to their enemies Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | righteousness is primarily understood as a gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What changes in our actions when our sole focus is to "press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"? | a deliberate focus on the future and a release of the past Add Comment |
| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | suppress the growing movement centered around Jesus Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | According to the writings of the Apostle Paul, particularly in the book of Philippians, Paul's perspective on "gain" and what is most important to him after his conversion to Christianity can be understood. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | to call believers to a life of practical love and service, both to each other and even to their enemies Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | righteousness is primarily understood as a gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What changes in our actions when our sole focus is to "press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"? | a deliberate focus on the future and a release of the past Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | to be unified in Christ, to have a shared mindset, and to prioritize the needs of others over their own Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | to believe in Christ and to suffer for Christ. Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | to will and act on behalf of God's good purpose. Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | He is nice :) Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | stand out as blameless and pure in a crooked and perverse world, holding fast to the word of life Add Comment |
| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | to be unified in Christ, to have a shared mindset, and to prioritize the needs of others over their own Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | to believe in Christ and to suffer for Christ. Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | to will and act on behalf of God's good purpose. Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | He is nice :) Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | stand out as blameless and pure in a crooked and perverse world, holding fast to the word of life Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is our struggle against? | against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | Thay forget Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | Everything Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | Id, Add Comment |
| Is there an area in your life you are not honoring them? If so, take a few minutes to confess that to God and ask Him to help you change. | Confessing those areas to Him and asking for help in changing is a powerful step towards spiritual growth Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | showing them respect, appreciation, and care, both through actions and words. Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Paul continues his list of how we should act and what to avoid as believers. What is his summary statement in verse 1 on how to live? | In the first verse of Ephesians chapter 4, Paul urges believers to live a life worthy of the calling they have received Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | Idk Add Comment |
| Paul ends the chapter talking about the roles and responsibilities for husbands and wives. He sums it up in verse 33. What does he tell husbands to do and what does he tell wives to do? | love their wives as they love themselves and wives to respect their husbands. Husbands: Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | It helps you Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | In 1 Corinthians 11:17-19, Paul addresses the Corinthian church's behavior during their gatherings, specifically regarding the Lord's Supper. He insists that believers must avoid divisions and factions within the church when they come together. He does not commend their practice, stating that their gatherings are doing more harm than good. Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | Paul, in his letters and teachings, provides a comprehensive set of instructions and guidance for believers, addressing both their internal transformation and their external conduct. Some key areas he emphasizes for followers to focus on include: Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | diligently study the Bible, seek guidance from the Holy Spirit, and trust in God's wisdom and timing Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | In Romans 12:2, Paul describes the kind of people God wants us to be by emphasizing transformation through the renewing of minds. Paul urges believers to: Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Gentiles were everyone else that was not a Jew (someone from the lineage of Israel). This would have been quite shocking for Jews to have other people be able to become a believer and receive the blessings of God. Read Matthew 28:18-20. What does God command us to do? | According to Matthew 28:18-20, also known as the Great Commission, Jesus gives a command to his disciples. This command is to make disciples of all nations. Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | In Acts 9:8-9, the Bible describes how Saul (later known as Paul) was blinded by a bright light from heaven and then led into the city of Damascus Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | "Christ in you, the hope of glory." Add Comment |
| How do you feel about talking about the Chrisitan faith with others? What do you struggle with and what gives you encouragement? | REALLY GOOD AND IT MAKES ME HAPPY Add Comment |
| List 3 people you know who do not follow Christ who you could be praying for and looking for an opportunity to share the gospel with. | James Maddy mason Add Comment |
| Gentiles were everyone else that was not a Jew (someone from the lineage of Israel). This would have been quite shocking for Jews to have other people be able to become a believer and receive the blessings of God. Read Matthew 28:18-20. What does God command us to do? | According to Matthew 28:18-20, also known as the Great Commission, Jesus gives a command to his disciples. This command is to make disciples of all nations. Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | In Acts 9:8-9, the Bible describes how Saul (later known as Paul) was blinded by a bright light from heaven and then led into the city of Damascus Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | "Christ in you, the hope of glory." Add Comment |
| How do you feel about talking about the Chrisitan faith with others? What do you struggle with and what gives you encouragement? | REALLY GOOD AND IT MAKES ME HAPPY Add Comment |
| List 3 people you know who do not follow Christ who you could be praying for and looking for an opportunity to share the gospel with. | James Maddy mason Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." Add Comment |
| God in three persons (the Trinity) is at work in saving us. What does each member of the Trinity specifically do; Father, Son and Holy Spirit? | The Father initiates and orchestrates salvation, the Son accomplishes it through sacrifice and redemption, and the Holy Spirit applies it to believers, enabling faith and regeneration Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | forgiveness of sins, adoption into God's family, a new life, and an inheritance of eternal life. Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | the church in Ephesus Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | He is taking us from hate and sin, and adopting us into a new way of life. Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | According to Ephesians 2:1-3, the status of those outside of Christ is described in terms of their spiritual state and actions. The passage characterizes them as: Add Comment |
| Many try to blame their sin on the influence of the world or believe that "the devil made me do it". What's Paul's answer to that in verse 3? | In Ephesians 2:3, the Apostle Paul addresses the underlying cause of sin, and it's not simply external forces like the world or the devil. Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | According to verses 4-5, which are likely Hebrews 6:4-6, based on search results referencing this passage, the response to sin and the solution are described in terms of those who have experienced spiritual blessings and then abandoned their faith. The verses refer to individuals who have: Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | "dead in your trespasses and sins". Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | God's grace and faith, Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | revolves around our spiritual growth, relationship with Him, and fulfilling our purpose in life, ultimately returning to Him in eternity Add Comment |
| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | According to Ephesians 2:1-3, the status of those outside of Christ is described in terms of their spiritual state and actions. The passage characterizes them as: Add Comment |
| Many try to blame their sin on the influence of the world or believe that "the devil made me do it". What's Paul's answer to that in verse 3? | In Ephesians 2:3, the Apostle Paul addresses the underlying cause of sin, and it's not simply external forces like the world or the devil. Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | According to verses 4-5, which are likely Hebrews 6:4-6, based on search results referencing this passage, the response to sin and the solution are described in terms of those who have experienced spiritual blessings and then abandoned their faith. The verses refer to individuals who have: Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | "dead in your trespasses and sins". Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | God's grace and faith, Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | revolves around our spiritual growth, relationship with Him, and fulfilling our purpose in life, ultimately returning to Him in eternity Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | Grace and pece Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | Jesus Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | A different gospel Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | Jesus Add Comment |
| Welcome to the Earn Your Way Program! Whether this is your first time using this program or you are returning, we are glad you are going through it and hope this points you to Christ, that you learn more about who God is and how much He loves you and also that this helps develop the habit of spending time in God's Word. I would encourage you to begin with prayer and then end with prayer and consider what God might have you do in response to what you read. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or issues with the program. We are going to spend time the New Testament as we begin. Is this your first time or have you done the Earn Your Way program before? | Nope Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | Sacrificing personal rights Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | Patients Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | Do good to all people Add Comment |
| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | Sacrificing personal rights Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | Patients Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | Do good to all people Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does true faith express itself? | It just does Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | A follower Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | To reset are sins Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | Not caring Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Committed to the gospel Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | God's imputed righteous Add Comment |
| How does true faith express itself? | It just does Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | A follower Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | To reset are sins Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | Not caring Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Committed to the gospel Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | God's imputed righteous Add Comment |
| How does true faith express itself? | It just does Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | A follower Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | To reset are sins Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | Not caring Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Committed to the gospel Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | God's imputed righteous Add Comment |
| How does true faith express itself? | It just does Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | A follower Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | To reset are sins Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | Not caring Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Committed to the gospel Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | God's imputed righteous Add Comment |
| How does true faith express itself? | It just does Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | A follower Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | To reset are sins Add Comment |
| How does true faith express itself? | It just does Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | Not caring Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | A follower Add Comment |
| How does true faith express itself? | It just does Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Committed to the gospel Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | To reset are sins Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | A follower Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | God's imputed righteous Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | Not caring Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | To reset are sins Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Committed to the gospel Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | Not caring Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | God's imputed righteous Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Committed to the gospel Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | God's imputed righteous Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | Not really Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | Mean Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | When he was sick Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | A limited time Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | With kindness Add Comment |
| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | Not really Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | Mean Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | When he was sick Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | A limited time Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | With kindness Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | Justification Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | To stay on the right path Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | Grace and faith Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | It challenged them deeply Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | Spread the gospel Add Comment |
| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | It challenged them deeply Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | Spread the gospel Add Comment |