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Guide to Bible Understanding Lesson 1
THE HOPE OF HUMANITY
These lessons were written to aid you in your spiritual growth. They
are only guides to help you use your Bible. For maximum use of these
studies and greater understanding of the scripture, we recommend that
you look up the suggested Bible passages in more than one translation.
For those who may be new to studying the Bible, remember the following
when you want to find a reference such as John 3:16 in the Bible: You
can find the page on which the book of John starts in the front of the
Bible in the list of contents. The number 3 before the colon (:) is
the chapter you need to look for in the book of John. The number 16
after the colon (:) is the verse number 16 in the third chapter. If
it says something like John 3:1-16 it is a reference to several verses.
1) In Genesis 1:26-27, in whose image are we created? ____________
2) Name three things that God expects of us as His special creation.
(see Micah 6:6-8)
a)________________________________________________
b)________________________________________________
c)________________________________________________
3) In what two ways were we crowned by God our Creator? (Psalm 8:4-5)
With _______________ and _________________________
4) What is described as our entire and conclusive duty to God? (read
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14)
___________ God and __________ His _____________________________
5) What are some of the Scriptural definitions of sin? Match the
following statements with their references:
a) falling short of God's standard ( ) Romans 14:23
b) disobeying God's law and will ( ) Romans 3:23
c) anything that appears to be wrong ( ) 1 John 3:4
6) How many people have fallen short of God's standard for them by
their sin? (Romans 3:23)
_______________
7) What result can we expect from our sin? (Ezekiel 18:20)
_____________________________________________
8) In Revelation 20:14-15 the second or eternal death is described.
Which people can expect this happening to them?
Those whose ___________ are not written in the ________ of _________
9) Who was sent as part of God's plan for taking away our sin? (see
John 1:29)
The _____________ of _________________
10) In your own words describe how the Lord Jesus is able to take away
our sins. (see 1 Peter 2:21-25)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
11) The penalty of sin is separation from God which is eternal death.
Did Jesus ever experience the awesome feeling of separation from God?
(read Matthew 27:46) ( ) Yes ( ) No If you answer yes, then, when?
______________________________________________________________
12) What reason did Jesus give for doing this in our place? (see John
15:12-14).
Jesus said that the greatest _____________ is shown when a person
______________ down his _________ for his ______________________.
13) Was it necessary for Jesus to die for our sins for us to receive
forgiveness of our sins? (Read Hebrews 9:22)
( ) Yes ( ) No
14) Is there any other way to be reconciled to God? (see John 14:6 and
Acts 4:12)
( ) Yes ( ) No
15) How then are our sins forgiven? (Ephesians 2:8-9)
For by His __________________ we are __________________ through
________________ in Jesus Christ which is not of ______________
because it is the _________________ of _________________.
16) What must we ourselves do about our sins? (1 John 1:9)
_______________________________________________________________
17) When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, whose children
do we become? (Read John 1:12)
______________________________________
18) What change takes place in our lives as a result of our acceptance
of Christ as Lord and Savior? (see 2 Corinthians 5:17)
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
19) In Galatians 2:20, what does it say will happen to our old nature
with its selfish desires and whose new life do we begin to live?
Our old nature is _________________ with _________________ and we
no longer _______________ ourselves because ___________ lives in
us instead.
20) When we have accepted Christ, who does God send into our life to
seal us and assure us of His promise eternal life? (Ephesians 1:13-14)
_______________________________________________________________
21) In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, how are our bodies described?
They are the ______________ of the ____________________ because
God has __________________ us with a _______________ therefore
we should give _______________ to ____________ with our bodies.
22) What are some of the ways we can know that Jesus Christ through
the Holy Spirit lives in us?
(a) 1 John 2:3 _______________________________________
(b) 1 John 3:14 ______________________________________
(c) 1 John 3:24 ______________________________________
23) What assurance can we take from these things that are written in
the Bible concerning eternal life? (see 1 John 5:13)
I have _______________ these things that you might _____________
in the ________ of _________ and that you may _____________ that
you have _____________ ______________.
24) What assurance do we have that God will give us eternal life? (see
Hebrews 6:17-19)
It is _______________ for _________ to tell a _____.
25) When we have become Christians is there anything that can separate
us from the Love of God in Christ Jesus? (see Romans 8:38-39)
( ) Yes ( ) No
26) Do you believe the following statements?
(see Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 8:3-9; Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:44-48;
1 John 1:3; John 1:12)
Mankind was created in the image of God and is therefore the noblest
work of creation. Human beings have moral responsibility and are created
to enjoy both divine and human fellowship as children of God.
(see 1 John 3:4-5; Romans 3:23-25; Isaiah 59:2; 1 John 1:8-10;
Romans 5:6-8; 6:23; Hebrews 10:10-14; 1 Peter 1:3; John 3:16-18, 36;
Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; Matthew 25:41-46; Romans 5:10)
Sin is disobedience to God and failure to live according to His will.
Because of sin all people have separated themselves from God. Because we
are sinners, we are in need of a Savior. Salvation from sin and death is
the gift of God by redeeming love accomplished by Christ's death and
resurrection, and is received only by repentance and faith in Him. All
who repent of sin and receive Christ as Savior will not be punished at
the final judgment but enjoy eternal life.
( ) Yes, I do believe these things and have accepted Jesus Christ as my
own personal Savior and Lord. signed:___________________________________
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Guide to Bible Understanding Lesson 2
OUR LORD AND SAVIOR
These lessons were written to aid you in your spiritual growth. They
are only guides to help you use your Bible. For maximum use of these
studies and greater understanding of the scripture, we recommend that
you look up the suggested Bible passages in more than one translation.
For those who may be new to studying the Bible, remember the following
when you want to find a reference such as John 3:16 in the Bible: The
number 3 before the colon (:) is chapter 3 in the book of John and the
number 16 after the colon (:) is the verse number 16 in that chapter.
1) Read Genesis 1:1. Who is responsible for the creation? ___________
2) How long has God Himself existed? (see Psalm 90:1-2) _____________
3) What type of being is God? (Read John 4:24 and check one)
( ) (a) a physical being.
( ) (b) a spiritual being.
( ) (c) a metaphysical being.
4) List four other words used in 1 Timothy 1:17 that describers God.
(a) _________________ (b) ____________________
(c) _________________ (d) ____________________
5) What special emotion does God express toward His creation? (Read
John 3:16)
_____________________
6) In 1 John 3:1 what type of relationship does God want with people?
(check one)
( ) (a) Master and slave ( ) (b) Brother and sister
( ) (c) Parent and child ( ) (d) Teacher and pupil
7) Read Ephesians 4:6 and fill in the blank spaces:
There is one ______________ and __________________ who is
_________ all and _______________ all and ___________ all.
8) Read Psalm 103:8 and list four characteristics of God:
(a) _________________ (b) ____________________
(c) _________________ (d) ____________________
9) Did Jesus claim that He was one with the Father? (see John 10:30)
( ) Yes ( ) No
10) Was Jesus fully and truly God? (Read Colossians 2:9)
( ) Yes ( ) No
11) By Whose strength are all things in the universe held together?
(Read Colossians 1:15-19)
_____________________________________
12) Should Jesus rightly be called "Lord"? (see John 13:13)
( ) Yes ( ) No
13) What are some of the areas over which Jesus is Lord? (Match the
references with the correct answers)
(a) 1 Timothy 6:15 ( ) Jesus is Lord of Lords
(b) Matthew 12:8 ( ) He is Head (Lord) of the church
(c) 1 Corinthians 2:8 ( ) Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath
(d) Colossians 1:18 ( ) Jesus is Lord of All
(e) Acts 10:36 ( ) He is the Lord of Glory
14) Was Jesus also a true human being? (Read John 1:14)
( ) Yes ( ) No
15) Name five of the characteristics of Jesus:
Matthew 4:2 (a) __________________
John 19:28 (b) __________________
John 11:35 (c) __________________
Mark 3:5 (d) _________________ and (e) _________________
16) List three reasons why Jesus came into the world:
John 12:32 (a) When He is ___________ up He will ___________
_________________________ to Himself.
Matthew 18:11 (b) He came to ____________ the ____________.
John 10:10 (c) He came to give _________ in its _____________.
17) What are three of the ways Jesus fulfilled His purpose for coming
into the world? (Match references with answers)
(a) Romans 5:8 ( ) by paying for our sins
(b) Isaiah 53:4-5 ( ) by taking the punishment of our sins for us
(c) 1 John 2:2 ( ) by dying in our place
18) After Jesus humbled Himself completely in death, what did God the
Father do for Him? (see Philippians 2:8-10)
God ________ Him up and gave Him a _________ above every ________
that at the _______ of ___________ every ________ should ______.
19) List two reasons why it was necessary for Jesus to die on the cross
for our sins.
(a) Hebrews 9:22 Without the ________________ of ____________there
is no _________________________ of sins.
(b) Hebrews 9:12 By His own ____________ Jesus entered the _______
________________________ and obtained our ________________ for us.
20) What did the resurrection of Jesus prove? (see Romans 1:4)
_________________________________________________________________
21) Where is Jesus at the present time? (Read Ephesians 1:20)
He is ______________ at the ____________ ___________ of _______.
22) Write in your words what Jesus is doing now: (see Hebrews 7:24-25)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
23) Because of Jesus' present position with the Heavenly Father, what
type of relationship is made available to us? (Read Hebrews 4:16)
We can come with _______________ to the _____________ of _________
and receive His _________________ and find ____________________ to
________________ in times of _____________________.
24) What has Jesus promised to do that has yet to be fulfilled? (see
John 14:2-3)
There are many __________________ where my _________ lives and I am
going to ______________ a place for you. When they are ready I will
_________ again so that __________ I am ________ can be there also.
25) Do you believe the following statements?
(Read 1 Timothy 1:17; Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Kings 8:27; 1 John 1:5;
Genesis 1:1-2; Acts 17:24-25, 28; Psalm 90:1-2; Matthew 28:19;
John 3:16; Isaiah 57:15; 2 Peter 3:9.)
There is one God, infinite and perfect, the Creator and Sustainer
of the universe who exists eternally and desires to share His love
in a personal relationship with everyone.
(Read 1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6; Ezekiel 33:11; 2
Thessalonians 1:6-8; John 5:24; John 3:16-18.
God exists as our heavenly Father, who is sovereign over all, and
is loving and just as He forgives the repentant and condemns the
unrepentant.
(Read John 1:34; Hebrews 1:3; John 1:14-18; Romans 1:3-4; 1 John
3:16; 1 Peter 2:24; Hebrews 10:10-14; 1 Corinthians 15:20-21; 1
Timothy 2:5; John 14:6; 1 John 2:1-2.
God also exists as the Son, who became incarnate in Jesus Christ,
our Lord and Savior. He gave Himself on the cross as the complete
and final sacrifice for sin. As our Risen Lord, He is the mediator
between God the Father and mankind.
( ) Yes, I do believe these things. ( ) No
Signed: ___________________________________________________
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Guide to Bible Understanding Lesson 3
GOD'S REVELATION
These lessons were written to aid you in your spiritual growth. They
are only guides to help you use your Bible. For maximum use of these
studies and greater understanding of the scripture, we recommend that
you look up the suggested Bible passages in more than one translation.
For those who may be new to studying the Bible, remember the following
when you want to find a reference such as John 3:16 in the Bible: The
number 3 before the colon (:) is chapter 3 in the book of John and the
number 16 after the colon (:) is the verse number 16 in that chapter.
1) When Jesus returned to heaven, who did He say He would send in His
place? (Read John 16:7
____________________________________________
2) What other name did Jesus give to the one He would send? (see John
14:26)
___________________________________________
3) In John 16:8-11 what three things will the Holy Spirit do in the
world and for what reason will he do them?
(a) ____________________________ because ___________________________
(b) ____________________________ because ___________________________
(c) ____________________________ because ___________________________
4) Where is the Holy Spirit to dwell while He is working in the world?
(Read 1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
The _________________ of a Christian is the ___________________ of the
_______________ ______________________.
5) When a person accepts Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, what role
does the Holy Spirit take in assurance? (Read Ephesians 1:13-14)
Having _____________________ in Jesus, you were _______________ with
the _________________ ________________ as promised.
6) What ability did Jesus say the Holy Spirit will give to Christians
and for what purpose will it be given? (see Acts 1:8)
You will be given ___________ in order to be ______________ for Jesus.
7) List seven of the abilities or gifts that the Holy Spirit will give
us if we let Him control our hearts and lives? (Read Galatians 5:22)
(a) _____________ (b) _______________ (c) ___________ (d) ___________
(e) __________________ (f) __________________ (g) ___________________
8) Read 2 Peter 1:19-21 and Hebrews 1:1-2 and describe in your words
the special way the Holy Spirit worked in early times.
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
9) What four reasons did God give, to inspire men to write down the
scriptures for us (see 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
(a) ______________________________ (b) _____________________________
(c) ______________________________ (d) _____________________________
10) About whom did Jesus say the scriptures were written? (John 5:39)
____________________________________________________________________
11) Why were the Gospels of Christ written? (see John 20:30-31)
That you may ___________ that Jesus is the ____________ of _________
and __________________, you may have ____________ through His name.
12) What is described as the Christian's spiritual food? (Matthew 4:4)
____________________________________________________________________
13) What two results come from reading the Word of God? (Nehemiah 9:3)
(a) _____________________________ of sins
(b) _____________________________ of God
14) How is God's Word described in Psalm 119:105?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
15) Besides reading the Word of God, what are two additional actions
Jesus said Christians should be doing? (see Matthew 26:41)
(a) ______________________ and (b) _____________________________
16) Did Jesus Himself set an example for these actions Read Mark 1:35)
( ) Yes ( ) No
17) When and where did Jesus Himself go to pray? (see again Mark 1:35)
(a) ______________________ and (b) _____________________________
18) How often did Jesus say we should pray? (see Luke 18:1) _____ times
19) What are some of the conditions we must fulfill in order to have
our prayers answered?
(a) 1 John 5:14 ________________________________________________
(b) John 15:7 __________________________________________________
(c) James 4:2-3 ________________________________________________
(d) James 5:16 _________________________________________________
20) How can our prayers help us to turn away from sin? (see 1john 1:9)
If we _____________ our _______ God is ______________ and _______
to ______________ us and to _____________ us from ______________.
21) What items should we bring to God in our prayers? (Ephesians 4:6)
Pray about _____________________________________________________.
22) When His disciples asked Jesus how to pray, Jesus gave a prayer to
them as an example for them to follow (see Matthew 6:9-13). List six of
the elements in Jesus' prayer that we should include in our prayers.
(a) (v.9) We should pray to ___________________ in _______________
(b) (v.9) We should __________________________________ God's name.
(c) (v.10) His _____________ and His _______________ should be our
expressed desire.
(d) (v.11) We should request daily ________________ from the Lord.
(e) (v.12) His _______________ of our ___________ should be asked.
(f) (v.13) __________________ from _____________ should be sought.
23) Do you believe the following statements?
(Read John 14:16; 3:5-8; 14:17; Romans 5:5; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; 2
Peter 1:20-21; John 16:7-11; 1 Timothy 1:17; Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Kings
8:27; 1 John 1:5; Genesis 1:1-2; Acts 17:24-25, 28; Psalm 90:1-2;
Matthew 28:19; John 3:16; Isaiah 57:15; 2 Peter 3:9.)
God exists as the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, who gives spiritual
birth to believers, lives within them, and empowers them for
witnessing and service. The Holy Spirit inspired the Scriptures,
convicts of sin and instructs in righteousness. God exists
eternally in three persons--Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
(Read 2 Peter 1:20-21; Romans 3:2; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 15-16; 2 Timothy 3:
14-17; Matthew 5:17-19; Psalm 119:105; John 20:30-31 Hebrews 1:1-2.)
The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is our final authority in
matters of faith and practice. Jesus Christ, in His life and
teachings as recorded in the Bible, is the supreme interpreter of
God's will for mankind.
( ) Yes, I do believe these things. ( ) No
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Guide to Bible Understanding Lesson 4
GOD'S ETERNAL GIFT
These lessons were written to aid you in your spiritual growth. They
are only guides to help you use your Bible. For maximum use of these
studies and greater understanding of the scripture, we recommend that
you look up the suggested Bible passages in more than one translation.
For those who may be new to studying the Bible, remember the following
when you want to find a reference such as John 3:16 in the Bible: The
number 3 before the colon (:) is chapter 3 in the book of John and the
number 16 after the colon (:) is the verse number 16 in that chapter.
1) What is promised to the people who believe in Jesus Christ as their
Lord and Savior? (Read John 3:15)
They will have ____________________________________.
2) Who did Jesus say has the authority to give eternal life to people?
(see John 17:1-3)
______________________________________________________
3) Read 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, and fill in the following statement:
Just as _______________ came into the world by ___________________,
even so __________________ from the __________________ came through
what _________________ did for us.
4) Name two ways our present physical bodies differ from our future
spiritual bodis promised us. (Read 1 Corinthians 15:42-44)
physical spiritual
bodies: (a)_____________________ bodies: (a) _____________________
(b) ____________________ (b) ____________________
5) If we have our hope in eternal life, how should our attitude about
earthly desires be affected? (see Colossians 3:1-4)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
6) When does a person receive eternal life? (Read 1 John 5:11-12)
( ) (a) When doing more good works than bad works
( ) (b) Immediately upon receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
( ) (c) After going to heaven
7) When we accept Christ what assurance does He give us of His lasting
presence with us? (Read Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5)
_____________________________________________________________________
8) Jesus said that there are some people who will be able to take us
out of His protecting hand. (see John 10:27-30)
( ) True ( ) False
9) List at least eight items that cannot separate us from the love of
God in Christ Jesus (Read Romans 8:38-39)
(a) _____________ (b) ____________ (c) _____________ (d) _____________
(e) _____________ (f) ____________ (g) _____________ (h) _____________
10) How much of what happens to Christians does God use to work out His
goodness and spiritual growth? (see Romans 8:28)
____________________________________________________________________
11) The sufferings that Christian endure cannot diminish the greatness
of eternal life. (Read Romans 8:18)
( ) True ( ) False
12) We only need to give God thanks for the good things that come into
our lives. (see 1 Thessalonians 5:18)
( ) True ( ) False
13) What did Jesus promise to do for us in the future? (John 14:1-3)
Jesus is ________________ a ______________ for us in heaven and He
will _____________ ________________ to _________________ ________.
14) Read Matthew 25:31-34 and explain in your own words why Jesus used
sheep and goats as a comparison of two groups of people:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
15) Since the eternal life of others depends on us to share the gospel
message of salvation through Christ with them, what special command did
Jesus give to us? (see Matthew 28:18-19)
All ______________in __________________ and _______________ has been
________________ Christ, we are to ___________________ therefore and
_____________________ ______________________ all nations for Christ.
16) What illustration did Jesus use to describe this witnessing service
that we are to do for Him? (Read Matthew 4:19)
We are to be __________________________ of _______________.
17) Read Deuteronomy 6:6-8) and explain in your own words where and how
we should teach these truths of God:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
18) How often did the New Testament Christians share the Gospel message
of Jesus with others? (see Acts 5:42)
___________________________________
19) What kind of actions should we have toward others which will show
that we have Christ living in us? (Read 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
20) How many of the things Jesus taught and commanded did Jesus say we
should teach to others? (see Matthew 28:20)
____________________________
21) Should we be a witness for Christ by helping in areas of physical
need as well as spiritual? (Read 1 John 3:17-18)
( ) Yes ( ) No
22) What are the steps that bring a person to salvation in Christ that
show the importance of our witnessing to others? (see Romans 10:13-15,
then list in reverse order)
(a) (v.15) Someone must be _______________ to them and
(b) the one _____________ must ______________________ the message.
(c) (v.14) The hearer must _______________________ the message.
(d) (v.13) The hearer must _______________________ on Jesus.
23) Who is held responsible when we don't tell others about the Gospel
of Christ? (Read and compare Ezekiel 33:6 with 1 Corinthians 9:16)
( ) Jesus ( ) God ( ) ourselves ( ) the non-Christian
24) What does 1 Peter 3:15 say that we should always be ready to do?
_________________________________________________________________
25) Do you believe the following statements?
(Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 20-23; John 14:1-3; Matthew 24:30; Titus
2:13; John 17:3; 1 John 5:11-13; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44; John
10:27-28; John 6:40.)
Jesus rose from the dead and lives eternally with the Father, and He
will come again with power and great glory. Eternal life begins in
knowing God through a commitment to Jesus Christ. Because He died and
lives again, resurrection with spiritual and imperishable bodies is the
gift of God to believers.
(Read Matthew 24:14; Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 4:1-2,
5-6; 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Ephesians 6:14-20.
Jesus Christ commissions us to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples,
baptize and teach observance of all that He has commanded. We are called
to be witnesses for Christ throughout the world and in all relationships.
( ) Yes, I do believe these things. ( ) No
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Guide to Bible Understanding Lesson 5
LIBERTY IN CHRIST
These lessons were written to aid you in your spiritual growth. They
are only guides to help you use your Bible. For maximum use of these
studies and greater understanding of the scripture, we recommend that
you look up the suggested Bible passages in more than one translation.
For those who may be new to studying the Bible, remember the following
when you want to find a reference such as John 3:16 in the Bible: The
number 3 before the colon (:) is chapter 3 in the book of John and the
number 16 after the colon (:) is the verse number 16 in that chapter.
1) When you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, to
whose family do you belong? (Read John 1:12)
__________________________.
2) What new experience does a Christian have? (see 2 Corinthians 5:17)
___________________________________________________________________
3) What confident statement can Christians make? (see Philippians 4:13)
I can do _________________________ with ____________ help and strength.
4) After you received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior by faith,
what else should you do by faith? (Read Colossians 2:6)
___________________________________________________________________
5) Does Jesus promise to give freedom when we trust in Him? (John 8:36)
( ) Yes ( ) No
6) What warning is given concerning the use of our liberty in Christ?
(see 1 Corinthians 8:6-13)
Be careful that your __________________ doesn't cause a ______________
person to _____________, for by doing so you ________ against _______.
7) Does having faith in Christ give us freedom to disobey the law of
God? (Read Romans 3:31 and Galatians 5:13-14)
( ) Yes ( ) No
8) What does James 2:10-11 say about persons who disobey even one of
God's Ten Commandments?
He is ________________ of _____________ _____ God's _________________.
9) What did Jesus say would happen to those who taught others to break
even the least of God's Commandments? (Read Matthew 5:19)
They would be ___________ in the ____________ of ____________________.
10) And what did Jesus say would happen to those who taught others to
keep the Commandments of God? (Read again Matthew 5:19)
They would be ___________ in the ____________ of ____________________.
11) Why were the Ten Commandments given? (Read Romans 5:20 and 7:7)
______________________________________________________________________
12) Should we try to obey God's laws in order to seek His favor and by
it earn our salvation? (Read Romans 3:25-28, 13:8-10 and Galatians 5:4)
( ) Yes ( ) No
13) For what reason should Christians obey God's Ten Commandments? (see
John 14:15,21; 1 John 5:3; see also Deuteronomy 5:29)
______________________________________________________________________
14) If it is impossible to be perfect how can Christians find the
ability to obey the Commandments of God? (Read Romans 8:4)
Only if we follow ___________ ______________ and not ________________.
15) Read the Ten Commandments in Eoxdus 20:1-17. Which command makes
reference to the creative power of God?
____________________________________________________________________
16) Did this commandment exist before God gave the Ten Commandments to
Moses on Mount Sinai? (see Genesis 2:2-3 and Exodus 16:21-30)
( ) Yes ( ) No
17) List two reasons that God gave the Sabbath. (Read Leviticus 23:3)
(a) It was a time of ________________ from the week's ____________.
(b) It was a _________________________________ to worship the Lord.
18) Which day of the week is designated as the Sabbath? (Read Genesis
2:2-3 and Exodus 20:8-11)
( ) the first day of the week
( ) the seventh day of the week
( ) any one day in seven
19) What did Jesus do as a regular custom? (see Luke 4:16)
He went to the _____________________ on the _______________________.
20) For whom did Jesus say the Sabbath was made? (Read Mark 2:27-28)
( ) for the Jewish people only
( ) for those who follow the Mosaic law
( ) for all mankind
21) Is there any record in the New Testament that shows the Christians
observed the seventh day of the week as the Sabbath? (Read Acts 13:42-46
and Acts 18:4)
( ) Yes ( ) No
22) Did the Apostle Paul make it his habit to preach on the Sabbath?
(see Acts 17:2)
( ) Yes ( ) No
23) Which statement best describes what 1 Corinthians 16:2 says we are
to do on the first day of the week?
( ) We are to bring our offering to church with us.
( ) We are to work on financial records at home.
24) What statement best describes what the women planned to do on the
first day of the week at Jesus' tomb? (Luke 24:1-3)
( ) They came to worship Jesus as their risen Savior.
( ) They were going to work, preparing Jesus' body for death.
25) In Acts 20:7 the Christians were gathering on what is now known as
Saturday night because Paul was planning to make a long journey leaving
the next morning on Sunday. The reason for meeting at this time was not
because they worshipped on Sunday but because it was their last chance
to meet with Paul before he left to travel on the first day of the week.
( ) True ( ) False
26) Based on a comparision of Revelation 1:10 with Isaiah 58:13-14, the
only day of the week that should be called the Lord's Day is the Sabbath
which is the seventh day of the week.
( ) True ( ) False
27) Does the Bible say that the Sabbath will continue to be observed
both now after Jesus'death and resurrection and even in the future? (see
Hebrews 4:4-9 and Isaiah 66:22-23)
( ) Yes ( ) No
28) Did Jesus say that He would change the Sabbath Day or any other of
the Ten Commandments for that matter? (Read Matthew 5:17-18)
( ) Yes ( ) No
29) Do you believe the following statements?
2 Corinthians 3:17-18; 2 Timothy 2:15; Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:3-6,
15; Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Christians should consider liberty of thought under the guidance of the
Holy Spirit essential to Christian belief and practice. Therefore we all
should encourage the unhindered study and open discussion of Scripture.
We should uphold the individual's freedom of conscience in seeking to
determine and obey the will of God.
Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 16:23-30; Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 5:17-19; Mark
2:27-28; Luke 4:16; Acts 13:14; 42-44; 16:11-13; 17:2-3; 18:4-11 Ezekiel
20:19-20; Hebrews 4:9-10; John 14:15; Isaiah 58:13-14; Luke 23:56.
The Sabbath of the Bible, the seventh day of the week, is sacred time,
a gift of God to all people, instituted at creation, affirmed in the Ten
Commandments and reaffirmed in the teaching and example of Jesus and the
apostles. The gift of Sabbath rest is an experience of God's eternal
presence with His people. In obedience to God and in loving response to
His grace in Christ, the Sabbath should be faithfully observed as a day
of rest, worship, and celebration.
( ) Yes, I do believe these things. ( ) No
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Guide to Bible Understanding Lesson 6
ONENESS IN CHRIST
These lessons were written to aid you in your spiritual growth. They
are only guides to help you use your Bible. For maximum use of these
studies and greater understanding of the scripture, we recommend that
you look up the suggested Bible passages in more than one translation.
For those who may be new to studying the Bible, remember the following
when you want to find a reference such as John 3:16 in the Bible: The
number 3 before the colon (:) is chapter 3 in the book of John and the
number 16 after the colon (:) is the verse number 16 in that chapter.
1) Who did Jesus say would build His Church? (Read Matthew 16:16-19)
( ) Peter and the other disciples
( ) All who have put their faith in Christ
( ) Jesus Himself
( ) The pastors and deacons
2) What illustration in Ephesians 1:22-23 describes the church?
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3) Who is described as the head of the body? (Read Colossians 1:18)
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4) Who makes up the rest of the church body? (1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
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5) When one of the members of the church body suffers, what happens to
the other members? (Read 1 Corinthians 12:26-27)
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6) Write in your own words what 1 Corinthians 12:14-27 says about our
need for each other as fellow Christians:
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7) Describe the relationship of Jesus Christ and His Church as used in
Ephesians 5:23-27:
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8) What illustration is in Ephesians 2:19-22 to describe the Church?
It is a ________________ ________________ in the __________________
built so God can _______________________ in it.
9) Who is described as the chief cornerstone? (Read Ephesians 2:20)
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10) To what group of people does the word "church" refer? (compare
Matthew 16:18 with Galatians 1:2)
( ) All who have accepted Jesus as Savior
( ) Local congregations of Christians
( ) Both of the above
11) Should any type of discrimination exist in the body of Christ which
is the Church? (Read Galatians 3:26-28 and Colossians 3:11)
( ) Yes ( ) No
12) In the Old Testament the people of God were given priests to be the
spiritual leaders. Who is now the "royal priesthood"? (see 1 Peter 2:9)
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13) Who is described as the High Priest? (Read Hebrews 4:14-16)
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14) 1 Timothy 2:5 states that there is only one mediator through whom
we must pray to God the Father. Who is that mediator?
( ) The pastor of our local church
( ) A special person called a "Saint"
( ) our personal guardian angel
( ) Jesus Christ alone
15) Jesus said that His followers were equal as brothers and sisters
and even those who desire to be leaders should live to serve others.
(Read Matthew 23:8-12)
( ) True ( ) False
16) Who was involved in making decisions in the New Testament Church?
(Read Acts 6:1-6 and Acts 15:22)
( ) Only the Apostles
( ) The Elders and Deacons
( ) The whole congregation of believers
17) It is harmful to a Christian's spiritual growth to constantly and
intentionally be absent from the worship service. (see Hebrews 10:25)
( ) Yes ( ) No
18) List five of the reasons found in Ephesians 4:11-13 why Christians
should meet together regularly as a church:
(a) _______________ (b) _______________________ (c) ______________
(d) ____________________________ (e) _____________________________
19) What did the people do after they believed the message of salvation
in Jesus that Peter was preaching? (see Acts 2:37-42)
Those who _________________ Peter's message were _________________.
20) Jesus never gave a command to His disciples to baptize those who
believed in Him. (see Matthew 28:19 and Mark 16:16)
( ) True ( ) False
21) Did Jesus set an example for our baptism by being baptized Himself?
(Read Matthew 3:13-17)
( ) Yes ( ) No
22) Baptism should symbolize and illustrate what important experiences
we have when we begin our Christian life? (Read Romans 6:3-6)
(a) _______________ with Christ in _______________________________.
(b) _______________ up from the _______________ with Christ to live
in ___________________________________________________________.
23) What mode of baptism best illustrates these great experiences in
our lives? (compare Romans 6:3-6 with Acts 8:38-39)
( ) Pouring or sprinkling water on the top of a person's head.
( ) Immersing the person's complete body in a watery grave.
24) Did Jesus give any other symbolic ceremonies for His disciples to
follow? (Read Matthew 26:26-28)
( ) Yes ( ) No
25) What command did Jesus give at this meal? (see Luke 22:19)
_________________ this in ____________________ of ________________.
26) What two items symbolize our fellowship and union with Christ in
this meal? (Read 1 Cornthians 10:16-17)
(a) the ___________________ represents the _____________ of Christ.
(b) the ___________________ represents the _____________ of Christ.
27) What should we always be sure to do before partaking of the Last
Supper of Christ? (see 1 Corinthians 11:23-29).
We should __________________ ourselves to be sure we are not eating
and drinking ____________________ and bringing _________________ on
ourselves.
28) What should we do to be cleansed of unworthiness? (see 1 John 1:9)
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29) Do you believe the following statements?
(see Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 12:13, 14, 27; Romans 12:4-5;
Colossians 1:18; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 2:19-22; Romans 15:5-7;
Ephesians 4:11-16; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Matthew 18:20;
Hebrews 10:24-25.)
The church of God is all believers gathered by the Holy Spirit and
joined into one body, of which Christ is the Head. The local church is
a community of believers organized in covenant relationship for worship,
fellowship and service, practicing and proclaiming common convictions,
while growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. The priesthood of all believers and autonomy in the local church
should be practiced in Christian congregations as believers seek to work
in association with others for more effective witness.
(see Romans 6:3-4; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41; Colossians 2:12;
Romans 6:11; Galatians 3:26-27.)
Baptism of believers in obedience to Christ's command is a witness to
the acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Baptism by immersion
is a symbol of death to sin, a pledge to a new life in Him.
(see Mark 14:22-25; Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17,
11:23-30.
The Lord's Supper commemorates the suffering and death of our Redeemer
until He comes, and is a symbol of union in Christ and a pledge of our
renewed allegiance to our risen Lord.
( ) Yes, I do believe these things. ( ) No
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