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Bible Truths E, Unit 2, Lesson 1

L.1: Saved by FaithListing: Reread Ephesians 1:1–11. List each of the five blessings we have “in Christ” and the verse number. (Hint: Look for phrases such as “in whom” and “in him” as well as “in Christ.”

1. spiritual blessings in heavenly places (3)

2. chosen to be holy and without blame (4)

3. redemption and forgiveness of sin (7)

4. all things gathered together (10)

5. an inheritance (11)

Matching: Match the following words with their meanings below.

A. adopted F. mystery

B. body G. inheritance

C. earnest H. predestinated

D. head I. Redemption

E. being “in Christ” J. seal

B 1. A figure of speech showing the church’s relationship to Christ

H 2. Chosen by God

J 3. A stamp or mark showing ownership and security

A 4. Given the status of an adult child in God’s family with all the resulting privileges

D 5. A figure of speech showing Christ’s relationship to the church

E 6. The source of all spiritual blessings

C 7. A down payment or installment guaranteeing full payment in the future

G 8. Future blessings at Christ’s return

F 9. A truth hidden until God reveals it

I 10. Bought back by Christ from slavery to sin

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L.2: United in ChristFill in the Blanks: The following verses teach several truths about the church or Christ’s relationship to it. Write in the missing metaphorical terms used to represent either Christ or His church.

1. “Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with

them? . . . The bridegroom shall be taken away from them” (Luke 5:34–35).

2. “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock . . . which he

hath purchased with his own blood” (Acts 20:28).

3. “And [God] hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over

all things to the church, which is his body ” (Eph. 1:22–23).

4. “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of

the household of God” (Eph. 2:19).

5. “Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone ”

(Eph. 2:20).

6. “In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy

temple in the Lord” (Eph. 2:21).

7. “The house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and

ground of the truth” (1 Tim. 3:15).

8. “Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great

shepherd of the sheep ” (Heb. 13:20).

9. “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the

Shepherd and Bishop of your souls” (1 Pet. 2:25).

10. “Come hither, I will shew thee the bride , the Lamb’s

wife ” (Rev. 21:9).

Short Answer: Use the verses you completed above to answer the following questions.

1. What metaphor for the church emphasizes its place in the family of God?

the household of God (Eph. 2:19)

2. Which metaphor for the church underscores its obligation to live by the Word of God?

pillar and ground of the truth (1 Tim. 3:15)

3. Four pairs of metaphors in these verses link Christ and the church. List the corresponding pairs and

their verse references.

a. bride—bridegroom (Rev. 21:9; Luke 5:34–35)

b. head—body (Eph. 1:22–23)

c. sheep—shepherd (1 Pet. 2:25; Heb. 13:20)

d. holy temple—chief corner stone (Eph. 2:20–21)

(cont.)

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4. Which three titles refer to a building?

a. pillar and ground of the truth (1Tim. 3:15)

b. holy temple (Eph. 2:21)

c. the chief corner stone (Eph. 2:20)

5. What metaphor shows Christ’s love for the church?

bridegroom (Luke 5:34–35)

6. What metaphor stresses the church’s sanctity before the Lord?

holy temple (Eph. 2:21)

7. Which pair of metaphors underscores our living union with Christ?

head—body (Eph. 1:22–23)

8. What was the purchase price for the flock of God?

the Lamb’s blood (Acts 20:28)

Short Answer: Ephesians 3:14–21 records Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian believers. Answer the following questions about his prayer.

1. How is our inner being strengthened?

by the power of the Holy Spirit

2. Why do we need our inner being to be strengthened daily?

so that Christ may dwell in our hearts by faith

3. What should we desire to comprehend and know?

the love of God

4. What does 3:19 teach us about the love of Christ?

It passes all knowledge.

5. What does 3:20 teach us about God?

He is able to do beyond what we ask or think.

Prayer List: Paul prayed specifically for the Ephesian believers. Using the list below, write one specific request you will take to God in prayer for the next week.

1. Your parents

2. Your siblings

3. Your pastor

4. A teacher

5. A friend

6. A neighbor

7. Another person in need

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L.3: Living for ChristFill in the Blanks: Read Ephesians 4:25–5:16 and fill in the empty boxes in this table. In the “Words, Deeds, and Thoughts” column put a general term to describe the bad conduct prohibited in the verse(s) given. The commands are direct quotes from the passage. (This chart is found on page 13 of the Student Text.)

Ref

. Words, Deeds, and Thoughts

Commands (negative and positive)

Reason, Purpose, or Motive

4:2

5

Deception

– “wherefore putting away lying”

Rea

son

“we are members one of another”

+ “speak every man the truth with his neighbour”

4:2

8

Theft

– “let him that stole steal no more”

Pur

pose

“that he may have to give to him that needeth”

+“but rather let him labour, working with his hands”

4:2

9

Bad Language

– “let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth”

Pur

pose

“that it may minister grace unto the hearers”

+“but that which is good to the use of edifying”

4:3

0–3

2

Bad Attitudes

–

“grieve not the Holy Spirit”R

easo

n“ye are sealed unto

the day of redemption”

“let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be

put away from you, with all malice”

Mot

ive

“God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you”

+ “be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another”

5:1

–3

Bad Behavior

–“fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you”

Mot

ive

“Christ also hath loved us”

+“be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children, and walk in love”

5:1

1–1

3

Bad Associations

– “have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness”

Rea

son “it is a shame even to speak

of those things which are done of them in secret”

+ “but rather reprove them”

5:1

5–1

6

Foolishness

– “walk . . . not as fools”

Rea

son

“because the days are evil”

+ “see then that ye walk circumspectly”

(cont.)

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Listing: List the types of bad conduct mentioned in the following passages.

1. Matthew 15:18–20

evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies

2. Mark 7:21–22

evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit,

lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness

3. Romans 1:29–31

all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, envy, murder, debate,

deceit, malignity, whispering, backbiting, hatred of God, despitefulness, pride, boasting, invention of

evil things, disobedience to parents, being without understanding, covenantbreaking, being without

natural affection, implacableness, mercilessness

4. Galatians 5:19–21

adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations,

wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings

5. Ephesians 5:4–6

filthiness, foolish talk, jesting, whoremongering, coveteousness, idolatry, vain words

6. 2 Timothy 3:1–4

love of self, covetousness, boasting, pride, blaspheming, disobedience to parents, thanklessness,

unholiness, being without natural affection, trucebreaking, false accusations, incontinence, fierceness,

despising of those who are good, traitorousness, headiness, highmindedness, loving pleasure more

than loving God

Listing: List the types of good conduct mentioned in the following passages.


love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance

8. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–22

rejoicing evermore, praying without ceasing, in everything giving thanks, quenching not the Spirit,

despising not prophesyings, proving all things, holding fast that which is good, abstaining from all

appearance of evil

9. 2 Peter 1:5–7

faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, charity

(cont.)

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Short Answer: Answer the following questions based on the table and the lists above.

1. What sin is mentioned in all but one of the bad conduct passages given above?

fornication

2. What two words describe the sin of breaking a promise?

trucebreaking, covenantbreaking

3. What are five of the sins you can commit by talking?

(any five of the following) false witness, blasphemy, deceit, debate, whispering,

backbiting, boasting, foolish talking, jesting, vain words

4. For each bad conduct given below, write the opposite good conduct from the list above.

a. Hatred charity (love) or brotherly kindness

b. Foolishness knowledge

c. Pride meekness

5. According to the table and the lists, which is the worst—murder, evil thoughts, envy, or pride?

None of them is given prominence.

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L.4: Finding Your PlaceMatching: Look up each verse listed below and match it with the corresponding phrase that describes how a Christian should walk. (Each letter should be used only once.)

A. Romans 6:4 I. Ephesians 5:2

B. Romans 8:4 J. Ephesians 5:15

C. Romans 13:13 K. Colossians 1:10

D. 1 Corinthians 7:17 L. Colossians 2:6

E. 2 Corinthians 5:17 M. Colossians 4:5

F. Galatians 5:16 N. 1 John 1:7

G. Ephesians 2:10 O. 1 John 2:6

H. Ephesians 4:1 P. 2 John 1:6

N 1. In the light

I 2. In love

F 3. In the Spirit

G 4. In good works

M 5. In wisdom

A 6. In newness of life

D 7. As the Lord has called every one

L 8. As we have received Christ Jesus

E 9. As a new creature

O 10. As Christ walked

C 11. Honestly, as in the daylight

J 12. Not foolishly

H 13. Worthy of our calling

K 14. Worthy of the Lord

P 15. According to God’s commandments

B 16. According to the Spirit

(cont.)

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Short Answer: Answer these questions that relate to the Christian’s walk.

1. What two ways are we to treat those who are unsaved? (Col. 4:5; 1 Thess. 4:12)

a. in wisdom

b. with honesty

2. Of what two things are we to walk worthy? (Eph. 4:1; 1 Thess. 2:12)

a. our calling

b. our God

3. How do we show our love for the Lord? (2 John 1:6)

by walking according to His commandments

4. What did John rejoice in? (3 John 1:4)

that his (spiritual) children walked in truth

5. What nine ways are Christians not to walk? (John 8:12; Rom. 8:4; 13:13; 2 Cor. 5:7)

a. in darkness

b. according to the flesh

c. in rioting (orgies, carousing, reveling)

d. in drunkenness

e. in chambering (cohabitation, sexual immorality)

f. in wantonness (lustful acts, sensuality, promiscuity)

g. in strife (quarreling, fighting, rivalry)

h. in envy (jealousy)

i. by sight

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L.5: Standing FirmChapter Content: The following ideas come from different chapters of Ephesians. Write the correct chapter number beside each.

6 1. The Christian should put on God’s armor.

5 2. We are to walk circumspectly.

3 3. Paul prayed that the Ephesians would understand the extent of God’s love

for them.

6 4. Children have the responsibility to obey their parents.

4 5. Christ gave the church gifted men to equip the saints and edify the body.

3 6. The family of God is named after Christ.

5 7. Husbands are to love their wives as Christ loved the church.

1 8. All spiritual blessings are ours in Christ.

5 9. We should not fellowship with works of darkness.

2 10. We are saved by grace through faith.

4 11. Walk worthy of your calling.

1 12. We are adopted into God’s family.

2 13. The Christian is God’s masterpiece.

5 14. We are to be filled with the Spirit.

4 15. A Christian must put off the old man and put on the new man.

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L.6: The Glorious SaviorScripture Search: Paul wanted every Christian to be “perfect in Christ Jesus” (Col. 1:28). We call this perfection “spiritual maturity” or “growth in Christlikeness.” Look up the following references and state in your own words what the passage says about maturity in Christ.

1. 2 Corinthians 12:9

God’s strength is made perfect in weakness.


We are to be perfect (spiritually mature), of good comfort, and of one mind, living in peace.


God gave various leaders to the church to help us mature spiritually. We should obey them.

4. Colossians 4:12

Epaphras fervently prayed that the Colossians would stand spiritually mature and complete in the will

of God.

5. 2 Timothy 3:16–17

God gave us His Scriptures to help us mature as we study them.

6. Hebrews 6:1

The author urged Christians to press on in spiritual maturity.

7. Hebrews 13:20–21

The author prayed that the Great Shepherd of the sheep would make us perfect.

8. James 1:4

Spiritual maturity comes from trials, which develop patience.

Doctrinal Review: Name the attribute of God that each of the following verses mentions.

1. 1 Samuel 2:2 holy

2. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 faithful

3. John 4:24 Spirit

4. Psalm 36:6 righteous

5. Jeremiah 32:27 omnipotent

6. Psalm 102:12 eternal

7. Ezra 9:15 righteous

8. 1 John 3:1 loving

9. Psalm 36:5 merciful and faithful

10. Isaiah 57:15 holy


12. Romans 5:8 loving

13. Psalm 57:10 merciful and truthful

14. 1 Corinthians 3:20 omniscient

15. Matthew 19:26 omnipotent

16. Lamentations 1:18 righteous

17. Psalm 86:5 good or merciful

18. Isaiah 6:3 holy

19. John 3:16 loving

20. Hebrews 13:8 unchanging

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L.7: The Essential DutyChapter Content: Write the chapter from Colossians where each of the following truths is found.

2 1. Christ nailed our sin debt to the cross.

3 2. Love is the bond of perfection.

1 3. Christ is the firstborn of every creature.

4 4. Epaphras prayed for the Colossians.

1 5. Paul speaks of the mystery of Christ indwelling the believer.

2 6. The false teachers at Colosse showed false humility.

3 7. We’re to put off the old man and put on the new man.

1 8. Christ is the head of the body.

4 9. Paul promised to send Tychicus.

3 10. In Christ there are no racial or social distinctions.

2 11. All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ.

1 12. Paul prayed that the Colossians would know God’s will.

4 13. The church met in the house of Nymphas.

2 14. We are to walk in Christ the same way we have received Him.

3 15. Husbands are to love their wives; wives are to submit to their husbands.

2 16. The worship of angels was a false teaching.

1 17. Christ is the firstborn from the dead.

3 18. We should set our affections on things above.

4 19. Onesimus was a faithful and beloved brother.

3 20. Christians are to do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.

(cont.)

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Identification: Write the name of the person mentioned in Colossians who could have said this.

Epaphras 1. I labored fervently in prayer for the Colossians.

Paul 2. I warned that false teachers could lead believers astray.

Mark 3. I was Barnabas’s nephew.

Luke 4. I was the beloved physician.

Aristarchus 5. I was Paul’s fellow prisoner.

Tychicus 6. I was Paul’s fellow servant.

Nymphas 7. The church in Colosse met in my house.

Archippus 8. I was ministering in Colosse at the time Paul wrote to the

church there.

Onesimus 9. I was a converted slave (cf. Philem. 1:10).

Demas 10. I turned back from serving God (cf. 2 Tim. 4:10).

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L.8: An Impassioned PleaScripture Search: The book of Philemon speaks of the fellowship, love, and brotherhood of believers. List at least eight verses from that book that show Paul’s love and compassion for his fellow believers.

(any eight) 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24

Matching: Colossians and Philemon contain various expressions referring to Paul and his brothers in Christ. Match the expression and the person it refers to. Names may be used more than once.

A. Philemon

B. Archippus

C. Paul

D. Onesimus

E. Epaphras

C 1. the aged

A 2. fellow laborer

C 3. prisoner

D 4. beloved brother

E 5. fellow prisoner

A 6. dearly beloved

B 7. fellow soldier

D 8. son

E 9. fellow servant

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L.9: Patterns for Joyful ServiceScripture Search: Rejoicing is a key theme in the book of Philippians. List one reason believers should rejoice from each of the following passages of Scripture.

1. Matthew 5:12

We have a great reward in heaven despite persecution on earth.

2. Luke 10:20

Our names are written in heaven.

3. Philippians 3:20

Our citizenship is in heaven.

4. John 4:36

The planted seed of the Word of God will be harvested.

5. John 14:28

Our love for Jesus should cause us to rejoice.

6. Philippians 4:4

God commands us to rejoice.

7. Philippians 1:18

Christ is preached.

8. 1 Peter 4:13

In persecution we are partakers of Christ’s sufferings.

9. Revelation 19:7

The marriage of the Lamb is come.


God’s grace has been given to believers.

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L.10: Qualities for ServiceIdentification: Read Philippians 3. Fill in the blank with the letter of the person or group to which the quotation refers.

A. The apostle Paul

B. The Judaizers

C. The unsaved

D. The Philippians

A 1. “concerning zeal, persecuting the church”

C 2. “who mind earthly things”

D 3. “the circumcision”

A 4. “as touching the law, a Pharisee”

B 5. “dogs”

C 6. “whose god is their belly”

B 7. “the concision”

A 8. “press[ing] toward the mark”

A 9. “of the tribe of Benjamin”

C 10. “whose glory is in their shame”

A 11. “Hebrew of the Hebrews”

B 12. “evil workers”

C 13. “enemies of the cross of Christ”

A 14. “I have suffered the loss of all things”

A 15. “forgetting those things which are behind”

(cont.)

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Chapter Content: Do you know the chapter location of these familiar verses from Philippians? Read each verse, and then write the appropriate chapter number in the blank.

3 1. “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.”

1 2. “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”

2 3. “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.”

4 4. “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”

2 5. “For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.”

4 6. “If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

1 7. “That ye may approve things that are excellent.”

3 8. “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection.”

4 9. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by

Christ Jesus.”

3 10. “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

4 11. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

1 12. “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in

you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

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L.11: Finishing the JobShort Answer: The New Testament sheds light on Timothy’s family and ministry. Answer the following questions about Timothy’s background.

1. What was Timothy’s mother’s name (2 Tim. 1:5)?

Eunice

2. What was his grandmother’s name (2 Tim. 1:5)?

Lois

3. Where was Timothy’s hometown (Acts 16:1)?

Lystra

4. What nationality was Timothy’s mother (Acts 16:1)?

Jewish

5. What nationality was Timothy’s father (Acts 16:1)?

Greek

6. What did Timothy’s mother and grandmother teach him (2 Tim. 3:15)?

“the holy scriptures”; God’s Word

7. How does Paul refer to Timothy in 1 Timothy 1:2?

“my own son in the faith”

8. What does this mean?

Timothy was Paul’s convert.

9. What did Paul want Timothy to do for him regarding the church at Philippi (Phil. 2:19)?

find out their condition

10. Where did Timothy stay when Paul left for Athens (Acts 17:13–14)?

Berea

(cont.)

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Matching: Paul testified in 1 Timothy 1:12 that God had saved him and placed him in the ministry. Despite Paul’s ungodly past, God used him. The following words and phrases identify aspects of the Christian’s past or present life. Match each with the question it answers.

A. risen

B. the old man

C. the world

D. crucified

E. the new man

F. the flesh

G. dead

H. Christ’s death

D 1. What happened to me with Christ (Gal. 2:20)?

G 2. What are we (Col. 3:3)?

A 3. What are we with Christ (Col. 3:1)?

F 4. What have we crucified (Gal. 5:24)?

H 5. What have we been conformed to (Phil. 3:10)?

C 6. What have we overcome by faith (1 John 5:4)?

B 7. What have we taken off (Col. 3:9)?

E 8. What have we put on (Col. 3:10)?

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L.12: Conduct in the ChurchScripture Search: The four words used for prayer in 1 Timothy 2:1 are used numerous other places in the New Testament. Look up the references, and answer the questions about the words.

Supplications

1. (Eph. 6:18) Who are we to make supplications for?

all saints

2. (Eph. 6:18) How is supplication to be made?

in the Spirit

3. (Phil. 4:6) Under what circumstances are supplications to be made?

in everything

4. (Phil. 4:6) What supplications are we to make known to God?

our requests

Prayers

5. (Luke 19:46) What had the house of prayer been turned into?

a den of thieves

6. (Acts 3:1) What time was it when Peter and John were going to the temple?

the hour of prayer—the ninth hour

Intercessions

7. (Heb. 7:22–25) Who intercedes?

Jesus

8. (Heb. 7:25) Who does He intercede for?

those who come to God through Him

9. (Heb. 7:25) What does He always live to do?

to intercede for us

10. (Rom. 8:26) Who else makes intercession?

the Spirit

11. (Rom. 8:26) How does He make intercession?

with groanings that cannot be uttered

(cont.)

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Giving of Thanks

12. (2 Thess. 2:13) Who did Paul give thanks for?

the Christians at Thessalonica

13. (Rev. 7:12) For how long will thanks be given to God?

forever

14. (Rev. 7:11) Where is thanks given?

around the throne

True/False: Mark each statement either True or False.

True 1. Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit both pray for Christians.

False 2. There’s only one kind of prayer that Christians are to pray for one another.

False 3. There are some things God does not want us to pray about.

True 4. It’s possible to turn a place of prayer into something evil.

False 5. There will be no more need for prayer in heaven.

True 6. Christ lives forever to make intercession for Christians.

True 7. The Holy Spirit of God prays the same kind of prayers for Christians that

Christ does.

True 8. It’s good to have a specific time to pray.

False 9. It’s possible to put all prayers into words.

False 10. Supplication is making known our praises to God.

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L.13: Upholding Sound DoctrineFill in the Blanks: Complete the following by supplying the missing words and phrases.

1. (Matt. 15:9) “teaching for doctrines the commandments of men ”

2. (Rom. 6:17) “But ye have obeyed from the heart that form of

doctrine which was delivered you.”

3. (Rom. 16:17) “Mark them which cause divisions and

offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned;

and avoid them.”

4. (Eph. 4:14) “that we henceforth be no more children , . . .

and carried about with every wind of doctrine , by the sleight of

men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive ”

5. (Titus 1:10–11) “deceivers . . . whose mouths must be stopped ,

who . . . [teach] things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake ”

6. (Titus 3:10) “A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject .”

7. (2 Pet. 2:1) “There shall be false teachers among you, . . . and [they will]

bring upon themselves swift destruction .”

8. (2 John 1:10) “ Receive him not into your house ,

neither bid him God speed .”

Short Answer: Using the verses above, answer the following questions about false teachers. Give the reference with your answer.

1. How many warnings does a heretic or divisive person get?

two (Titus 3:10)

2. What does Paul call people who are carried about by false doctrines?

children (Eph. 4:14)

3. What two things does Scripture say a person should not do for a false teacher?

a. receive him into one’s home (2 John 1:10)

b. bid him God speed (2 John 1:10)

4. What two actions does the Bible say people should take when they meet a false teacher?

a. avoid him (Rom. 16:17)

b. reject him (Titus 3:10)

5. Does Scripture imply that false teachers will escape God’s wrath?

no (2 Pet. 2:1)

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6. What motivates false teachers?

desire for money (Titus 1:11)

7. What three things do false teachers do to God’s people?

a. deceive (Eph. 4:14)

b. cause divisions (Rom. 16:17)

c. cause offenses (Rom. 16:17)

8. With what attitude is a Christian to obey sound doctrine?

from his heart (Rom. 6:17)

9. What should not be taught as doctrine?

human rules or traditions (Matt. 15:9)

10. What must deceivers not be allowed to do?

speak (Titus 1:10–11)

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L.14: Wisdom in All ThingsMatching: Read 1 Timothy 5 again. Match each of the following groups of people with the corresponding phrases or sentences.

A. Older widow over 60

B. Widow with a family

C. Widow living for pleasure

D. Young widow

E. Elder

F. Family of a widow

D 1. might “cast off their first faith”

E 2. “labour in the Word”

B 3. “let not the church be charged” with them

D 4. let them “give none occasion to the adversary”

E 5. should be “counted worthy of double honour”

A 6. “well reported of for good works”

F 7. should “requite their parents”

D 8. often “learn to be idle”

E 9. should be publicly rebuked

F 10. “denied the faith”

E 11. “observe these things without preferring one before another”

A 12. “lodged strangers”

F 13. “let them learn first to shew piety at home”

C 14. “dead while she liveth”

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Chapter Content: Write the chapter number in 1 Timothy where the topic is mentioned.

4 1. Apostasy

3 2. Qualifications for bishop and deacons

1 3. The need for sound doctrine

5 4. Widows and elders

6 5. Servants, teachers, the wealthy

2 6. Public prayer and worship

Matching: Match the letter of the phrase with the associated numbered topic. (The answers are in 1 Timothy.)

A. Withdraw

B. A major problem in the church

C. To instruct Timothy to continue teaching sound doctrine

D. To promote godly conduct

E. Preserves from shipwreck in the faith

F. Prayer for government leaders

G. Meets scriptural qualifications

H. Should provide for their own widows’ needs

I. Desire for financial gain

E 1. Sound doctrine

F 2. An essential part of public worship

B 3. False teachers

H 4. The family members

C 5. The reason 1 Timothy was written

A 6. A way to deal with false doctrine

I 7. An improper motive for teaching

G 8. A requirement for church leadership

D 9. The goal of biblical teaching

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L.15: A Peculiar PeopleOutlining: Review Titus 2:1–10 and fill in the blanks in this outline of Paul’s instructions to the various groups in the church. (Answers may vary if students refer to versions other than KJV.)

I. Characteristics the older men should have (2:2)

A. Sober

B. Grave

C. Temperate

D. Sound in . . .

1. Faith

2. Charity

3. Patience

II. Characteristics the older women should have (2:3)

A. Two positives

1. Behavior that becomes holiness

2. Teachers of good things

B. Two negatives

1. Not false accusers

2. Not given to much wine

III. Characteristics the young women should have (2:4–5)

A. Sober (2:4)

B. Lovers of . . . (2:4)

1. Their husbands

2. Their children

(Outline continued on the next page.)

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C. In their conduct (2:5)

1. Discreet

2. Chaste

D. In their domestic life (2:5)

1. Keepers at home

2. Good

3. Obedient to their own husbands

IV. Characteristic the young men should have— sobermindedness (2:6)

V. Characteristics the pastor (Titus) should have (2:7–8)

A. A pattern of good works (2:7)

B. In doctrine (2:7)

1. Uncorrupt

2. Grave

3. Sincere

C. In speech (2:8)

1. Positive aspect—sound

2. Negative aspect— cannot be condemned

VI. Characteristics the servants should have (2:9–10)

A. Positive actions to display

1. Obeying their masters

2. Pleasing them well

3. Showing all good fidelity

4. Adorning the doctrine of God in all things

B. Negative actions to avoid

1. Answering again

2. Purloining

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Multiple Choice: In each blank write the letter of the phrase that best completes the statement according to the reference in Titus.

B 1. An elder is to love (1:8).

A. his children C. servants

B. good men D. the unsaved

C 2. The older women are to teach (2:4).

A. the elders C. the young women

B. the servants D. the slow bellies

C 3. Young men are to be (2:6).

A. holy C. sober minded

B. chaste D. zealous of good works

B 4. Titus was to show himself a pattern of (2:7).

A. sound speech C. meekness

B. good works D. soberness

A 5. The Cretians had a reputation for being (1:12).

A. liars C. vain talkers

B. thieves D. unruly

C 6. _______ deny God by their works (1:16).

A. Heretics C. Unconverted Jewish teachers

B. Thieves D. Magistrates

D 7. According to Paul, were at one time foolish (3:3).

A. principalities C. aged women

B. false teachers D. all believers

D 8. A believer is renewed by (3:5).

A. good sleep C. long periods of time in church

B. performing good works D. the Holy Spirit

B 9. Titus was instructed to reject (3:10).

A. a liar C. a false tale

B. a heretic D. an evil work

D 10. Christians should learn to be generous so they will be (3:14).

A. pleasing to God C. obedient to Scripture

B. pleasing to fellow Christians D. fruitful

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L.16: A Call to CourageShort Answer: Answer the following questions from 2 Timothy 1–2.

1. What was the central characteristic Timothy was to have as he ministered?

not ashamed

2. To what three people is this phrase related in chapter 1?

Timothy (1:8); Paul (1:12); Onesiphorus (1:16)

3. What were the names of Timothy’s mother and grandmother?

Eunice and Lois

4. What two men had deserted Paul?

Phygellus and Hermogenes

5. Who had set a good example by standing with Paul when he was in prison?

Onesiphorus

Listing: Read through 2 Timothy 1. Look for the truths Paul mentioned to encourage Timothy to remain courageous in his ministry. List seven of them with a verse reference for each. (Answers will vary.)

1. The promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ (1:1, 10)

2. Timothy’s spiritual heritage (1:5)

3. The benefits God gives to exercise a ministry (1:7)

4. The purpose of God from all eternity (1:9)

5. The finished work of Christ (1:10)

6. The pattern of sound words provided by Paul (1:13)

7. The good example of Onesiphorus (1:16–18)

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L.17: Faithfulness in TrialsMatching: There are seven word-pictures of the Christian minister in 2 Timothy 2. Match the following images of a minister with the associated characteristic or command. Each letter may be used more than once.

A. Spiritual son

B. Soldier

C. Athlete

D. Farmer (husbandman)

E. Workman

F. Vessel

G. Servant of the Lord

G 1. Must not quarrel

E 2. Shouldn’t be ashamed

F 3. Must be fit for the master’s use

C 4. Must strive lawfully

G 5. Must be patient

D 6. Shares in the harvest

C 7. Competes

A 8. Must be strong

B 9. Endures hardness

E 10. Must be approved by God

D 11. Labors

B 12. Fights the battle

A 13. Should communicate truth to faithful men

F 14. Must be prepared for every good work

E 15. Rightly divides the word of truth

(cont.)

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Completion: Second Timothy 3:16–17 is an important passage on the inspiration and purpose of the Word of God. Complete the following verses in which Scripture reveals truths about itself.

1. Psalm 1:2 “But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth

he meditate day and night.”

2. Psalm 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart ,

that I might not sin against thee.”

3. Psalm 119:89 “ For ever , O Lord, thy word is settled in

heaven .”

4. Psalm 119:130 “The entrance of thy words giveth light ; it giveth understanding unto the simple .”

5. Matthew 5:18 “Till heaven and earth pass,

one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be

fulfilled.”

6. Hebrews 4:12 “For the Word of God . . . is a discerner of the thoughts and

intents of the heart .”

7. James 1:22 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers

only . . . .”

8. 1 Peter 1:25 “But the word of the Lord endureth for ever .”

9. 1 Peter 2:2 “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of

the word, that ye may grow thereby.”

10. 2 Peter 1:21 “But holy men of God spake as they were moved by the

Holy Ghost .”

11. Revelation 22:18 “If any man shall add unto these things, God shall

add unto him the plagues that are written in this

book .”

12. Revelation 22:19 “If any man shall take away

from the words of the book . . . God shall take away his part out of the

book of life .”

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True/False: Mark each statement True or False.

False 1. Although God allows people to add to His Word, He’ll certainly punish

those who take away from it.

False 2. The Word of God is too strong for young Christians.

True 3. The Word of God can make the simple person wise.

True 4. A person must respond to God’s Word with his actions as well as his ears.

False 5. Meditation takes place only when a minister preaches God’s Word.

True 6. God’s Word should be hidden in the heart.

True 7. If a person delights in God’s Word, he’ll probably meditate on it.

False 8. Sometimes God’s Word can darken a person’s heart.

False 9. There will come a time when God’s Word will pass away.

True 10. A person who doesn’t feed on God’s Word won’t grow as a Christian.

True 11. Christ is the living Word that the written Word speaks of.

False 12. God’s Word will be preserved in this age, but not in the ages to come.

True 13. God’s Word in the heart is God’s preventative against sin.

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Fill in the Blanks: Read 2 Timothy 3:2–8 and write in the KJV terms used to describe people living in the last days.

2 Tim.

3

Characteristic(KJV Term)

Synonym or Definition Explanation and Cross References

2

lovers of their own selves

too intent on one’s own interests

By nature, people love themselves, magnify their own needs and desires, and applaud their own successes (Eph. 2:3; Phil 2:21).

covetous literally, lover of silver

Sinful people will go to any lengths to secure wealth (1 Tim. 6:10).

boasters a braggart who seeks to draw atten-tion to himself

In seeking the praise of others, they claim credit for what God alone could enable them to do (Jer. 9:23–24).

proud having an exalted opinion of self

Pride can surface in any area—abilities (athletic, intellec-tual, or musical), beauty, wealth, culture, nationality, and so on (Prov. 16:18; 1 Cor. 4:7; and James 4:6).

blasphemers reviling These people speak abusively of God and others (Exod. 22:28; 1 Pet. 3:9).

disobedient to parents

not listening to or yielding to parents

Disobedience to parents is a serious matter in God’s eyes, equivalent to the most heinous of sins (Exod. 20:12; Lev. 19:3; Prov. 20:20; Matt. 15:4; 19:19; Eph. 6:2–3).

unthankful lacking gracious-ness

God will bring judgment on those who are un grateful as in the case of King Joash (2 Chron. 22:10–24:26; Prov. 17:13).

unholy profane, having no appreciation for what’s sacred

Unholy persons have contempt for the gospel and refuse any divine claims on their lives (1 Tim. 1:9; Heb. 12:16).

3

without natural affection

lack of normal love Wicked people don’t enjoy a healthy domestic life because their love for self prevents them from loving others, even those who are nearest to them (Matt. 24:12; Rom. 1:31). Divorce, abortion, and child abuse are manifestations of this sin.

trucebreakers implacable These people have an unforgiving spirit. Once offended, they demand revenge and ignore all pleas for reconcili-ation (Matt. 6:12–15; 18:21–22; Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3–4).

false accusers slanderers (literally, devilish)

Like blasphemers, they use their tongues to destroy others. Here Paul stressed the deliberate use of false-hood (Prov. 25:18).

incontinent lacking self-control

The incontinent person indulges himself in vice, unable to restrain his appetite for food, sex, wealth, possessions, or position (Prov. 25:28).

fierce savage, brutal, and untamed

These men behave as beasts and abuse others without any twinge of conscience (Matt. 5:7).

despisers of good hatred toward good-ness

This refers to those who can’t stand godly conduct, godly people, or God Himself (Isa. 5:20). It’s the opposite of what’s required of an elder/pastor (Titus 1:8).

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2 Tim. 3

Characteristic (KJV Term)


4

traitors betrayers Treacherous people sell out Christ, family, friends, church, or country. Two biblical examples are David’s trusted coun-selor, Ahithophel (2 Sam. 16–17; Ps. 41:9), and Judas Iscariot (Luke 6:16).

heady reckless Headstrong people attempt to accomplish their own wills, regardless of the wishes or desires of anyone else. Such persons refuse the advice of elders and caring friends, reject the principles of God’s Word, and never consider the ultimate consequences of their actions.

highminded clouded with pride They consider themselves more important than they really are (Rom. 12:3).

lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God

pleasure-seekers, not God-seekers

It’s not the love of pleasure that’s wrong. God wants us to love the pleasures available at His right hand forev-ermore (Ps. 16:11). But loving any pleasure more than God is a sin (Prov. 21:17).

5

having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof

with an out ward appearance of being good but lacking any practical virtue

Religion is often quite acceptable to godless people. Taking part in outward worship, going to church, talking about God, or even paying lip service to Christ (especial-ly at Christmas time) is fashionable. Form without faith, however, is worthless (Isa. 1:10–20; Hos. 6:4–6; Mic. 6:1–8).

6

lead[ing] captive silly women

deceiving gullible people

Religious charlatans take prisoners. In this case, they obviously were making inroads among those most vulner-able to their teachings—women who were uneducated and naïve. False teachers deceptively promise spiritual freedom to others while they themselves are in bondage (2 Pet. 2:19).

7

ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth

blown along by every wind of doctrine, but never sailing into the only safe harbor

This suggests that the false teachers were dispensing an early form of the Gnostic heresy, which taught that a person had to attain some secret higher knowledge (beyond what Scripture teaches) to be saved (John 14:6; 17:17).

8

resist[ing] the truth opposing or stand-ing against God

God’s revelation in both creation and His Word is clear, but many choose to hold on to their sin instead (Rom. 1:18).

of corrupt minds thinking that’s per-verted or depraved

The human-centered search for meaning is ultimately meaningless, and those who pursue it end up trading divine truth for the satanic lie (Rom. 1:25).

reprobate concern-ing the faith

disapproved or rejected

Because such people abandon God, He eventually aban-dons them (Rom. 1:28).

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L.18: Confident to the Point of DeathMatching: This exercise reviews the book of 2 Timothy. Match each phrase with the person it describes.

A. Lover of the world F. Did Paul a lot of harm

B. Outstanding example of loyalty G. Profitable to Paul for the ministry

C. Knew Scripture from childhood H. Refuted the doctrine of the resurrection

D. Opponent of Moses I. With Paul at Rome

E. Sick at Miletus J. Had some of Paul’s belongings

G 1. Mark

F 2. Alexander

B 3. Onesiphorus

J 4. Carpus

H 5. Philetus

I 6. Luke

A 7. Demas

C 8. Timothy

E 9. Trophimus

D 10. Jambres

Chapter Content: For each phrase below, write the number of the chapter in 2 Timothy where it is discussed.

2 1. Pictures of the Christian minister

1 2. Account of Timothy’s heritage

3 3. Moral character of the apostates

1 4. Example of Onesiphorus

3 5. Importance of Scripture

7 6. Not being ashamed to suffer for the Faith

3 7. Remaining in the faith and God’s Word

4 8. Finishing the good fight of faith

2 9. Teaching the Christian Faith

4 10. Paul commenting on his own ministry

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L.19: Maturing in the FaithReferences: List all the verses where the following words occur in James 1:1–14 (KJV).

1. temptation, temptations 1:2; 1:12

2. tempted, tempteth 1:13 (4 times); 1:14

3. trying, tried 1:3; 1:12

4. How many times do these words appear (total)? 9

Modern English distinguishes between a temptation and a testing or trial. A temptation is an enticement to do evil, but a testing or trial is a hardship that reveals a person’s character. Study all the places where any form of the word temptation appears in James 1:1–14. List the verses where you think it actually means testing or trial, and the verses where it means temptation to sin.

5. Temptation meaning a testing or a trial 1:2; 1:12

6. Temptation meaning an enticement to do evil 1:13; 1:14

Short Answer: Read the following verses, noting the negative words. Summarize in your own words what each verse teaches that a person should not do.

1. James 1:6 (nothing) waver in faith when he prays

2. James 1:7 (not)

expect God to give him what he asks if his faith wavers

3. James 1:13 (no)

claim that God tempts him to do evil

4. James 1:16 (not)

[Note: The verb err in 1:16 means to deceive oneself.]

deceive himself by thinking that evil temptation comes from God

5. James 1:22 (not)

just hear the Word of God

6. James 1:23 (not)

fail to do what the Bible says to do

7. James 1:26 (not)

fail to bridle or control his tongue

(cont.)

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Matching: Match each reference with the quality of a strong Christian mentioned in the verse.

A. James 1:3

B. James 1:4

C. James 1:5

D. James 1:6

E. James 1:12

F. James 1:19

E 1. Loving God

A 2. Patient

F 3. Slow to become angry

C 4. Wise

D 5. Exercising faith

B 6. Mature

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L.20: A Working FaithScripture Search: James 2 teaches some important principles. In the blank write the reference indicating where each truth is taught. (In several cases you will need to include more than a single verse.)

2:13 1. Merciless persons will be judged without mercy.

2:6–7 2. The rich tend to oppress believers and blaspheme God.

2:8 3. You should love your fellow man as yourself.

2:4, 2:9 4. For Christians to show partiality based on social class is wrong.

2:10 5. To break a part of the law is to break it all.

2:18 6. Faith is proved by works.

2:22 7. Faith is perfected by works.

2:17, 2:20 8. Faith without works is dead.

2:14 9. Faith that doesn’t produce good works isn’t saving faith.

2:21, 2:24–25 10. The faith of believers is vindicated or proven by good works.

(The KJV uses the word justified.)

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L.21: Living for SelfScripture Search: Here is a list of the main sins that James’s readers were committing.

After each sin, note the verses in James 4 that mention or allude to that sin.

1. Fights and quarrels 4:1–2

2. Lusts 4:1–3

3. Pride 4:6, 4:10 (since it mentions the need for humility), 4:16

4. Arrogant joy 4:9, 4:16

5. Slander 4:11

Completion: Here are seven commands that James gave his readers in 4:7–11. Discover the “object” of each command by copying one or two words that immediately follow the imperative.

1. Submit yourselves

2. Resist the Devil

3. Draw near to God

4. Cleanse your hands

5. Purify your hearts

6. Humble yourselves

7. Don’t speak evil

(cont.)

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Short Answer: Answer the following questions, and indicate the verse(s) where you found the answer.

1. What does James say about rejoicing in boasting?

It’s evil (4:16).

2. As the lawgiver, what two things is God able to do?

to save and to destroy (4:12)

3. If a person is a friend of the world, what is that person’s relationship to God?

He’s God’s enemy (4:4).

4. Who does God give grace to?

the humble (4:6)

5. When does God lift a person up?

when he humbles himself (4:10)

6. What should evil laughter and arrogant joy be turned into?

mourning and gloom (4:10)

7. When a person speaks badly about a Christian brother or sister, what is he really speaking evil of?

the law (4:11)

8. What does James call a person’s failure to do what he knows he ought to do?

sin (4:17)

9. James isn’t against planning for the future, but what attitude does he rebuke?

arrogance; planning that leaves God out (4:15–16)

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L.22: Enduring to the EndChapter Content: Give the chapter in James where the following truths are found.

1 1. Be doers of the Word and not hearers only.

2 2. Showing partiality is wrong.

5 3. Happy are those who endure.

2 4. Faith without works is dead.

3 5. The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity.

1 6. God gives wisdom liberally.

4 7. Submit to God, and resist the Devil.

4 8. Say, “If the Lord wills.”

5 9. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous person accomplishes a lot.

1 10. Temptation comes when our lust draws us into sin.

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L.23: Godly LivingShort Answer: Give the meaning for each figure of speech found in 1 Peter 1:1–2:10.

1. the incorruptible seed the Word of God

2. the flower of the grass the glory of man

3. the chief cornerstone Jesus Christ

4. a rock of offense Jesus Christ

5. lively [living] stones Christians

6. a spiritual house the church

7. a royal priesthood Christians

8. more precious than gold the trial of the believer’s faith

9. a stone of stumbling Jesus Christ

10. marvelous light the truth of Christ

Thought Questions: Answer the following questions about the Word of God from 1 Peter 1:1–2:10.

1. Who is the original source of the Old Testament prophecies about the death of Christ and the glory

that should follow?

God, even though He used the prophets

2. Did the Old Testament prophets who wrote about Christ’s death have a complete understanding of

what they wrote, a partial understanding, or no understanding?

a partial understanding

3. What relationship does the Word of God have to human salvation?

It is the seed that begins new life.

4. In what sense is the Word of God alive?

It brings spiritual life to those who trust its message of salvation.

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L.24: Maintaining Relationships (Part 1)Case Studies: What is a biblical response in each of the following situations?

1. Ming Yu lives in China. Her father is a Christian pastor. He has served two three-year prison terms

because of his forthright testimony for Christ. Ming Yu has been challenged at school to deny Christ.

Answers will vary.

2. Mrs. Brockman was saved at a neighborhood Bible study. Now she wants to join a church and

participate in its activities. Her unsaved husband agreed to her baptism and church membership,

but he refuses to allow her to attend more than the regular meetings of the church. She has ex-

plained to her husband his need to be saved, and he has listened intently and carefully. He is

sympathetic and cooperative but will not let her get involved in anything beyond regular church

services.

Answers will vary, but the Bible does not command believers to attend specific church functions. It

does, however, require a wife to submit to her husband (Eph. 5:22), even a non-Christian husband

(1 Pet. 3:1ff.).

(cont.)

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Short Answer: Answer the following questions briefly.

1. What are some fundamental rights of government?

a. 1 Samuel 8:11–12 draft soldiers and make war

b. Ezra 7:26 pass laws and punish lawbreakers

c. Matthew 22:17–21 collect taxes and coin money

d. 1 Peter 2:13–14 punish evildoers and praise those who do good

2. What are some rights of the employer?

a. Matthew 20:1–2, 10–15 He can use whatever pay scale he chooses.

b. Matthew 18:32–33 He can forgive obligations or punish as he chooses.

c. Matthew 25:14–15, 24–27 He can delegate responsibility as he chooses and derive profit from the

labor of others.

d. Luke 17:7–10 He can expect his employees to serve him before they serve themselves;

and he can consider their service as an obligation rather than a kindness that deserves thanks.

3. What are some obligations that we owe to our friends and acquaintances?

a. Proverbs 11:13; 17:9 We are to keep secrets and not to share bad things about others.

b. Proverbs 17:17 We must love at all times, especially in times of adversity.

c. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 We must help our friends get up when they fall spiritually.

d. Ephesians 4:32 We must be kind, thoughtful, and forgiving.

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L.25: Enduring PersecutionListing: Summarize in your own words how Peter describes the suffering of the believer in the following 1 Peter passages.

1. 3:14 suffering for the sake of righteousness

2. 3:16 false accusations against our good conduct in Christ

3. 4:1 suffering in the flesh

4. 4:4 evil spoken of

5. 4:12 tried with a fiery trial

6. 4:13 partaker of Christ’s sufferings

7. 4:14 reproached for the name of Christ

8. 4:16 suffering as a Christian

9. 4:19 suffering according to the will of God

Case Studies: How should these Christians respond to their suffering?

1. Reggie was home for the summer from the Christian college he attended. He landed a job working

for a construction firm right away and did well in the job. He often read his Bible on break and

witnessed to his coworkers after hours, but his foreman got mad at him for doing so. He told Reggie

that if he didn’t quit reading his Bible during his breaks and stop talking to the others about Christ, he

would fire him.

Reggie should continue to read his Bible and continue to witness as along as he is not infringing on

his employer’s time. If he gets fired, he can trust God to provide another job or the money in another

way—or eventually take it as God’s direction that he not return to college that semester.

2. Stephanie was saved three years ago after a Christian friend on her soccer team told her about

Christ over a period of many months. Now her older teenage brother constantly ridicules her for

attending church and having devotions.

Stephanie must be faithful at church and in her devotions. She should witness to her brother and treat

him with kindness and concern. She can appeal to him to respect her beliefs, but if he continues to

berate her and mock her faith, she will have to patiently bear with the situation.

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L.26: Maintaining Relationships (Part 2)Listing: Complete each of the lists below.

The eight positive and negative directives for pastors (1 Peter 5:2–3)

1. Feed [shepherd] the flock of God.

2. Take the oversight (leadership).

3. Don’t serve by constraint.

4. Serve willingly.

5. Don’t do ministry for the money.

6. Have a ready mind.

7. Don’t act as a lord over God’s heritage.

8. Be an example to the flock.

Three commands that show us how to have victory over Satan (1 Peter 5:8–9)

1. Be sober.

2. Be vigilant.

3. Resist the Devil, steadfast in the Faith.

Persons the young believer is to submit to (1 Peter 5:5–6)

1. older Christians

2. other believers

3. the Lord

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L.27: Living for EternityCase Studies: Several qualities that Christians should display are listed in 2 Peter 1:5–7. Identify the quality that each believer lacks in the following circumstances.

diligence 1. John has worked for Mr. Richards for two years but has never really done

his work with a whole heart.

brotherly kindness 2. Mary and Ginny live in the same neighborhood. Both are Christians, but

they avoid each other because of an argument they had once at a Christian

camp they attended.

knowledge 3. Rick failed the Lord when he had an excellent opportunity to witness last

week. He continues to feel guilty even though he’s asked God to forgive him.

self-control (temperance) 4. Robin loves to watch television on Saturdays. Sometimes she watches six

or seven hours at one sitting even though there are other things she needs

to be doing.

godliness 5. Nick works part-time as a mechanic at an auto repair shop. Though he’s

only seventeen, he’s good at what he does and is paid well. He’s been

promised a full-time position after graduation from high school. He used to

be interested in going to a Christian college, but he has set aside spiritual

concerns while he pursues this career. Once he gets established with his

own shop, he plans to focus on spiritual things again.

perserverance 6. Tricia has struggled with Geometry all year. She’s close to passing the

course; she needs only a low B on the final exam, but she is tired of

studying. She has thought about just giving up.

brotherly kindness 7. Steve has a close friend who was seriously injured in a car accident last

fall. This friend has recovered enough now to start physical therapy. Steve

found out that his friend’s parents need someone to help with the therapy

two afternoons a week, but Steve decided not to do it because he usually

plays soccer with his friends in the afternoon.

godliness 8. Renee used to be a faithful Christian, but now she has little interest in the

Bible and refuses to discipline her life in the way of Christ.

patience 9. Bob wants to go to a special retreat planned by his youth group, but his

non-Christian parents don’t like the idea. They reluctantly granted him

permission because he nagged them constantly.

faith or love (for God) 10. Elizabeth always does her school work faithfully. She always keeps her room

neat and clean, and she hasn’t missed her quiet time since she had the flu four

years ago. Her motivation for all this, however, is mainly a desire to please

her parents, impress her teachers, and outdo the other students in her class.

or love (charity)

(endurance)

or love (charity)

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Listing: List the five important truths that 2 Peter 1:19–21 teaches about the Bible.

1. God’s Word is more reliable than personal experience.

2. God’s Word is the believer’s guide until the return of Christ.

3. Each part of the Word of God harmonizes with the rest.

4. No part of the Word of God was originated by the will of man.

5. Each of the writers of Scripture was guided by the Holy Spirit in what he wrote.

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L.28: Recognizing False TeachersWord Pictures: List the seven illustrations from nature Peter uses to describe false teachers (2 Pet. 2:1–22).

1. 2:12 wild animals (natural brute beasts)

2. 2:13 spots or stains

3. 2:13 blemishes

4. 2:17 dried-up springs or wells

5. 2:17 clouds or mist carried along by a storm

6. 2:22 a dog

7. 2:22 a sow

Scripture Search: List all the Old Testament people, places, animals, and events

mentioned in 2 Peter 2:1–22.

1. 2:4 the angels that sinned

2. 2:5 Noah

3. 2:5 the Flood

4. 2:6 Sodom and Gomorrah

5. 2:7 Lot

6. 2:15 Balaam

7. 2:16 the donkey

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L.29: Expecting Christ’s ReturnListing: Complete these three lists by writing short sentences.

Truths about the day of the Lord from 2 Peter 3:10–14

1. It will come as a thief in the night.

2. The heavens will pass away with a great noise.

3. The elements will melt with a great heat.

4. The earth and everything in it will be burned up.

5. Christians should live holy lives because of the coming of the day of the Lord.

6. Christians may look for a new heaven and a new earth.

Truths about the Bible in 2 Peter 3:15–18

1. Some of what Paul wrote was difficult even for the other apostles to understand.

2. Paul was given special wisdom from God to write what he wrote.

3. The twisting of the teachings of Scripture by those who do not understand the Word will result in their

own spiritual destruction.

4. The believer must be cautious to not be led away by false teaching.

5. Scripture is the means by which the believer grows in the grace and the knowledge of the Lord Jesus

Christ.

Truths about the nature of God from 2 Peter 3:1–18

1. God’s power through His word created the world.

2. God’s power through His word caused the Flood to cover the earth.

3. God’s power through His word reserves the world and ungodly for judgment.

4. God is eternal and is not bound by the human perception of time.

5. God is longsuffering.

6. God is faithful to His promises.

(cont.)

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Class discussion: Think through the following questions and come to class prepared to discuss them.

1. Why do some people scoff at the teachings of God’s Word?

2. What particular truths do they most frequently scoff at? Why?

3. How should believers respond to these scoffers?

4. What can believers do in their own lives to lessen the amount of scoffing that goes on?

5. How would you respond to someone who not only rejects Christ but also ridicules true

Christianity?

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L.30: The Incomparable Christ (Part 1)Matching: Match each reference with the corresponding fact about Christ the Creator. (Some verses will be used more than once.)

A. Hebrews 1:2

B. Hebrews 1:3

C. Hebrews 1:10

D. Hebrews 2:10

C 1. Christ laid the foundation of the earth.

A 2. Christ was the agent of Creation of all the worlds.

B 3. Christ upholds all things by the word of His power.

D 4. Christ is the reason all things were created.

A 5. Christ is the heir of all creation.

C 6. Christ made the heavens.

D 7. Christ is the Creator of all things.

Short Answer: Summarize what each of the following verses or passages from Hebrews 1–2 says about Christ and the believer’s relationship to Him.

1. 1:2 Christ is the means by which God has given us revelation in these last times.

2. 1:3 Christ purged our sins.

3. 1:14 Christ sends out angels to serve the heirs of salvation.

4. 2:3 Christ has given us a great salvation that we should not neglect.

5. 2:9 Christ experienced death for us.

6. 2:10 Christ is the captain of our salvation.

7. 2:11–13 Christ fellowships with us.

8. 2:14–15 Christ has delivered us from death and the fear of death.

9. 2:17 Christ became human.

10. 2:17 Christ makes reconciliation for our sins with the Father.

11. 2:18 Christ faced human temptation in order to help us when we’re tempted.

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L.31: The Incomparable Christ (Part 2)Matching: Match the person (or group) from Hebrews 3–4 with the corresponding description. (Some letters are used more than once.)

A. Christ E. God

B. David F. Solomon

C. Moses G. Israel

D. Joshua (KJV: Jesus) H. Aaron

A 1. The Apostle

C 2. Faithful in all his house

A 3. Worthy of more glory than Moses

A 4. High Priest of our profession

A 5. A son over his own house

G 6. Saw God’s works for forty years

E 7. Rested the seventh day from all His works

G 8. Came out of Egypt by Moses

D 9. Failed to bring Israel into rest

B 10. Prophesied in the Old Testament of a rest for the people of God

Short Answer: Write short sentences about the various aspects of sin we see in Hebrews 3. (Answers may vary in wording.)

1. 3:8 Sin hardens the heart.

2. 3:10 Sin involves going astray in the heart.

3. 3:10 Sin comes from not knowing God’s ways.

4. 3:12 An evil heart of unbelief results in sin.

5. 3:12 Sin results in our departing from the living God.

6. 3:13 The deceptiveness of sin hardens the sinner.

7. 3:15–16 Sin is rebellion against God.

8. 3:18–19 Unbelief is the root of sin.

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L.32: The Great High PriestListing: From the passages for this lesson (Heb. 4:14–5:10; 7:1–28), identify all the statements that describe why Christ is qualified to be our High Priest. Give the references for the descriptions.

1. Christ has passed through the heavens (4:14).

2. Christ can sympathize with our infirmities or weaknesses (4:15).

3. Christ was tempted in all the ways we are, but without sinning (4:15; 7:26).

4. Christ was called by God to be a High Priest in the order of Melchizedek (5:10; 7:28).

5. Christ was qualified by the power of an endless (or indestructible) life (7:16).

6. Christ’s priesthood is permanent or unchangeable (7:24).

7. Christ is able to save completely those who come to God through Him (7:25).

Short Answer: Answer the following questions about the Aaronic priesthood according to Hebrews 4:14–5:10 and 7:1–28.

1. Why was the high priest ineffective in his ministry?

because he was a victim of sin like everyone else (5:2–3)

2. What was the high priest ordained to do?

to represent humans before God (5:1)

3. Who did the high priest offer sacrifices for?

for himself and for others (5:3; 7:27)

4. Besides being a member of the tribe of Levi and a descendent of Aaron, what qualified a man for

being the high priest?

selected by God as Aaron was (5:4)

5. How was the high priest supported?

by the tithes of the people (7:5)

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L.33: The Persevering ChristianShort Answer: Answer the following questions about spiritual maturity (Heb. 5:11–6:20).

1. What is a mature believer qualified to do in relation to other believers?

He is qualified to teach them (5:12).

2. What causes a person to be spiritually immature?

He is unresponsive and dull when he hears the Word of God (5:11).

3. What is the remedy for spiritual immaturity?

reviewing the first principles of the oracles of God and then moving on to spiritual meat (6:1)

4. How does the writer to the Hebrews describe a person who is unskillful in the word

of righteousness?

He’s like an infant (5:13).

5. Who does the “strong meat [solid food]” belong to?

to the mature believer (5:14)

6. How does a believer’s relationship to the Word of God make him mature?

He uses the Word to discern between good and evil (5:14).

7. What must a believer do if he wants to inherit the promises of God?

He must have faith and be patient (6:12).

8. List the first principles of the Word of God mentioned in Hebrews 6:1–2?

a. repentance from dead works

b. faith toward God

c. the doctrine of baptisms

d. the laying on of hands

e. the resurrection of the dead

f. eternal judgment

9. What assurance does a believer have when he labors for the saints of God?

God is not unrighteous; He does not forget the labor done for the people of God (6:10).

10. What ministry does Christ have that helps the believer persevere in the faith?

His high priestly ministry at the right hand of the Father (6:19–20)

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L.34: The New CovenantShort Answer: Answer the following questions from Hebrews 8:1–10:18.

1. Where does Christ now serve as our High Priest (8:1)?

at the right hand of God in the heavens

2. According to what pattern was the earthly tabernacle built (8:5)?

the heavenly pattern God showed Moses

3. Where will the laws of God be placed under the New Covenant (8:10)? in the hearts of His people

4. What was taught by the yearly entrance of the high priest into the holy of holies (9:8)?

that the permanent way through Christ was not yet evident

5. What must occur in order for a testament to take effect (9:17)? death

6. Where did Christ go to offer Himself as the sacrifice for our sins (9:24)? heaven

7. What advantage was there in the annual sacrifices demanded by the law of Moses (10:3)?

It reminded the people of the problem of their sins.

8. What record does God keep of the believer’s sins (10:17)? none

Scripture Search: What does each of the following verses teach about blood under the Old Covenant and the New?

1. Hebrews 9:7

The high priest took animal blood into the holy of holies once a year.

2. Hebrews 9:12

Animal blood did not purchase eternal Redemption, but Christ’s blood did.

3. Hebrews 9:13

The blood of animals sanctified the Israelites to the purifying of the flesh.

4. Hebrews 9:14

Christ’s blood purges the believer’s conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

5. Hebrews 9:18–22

Animal blood was used in the beginning and throughout the time of the first covenant.

6. Hebrews 9:23–28

Christ offered his shed blood once to establish the New Covenant.

7. Hebrews 10:4

The blood of animals cannot take away sin.

8. Hebrews 10:10

The believer is made holy by the offering of Christ’s body, including His blood, on the cross.

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L.35: The Life of Faith (Part 1)Matching: Match each individual presented in Hebrews 11:1–40 with the way he or she demonstrated faith.

A. Abel F. Joseph

B. Abraham G. Moses

C. Enoch H. Noah

D. Isaac I. Rahab

E. Jacob J. Sarah

B 1. Left his home for an unknown place

F 2. Gave a commandment concerning his bones

C 3. Was translated and thus escaped death

J 4. Gave birth to a child as an old woman

I 5. Received the spies at Jericho with peace

H 6. Was warned of God and was moved with fear

A 7. Offered to God an excellent sacrifice

G 8. Chose to suffer affliction with the people of God

E 9. Blessed both of the sons of Joseph

D 10. Blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come

(cont.)

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Case Studies: If the incident demonstrates biblical faith, write yes; if it doesn’t, write no.

no 1. Rita recently trusted Christ as her Savior at church while attending a youth meeting.

Two girls in her public high school had invited her to attend. Rita had noticed that

both of the girls were often ostracized and ridiculed by the other kids at school. She

decided against developing a close relationship with the girls so she could witness

to her unsaved friends.

yes 2. Andrew was the best basketball player on the team at his Christian high school. Because

of his skill, the team won the league championship and beat the best public high

schools in the area. The area coaches nominated him for the all-county first team.

Several state colleges offered him full four-year scholarships to come and play for

their teams. One of the colleges was close to home and to his church. He could

continue to stay at home with his parents and attend his church faithfully. But for a

long time Andrew had seen God pushing his desires toward a particular vocation:

he knew he was called to be a biologist. He also knew from wise counsel that he

wasn’t yet ready to handle the arguments of the professional evolutionary biologists

at the nearby university. He needed to be better grounded first in a Christian view

of science. But if he went to a Christian college, he would have to sacrifice the

scholarships and work a part-time job to make ends meet. After much prayer and

thought, he decided to attend a Christian college in a neighboring state.

yes 3. Ben had dreamed of being a dirt bike racer since he was ten years old. He read

every magazine on the sport, watched televised races, and knew all about the top

race drivers. He saved money from odd jobs so that he could buy a top-of-the-line

racing motorcycle. He soon became a prize-winning racer and earned a good repu-

tation in his region. The problem was that most of the prestigious races were on

Sundays. He had to miss church entirely if he entered a race. This was a troubling

thing to Ben for a long time. Finally, he concluded he would have to stop partici-

pating in Sunday races because of his conviction about worshiping and fellowship-

ing with other Christians on the Lord’s Day.

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L.36: The Life of Faith (Part 2)Listing: Jesus is specifically named in six verses from Hebrews 12:1 through 13:25. Read the passage to find the verses. In the table below, give the reference and describe the way Christ is presented in each.

Reference Description of Christ

Hebrews 12:2 the author and finisher of our faith

Hebrews 12:24 the mediator of the New Covenant

Hebrews 13:8 the same yesterday, today, and forever

Hebrews 13:12 suffered outside the gate

Hebrews 13:20 the Great Shepherd of the sheep

Hebrews 13:21 the One through Whom God does in us what is pleasing to Him

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L.37: Contending for the FaithCompletion: Read the following passages that describe situations where men of God had to contend for the Faith. Then fill in the empty boxes.

Scripture Men of God Opponent(s) OppositionGod’s Judgment

on the Opponent(s)

Exodus 4:21–23 Moses Pharaohrefused to let the Israelites go

plagues on Egypt and the death of his son

Numbers 13:1–2, 25–31; 14:1–2, 6–10, 20–24

Caleb and Joshua

the ten spies and the people of Israel

believed the bad report of the ten and wanted to stone Joshua and Caleb

not allowed to enter Canaan

Numbers 16:1–5, 19, 23–35 Moses

Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and 250 Levites

rebelled against Moses’s leadership

death: three families swallowed by the earth and 250 men consumed by fire

1 Samuel 17:4, 8–11, 26–30, 41–51

David Goliathdefied Israel and the God of Israel

death for Goliath and defeat for the Philis-tines

1 Kings 18:17–24, 36–40 Elijah

Ahab and the prophets of Baal

forsook God and worshiped idols

death for all 450 prophets

Titus 1:10–14 Titus false teachers in Crete

deceived many people by teaching things they shouldn’t

a sharp rebuke by Titus

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L.38: The Incarnate ChristScripture Search: Tell what each of the following passages from 1 John teaches about the incarnation.

1. 1:1 John was an eyewitness of it.

2. 1:2 It revealed eternal life.

3. 1:7 Christ’s incarnation and consequent death provide cleansing from sin for the believer.

4. 2:23 Those who reject the incarnate Christ reject the Father.

5. 3:8 Christ’s manifestation resulted in the destruction of the works of the Devil and will continue

to bring this result.

6. 3:16 Christ laid down His life for others; therefore, we should lay down our lives for the brethren.

7. 4:2–3 Accepting the incarnation of Christ is a test of true belief.

8. 4:9 Christ’s incarnation was a demonstration of God’s love for the world and His provision for

spirtitual life.

9. 4:10 The incarnate Christ was a propitiation for sin.

10. 4:14 The incarnate Christ was sent into the world to be its Savior.

11. 5:6 The incarnation was approved by the Father at the baptism (“water”) and resulted in the

shedding of Christ’s blood (“blood”).

Matching: Match each important fact about sin in the believer’s life with the 1 John verse that talks about it.

A. 1:7

B. 1:8

C. 1:9

A 1. The blood of Christ is the agent that washes the believer’s sins away.

B 2. The believer who says he has not sinned is lying.

A 3. The continual working of Christ’s blood cleanses all of the believer’s sin.

C 4. Confession of sin by the believer results in total cleansing from sin.

A 5. If the believer walks in the light, he can enjoy cleansing from sin by Christ’s blood.

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L.39: A Sure SalvationShort Answer: Write a sentence about what each passage teaches about assurance of salvation.

1. John 10:28–29

No one can pluck the believer out of the hand of Christ or the Father.

2. Romans 8:33–39

Nothing can separate the believer from the love of Christ.


The Holy Spirit is the seal of God’s ownership of the believer and God’s down payment on the future

inheritance of the believer.

4. Hebrews 12:5–8Chastening is a sign that a person is a child of God; lack of chastening indicates lack of sonship.

5. 2 Peter 1:5–12

Spiritual growth is necessary for the believer to enjoy assurance of salvation. Failure to grow spiritually

causes a person to lose assurance of salvation.

Matching: Match each verse about the “world” with the instruction it gives.

A. Matthew 5:14 F. John 4:42

B. Matthew 16:26 G. John 9:5

C. John 1:10 H. John 12:31

D. John 1:29 I. John 17:18

E. John 3:16 J. 1 John 2:15

E 1. God gave His Son for the world.

J 2. Love of the world means no love for God.

A 3. Believers are to be witnesses to the world.

B 4. It would not profit to gain the whole world and lose your own soul.

I 5. Christ has sent believers into the world.

D 6. Christ’s death takes away the sin of the world.

F 7. Christ is the Savior of the world.

H 8. Satan is the prince of this world.

C 9. The world was made by Christ, but the world did not know Him.

G 10. Christ is the light of the world.

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L.40: A New CommandmentMatching: Match one lettered item with the numbered item John contrasts it with.

A. Abel E. Children of Beelzebub

B. The day star F. Falsehood

C. Adam G. Children of God

D. Darkness H. Death

D 1. Light

G 2. Children of Satan

A 3. Cain

H 4. Life

F 5. Truth

True Story: Write a brief account of how you or someone else showed the kind of love that can only be explained as the result of Christ’s work in a person’s heart.

(Answers will vary.)

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L.41: Supporting God’s WorkShort Answer: Answer the following questions about supporting false teachers and teachers of the truth.

1. Jesus never pulled any punches when He described false teachers. What did He call them?

a. Matthew 7:15 wolves in sheep’s clothing

b. Matthew 15:14 blind leaders of the blind

c. Matthew 23:13 hypocrites

2. What kind of content do false teachers disseminate? (1 Tim. 4:1)?

demonic teachings (doctrines of devils)

3. What was Paul’s response to anyone who preached a different gospel? (Gal. 1:9)?He said, “Let him be accursed.”

4. Why are false teachers dangerous? (2 Pet. 2:1–2)?

a. Their heresies will condemn people.

b. They are popular.

c. They cause people to speak evil of the way of truth.

5. What did the Lord think about the doctrine of the Nicolaitans? (Rev. 2:15)?

He hated it.

6. What did the Lord call the false prophetess at Thyatira? (Rev. 2:20)? Jezebel

7. What does Paul say about the financial support of a minister of the gospel? (1 Cor. 9:13–14)?

God has ordained that he should live off the people to whom he ministers.

8. What things should a member of the congregation give (communicate in KJV) to his teachers? (Gal. 6:6)?

all good things

9. What does God sense in those who go out of their way to help their spiritual leaders? (Phil. 4:18)?

a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is well pleasing to God

Listing: List references for all the verses in 2 and 3 John that mention truth. You may use Bible software or a website to do a search.

2 John 1:1

2 John 1:2

2 John 1:3

2 John 1:4

3 John 1:1

3 John 1:3

3 John 1:4

3 John 1:8

3 John 1:12

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Case Studies: Consider each hypothetical incident or situation. Come up with a biblical response. Be prepared to discuss in class.

1. A city holds an ecumenical prayer breakfast and invites all the religious leaders in the community

(Roman Catholic, Mormon, Muslim, Jewish, etc.) to participate. What should a pastor do?

He shouldn’t attend, explaining to the organizers that Scripture forbids spiritual fellowship with

unbelievers.

2. A foreign religious leader, such as the pope, visits a country. All religious leaders in that country

are invited to meet this leader and attend a formal reception for him. What should Bible-believing

Christian leaders do?

They should refuse to greet the visitor since greeting is a form of support. They should inform the

organizers of their scriptural convictions against such compromise.

3. A pastor is on the last leg of his journey back from a trip to Germany, where his son is a mission-

ary. While on the airplane, he is seated next to a distinguished-looking gentleman. After they get

acquainted, the pastor learns that the man seated next to him is a Catholic priest and a professor of

theology in a Jesuit seminary. The pastor explains where he has been and that he is the pastor of

Community Bible Church. The priest is intensely interested in discussing the differences between

Protestant and Catholic theology.

Answers will vary, but students ought to recognize that the Jesuit professor preaches a different

gospel.

4. A famous evangelist is conducting a citywide crusade. He has the support of many religious

organizations in the community, including some that deny the inerrancy of Scripture or the virgin

birth of Christ. What should Bible-believing Christians do?

They should refrain from going to the meetings and not give any money to support the ministry.

5. A couple of Jehovah’s Witnesses knock on a Christian’s door. They ask if they can come in and

share their message. Should he allow them in the house? Should he offer them a drink of water?

Should he express appreciation for their dropping by?

Believers must not support such missionaries in any way, but allowing them inside for the purpose of

witnessing to them would be acceptable.

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6. Cheryl attends Halford High School, the only high school in her county in rural Kansas. The father

of one of her classmates, Elise, is a leader in a religious commune near her family’s farm. Every

day Elise brings a book about the commune’s religious teachings and studies it during lunchtime.

Each evening after school, Cheryl and Elise wait thirty minutes for their rides home. Elise never

talks about her religion and is friendly toward Cheryl even though everyone at school knows that

she is a strong Christian. Should Cheryl treat Elise as a false teacher?

Elise’s father is a false teacher, but she is not. She never propagates her religion and seems open

to instruction from others. Cheryl should take every opportunity to witness to her for Christ and

encourage her to become a Christian.

7. A religious organization is soliciting funds in front of a local discount store. They say the money

will be used to feed hungry children. Should a believer who’s not familiar with the organization

refuse to give? Or should he give a small amount, assuming that it’s for a good cause?

Believers shouldn’t give donations in such situations so that they don’t end up supporting an unbiblical

organization. Before contributing to any organization or person, believers should investigate fully.

8. Raúl lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. His family moved there because his father’s job required him to

transfer. Raúl is eighteen and plans to attend a Christian liberal arts university after graduation this

spring. His neighbor, who is the same age, began his two-year missionary stint as a Mormon

missionary last week. As a Mormon missionary, his first responsibility is to try to convert any of

his friends who are not Mormons.

Raúl should try to lovingly contrast the Mormon teaching about Christ with the Bible’s teaching.

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L.42: Christ in RevelationListing: List all the titles and self-descriptions of Christ given in Revelation 1:1–18. (Include the verse references.) (Wording may vary.)

1. Jesus Christ (1:1, 5, 9)

2. He that is, that was, and that is to come (1:4, 8)

3. the faithful witness (1:5)

4. the firstborn from the dead (1:5)

5. the ruler over the kings of the earth (1:5)

6. the Alpha and the Omega(1:8, 11)

7. the beginning and the end (1:8)

8. the Almighty (1:8)

9. the first and the last (1:11, 17)

10. the Son of Man (1:13)

11. He that lives and was dead (1:18)

12. alive forevermore (1:18)

13. the One Who has the keys of hell and death (1:18)

Matching: Match the speakers with quotes from Revelation 1.

A. Jesus Christ

B. John the Apostle

B 1. “Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him” (1:7).

A 2. “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the ending” (1:8).

B 3. “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a

trumpet” (1:10).

A 4. “What thou seest write in a book” (1:11).

B 5. “And he had in his right hand seven stars” (1:16).

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L.43: Christ’s Evaluation of the Church (Part 1)Matching: Match each church with its corresponding characteristics mentioned in Revelation 2:1–17.

A. the church at Ephesus

B. the church at Smyrna

C. the church at Pergamum

A 1. Hard working

B 2. In tribulation

A 3. Hated the deeds of the Nicolaitans

B 4. Poor

B 5. Rich

C 6. Dwelled where Satan dwells

B 7. Attacked by the Jews

C 8. Friends with those who hold the doctrine of Balaam

B 9. Promised the crown of life

C 10. Friends with those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans

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Case Studies: Which of the messages to the seven churches (Rev. 2–3) best fits each situation described below.




B 1. John lives in a religious community that is not Christian. All the teenagers make

fun of him for his faith in Christ.

C 2. Rebecca and some friends have a Bible study on Thursday evenings after soccer

practice for their traveling team. The leader, a Christian girl, has invited the pastor

of a very liberal Disciples of Christ church to conduct the study this week.

A 3. Rob belongs to a Bible-believing church. The church has a large missions program

and many activities for the young people. When Rob listens to the conversation of

believers in his church, no one says much about the Lord, but they talk often about

the activities of the church.

A 4. Lisa is a member of a Bible-believing church. Recently the pastor and other

leaders discovered that one of the adult Sunday school teachers was teaching a

false doctrine, specifically that God has not elected anyone to salvation but is

waiting to find out who will choose Him. After several attempts to help the man

see his error, he still refused to be corrected. He was removed from the church

membership roll.

B 5. Partam lives in Sudan. His father is a godly pastor of a tiny church that has been

outlawed by the government. Recently the church learned that one of their deacons

has been imprisoned for refusing to take a bribe from a local businessman.

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L.44: Christ’s Evaluation of the Church (Part 2)Listing: Write a short sentence about each of the rewards to be given to the faithful in the churches in Thyatira and Sardis. (Include the verse references.)

1. They will have power over the nations (2:26).

2. They will be given the morning star (2:28).

3. They will walk with Christ clothed in white (3:4).

4. Their names will not be blotted out of the book of life (3:5).

5. Christ will confess their names before His Father and the angels (3:5).


A. the church at Sardis


C. the church at Thyatira

C 1. Tamara attends the Regency Christian Academy. While staying overnight with her cousin, she

met the leader of a local youth organization. He obviously knew a lot about the Bible and seemed

to love the Lord. His group was not part of a local church ministry, but several kids at school

belonged to the group. He said anyone could belong, but that the code of the group required

members to promise never to criticize a minister and to treat all churches alike since all try to

help people.

A 2. Nobody in Amethyst’s youth group witnesses for Christ. After going to camp last summer and

meeting kids from other churches who actively spread the gospel in their schools, she decided

she would try it. When she started talking more openly about her faith in the school cafeteria in

order to share the truth with others, some of her Christian friends told her to stop it. They said

they were embarrassed.

C 3. Todd had a dream one night that he had died and gone to heaven. In his dream, heaven was full

of clouds; everyone looked alike, wore white robes, and sat around all day in cottony chairs

singing hymns. When he woke up he was curious. What was the future with the Lord going to

be like?

C 4. Stephanie had to hurry; the public library would close in two hours. She had to get her report

done for biology by tomorrow, or she would get an F. She didn’t even know where to begin to

look in her research. All the librarians were busy with other people. Seeing her frustration, Father

Mahoney, the Catholic priest from The Church of the Immaculate Conception, came over to her

table and offered to help. When she said she was working on a biology project, he said that was

great. He had been a biology major in college before he went to seminary to become a priest.

He helped her find all the right sources for the project and even suggested a way to organize her

paper. Stephanie was beginning to wonder whether the negative things her pastor had said about

Catholic doctrine were true.

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L.45: Christ’s Evaluation of the Church (Part 3)True/False: Using the messages to the churches at Philadelphia and Laodicea as a guide, mark each statement either True or False.

True 1. The Christians at Philadelphia were to hold fast to their testimony and not let any-

one take their crowns.

False 2. The church at Philadelphia had great spiritual strength.

False 3. The Christian overcomer will have his name written on a pillar of the temple of God.

True 4. True believers will be kept from the hour of temptation that will come on the whole world.

True 5. Those who persecute Christians will one day bow before Christians and know that

God loves His saints.

True 6. No one can shut a door of service that God has opened.

True 7. Christ is the beginning of the creation of God.

False 8. The Christians at Philadelphia said they were wealthy and lacked nothing.

True 9. The believers at Laodicea were told to medicate their eyes with salve or ointment.

True 10. The Christian overcomer will sit with Christ on His throne in eternity.

Scripture Search: Briefly explain the teaching of each of these passages containing the word door.


God had given Paul a great opportunity for spreading the gospel of Christ, and many people were

opposing him in his work.


When Paul came to Troas, God gave him a great opportunity to preach the gospel.

3. Colossians 4:3

Paul realized that opportunities for preaching the gospel would come in answer to prayer.

4. Revelation 3:8

In response to our faithfulness, Christ provides opportunities for service, which no one can hinder.

5. Revelation 3:20

An unsaved person must invite Christ to come in and abide with him as his Savior, and the believer

sometimes needs to renew his fellowship with Christ.

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L.46: The Author and the Administrator of JusticeShort Answer: Answer the following questions about Revelation 4–5.

1. Why is God worthy of worship?

4:8 He is holy, all-powerful, and eternal.

4:11 He created and sustains all things.

5:9 He has redeemed His people.

5:10 He will allow His people to reign over the earth.

2. Give the number of times and the references where the words honor, glory, and power are used in

praise of God in Revelation 4 and 5.

three times (4:11, 5:12, 5:13)

3. List the different groups of worshipers mentioned in these chapters.

a. the four beasts

b. the twenty-four elders

c. myriads of angels

d. all created beings

4. What are the three titles given to Christ in these chapters?

a. the Lion of the tribe of Judah

b. the Root of David

c. the Lamb

5. Briefly describe the throne of God and its surroundings.

Answers will vary but should include the emerald-green rainbow around the throne; the sea of glass

in front of it; lightning, thunder, and voices proceeding from it; the seven spirits in front of it; the four

beasts and the twenty-four elders around it.

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L.47: Christ’s Justice: The Seal JudgmentsMatching: Match the statement from Revelation 6 with the principle it teaches.

A. “And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals” (6:1).

B. “And his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him” (6:8).

C. “Dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?” (6:10).

D. “They should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants . . . should be

fulfilled” (6:11).

E. “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne” (6:16).

C 1. Expecting vengeance on the ungodly for crimes committed against believers

isn’t wrong.

A 2. Christ is the Judge Who opens the seal judgments.

D 3. Christians will be martyred during the tribulation period.

B 4. Life doesn’t end with physical death.

E 5. The lost are terrified of God.

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L.48: Christ’s Justice: The Trumpet JudgmentsShort Answer: Briefly answer the following questions about the trumpet judgments.

1. What initiated the trumpet judgments?

They began after the releasing of the seventh seal judgment (8:1–2).

2. What did each of the first four trumpet judgments destroy?

The first destroyed a third of the earth’s vegetation; the second, a third of the sea; the third, a third of

the earth’s water supply; the fourth, a third of the night and day.

3. What were the last three trumpet judgments called?

They were called woes (8:13).

4. In which chapters of Revelation are the last three trumpet judgments recorded?

Two of them (the first two woes) are found in chapter 9, and the last (the seventh trumpet and the last

woe) is described in chapters 11 and 15.

Matching: Match each statement from Revelation with the principle for Christian living that it teaches.

A. “And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the

earth” (8:5).

B. “And to him was given the key of the bottomless pit” (9:1).

C. “And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the

works of their hands” (9:20).

D. “The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ;

and he shall reign for ever and ever” (11:15).

E. “Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways,

thou King of saints” (15:3).

E 1. Praise is a part of life in eternity and should be a part of the believer’s life now.

C 2. The wrath of Christ doesn’t always bring repentance from sin.

B 3. Christ has authority over the realm of demons.

A 4. God answers prayer.

D 5. The nations are in rebellion against Christ but will one day submit to Him.

(cont.)

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Scripture Search: Angels have a central role in the execution of the trumpet judgments. Briefly explain the ministry of angels in each of the following verses from Revelation.

1. 8:2 The angels stand before God and receive the seven trumpets to begin judgment.

2. 8:3–5 An angel offers up the prayers of the saints with incense to God.

3. 8:6 The seven angels prepare to sound their trumpets of judgment.

4. 8:7 The first of the seven angels sounds his trumpet.

5. 8:13 An angel announces the coming of three more trumpet judgments.

6. 9:1 The fifth of the seven angels sounds his trumpet.

7. 9:14 The sixth of the seven angels releases the four demons from the area of the Euphrates.

8. 11:15 The seventh angel sounds his trumpet.

9. 15:1 The seven angels with the seven last plagues appear in heaven.

10. 15:6 The seven angels with the seven last plagues proceed out of the temple in heaven.

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L.49: Christ’s Justice: The Vial JudgmentsShort Answer: A beatitude is a statement that asserts that a person is blessed if he obeys a particular command of God. The term blessed means happy. The book of Rev - elation contains several beatitudes. Briefly state the spiritual principle taught by each.

1. 1:3 The believer will be blessed if he gives attention to and obeys the commands of Revelation.

2. 14:13 The believer who dies in the Lord is blessed because he rests from his labors and will receive

reward.

3. 16:15 The person who is saved and maintains his testimony for Christ, even in the time of wrath, is

blessed.

4. 19:9 Those who will celebrate the marriage supper with Christ (those who rule with Him in the

Millennium)

5. 20:6 Those who have been resurrected before the Millennium will reign with Christ in it and are called

blessed. These will escape the Great White Throne Judgment.

6. 22:7 The one who believes and obeys the prophecies of Revelation is blessed.

7. 22:14 The believer who obeys the commands of the Lord demonstrates his saving faith and will have

the right to the tree of life and entrance into the eternal city.

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L.50: Christ’s ArchenemiesMatching: Match each descriptive phrase from Revelation 12:1–13:18 with the person, object, or institution it describes.

A. Made war with the devil and his angels F. Receive the name, number, or mark of the beast

B. Six hundred sixty-six G. The dragon waited to consume him

C. Seven heads and ten horns H. Speaks great blasphemies

D. Overcome by the beast I. Flees to the wilderness

E. Deceives them that are on the earth J. Comes to life and speaks

I 1. A woman

C 2. A huge red dragon

G 3. A male child

A 4. Michael

H 5. A beast out of the sea

D 6. Saints

E 7. A beast out of the earth

J 8. The image of the beast

F 9. Free people and slaves

B 10. The number of the beast

Short Answer: Answer the following questions about the Antichrist (include the verse reference).

1. What will cause the world to marvel at the Antichrist?

his survival of a deadly wound (13:3)

2. What will be the worldwide attitude toward the beast?

worship (13:4)

3. How long will the Antichrist blaspheme God openly?

forty-two months (13:5)

4. What will be the Antichrist’s eventual sphere of authority?

the whole world (13:7)

5. Who will cause the world to worship the Antichrist?

the false prophet (13:15)

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Lesson 51: Christ’s RevelationMatching: Match the descriptive phrase from Revelation 10:1–11:13 with the corresponding person, object, or institution.

A. Given unto the Gentiles F. Heaven shut so that it would not rain

B. Out of the bottomless pit G. Seven thunders

C. A rainbow on his head H. Slain by an earthquake

D. Finished the mystery of God I. Measured the temple of God

E. The city where our Lord was crucified J. Sweet as honey

C 1. Another mighty angel

J 2. A little book

G 3. Voices

D 4. The seventh angel

I 5. John

A 6. The temple

F 7. Two witnesses

H 8. Seven thousand men

B 9. The beast

E 10. Sodom and Egypt

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L.52: The Righteous in the TribulationListing: Fill in the following lists from Revelation 7 and 14.

Three functions performed by angels

1. 7:1 meting out judgment

2. 7:3 sealing the servants of God

3. 7:11–12 worshiping God

Phrases that describe the 144,000 who will be sealed by the Lord

1. 7:3 servants of our God

2. 7:4 of all the tribes of the children of Israel

3. 14:1 having his Father’s name written in their foreheads

4. 14:3 redeemed from the earth

5. 14:4 not defiled with women

6. 14:4 virgins

7. 14:4 redeemed from among men

8. 14:4 firstfruits to God and to the Lamb

9. 14:5 no guile (deceit) in their mouths

10. 14:5 without fault before the throne of God

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L.53: Christ’s Judgment of False ReligionMatching: Match each passage from Revelation 17 with the characteristic of false religion it describes. (More than one characteristic is mentioned in some verses, but you should use each letter only once.)

A. 17:1

B. 17:1, 5, 15

C. 17:2–3

D. 17:6

E. 17:16

B 1. Sexual immorality

C 2. Political dominance

A 3. Influence over the nations of the world

D 4. Hatred of true believers

E 5. Victim of political wrath

Identification: Identify the following people and institutions from Revelation 17–18.

1. The great whore

the false religion of the tribulation period

2. The scarlet-colored beast

the political empire on which the false religion of the tribulation will depend

3. The seven heads of the beast

seven successive governments and seven mountains

4. The ten horns

a ten-nation confederation headed by the Antichrist

5. The Lamb

Jesus Christ

6. The great city that rules over the kings of the earth

Babylon

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L.54: Christ’s Victories at the End of TimeTrue/False: After examining Revelation 19, mark the statements either True or False.

True 1. The false religious system prevalent during the tribulation is called the great whore.

False 2. The great multitude in heaven praised God for His omnipotence.

False 3. The saints of God in heaven are dressed in robes dipped in blood.

False 4. The marriage supper of the Lamb is mentioned in verse 7.

True 5. After hearing about the marriage and the marriage supper of the Lamb, John fell

down at the feet of an angel to worship.

False 6. “The spirit of prophecy” is the testimony of the apostles.

False 7. One of the names given to Christ at His second advent is “The Word of Righteousness.”

True 8. The armies that will follow Christ at His second advent will be clothed in fine linen

that is clean and white.

False 9. Christ will wear a single crown at His second advent.

True 10. The false prophet will perform miracles during the Tribulation.

Listing: List each of the names of God presented in Revelation 19.

1. 19:1 the Lord our God

2. 19:4 God

3. 19:6 the Lord God Omnipotent

4. 19:7 the Lamb

5. 19:10 Jesus

6. 19:11 Faithful

7. 19:11 True

8. 19:13 the Word of God

9. 19:15 Almighty God

10. 19:16 King of Kings

11. 19:16 Lord of Lords

12. 19:17 the great God

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L.55: Christ’s DominionShort Answer: Answer the following questions about the Great White Throne Judgment.

1. What will immediately precede the Great White Throne Judgment?

the casting of Satan into the lake of fire

2. What is the meaning of the phrase “the earth and the heaven fled away”?

The physical universe will be dissolved.

3. Who will be the judge at the Great White Throne Judgment?

Jesus Christ

4. Who will be judged at the Great White Throne?

all the unsaved—both the important and the insignificant

5. What will be the two criteria used to judge people at the Great White Throne Judgment?

faith in Christ and the quality of a person’s works

6. Where will the souls of the ungodly be before the Great White Throne?

in hades

7. How many times does Revelation 20 mention that the ungodly will be judged according

to their works?

twice

8. What is the second death?

the casting of the ungodly in their resurrected bodies into the lake of fire

9. What is the meaning of the phrase “the sea gave up the dead which were in it”?

Even the ungodly whose bodies have been lost at sea will be resurrected so they can be judged.

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L.56: Christ’s Eternal Dwelling PlaceListing: List the people and things that will be absent from the new Jerusalem.

Rev. 21:4

tears

death

sorrow

crying

pain

Rev. 21:8

the fearful

the unbelieving

the abominable

murderers

whoremongers

sorcerers

idolaters

liars

Rev. 21:22

a temple

Rev. 21:23

light of the sun

light of the moon

Rev. 21:25

night

Rev. 21:27

the unclean

Rev. 22:3

the curse

Rev. 22:5

night

candles (lamps)

light of the sun

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Identification: Identify who made the following statements.

1. “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth” (21:1). John

2. “And God shall wipe away all tears” (21:4). the one with the great voice

3. “I make all things new” (21:5). Christ

4. “Come hither, I will shew thee the bride” (21:9). one of the angels with one of the seven vials

5. “And I saw no temple therein” (21:22). John

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L.57: Christ’s ReturnShort Answer: Write a brief response.

1. Which statement in Revelation 22 stresses the accuracy of the prophecies in Revelation?

“These sayings are faithful and true” (22:6).

2. What will happen to a person who alters the content of Revelation?

He’ll experience the plagues prophesied in the book, and he’ll spend eternity in hell (22:18–19).

3. When should the believer expect the Lord to come?

soon; at any time (22:7, 12, 20)

4. On what basis will the Lord reward Christians at His coming?

their works (22:12)

5. What should the Christian do for those who do not know Christ?

give them the gospel; invite them to come to Christ (22:17)

Scripture Search: List all of the names and descriptions of God, of believers, and of the ungodly found in Revelation 22. (Include the verse reference.)

Names and descriptions of God

God (22:1)

the Lord God (22:5)

the Lord God of the Holy prophets (22:6)

the Alpha and Omega (22:13)

the beginning and the end (22:13)

the first and the last, Jesus (22:13)

the root and offspring of David (22:16)

the bright and morning star (22:16)

the Spirit (22:17)

Lord Jesus (22:20)

Lord Jesus Christ (22:21)

Names and descriptions of believers

the holy prophets (22:6)

servants (22:6)

fellowservant (22:9)

brethren (22:9)

righteous (22:11)

holy (22:11)

blessed (22:14)

the bride (22:17)(cont.)

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Names and descriptions of the ungodly

unjust (22:11)

filthy (22:11)

dogs (22:15)

whoremongers (22:15)

murderers (22:15)

idolaters (22:15)

whosoever loveth and maketh a lie (22:15)

him that is athirst (22:17)

whosoever will (22:17)

Short Answer: Revelation 22:6–21 describes the attitudes that Christians should have toward different things. Summarize the instructions given in the following verses.

1. Angels (22:8–9)

Recognize their exalted position, but do not worship them.

2. Christian worship (22:9)

Worship God alone.

3. Good works (22:12)

Perform them, recognizing that they will be a basis for reward.

4. Scripture (22:14, 18–19)

Obey it, and do not take from it or add to it.

5. The lost (22:17)

Invite them to trust Christ as Savior.

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L.1: Saved by FaithListing: Reread Ephesians 1:1–11. List each of the five blessings we have “in Christ” and the verse number. (Hint: Look for phrases such as “in whom” and “in him” as well as “in Christ.”

1. spiritual blessings in heavenly places (3)

2. chosen to be holy and without blame (4)

3. redemption and forgiveness of sin (7)

4. all things gathered together (10)

5. an inheritance (11)

Matching: Match the following words with their meanings below.

A. adopted F. mystery

B. body G. inheritance

C. earnest H. predestinated

D. head I. Redemption

E. being “in Christ” J. seal

B 1. A figure of speech showing the church’s relationship to Christ

H 2. Chosen by God

J 3. A stamp or mark showing ownership and security

A 4. Given the status of an adult child in God’s family with all the resulting privileges

D 5. A figure of speech showing Christ’s relationship to the church

E 6. The source of all spiritual blessings

C 7. A down payment or installment guaranteeing full payment in the future

G 8. Future blessings at Christ’s return

F 9. A truth hidden until God reveals it

I 10. Bought back by Christ from slavery to sin

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L.2: United in ChristFill in the Blanks: The following verses teach several truths about the church or Christ’s relationship to it. Write in the missing metaphorical terms used to represent either Christ or His church.

1. “Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with

them? . . . The bridegroom shall be taken away from them” (Luke 5:34–35).

2. “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock . . . which he

hath purchased with his own blood” (Acts 20:28).

3. “And [God] hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over

all things to the church, which is his body ” (Eph. 1:22–23).

4. “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of

the household of God” (Eph. 2:19).

5. “Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone ”

(Eph. 2:20).

6. “In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy

temple in the Lord” (Eph. 2:21).

7. “The house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and

ground of the truth” (1 Tim. 3:15).

8. “Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great

shepherd of the sheep ” (Heb. 13:20).

9. “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the

Shepherd and Bishop of your souls” (1 Pet. 2:25).

10. “Come hither, I will shew thee the bride , the Lamb’s

wife ” (Rev. 21:9).

Short Answer: Use the verses you completed above to answer the following questions.

1. What metaphor for the church emphasizes its place in the family of God?

the household of God (Eph. 2:19)

2. Which metaphor for the church underscores its obligation to live by the Word of God?

pillar and ground of the truth (1 Tim. 3:15)

3. Four pairs of metaphors in these verses link Christ and the church. List the corresponding pairs and

their verse references.

a. bride—bridegroom (Rev. 21:9; Luke 5:34–35)

b. head—body (Eph. 1:22–23)

c. sheep—shepherd (1 Pet. 2:25; Heb. 13:20)

d. holy temple—chief corner stone (Eph. 2:20–21)

(cont.)

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4. Which three titles refer to a building?

a. pillar and ground of the truth (1Tim. 3:15)

b. holy temple (Eph. 2:21)

c. the chief corner stone (Eph. 2:20)

5. What metaphor shows Christ’s love for the church?

bridegroom (Luke 5:34–35)

6. What metaphor stresses the church’s sanctity before the Lord?

holy temple (Eph. 2:21)

7. Which pair of metaphors underscores our living union with Christ?

head—body (Eph. 1:22–23)

8. What was the purchase price for the flock of God?

the Lamb’s blood (Acts 20:28)

Short Answer: Ephesians 3:14–21 records Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian believers. Answer the following questions about his prayer.

1. How is our inner being strengthened?

by the power of the Holy Spirit

2. Why do we need our inner being to be strengthened daily?

so that Christ may dwell in our hearts by faith

3. What should we desire to comprehend and know?

the love of God

4. What does 3:19 teach us about the love of Christ?

It passes all knowledge.

5. What does 3:20 teach us about God?

He is able to do beyond what we ask or think.

Prayer List: Paul prayed specifically for the Ephesian believers. Using the list below, write one specific request you will take to God in prayer for the next week.

1. Your parents

2. Your siblings

3. Your pastor

4. A teacher

5. A friend

6. A neighbor

7. Another person in need

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L.3: Living for ChristFill in the Blanks: Read Ephesians 4:25–5:16 and fill in the empty boxes in this table. In the “Words, Deeds, and Thoughts” column put a general term to describe the bad conduct prohibited in the verse(s) given. The commands are direct quotes from the passage. (This chart is found on page 13 of the Student Text.)

Ref

. Words, Deeds, and Thoughts

Commands (negative and positive)

Reason, Purpose, or Motive

4:2

5

Deception

– “wherefore putting away lying”

Rea

son

“we are members one of another”

+ “speak every man the truth with his neighbour”

4:2

8

Theft

– “let him that stole steal no more”

Pur

pose

“that he may have to give to him that needeth”

+“but rather let him labour, working with his hands”

4:2

9

Bad Language

– “let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth”

Pur

pose

“that it may minister grace unto the hearers”

+“but that which is good to the use of edifying”

4:3

0–3

2

Bad Attitudes

–

“grieve not the Holy Spirit”R

easo

n“ye are sealed unto

the day of redemption”

“let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be

put away from you, with all malice”

Mot

ive

“God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you”

+ “be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another”

5:1

–3

Bad Behavior

–“fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you”

Mot

ive

“Christ also hath loved us”

+“be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children, and walk in love”

5:1

1–1

3

Bad Associations

– “have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness”

Rea

son “it is a shame even to speak

of those things which are done of them in secret”

+ “but rather reprove them”

5:1

5–1

6

Foolishness

– “walk . . . not as fools”

Rea

son

“because the days are evil”

+ “see then that ye walk circumspectly”

(cont.)

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Listing: List the types of bad conduct mentioned in the following passages.

1. Matthew 15:18–20

evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies

2. Mark 7:21–22

evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit,

lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness

3. Romans 1:29–31

all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, envy, murder, debate,

deceit, malignity, whispering, backbiting, hatred of God, despitefulness, pride, boasting, invention of

evil things, disobedience to parents, being without understanding, covenantbreaking, being without

natural affection, implacableness, mercilessness


adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations,

wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings


filthiness, foolish talk, jesting, whoremongering, coveteousness, idolatry, vain words

6. 2 Timothy 3:1–4

love of self, covetousness, boasting, pride, blaspheming, disobedience to parents, thanklessness,

unholiness, being without natural affection, trucebreaking, false accusations, incontinence, fierceness,

despising of those who are good, traitorousness, headiness, highmindedness, loving pleasure more

than loving God

Listing: List the types of good conduct mentioned in the following passages.


love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance

8. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–22

rejoicing evermore, praying without ceasing, in everything giving thanks, quenching not the Spirit,

despising not prophesyings, proving all things, holding fast that which is good, abstaining from all

appearance of evil

9. 2 Peter 1:5–7

faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, charity

(cont.)

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Short Answer: Answer the following questions based on the table and the lists above.

1. What sin is mentioned in all but one of the bad conduct passages given above?

fornication

2. What two words describe the sin of breaking a promise?

trucebreaking, covenantbreaking

3. What are five of the sins you can commit by talking?

(any five of the following) false witness, blasphemy, deceit, debate, whispering,

backbiting, boasting, foolish talking, jesting, vain words

4. For each bad conduct given below, write the opposite good conduct from the list above.

a. Hatred charity (love) or brotherly kindness

b. Foolishness knowledge

c. Pride meekness

5. According to the table and the lists, which is the worst—murder, evil thoughts, envy, or pride?

None of them is given prominence.

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L.4: Finding Your PlaceMatching: Look up each verse listed below and match it with the corresponding phrase that describes how a Christian should walk. (Each letter should be used only once.)

A. Romans 6:4 I. Ephesians 5:2

B. Romans 8:4 J. Ephesians 5:15

C. Romans 13:13 K. Colossians 1:10

D. 1 Corinthians 7:17 L. Colossians 2:6

E. 2 Corinthians 5:17 M. Colossians 4:5

F. Galatians 5:16 N. 1 John 1:7

G. Ephesians 2:10 O. 1 John 2:6

H. Ephesians 4:1 P. 2 John 1:6

N 1. In the light

I 2. In love

F 3. In the Spirit

G 4. In good works

M 5. In wisdom

A 6. In newness of life

D 7. As the Lord has called every one

L 8. As we have received Christ Jesus

E 9. As a new creature

O 10. As Christ walked

C 11. Honestly, as in the daylight

J 12. Not foolishly

H 13. Worthy of our calling

K 14. Worthy of the Lord

P 15. According to God’s commandments

B 16. According to the Spirit

(cont.)

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Short Answer: Answer these questions that relate to the Christian’s walk.

1. What two ways are we to treat those who are unsaved? (Col. 4:5; 1 Thess. 4:12)

a. in wisdom

b. with honesty

2. Of what two things are we to walk worthy? (Eph. 4:1; 1 Thess. 2:12)

a. our calling

b. our God

3. How do we show our love for the Lord? (2 John 1:6)

by walking according to His commandments

4. What did John rejoice in? (3 John 1:4)

that his (spiritual) children walked in truth

5. What nine ways are Christians not to walk? (John 8:12; Rom. 8:4; 13:13; 2 Cor. 5:7)

a. in darkness

b. according to the flesh

c. in rioting (orgies, carousing, reveling)

d. in drunkenness

e. in chambering (cohabitation, sexual immorality)

f. in wantonness (lustful acts, sensuality, promiscuity)

g. in strife (quarreling, fighting, rivalry)

h. in envy (jealousy)

i. by sight

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L.5: Standing FirmChapter Content: The following ideas come from different chapters of Ephesians. Write the correct chapter number beside each.

6 1. The Christian should put on God’s armor.

5 2. We are to walk circumspectly.

3 3. Paul prayed that the Ephesians would understand the extent of God’s love

for them.

6 4. Children have the responsibility to obey their parents.

4 5. Christ gave the church gifted men to equip the saints and edify the body.

3 6. The family of God is named after Christ.

5 7. Husbands are to love their wives as Christ loved the church.

1 8. All spiritual blessings are ours in Christ.

5 9. We should not fellowship with works of darkness.

2 10. We are saved by grace through faith.

4 11. Walk worthy of your calling.

1 12. We are adopted into God’s family.

2 13. The Christian is God’s masterpiece.

5 14. We are to be filled with the Spirit.

4 15. A Christian must put off the old man and put on the new man.

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L.6: The Glorious SaviorScripture Search: Paul wanted every Christian to be “perfect in Christ Jesus” (Col. 1:28). We call this perfection “spiritual maturity” or “growth in Christlikeness.” Look up the following references and state in your own words what the passage says about maturity in Christ.


God’s strength is made perfect in weakness.


We are to be perfect (spiritually mature), of good comfort, and of one mind, living in peace.


God gave various leaders to the church to help us mature spiritually. We should obey them.

4. Colossians 4:12

Epaphras fervently prayed that the Colossians would stand spiritually mature and complete in the will

of God.

5. 2 Timothy 3:16–17

God gave us His Scriptures to help us mature as we study them.

6. Hebrews 6:1

The author urged Christians to press on in spiritual maturity.

7. Hebrews 13:20–21

The author prayed that the Great Shepherd of the sheep would make us perfect.

8. James 1:4

Spiritual maturity comes from trials, which develop patience.

Doctrinal Review: Name the attribute of God that each of the following verses mentions.

1. 1 Samuel 2:2 holy

2. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 faithful

3. John 4:24 Spirit

4. Psalm 36:6 righteous

5. Jeremiah 32:27 omnipotent


7. Ezra 9:15 righteous

8. 1 John 3:1 loving

9. Psalm 36:5 merciful and faithful

10. Isaiah 57:15 holy


12. Romans 5:8 loving

13. Psalm 57:10 merciful and truthful

14. 1 Corinthians 3:20 omniscient

15. Matthew 19:26 omnipotent

16. Lamentations 1:18 righteous

17. Psalm 86:5 good or merciful

18. Isaiah 6:3 holy

19. John 3:16 loving

20. Hebrews 13:8 unchanging