Bible Chapter 7 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the 4 warning passages about?

Enduring in faith.

What are we supposed to see Christ through?

The Bible.

Why is Jesus better than angels?

He is God.

In what three ways should we glory in Christ?

<ol> <li>Christ's glorified humanity 2. Christ is our sympathetic High Priest 3. Christ's faithfulness as Son.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Jesus speak as when He calls us to eternal rest?

Joshua. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Christ able to help us in our sin?

Because He has resisted temptation. Signup and view all the answers

What superior sacrifice did Christ offer?

Himself. Signup and view all the answers

What two words describe the Levitical priesthood?

Imperfect and Temporary Signup and view all the answers

Why is setting aside the New Covenant so bad?

<ol> <li>He promised to implant His law within the hearts of New Covenant believers 2. God promised believers a personal relationship with Him 3. He promised to forgive His people's sins.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What must Christian endurance stay rooted in?

God's promised reward. Signup and view all the answers

How does the author of Hebrews renew their passion for Christ?

<ol> <li>Soon return of Christ 2. God isn't pleased with those who shrink back from Him.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What was the attitude of the people of Hebrews when their possessions were plundered?

Joy. Signup and view all the answers

What did the people long for more than the homeland?

To be with God. Signup and view all the answers

How is God honored by us?

When we treasure Him. Signup and view all the answers

What does the conclusion of Hebrews tell us about who God is?

He is a loving God. Signup and view all the answers

Where does flourishing in life matter most?

Hope, holiness, and love. Signup and view all the answers

How do we flourish deeply in love?

By drinking deeply of God's word. Signup and view all the answers

How does Peter describe Christ when citing the Old Testament?

Cornerstone. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of the paradoxes found about the sojourner?

We must fight against the godless influences of the world, the flesh, and the devil until He returns. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how our trials and suffering are patterned after the Son and why this helps us.

Jesus suffered and then He was glorified after He resurrected. This is similar to when we ask God to forgive us after we have sinned. This helps us to have eternal life with Him. Signup and view all the answers

Which Psalm does Peter cite when encouraging believers to submit?

Psalm 34. Signup and view all the answers

What two incentives did Peter offer when returning good for evil?

Christ's sufferings and Christ's enthronement. Signup and view all the answers

In 1 Peter 4, what does Peter connect with each other?

Suffering and triumphing over sin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the blessing that the believer looks forward to?

Eternity with Christ. Signup and view all the answers

What is the present blessing that we hold on to?

Knowing Jesus better. Signup and view all the answers

How does Peter end 1 Peter?

Encouraging God's chosen exiles with the promise of eternal glory in Christ. Signup and view all the answers

What is the two-fold response of Peter at the close of his first letter?

<ol> <li>God cares for you 2. Be sober-minded and watchful and resist the devil.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Did Peter know if he would see the return of Christ?

False Signup and view all the answers

What did Peter begin 2 Peter by discussing?

Believer's position in Christ. Signup and view all the answers

What was Peter's goal in writing 2 Peter?

<ol> <li>To stir up this kind of truth-driven thinking 2. Productive living among his readers.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the message of false teachers?

God loves you and would never judge you for satisfying your heart's desires. Signup and view all the answers

How will the false teacher be dealt with in the end?

Destruction and condemnation. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the false teachers reject the second coming?

Lovers of simple pleasure have to deny a future judgment. Signup and view all the answers

What is eschatology?

Study of the end times. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four divisions that we divide the Bible into?

Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the question living in the background of 2 Peter?

Where is the promise of His coming? Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enduring in Faith

Four warning passages serve as cautions against unbelief and encourage steadfastness.

The Bible

We are meant to perceive Christ through the scriptures, which emphasize His divinity and role in salvation.

He is God

Jesus is superior to angels because He is not only divine but also the Son of God, establishing a unique position in heavenly hierarchy.

Ways to Glorify Christ

Embrace Christ's glorified humanity.
Acknowledge Christ as our sympathetic High Priest.
Recognize Christ's faithfulness as the Son of God.

Joshua

Jesus speaks as the new Joshua, inviting us to enter eternal rest, paralleling the Israelites' journey.

Christ's Strength

Christ can assist us in resisting sin because He has resisted temptation without yielding.

Superior Sacrifice

Christ offered Himself as the ultimate and perfect sacrifice, unlike the repetitive sacrifices of the Levitical priests.

Levitical Priesthood

The priesthood is characterized as imperfect and temporary in the context of divine sacrifice.

New Covenant Promises

Rejecting the New Covenant is detrimental because it denies God’s law in our hearts, personal relationship, and forgiveness of sins.

Endurance Rooted in Reward

Christian endurance must be anchored in the hope of God's promised reward.

Renewing Passion for Christ

The author of Hebrews urges readers by reminding them of Christ's imminent return and the consequences of retreating from faith.

Attitude During Plunder

Despite losing their possessions, the people maintained an attitude of joy, reflecting their faithfulness.

Longing for God

The people's desire extended beyond their homeland; they yearned to be in the presence of God.

Honoring God

God is honored when we treasure Him above all else, demonstrating our love and devotion.

God's Nature

The conclusion of Hebrews highlights God as a loving and caring entity.

Flourishing in Life

Flourishing focuses on aspects of hope, holiness, and love, which are essential for a meaningful spiritual life.

Deep Love Flourishing

Flourishing deeply in love involves immersing oneself in God's word and teachings.

Christ as Cornerstone

Peter describes Christ as the cornerstone, emphasizing His pivotal role in the faith and salvation.

Paradoxes of the Sojourner

Believers must combat worldly influences and challenges while living as sojourners until Christ returns.

Trials and Suffering

The pattern of suffering endured by believers mirrors that of Christ, providing assurance of eternal life following trials.

Psalm Reference

Peter cites Psalm 34 as a source of encouragement for believers to practice submission and humility.

Incentives from Peter

Peter offers the connections of Christ's sufferings and His glorification as motivation for kindness over retaliation.

Connection of Suffering

In 1 Peter 4, suffering is juxtaposed with triumphing over sin, highlighting the struggles of faith.

Future Blessing

The anticipation of eternity with Christ is the ultimate blessing for believers.

Present Blessing

Knowing Jesus better is the immediate blessing that sustains and encourages believers.

End of 1 Peter

Peter concludes with encouragement, reminding God's chosen exiles of their eternal glory in Christ.

Two-fold Response

The response from Peter includes God's care for believers and an admonition to remain vigilant against the devil.

Certainty of Second Coming

Peter expresses uncertainty regarding the timing of Christ's return, leaving believers encouraged to remain watchful.

Position in Christ

The discussion in 2 Peter begins with clarifying believers' identity and standing in Christ.

Goal of 2 Peter

The aim of Peter's writing is to inspire truth-driven thinking and productive living among readers.

False Teacher's Message

False teachers propagate a misleading message that suggests God will not judge personal desires.

Judgment of False Teachers

False teachers will ultimately face destruction and condemnation for their misleading teachings.

Denial of Judgment

The rejection of a future judgment by false teachers stems from their indulgence in pleasures.

Understanding Eschatology

Eschatology refers to the study of the end times and significant events anticipated in the future.

Bible Divisions

The Bible is organized into four main sections: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation.

Question in 2 Peter

A background question revolves around the promise of Christ's return, engaging believers' anticipation.

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