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According to the Bible, newborn babes desire the impure milk of the word.
False
The Apostle Paul mentioned the perfect law of Liberty in his epistle.
False
The Great Commission emphasizes preaching rather than teaching.
False
Elders in the church must have some aptitude to preach but not to teach.
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The Bible warns against true teaching.
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The Bible says that people should not learn, teach, or walk by it.
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Preaching and teaching must be based on personal experience and emotions rather than the Word of God.
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The Holy Spirit will always illuminate one's mind without the need for preparation and study.
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Carl F. Henry's chapter on the Spirit as illuminator is in Volume 3 of his work.
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The Holy Spirit was not involved in the conception of Christ in the womb of the Virgin Mary.
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Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit from his birth, but it was not an anointing for miraculous working and messianic ministry until his baptism.
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Jesus lived a completely normal life before his baptism, with no growth or development in character quality.
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The fulfillment of messianic prophecies declared that the servant of the Lord would be anointed with the spirit of God.
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John the Baptist was not filled with the Holy Spirit from his birth.
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Jesus' life was characterized by a life of dependency on God, led by the spirit of God, before his baptism.
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The divine nature of Jesus would need to have a relationship with the spirit at the baptism event.
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Jesus' baptism marked a significant change in his life, moving from a normal life to a life of ministry.
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The Holy Spirit strove with Israel against sin.
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The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness is a pattern for anyone going into full-time ministry.
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The Father was not involved in the death and resurrection of Christ.
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The Spirit of God was active in the death and resurrection of Christ.
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The Holy Spirit only began to work in the Old Testament after Pentecost.
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The Holy Spirit gave some people in the Old Testament natural born talent, but not supernatural skills.
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The passage implies that the qualifications for an elder include facing a particular trial or temptation.
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The Holy Spirit only enabled people to perform spiritual feats, not physical strength.
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The Holy Spirit regenerates the elect in the Old Testament.
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Indwelling is a concept unique to the New Testament.
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The term 'circumcision of the heart' is a New Testament concept.
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The Holy Spirit's ministry in the Old Testament was primarily with individual believers.
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The Old Testament does not mention the Holy Spirit's role in regeneration.
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Every Old Testament believer had a special gift that was divinely given for a particular purpose.
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The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul and an evil spirit from the Lord terrorized him.
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David took over as king as soon as he was anointed by Samuel.
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The appendix provided includes references to the Holy Spirit in the New Testament.
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The purpose of the Holy Spirit's involvement in the Old Testament was to protect Israel and communicate God's truth to pagan kings.
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The Westernized view emphasizes the spirit indwelling the corporate body of believers.
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The Bible says that we are the temple of God through the Spirit (Ephesians).
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The Holy Spirit dwells with believers but does not indwell them.
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The disciples received the Holy Spirit during Jesus' public ministry.
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The Holy Spirit only regenerates and seals believers, but does not impart spiritual gifts or guide them.
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Study Notes
The Importance of Scripture and Teaching
- Scripture is essential for understanding who Christ is and for spiritual growth
- Bible teaching is critical for the development of faith and spiritual maturity
- The Bible says to "desire the pure milk of the word" and to "walk in the truth" (1 John 2:14, 3 John 3-4)
The Role of Teaching in the New Testament
- Teaching is a critical component of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)
- Church leaders are expected to be able to teach (1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:9)
- The Bible emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine and the refutation of false teaching (1 Timothy 1:10, Titus 1:9)
The Ministry of the Spirit
- The Spirit is involved in the ministry of Jesus Christ (Luke 4:1-2, John 3:34)
- The Spirit is essential for understanding and growth (John 16:13-15)
- The Spirit is active in the death and resurrection of Christ (Hebrews 9:14)
The Spirit in the Old Testament
- The Spirit was active in the Old Testament, equipping people for specific tasks (Exodus 31:1-11, Numbers 27:18)
- The Spirit was involved in the lives of Old Testament saints, but not necessarily all of them (Numbers 11:25-30, 2 Samuel 23:1-2)
- The Spirit did not indwell believers in the Old Testament, but rather came upon them for specific purposes (1 Samuel 16:13-14, Psalm 51:11)
The Work of the Spirit
- The Spirit is involved in the illumination of believers (John 16:13-15, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10)
- The Spirit is essential for preaching and teaching (1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3)
- The Spirit is active in the life of believers, guiding and directing them (Romans 8:9-11, Galatians 5:16-18)### David's Decision
- If David had lived according to the culture, he would have taken over as king and gotten rid of the rival dynasty.
- However, David waited for God's providence and timing to take the throne, indicating the Spirit's presence upon him.
The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
- The Holy Spirit is involved in the Pentateuch, Judges, Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles.
- The Spirit serves as the effectuating agent in the world, carrying out God's work.
- The Spirit regenerates the elect, indwells, and guides believers.
- In the Old Testament, the Spirit's ministry is primarily corporate, focusing on Israel as a nation.
- The Spirit's work in the Old Testament is understood through the New Testament.
Corporate Indwelling
- The concept of corporate indwelling emphasizes the Spirit's work in the community of believers, rather than individual indwelling.
- Dr. Zemeck's metaphorical commentary presents a pictorial representation of corporate indwelling.
- The Bible describes the church as the temple of God, with the Spirit dwelling in believers corporately.
The Holy Spirit in the New Testament
- In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit regenerates, seals, indwells, imparts spiritual gifts, guides, sanctifies, witnesses to, intercedes for, produces fruit in, raises, and changes the body of believers.
- The Holy Spirit's ministry is more individual-focused in the New Testament.
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Quiz on Bible verses discussing Christ, scripture, and living according to the truth. Covers passages from Apostle John and James, focusing on spiritual growth and faith.
