40 Questions
Peter was rebuked by Jesus in Matthew 16:23 because he was possessed by Satan at the time.
False
In Matthew 16:23, Jesus addresses Peter directly without referencing Satan.
False
The phrase 'Get behind me Satan' is a lighthearted and humorous statement made by Jesus.
False
Peter was not yet born again when Jesus rebuked him in Matthew 16:23.
False
Jesus' rebuke of Peter in Matthew 16:23 was a result of Peter's spiritual dissent.
False
The majority of commentaries agree that Peter was an instrument of the devil through actual possession at the time of Matthew 16:23.
False
According to Jesus, Peter was possessed by Satan when he said 'God forbid, Lord, that this should happen to you.'
False
Jesus' declaration to Peter, 'You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church,' is a conditional statement.
False
The title 'Satan' is used in the gospel as a general descriptive term for adversary.
False
Peter's words to Jesus, 'God forbid, Lord, that this should happen to you,' were an attempt to protect Jesus from suffering.
True
Jesus' rebuke of Peter, 'Get behind me, Satan,' was a rejection of Peter's words.
True
Human thoughts and God's will are always compatible.
False
The ruler of this world in John 12:31 is Satan.
True
The phrase 'Get behind me Satan' is a rebuke specifically directed towards Peter's words.
True
The warning from Matthew 16 is about being too quick to speak.
True
In John 12:31, Jesus says that he will draw all men to himself when he is lifted up from the earth.
True
The Spirit will convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment in John 16:8-11.
True
Archon refers to a position of power and authority in Greek.
True
Jesus said to his disciples, 'if anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Satan'
False
A disciple is a self-centered person who resists the will of God
False
Man-made philosophy is in line with scripture
False
Jesus chose the twelve disciples, but one of them was not a devil
False
Peter's response to Jesus was 'You have words of temporary life'
False
Some of Jesus' disciples did not grumble at His statement in John 6:67
False
The Greek word 'diabolos' is consistently used to refer to Satan in the gospels.
True
Judas Iscariot was a genuine disciple of Jesus Christ.
False
According to John 13:27, Jesus was aware of Satan's influence on Judas when he told him to betray him quickly.
True
The term 'devil' in John 6:70-71 can be interpreted as signifying both 'adversary' and 'devilish character'.
True
Judas' betrayal of Jesus was not part of the will of God.
False
The passage warns against the dangers of materialism and pride, which can lead to being used as instruments of Satan.
True
In John 12:23, the hour that has come refers to the hour of Jesus' resurrection.
False
Jesus' death on the cross is not mentioned in John 12.
False
The hour of darkness is a term used to describe Jesus' hour of glorification.
False
The farewell discourse in John 14, 15, 16, and 17 prepares the disciples for Jesus' death and resurrection.
True
The spirit would not come until after Jesus' death and resurrection.
True
The phrase 'The hour has come' only refers to Jesus' death on the cross.
False
Verse 23 of John 12 mentions Jesus' death on the cross.
True
The illustration of the grain of wheat that must fall into the ground and die is a metaphor for Jesus' resurrection.
False
Jesus' soul is troubled in John 12:27 because he is afraid of death.
False
The hour of Jesus' glorification only refers to his resurrection.
False
Study Notes
Jesus' Rebuke of Peter
- In Matthew 16:23, Jesus says "Get behind me, Satan" to Peter, addressing Satan directly, indicating that Satan was using Peter as an instrument to resist the revealed will of God.
- Peter's words were seen as a trap for Christ, enticing him to stray from the will of God, and Jesus' response highlights the incompatibility of man's thoughts with God's will.
The Instrumentality of Satan
- Satan's influence can be seen in Peter's words, which resisted the revealed will of God, and Jesus' response stresses the need to deny self-centered thinking and submit to God's will.
- Jesus' statement "Get behind me, Satan" is reminiscent of the wilderness temptation account, where Satan tried to lure Jesus away from God's will.
The Mindset of Satan
- The mindset of Satan is antithetical to God's will, and man's thoughts, without submission to God's will, are in line with Satan's thinking.
- The need for a biblical worldview is emphasized, as it is the only way to resist Satan's influence and ensure that one's thoughts are in line with God's will.
Judas Iscariot
- In John 6:70-71, Jesus says "Did I myself not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?" referring to Judas Iscariot.
- Judas' betrayal was at the instigation of Satan, and Jesus' statement highlights the adversarial nature of Judas' actions.
Satan's Influence
- Satan's influence can be seen in the actions of Judas, who was chosen to betray Christ, and in the actions of Peter, who resisted the revealed will of God.
- The passages stress the need for believers to be aware of Satan's influence and to ensure that their thoughts and actions are in line with God's will.
The Cross and God's Sovereignty
- The passages emphasize the importance of the cross and God's sovereignty in the events leading up to it.
- Jesus' death on the cross was part of God's plan, and Satan's influence was used to bring about the betrayal of Christ.
Practical Applications
- The passages serve as a warning to believers to be careful with their words and actions, as they can be used as instruments of Satan if they are not submitted to God's will.
- The need for a biblical worldview and submission to God's will is emphasized, as it is the only way to resist Satan's influence and ensure that one's thoughts and actions are in line with God's will.
Explore the biblical perspective on Satan and spiritual dissent, referencing John 8 and Matthew 16:23, discussing the concept of disobedience and the role of Satan as an obstacle.
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