Christian Faith and Prayer

According to the Christian faith, true victory is achieved through a theology of glory.

One can expect to have their prayers answered by God even when living in disobedience to Him.

Jesus' focus on His task is an example of stumbling and bumbling.

The devil did not take chunks out of Jesus.

A theology of the cross means we will not face difficulties in our Christian walk.

God answers the prayers of those who do not seek to please Him.

Loving one another is not a commandment given by Jesus.

Spiritual discipline is not necessary for discerning God's will.

According to John 6, the work of God is to keep the commandments to please God.

Righteousness comes through keeping commandments and doing good deeds.

Discerning God's will requires a right relationship with God.

Fasting is always done to gain favor with God.

Acts of righteousness can be used as leverage to get what we want from God.

Loving one another is a part of God's command to obedience.

Doctrine, obedience, and love are separate entities in the Christian life.

Keeping commandments is the key to answered prayer according to John.

According to the passage, John emphasizes that believing in Jesus is a decisive act, but loving one another is a continuous attitude.

The passage suggests that the commandment to love one another is a new instruction for the community.

The passage implies that the primary characteristic of the letter is to introduce the community to the concept of faith in Jesus.

According to the passage, the commandment to believe in Jesus and love one another is a unique feature of John's writing.

The passage suggests that the rabbinical Jews who are still wondering whether or not Jesus was the Messiah would find it difficult to believe in Jesus.

The passage emphasizes that doing the things that are pleasing to God is a result of spiritual discipline.

The passage implies that keeping God's commandments is a means of discerning God's will.

The passage teaches that righteousness is achieved through spiritual discipline and good works.

Having great knowledge in Christology guarantees one's salvation.

One who is a Mormon and has great love for his family is considered a true follower of Christ.

Having the Spirit of God dwelling in us is a subjective criterion of assurance.

God's character is the foundation for fellowship with Him.

The presence of the Holy Spirit in us is a proof of one's abiding in Christ.

Having fellowship with God requires us to leave our cares and troubles behind.

Keeping God's commandments is not necessary for abiding in Him.

The book of 1 John can be divided into four major sections based on the conditions of fellowship.

One who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to Him.

One of the conditions of fellowship is having a theology of glory.

Loving one another is a commandment given by Jesus.

Loving one another is not a requirement for being a true follower of Christ.

Candlish's writing style is more academic and less relatable.

Spiritual discipline is not necessary for discerning God's will.

The final section of the book discusses how to overcome the world and the devil.

Candlish's work is strengthened by his irregular return to the theme of the book.