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What is the result of not having faith according to the Bible?
What is the result of not having faith according to the Bible?
The Bible teaches that faith is not important in the life of the soul.
The Bible teaches that faith is not important in the life of the soul.
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According to the passage, what is faith mostly defined as by those who preach or write on the subject?
According to the passage, what is faith mostly defined as by those who preach or write on the subject?
The Bible provides a clear and detailed definition of faith.
The Bible provides a clear and detailed definition of faith.
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According to the passage, what is essential for a Christian to practice?
According to the passage, what is essential for a Christian to practice?
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The passage suggests that one's profession or occupation can hinder their spiritual growth.
The passage suggests that one's profession or occupation can hinder their spiritual growth.
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What is faith, according to the passage?
What is faith, according to the passage?
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The passage suggests that faith is a self-regarding virtue.
The passage suggests that faith is a self-regarding virtue.
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What does the author suggest is the easiest thing to do according to the content?
What does the author suggest is the easiest thing to do according to the content?
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According to the content, Nicholas of Cusa was known by many Christian believers today.
According to the content, Nicholas of Cusa was known by many Christian believers today.
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What is the main issue that Ordinary noticed in the village of Anybody's?
What is the main issue that Ordinary noticed in the village of Anybody's?
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What did Ordinary teach the villagers?
What did Ordinary teach the villagers?
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What did Ordinary see when he looked at the horizon?
What did Ordinary see when he looked at the horizon?
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What did the Dream Giver give to Ordinary at the end of the parable?
What did the Dream Giver give to Ordinary at the end of the parable?
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What does the Dream Giver tell Ordinary about his big dream?
What does the Dream Giver tell Ordinary about his big dream?
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The Dream Giver made Ordinary's big dream disappear.
The Dream Giver made Ordinary's big dream disappear.
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Anybody in the village had a big dream when Ordinary arrived.
Anybody in the village had a big dream when Ordinary arrived.
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Ordinary's big dream was to stay in the village of Anybody's forever.
Ordinary's big dream was to stay in the village of Anybody's forever.
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The Dream Giver wrote a letter to Ordinary at the end of the parable.
The Dream Giver wrote a letter to Ordinary at the end of the parable.
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Ordinary never felt uncomfortable in the city of Anybody's.
Ordinary never felt uncomfortable in the city of Anybody's.
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Study Notes
Faith and the Christian Life
- Faith is the least self-regarding of the virtues; it is occupied with the Object upon which it rests and pays no attention to itself at all.
- While we are looking at God, we do not see ourselves - blessed riddance.
- Faith is not in itself a meritorious act; the merit is in the One toward Whom it is directed.
- Faith is a redirecting of our sight, a getting out of the focus of our own vision and getting God into focus.
The Nature of Faith
- Faith is not just a once-done act, but a continuous gaze of the heart at the Triune God.
- Believing, then, is directing the heart's attention to Jesus.
- Faith is the gaze of the soul upon a saving God.
- Faith is not just a mental exercise, but an active, continuous relationship with God.
The Bible's View of Faith
- The Bible teaches that faith is essential to pleasing God (Heb 11:6).
- The Bible presents faith as a fundamental aspect of the Christian life, with numerous examples of persons who have exercised faith (Heb 11).
- The Bible teaches that faith is not just a mental exercise, but a living, active relationship with God (John 3:14-15, Num 21:4-9).
The Importance of Faith
- Faith is vital to the Christian life, and without it, we cannot approach God, experience forgiveness, deliverance, salvation, or spiritual life.
- Faith is essential to our relationship with God; it is the means by which we come to know Him and experience His presence.
The Practice of Faith
- The practice of faith involves a continuous gaze of the heart at God, with a willingness to acknowledge and trust in His presence and power.
- The practice of faith involves a redirecting of our sight, away from ourselves and toward God, and a willingness to let go of our own self-regard and self-effort.
- The practice of faith involves a deepening of our relationship with God, as we learn to trust, obey, and rest in Him.
The Benefits of Faith
- Faith brings us into a deeper relationship with God, and enables us to experience His presence and power in our lives.
- Faith provides us with a sense of peace and security, as we learn to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness.
- Faith enables us to live a life of obedience and service to God, with a sense of purpose and direction.
The Story of Ordinary
- Ordinary thrives in the Land of Promise, where he sees hope and joy on every face.
- The people of the city, called Anybodies, celebrate Ordinary's arrival and thank him for helping them.
- However, Ordinary soon notices signs of want and need in the city, with some people living in dirt and homes made of sticks and mud.
Ordinary's Big Dream
- Ordinary has a big dream to pursue, which he can picture clearly: a beautiful city with white marble walls and a promise in his heart.
- He believes his dream is near, but first, he wants to help the Anybodies, who are in great need.
- Ordinary's heart aches as he sees the city's damage and brokenness, and he realizes that the giant of darkness has left the city in a terrible state.
The Dream Giver's Guidance
- The Dream Giver tells Ordinary to look at the city gates, where he finds the name of his big dream carved inside.
- Ordinary understands that his big dream is not just about building a beautiful city, but about meeting the needs of the Anybodies.
- The Dream Giver guides Ordinary to begin fulfilling his dream, and he starts by meeting the needs nearest to him.
Ordinary's Journey
- Ordinary works hard to fulfill his dream, doing what he can with what he has, and asking the Dream Giver for help and guidance.
- Two more dreamers arrive in the city, and they join Ordinary in his mission, bringing new skills and resources to help the Anybodies.
- Ordinary's devotion to the Dream Giver grows, and he is careful to protect his dream from compromise.
The Anybodies' Big Dreams
- Ordinary discovers that the Anybodies have big dreams too, but they lack opportunities to pursue them.
- He teaches the Anybodies an unfamiliar tune, which is a song about the special place they have in the Dream Giver's heart and their potential to do great things.
- Many Anybodies begin to wake up to their big dreams, and some find that their dream city is the city of Anybodies.
Ordinary's New Horizon
- The Dream Giver tells Ordinary to come further, and he walks through a little gate he's never noticed before, stepping outside the city.
- Ordinary sees a new horizon, with many valleys and wide waters, and many more lands of promise waiting for the Dream Giver to claim.
- The Dream Giver tells Ordinary that he is ready for his big dream to grow into a new and bigger dream.
The End of the Journey
- Ordinary's big dream in the city of Anybodies is nearly done, and he is ready to pursue a new dream.
- The Dream Giver writes a letter to his father, saying that every nobody has a dream, and it's never too late to pursue it.
- The letter ends with the Dream Giver sending his father a feather, which will help him on his journey to find his own big dream.
The Story of Ordinary
- Ordinary thrives in the Land of Promise, where he sees hope and joy on every face.
- The people of the city, called Anybodies, celebrate Ordinary's arrival and thank him for helping them.
- However, Ordinary soon notices signs of want and need in the city, with some people living in dirt and homes made of sticks and mud.
Ordinary's Big Dream
- Ordinary has a big dream to pursue, which he can picture clearly: a beautiful city with white marble walls and a promise in his heart.
- He believes his dream is near, but first, he wants to help the Anybodies, who are in great need.
- Ordinary's heart aches as he sees the city's damage and brokenness, and he realizes that the giant of darkness has left the city in a terrible state.
The Dream Giver's Guidance
- The Dream Giver tells Ordinary to look at the city gates, where he finds the name of his big dream carved inside.
- Ordinary understands that his big dream is not just about building a beautiful city, but about meeting the needs of the Anybodies.
- The Dream Giver guides Ordinary to begin fulfilling his dream, and he starts by meeting the needs nearest to him.
Ordinary's Journey
- Ordinary works hard to fulfill his dream, doing what he can with what he has, and asking the Dream Giver for help and guidance.
- Two more dreamers arrive in the city, and they join Ordinary in his mission, bringing new skills and resources to help the Anybodies.
- Ordinary's devotion to the Dream Giver grows, and he is careful to protect his dream from compromise.
The Anybodies' Big Dreams
- Ordinary discovers that the Anybodies have big dreams too, but they lack opportunities to pursue them.
- He teaches the Anybodies an unfamiliar tune, which is a song about the special place they have in the Dream Giver's heart and their potential to do great things.
- Many Anybodies begin to wake up to their big dreams, and some find that their dream city is the city of Anybodies.
Ordinary's New Horizon
- The Dream Giver tells Ordinary to come further, and he walks through a little gate he's never noticed before, stepping outside the city.
- Ordinary sees a new horizon, with many valleys and wide waters, and many more lands of promise waiting for the Dream Giver to claim.
- The Dream Giver tells Ordinary that he is ready for his big dream to grow into a new and bigger dream.
The End of the Journey
- Ordinary's big dream in the city of Anybodies is nearly done, and he is ready to pursue a new dream.
- The Dream Giver writes a letter to his father, saying that every nobody has a dream, and it's never too late to pursue it.
- The letter ends with the Dream Giver sending his father a feather, which will help him on his journey to find his own big dream.
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This quiz assesses knowledge of Bible teachings on faith, its importance, and relevant Bible chapters. It explores the consequences of lacking faith and the significance of faith in pleasing God.
