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The Apostle Peter encourages believers to slip back into their old ways of living.
The Apostle Peter encourages believers to slip back into their old ways of living.
False
Believers are already considered holy in God's eyes despite their daily struggles.
Believers are already considered holy in God's eyes despite their daily struggles.
True
Obedience to Christ is described as a hindrance to holiness.
Obedience to Christ is described as a hindrance to holiness.
False
The moment a person is saved, they are declared perfect by the sacrifice of Jesus.
The moment a person is saved, they are declared perfect by the sacrifice of Jesus.
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As believers obey Christ more, they grow further away from holiness.
As believers obey Christ more, they grow further away from holiness.
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The statement 'Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts' refers to God's primary attribute.
The statement 'Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts' refers to God's primary attribute.
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Prayer and fasting are ineffective methods for defeating the works of the devil.
Prayer and fasting are ineffective methods for defeating the works of the devil.
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Holiness means to be morally ambiguous and sinless.
Holiness means to be morally ambiguous and sinless.
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God's love, mercy, and justice all have the attribute of holiness.
God's love, mercy, and justice all have the attribute of holiness.
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The Israelites were called to be the same as the pagan cultures around them.
The Israelites were called to be the same as the pagan cultures around them.
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Study Notes
Purpose of Prayer
- Praying brings us closer to God's presence and helps us experience transformation.
- Prayer strengthens our spirit through God's grace.
- Prayer allows our faith to grow.
- Prayer helps us discern God's will for our lives.
- We should pray to receive divine assistance and wisdom, as mentioned in John 17:3.
How to Defeat the Works of the Devil
- Prayer and fasting is one way to resist evil, as seen in Matthew 17:21.
- Using the Word of God effectively can help us overcome the devil, similar to the example in Matthew 4:1-12.
- Living a holy life, as encouraged in Romans 12:1, is essential to combat evil.
- Trusting God as our savior, as expressed in Psalm 23:1, is a key part of defeating the devil.
Holiness
- Holiness is a misunderstood concept, often associated with a "holier than thou" attitude.
- True holiness means to be set apart and sinless, reflecting the nature of God.
- God's primary attribute is holiness, described as "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts" (Isaiah 6.3).
- God's holiness is evident in all His attributes, such as His love, mercy, justice, and wrath.
- God wants us to be holy like Him, as expressed in Leviticus 11.45, "Therefore, you must be holy because I am holy."
- After becoming Christians, we are called to live holy lives as part of the new community, the Church, as written in 1 Peter 1.14-16.
- Jesus' sacrifice made us perfect, but we continue to grow in holiness through the Spirit's work in our daily lives.
- Obedience to Christ is the pathway to holiness, as explained by Jerry Bridges.
- As we choose to obey Christ and resist the world's temptations, we grow in holiness.
- Disobedience to Christ hinders our growth in holiness.
- Jesus' offering made us perfect, and through the Holy Spirit, we are continuously made holy, according to Hebrews 10.14.
- Living a holy life involves practical steps of daily obedience to Jesus.
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This quiz explores the purpose of prayer in connecting with God and overcoming evil. Discover how prayer strengthens faith, enables discernment of God's will, and fosters holiness as a divine attribute. Delve into biblical teachings that guide us in resisting the works of the devil.
