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According to the passage, Jesus defended Himself against temptation by quoting scripture.
True
Timothy is the only one addressed in 1 Timothy to be diligent in rightly dividing the word of truth.
False
The author wants to teach the congregation what the Bible means, but not how he arrived at that conclusion.
False
The author's goal is to make the congregation completely dependent on him for biblical understanding.
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The author believes that Bible study is optional for believers.
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Today's churches often have a large number of Bible teachers among their lay people.
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Theological seminaries are independent institutions that have no connection to local churches.
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Expositional preaching is not essential for a preacher to be the voice of God on every issue of their time.
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The author is writing a book in support of the Charismatic Movement.
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The author believes that the Holy Spirit is involved in the modern Charismatic Movement's practices such as laughing, collapsing, and barking like dogs.
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The goal of Bible study is to showcase one's oratory and cleverness skills.
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People can learn to study the Bible effectively just by listening to sermons and stories.
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The passage suggests that Bible study is only necessary for Sunday church services.
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When teaching the Bible, the focus should be on showcasing technical knowledge of Greek and Hebrew.
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Until people learn how to study the Bible, they are capable of teaching it to others.
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The author is amazed that people send money to false teachers, making them rich.
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The author believes that expository preaching is unnecessary for the Christian life.
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The term 'man of God' is used exclusively in the New Testament to refer to Timothy.
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The author believes that a preacher's responsibility is to change people's lives.
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The author thinks that clever mechanisms can lead people to Christ.
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According to the passage, the author believes that a preacher should try not to offend anyone when preaching.
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The author thinks that the goal of preaching is to make people feel good and comfortable.
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The author believes that a preacher's responsibility is to consider the response of nonbelievers when preaching.
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The author thinks that a preacher should avoid talking about controversial topics to avoid offending people.
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The author thinks that the primary goal of preaching is to build a relationship with the congregation.
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The author thinks that preaching the Word of God puts the responsibility on the preacher to save people.
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Norman Vincent Peale is a primary student of Robert Shuler.
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Expositional preaching is not essential for a preacher to be distinct from other voices.
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The author believes that people should pick and choose from different religious viewpoints.
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The author thinks that a preacher's popularity should be the primary concern.
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The author believes that knowledge is the final step in understanding divine truth
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The author's goal is to give people knowledge only
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The passage suggests that spiritual young men have not overcome the wicked one
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The author believes that theology is separate from life
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The passage suggests that affection is not important in understanding divine truth
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The author believes that the clearest presentation of the meaning of the death of Christ is in the New Testament.
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The author's goal is to teach people the Bible so they can develop their own convictions.
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The author believes that Isaiah 53 is the last Gospel.
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The author wants to lead his congregation to a mature position of spiritual adulthood through Bible study.
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The author's love for Christ is only based on his work on the cross.
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Study Notes
Importance of Expositional Preaching
- Expositional preaching depreciates the spiritual duty and priority of personal Bible study if not done.
- Personal Bible study is essential for living by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, just like Jesus did during temptation.
- Bible study is critical for knowing the mind of Christ and the will of God.
Modeling Bible Study
- Expositional preaching should include an apologetic element, where the process of how to study the Bible is modeled for the congregation.
- The goal is to teach people how to study the Bible effectively, so they can do it themselves.
- People need to learn to study the Word of God carefully and thoughtfully to reproduce the approach to Scripture.
Consequences of Not Doing Expositional Preaching
- Failure to do expositional preaching prevents the preacher from being the voice of God on every issue of their time.
- It breeds a congregation that is weak and indifferent to the glory of God.
- It robs people of their only true source of help, which is the Word of God.
- It puts the responsibility on the preacher to change people, rather than relying on the Holy Spirit.
Responsibility of the Preacher
- The preacher's responsibility is to proclaim the truth of the Word of God, not to bear the responsibility of the response.
- The burden of changing people should not be on the preacher, but on the Holy Spirit.
- The preacher's role is to be faithful to proclaim the truth, not to use clever mechanisms to get people to react.
Avoiding Offense
- Preachers should not be afraid to offend people with the truth of the Word of God.
- The goal is to proclaim the truth, not to please people or avoid offending them.
- Avoiding offense can lead to failing to preach the truth and being responsible for failing to do so.
Reduction of Preacher's Words
- Failure to do expositional preaching reduces the preacher's words to the level of everybody else's words.
- If it's not "this is the Word of God," then the preacher is just another voice with an opinion or viewpoint.### The Importance of Unique Voice
- In today's world, opinions are ubiquitous, making it essential to stand out and not be just another voice
- To make an impact, one must strive to be the voice of God, which won't be popular with other voices
The Failure of Expositional Preaching
- Failure to do expositional preaching reveals an attitude of self-love rather than loving the Lord
- Whatever one loves most will dominate their life and ministry
- Expositional preaching allows the Word of God to speak, portraying a love for the Lord
The Consequences of Non-Expositional Preaching
- Failure to do expositional preaching creates a destructive disconnect between sound doctrine and life
- Life imitates theology, and people live according to their belief system
- Without expositional preaching, people may know the truth but not believe it or live according to it
The Process of Spiritual Growth
- The process of spiritual growth starts with knowledge, followed by conviction, and eventually affection
- Pastoral ministry aims to move people from knowledge to affection through conviction
- The Bible illustrates this process, such as in Psalm 119, where David expresses his love for God's law
The Intimacy of Spiritual Knowledge
- Spiritual growth can be described in three stages: spiritual children, spiritual young men, and spiritual fathers
- Spiritual children have basic knowledge, spiritual young men have overcome the wicked one through strong conviction, and spiritual fathers have intimate knowledge of God
- This intimate knowledge is exemplified in 1 John 2, where spiritual fathers know God from the beginning
Loving God's Truth
- Loving God's truth is inseparable from loving Christ, who is revealed in Scripture
- The clearest presentation of the meaning of the death of Christ is found in Isaiah 53
- As people grow spiritually, they develop a deep affection for divine truth, including its subtleties
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This quiz examines the significance of personal Bible study for believers, highlighting its importance in understanding the mind of Christ and the will of God.
