Lesson 1

Question 1

What is the fact upon which our identity and our value rests?

Answer 1

That we were made by God in his image (Genesis 1:1-26)

Question 2

List the two Greek words that relate to our flesh and briefly define each?

Answer 2

a. Soma = Physical Body

b. Sarx = Sinful human nature (the tendency to selfishness and wickedness)

Question 3

Give 2 reasons why we were made

Answer 3

a. We were made for a relationship with God

b. To have a purpose

Question 4

Who is always affected by sin?

Answer 4

Sin affects those around the sinner

Question 5

When do we begin our Christian lives?

Answer 5

When we are born again and identify with the Gospel.

Question 6

4 metaphors that describe Christian Living?

Answer 6

• The Christian Way
• Walk/race/journey
• Growth/Maturity
• Fight/battle/war

Question 7

According to Bill Hull, what is a mathetes (disciple)?

Answer 7

A learner or follower. Someone committed to a significant master.

Question 8

What must Christians commit to for their entire lives?

Answer 8

Discipleship

Question 9

What is Christian living the result of?

Answer 9

Being transformed by Jesus Christ and endeavouring to follow close to him.

Question 10

What 3 things don’t entitle or disqualify you from discipleship?

Answer 10

Ancestry
Education level
Background