Module 9 Flashcards
What did Paul tell Timothy not to be ashamed of?
the gospel
Paul encouraged Timothy to not be ashamed of the gospel or of his imprisonment.
How did Paul describe the last days?
difficult times
Paul warned that people would love money and themselves, be proud, arrogant, and abusive.
What were the qualities of a good witness that Peter listed?
- virtue
- knowledge
- self-control
- commitment
- godliness
- brotherly affection
- love
These qualities would make them more powerful witnesses for Christ.
How does God perceive time?
differently than mankind
God’s eternal nature means He does not perceive time in the same way humans do.
What will the unbelievers in the last days do?
love themselves and money, be proud and abusive
They will seem godly but deny the power of God.
What should Timothy remind Christ’s followers to do?
not argue over words and cleanse themselves from dishonorable things
This would prepare them for honorable purposes.
What did Paul say about those who try to live a godly life?
they will face persecution
Paul noted that everyone trying to live godly would eventually face persecution.
What should Timothy do when people do not listen to sound teaching?
preach the word of God
Paul warned that people would seek teachers who tell them what they want to hear.
Who wrote the letter to Timothy?
Paul
Paul wrote to Timothy while he was in prison.
What did Peter remind the people about witnessing?
they were actual witnesses to the power and coming of Christ
Peter emphasized that they did not follow myths.
What did Jude caution against in his letter?
false teachers
Jude warned that certain ungodly people had perverted the gospel.
What did John emphasize about the relationship with God?
it should be intimate
John addressed the church members as ‘little children’ to emphasize closeness.
What is the first commandment according to John?
love one another
This commandment is central to the Christian faith and relationships.
What should believers do regarding sin, according to John?
confess their sins
God is faithful to forgive those who confess their sins.
What is the consequence of loving the world?
not loving God
Love for the world contradicts love for God.
What should believers test according to John?
spirits
They need to discern whether a spirit acknowledges Jesus Christ came in the flesh.
What did John say about those who do not love?
they do not know God
Love is the evidence of knowing God.
What did John say about murderers?
they do not have eternal life
Hatred is equated with murder in John’s teaching.
What is the significance of the blood and water in John’s testimony?
they testify to Jesus’ identity
The Holy Spirit, the water, and the blood affirm Christ’s divinity.
What should believers do if they see a brother or sister in need?
reach out to help
Not helping shows a lack of God’s love in that person.
What did Jude say about the archangel Michael?
he did not blaspheme the devil
Instead, he relied on God to punish Satan.
What does John say about fear and love?
perfect love casts out fear
Fear involves punishment, but love provides confidence.
What types of sins did John mention in his letters?
Sins that do not lead to death and sins that do lead to death
John distinguishes between sins that are forgivable and those that are not.
Who does John refer to as the ‘elect lady and her children’ in 2 John?
The church being the bride of Christ
This metaphor emphasizes the relationship between Christ and the church.
