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Q4. (Mark 15:34) What does Jesus� Fourth Word from the cross teach us about faith? Jesus' Fourth Word from the cross teaches us that faith requires complete trust in God. We must believe that God is always in control even whn we don't feel His presence and the way seem to be out of control. God is Almighty, and is eternally in control of providence, we must trust Him. About commitment? Jesus Fourth Word from the cross teaches us that our commitment though it may bring hardship, God will give us the strength to complete. About love? Jesus Fourth Word from the cross teaches us that love may bring extreme emotional and physical pain. What effect should this understanding have on our lives? This understanding should cause us to realize that as servants of God our lives are totally in His hands and that we must put our trust in God.

Q3. (John 19:26-27) Why does Jesus make St. John responsible for his mother Mary? As Mary's firstborn, Jesus was legally responsible for her welfare, to ensure that she had a place to live and food to eat during her widowhood he left her in John's charge. What does this tell us about Jesus? It says that He was concern for the welfare of everyone. How should we apply this in our own lives? We should have compassion and love for our family members and be responsible for their obligations.

Q1. (Luke 23:34) Who was most responsible for killing Jesus? Sinful men are most responsible for killing Jesus. What responsibility do you and I bear in this? Our responsibility is to accept and embrace Jesus' death on the cross. In what sense was Jesus praying for us? Jesus prayed for us because so many would refuse to accept His ultimate sacrifice for the redemption of sinful men who could never of their own pay the price.

Q2. (Luke 23:39-43) Why is the thief's faith so astounding in this situation? His faith was so astounding in this situation because he recognized that Jesus was indeed the Messiah and his ast chance to be saved. What did the thief receive that day? The thief received forgiveness of sins and the right to eat of the tree of life in the Paradise of God. That day he was in Paradise with Jesus. What do you think this meant to Jesus? To Jesus, He saw one more with great faith in Him as Messiah. Jesus had great satisfaction and joy.

Q2. (Luke 23:39-43) Why is the thief's faith so astounding in this situation? His faith was so astounding in this situation because he recognized that Jesus was indeed the Messiah and his ast chance to be saved. What did the thief receive that day? The thief received forgiveness of sins and the right to eat of the tree of life in the Paradise of God. That day he was in Paradise with Jesus. What do you think this meant to Jesus? To Jesus, He saw one more with great faith in Him as Messiah. Jesus had great satisfaction and joy.

Q1. (Luke 23:34) Who was most responsible for killing Jesus? Sinful men are most responsible for killing Jesus. What responsibility do you and I bear in this? Our responsibility is to accept and embrace Jesus' death on the cross. In what sense was Jesus praying for us? Jesus prayed for us because so many would refuse to accept His ultimate sacrifice for the redemption of sinful men who could never of ther own pay the price.

Q5. (Galatians 6:16) Who comprises “the Israel of God” today? "The Israel of God' today are the believing Jew and the believing Gentile who have believed that Jesus is the Messiah. Who is excluded from this group? Excluded from this group are those who still hold the Law for their salvation. How is Romans 11:17-25 designed to temper Gentile pride? The Gentile pride is tempered in these verses bing reminded that it is by the grace of God, "the root" that they can be in the group called "the Israel of God."

Q4. (Galatians 6:15) What characterizes this “new creation” that Paul talks about? This “new creation” that Paul talks about is characterized by the Spirit that was given when a person became a Christ-follower. What does the “old creation” look like in contrast? The “old creation” in contrast to the "new creation" looks like those who followed the law and sought circumcision for salvation. What does the old creation lack that the new creation possesses? The old creation lacked a crucified Savior. The new creation possesses a Saviour who by His death on the cross bought our Salvation once and for all. How does Jesus’ saying, “You must be born again” (John 3:3-8) relate to this concept of the new creation? Jesus’ saying, “You must be born again” (John 3:3-8) relate to this concept of the new creation in that these are the characteristic of those who will enter the Kingdom of God.

Q3. (Galatians 6:9-10) Why do we tend to become weary living out our faith? We tend to become weary living out our faith when the motivation and enthusiasm is spent, when we seek glory for the work we do and are not commended by others. What promise does Paul give us in 6:9 to forestall this weariness? Paul promises that at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Why should our "doing good" begin with our spiritual family, not with the non-Christians? Our "doing good" begin with our spiritual family, because it is our first responsibility.

Q2. (Galatians 6:7-8) What does it mean to “sow to the flesh”? To "sow to the flesh" means causing the flesh to be satisfied over the conviction of the Spirit. Not yielding to the Spirit of God. What does this look like? This type of behavior is seen when those thing which are carnal have a greater control over the Christian rather than the Spirit of God. What synonyms does Paul use for “sow to the Spirit” in Galatians? (Hint: see 5:16, 18, 25). Paul uses "Walk in the Spirit" as a synonym for "sow to the Spirit." What does sowing to the Spirit look like in a congregation? When a congregation is sowing to the Spirit, the people are spiritually maturing, evangelism is high on their agenda, charitable work to the under privilege is blossoming, the fruit of the Spirit is evident; they are completely yielded to and walking a Spirit-Led life. What are the results in a congregation of sowing to the flesh? A congregation where spiritual growth is stunted.

Q2. (Galatians 6:7-8) What does it mean to “sow to the flesh”? To "sow to the flesh" means causing the flesh to be satisfied over the conviction of the Spirit. Not yielding to the Spirit of God. What does this look like? This type of behavior is seen when those thing which are carnal have a greater control over the Christian rather than the Spirit of God. What synonyms does Paul use for “sow to the Spirit” in Galatians? (Hint: see 5:16, 18, 25). Paul uses "Walk in the Spirit" as a synonym for "sow to the Spirit." What does sowing to the Spirit look like in a congregation? When a congregation is sowing to the Spirit, the people are spiritually maturing, evangelism is high on their agenda, charitable work to the under privilege is blossoming, the fruit of the Spirit is evident; they are completely yielded to and walking a Spirit-Led life. What are the results in a congregation of sowing to the flesh? A congregation where spiritual growth is stunted.

Q1. (Galatians 6:1-5) What does Paul mean, “caught in a sin”? “Caught in a sin” means to find someone in a condition of sinning. They may or may not be in an habitual state. What would restoration of a such brother or sister look like in his or her life? The process of restoration is done with much patience. Such a brother or sister would show signs of repentence and humility, being grateful for the grace of God. Who should restore this person? It is the responsibility of the church to restore this person, and by the church I mean a Christian brother or sister who is living a life being led by the Spirit. In what spirit should it be done? Restoration should be don in a spirit of "gentleness," "meekness," "love" and "compassion." What is the result of trying to restore a person without humility? The result of trying to restore a person without humility could be deceiving oneself, forgetting or choosing to dismiss their own fault, elevating themself to be one without a fault.

Q4. (Galatians 5:24-25) What does it mean to “crucify the flesh with its passions and desires”? To “crucify the flesh with its passions and desires” means to utterly renounce and turn from a life that "sets its mind on the flesh." It means to get rid of the desires and passion to do those things that is sinful. Can a person be a Christian without “crucifying the flesh”? No, until the flesh is crucified you are still seeking to satisfy the passions and desires of the flesh, you've not truly repented of those things and are not being led by the Holy Spirit. How have we produced such a crop of lukewarm Christians? This crop of lukewarm Christians have being allowed to g row because they are not allowing the Holy Spirit to do the work of crucifying the flesh. They are still hoovering in two opinions, and are not truly set free.

Q3. (Galatians 5:22-23) How does the Holy Spirit produce this fruit in our lives? The Holy Spirit produce this fruit in our lives by gradually changing us to conform and to transform our minds to the Will of God. What theological term would you use to identify this process? The theological term that would identify this process is sanctification. How can it be that a person who has been a "Christian" for years displays few or none of these fruits? A person who has been a "Christian" for years who displays few or none of these fruits are not allowing the Spirit to take control and lead them. They are not living by the Spirit but instead they are being led by and satisfying the flesh. Are they saved, but just immature? What does James 2:17-19 say about this? Is that too harsh? These Christians are saved but immature, but they must demonstrate by their work that they are walking in faith or if faithless lose their salvation. Is this too harsh, I say no not when the Spirit is constantly warring on our behalf.

Q2. (Galatians 5:22) The fruit of patience should be understood as forbearance, that is, putting up with people around us without exploding. Why is this patient forbearance such an important personal character element? This patient forbearance is such an important personal character element because invariably you wll come across all different kinds of personalities that you may find unlike your own, but you must shown them a Christ-like attitude. Why is it so important for peace in the family and in the Christian community? It is so important to have peace in the family and in the Christian community because peace is a character trait that come when we are Spirit-Led. Te manifestation of such peace is a sign of a family and a community that is walking closely with the Holy Spirit.

Q1. (Galatians 5:22a) Love is the first and primary fruit of the Holy Spirit, but joy and peace are inseparable from love. Why can't joy and peace exist apart from love -- love for God and love for our neighbors? Joy and peace cannot exist apart from love -- love for God and love for our neighbors because it is love for God and our neighbors that enable joy and peace in our lives; without love there would be no peace and certainly no joy.

Q4. (5:21) Why do some Christians resist accepting Paul's warning in 5:21 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-11? What statement might these Christians desire to substitute for Paul's warning if they could reword the Scripture? Some Christians resist accepting Paul's warning in Galatians 5:21 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 because they chose to believe they can live as they please and by the GRACE of God be accepted by God. These Christians, if they could reword the Scripture for a substitute to Paul's warning would probably say, "for by grace are you saved and by grace alone you will enter into God's holy rest (Heaven).

Q3. (Galatians 5:19-21) If you were to divide the works of the flesh into several groups, what would those groups be? If I were to divide the works of the flesh into several groups, those groups woud be: 1) Sins agains humanity (another person) 2) Sins against yourself 3) Sins against God

Q2. (Galatians 5:16-18) We are told that it's impossible for a Christian to live a sinless life. What do these verses teach about that? Galatians 5:16-18 teaches that when we are lead by the Spirit of God we can live a sinless life. In what way does yielding to the Spirit suppress the power of the old nature (the flesh)? When we are yielded to the Spirit of God the power of the old nature is supressed as our desires are for that of the Holy Spirit and not that of the flesh. If Spirit-led living is possible, why do people claim that it's impossible not to sin? Spirit-Led living is possible, but people clain that it is impossible not to sin because they are not allowing themselves to be Spirit-Led instead they are using their will-power to supress the flesh as oppose to following the power of the Holy Spirit; they're still warring with the flesh and not allowing the Spirit to fight that battle for them.

Q1. (Galatians 5:13-15) Have you ever seen Christians act as if they were lawless? Yes, I've seen Christians act as though they were lawless and have seen them go to increasing lawlessness. How do Spirit-led Christians fulfill the spirit of the law? Spirit-led Christians fulfill the spirit of the law by walking in obedience to the laws of God, they do those things that glorify the Father and shun anything that brings dishonor to God. What does backbiting and rudeness in a congregation say about the spiritual climate of that congregation (5:15)? Backbiting and rudeness in a congregation say that the spiritual climate of that congregation is lawless and they do not love each other and will destroy each other.

Q5. (Galatians 5:11) What is “the offense of the cross” that offended the Jews? The Jews are offended by the cross because they are reminded that the Jewish leaders had Jesus crucified -- but he turned out to be the Messiah prophesied in Scripture. How does the cross offend people in our day? The cross offend people in our day because it constantly reminds them of their sin. Have you noticed Christians softening their proclamation of the cross? Yes, the cross is not preached about as often as it once was preached. Does this help them communicate more clearly to our age or does it compromise the true message? Not preaching the cross compromises the true message of the gospel. When not proclaimed, the hearers receive an incomplete message.

Q4. (Galatians 5:5-6) Circumcision had been the primary “mark of identity” for a believer in God. In what way has the Spirit become the new “mark of identity” for the believer? The Spirit has become the new “mark of identity” for the believer instead of circumcision, it is the circumcision of the heart, that is, the commitment of the will and whole person to serving God. What is the evidence of the Spirit’s presence in a believer’s life according to verse 6? The evidence of the Spirit’s presence in a believer’s life according to verse 6 is "faith expressing itself through love".

Q3. (Galatians 5:4) Exactly what does Paul mean by “fall from grace” here? Paul's use of "fall from grace" in this context points to the believer's no longer maintain a position of favor with God, instead they have fallen to a less than favorable position. What has occurred that has caused this fall? After having once believed and trusted the gospel to revert to or be subjected to the law and traditions of men. How can present-day Christian legalism cause such a “fall from grace”? The present-day Christian can "fall from grace" by having once being set free from the curse of the law, subjecting themselves to the influence of those who uphold the law and traditions; above the gift of freedom that Jesus Christ's death bought for us.

Q2. (Galatians 4:19-20) How is Paul’s grief over his spiritual children like that of a parent seeing children stray? Paul's griving over his spiritual children is like that of a parent because like a parent he suffers the pain of seeing the child stray from his teachings and reaping averse results. What does it look like when Christ is formed in a person? When Christ is formed in a person every action and thought is measured by "what would Jesus do" and obedience to His word. What is the process involved in this spiritual formation? Spiritual formation involves complete repentance and a diligence and longing for the mind of Christ.

Q1. (Galatians 4:10-11) Is celebrating different special worship days essentially wrong? Celebrating different special worship days is not essentially wrong, but they should not be seen as being a legal obligation. Why did Paul grieve over the Galatians' observances? Paul grieved over the Galatian's observances because they were being led to believe that they had a legal obligation to observe certain days. What significance did these have in terms of their movement towards Judaism? In their movement towards Judaism, observing the Jewish days would have them binding themselve to a bondage that they were already liberated from. How can we be blessed by observing special days in our era? We are blessed by observing special days in our era when we do so to offer worth to our Lord. How can observance of special days become legalistic for Christian believers? Observance of special days become legalistic for Christian believers when seen as a duty and ignoring their liberty from legalism.