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1
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What are two things we know about the city of Thessalonica?

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  1. Because it had a seacoast harbor, it was very involved in the Aegean Sea trade routes.
  2. It had the status of being a free city; giving it extra political clout
2
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Why were the Jews of the city so upset with Paul?

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  1. They were jealous.
  2. He preached Christ the Messiah
  3. He preached another King - Jesus
3
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Why did Paul find the reception of the Bereans more favorable than from the Thessalonians?

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They were more fair-minded because they received the word with readiness and they searched the Scriptures concerning Paul’s preaching.

4
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Why was preaching concerning future events against the law during this age?

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Those who followed such teaching ceased to be good Roman citizens in the present.

5
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What are the two misconceptions that Paul dealt with in Thessalonians?

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  1. That their loved ones who had already died would not see the Lord who was yet to come.
  2. That the return of the Lord was immediately imminent.
6
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What was to be the condition of the church at the coming of the Lord?

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To live a quiet life, mind your own business, and to work with your own hands.

7
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From the book of II Thessalonians, what misconception did the Thessalonians have about the return of the Lord?

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That He had already come.

8
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Finish this quote - “Hell is God banishing man out of His presence…”

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to a place where neither He nor His personality nor His blessings go

9
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What is meant by the term “falling away” from II Thessalonians 2:3?

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Denunciation of prior relationship (divorce).

10
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What does the Greek word “parousia” mean?

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Coming

11
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Who does Paul say will be deceived?

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Those who don’t love truth.

12
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Finish these quotes:

“A person who loves the truth is a person…”

“A person is able to be deceived…”

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who will cherish it whether it is personally comfortable or not.

at any point that he blocks himself from the word of God.

13
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Who was Timothy? What did Paul call him?

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  1. Convert of Paul.

2. He was put in charge of the church in Ephesus.

14
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What were the two primary messages Paul gave to Timothy when he left him in charge of the church in Ephesus?

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  1. Maintaining truth/keeping good doctrine

2. Having Godly leadership.

15
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What was the tendency in Paul’s day, as in ours, concerning the Word of God?

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To grow away from the Word of GOd and be drawn to the mystery areas.

16
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What does Paul say his boldness is based upon?

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The mercy of God by which he was called.

17
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What was the method by which Timothy was to have credibility with young and old alike?

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To be an example in the way he lived his life before them in love, faith, and purity.

18
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What is the overwhelming emphasis in the list of qualifications to be a bishop? How many qualifications deal with specific oratory?

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  1. In the area of character.

2. Only one.

19
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What truly makes a man of God is…

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His character and integrity.

20
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What is special about the book of II Timothy?

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It is the last letter Paul wrote prior to his execution.

21
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What is Paul’s challenge to Timothy?

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To fan the fire of God which is in him.

22
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When Paul encourages Timothy to be strong, what are the illustrations he uses?

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Soldier, athlete, and farmer.

23
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What was the condition of the present society and the society to come?

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They were misguided, lovers of themselves and of money and pleasures.

24
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What did Paul say of this generation of misguided affection?

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They loved the wrong things.

25
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How was Timothy to deal with these people?

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Through sound doctrine.

26
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What is the charge that Paul gives to Timothy?

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To preach the word of GOd and adhere to sound doctrine.

27
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What did Paul advise Timothy to build the church on?

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Sound doctrine.

28
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In what ways were Paul and Titus similar?

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  1. He was a converted Gentile.

2. In His pastor’s love and temperament.

29
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Why did Paul send Titus to Crete?

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  1. To set in order the things that are lacking.

2. Appoint elders in every city.

30
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What are the things “which are proper for sound doctrine” Paul talks about?

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  1. appropriate behaviour
  2. fitting words
  3. balance of teaching
31
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In the qualities of a sound church given by Paul, what are the instructions for the older men?

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  1. sober
  2. reverent
  3. temperate
    - sound in faith
    - in love
    - in patience
32
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What are the instructions for older women?

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  1. Reverent
  2. Not slanderers
  3. Teachers of good things
  4. Discreet, chaste, homemakers
33
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What was Martin Luther’s description of the book of Philemon?

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A masterfully loving example of love.

34
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Who was the book of Philemon written to?

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To Philemon, Apphia, and Archippus.

35
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What do we know about Philemon the slave owner?

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He was likely wealthy.

36
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What occasion prompted the writing of this book?

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The running away of Onesimus.

37
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Why does Paul call Onesimus “his son”?

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The implication is that Paul led Onesimus to the Lord.

38
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What was Onesimus doing while he stayed with Paul?

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Ministered to him while Paul was in chains.

39
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What do we know about slavery in the Roman world during the time of Paul?

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It was so common in the Roman world that it is estimated there are more slaves than free men.

40
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If the institution of slavery was so bad, why didn’t any of the apostles condemn it?

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  1. Paul admonishes them not to run away but to serve their masters.
  2. He exhorts slaves to serve their masters - not just the kind ones, but the cruel ones as well.
  3. He exhorts masters to treat slaves with fairness.
  4. If Paul would have instructed the masters to let the slaves go, the gospel would have created a bloodbath.
  5. The gospel subverts Roman law with the love of God.
41
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What are three truths from the book of Philemon?

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  1. Social evils are soonest changed by transformed lives.
  2. Principle must still be before experience.
  3. There is value in every member of society.
42
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What is the main purpose of the book of Hebrews?

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To produce a proper understanding of the person and ministry of Jesus Christ

43
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What value does the book of Hebrews attempt to reestablish?

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The value of following Christ in midst of persecution.

44
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The pattern of Hebrews centers around five major warnings. What are they?

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  1. Against the neglect of the things which we have heard.
  2. Against unbelief.
  3. Against apostacy
  4. Against willful sin
  5. Against indifference
45
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Hebrews: What is the main message of
Chapter 1:
Chapter 2:
Chapter 3:

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  1. Jesus is better than OT prophets and angels
  2. As the Messiah, Jesus died as a man in order to save us.
  3. We can participate in the kingdom of God if we maintain our faith.
46
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The message of the book of Hebrews is:

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We must guard and persevere in our faith.

47
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Why was the book of James written?

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To encourage real faith.

48
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What are the seven major themes of the book?

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  1. Trials and the proper response to them.
  2. The development of faith.
  3. The role of works.
  4. The maturing of the believer.
  5. The nature of true wisdom.
  6. Te prayer of faith.
  7. The absolute need for faithfulness.
49
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In the trials and proper response to them section, James specifically deals with..?

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  1. God never tempts anyone to sin but he tests them for the development of their faith.
  2. Ultimately each one is tempted as a result of his own desire.
50
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In the “maturing of the believer: favouritism”, James specifically deals with…?

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  1. The tendency is to favour one who has a better appearance because we are drawn to the life-style of the rich, usually for selfish motives.
  2. SHowing partiality implies the same double-mindedness referred to in 1:6.
51
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Finish this statement - “One who controls his mouth demonstrates that…”

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his heart is controlled by God.

52
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What is speaking in tongues an indication of?

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That only God can control the tongue.

53
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What are three things we learn from the BOok of 1 Peter about suffering according to the will of God?

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  1. There is suffering that is to the will of God.
  2. We have bene called to suffer.
  3. Commit ourselves to God’s faithfulness and endure patiently.
54
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What has God purposed to form in us during times of suffering?

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His character.

55
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What is the example of Jesus given in 1 Peter 2:23 telling us in regard to suffering?

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Jesus never acted back to do the same unto a persecutor but He lad down His life, and committed to the will of His Father.

56
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Who is Peter writing this to?

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Jews of the dispersion.

57
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Since the earth is not our home, what do we need to recognize?

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That we are here for a period of time and our true home is somewhere else. Our citizenship is in heaven. Recognize we live in a hostile environment and culture.

58
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Since living as sojourners could result in a reckless life-style, how does Peter say we are to live?

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Submitting to civil authorities, vocational authorities and family authorities.

59
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2 Peter is known as the book of…?

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True knowledge.

60
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What is the key to avoiding deception?

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Knowing truth

61
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Adding godly character traits requires…?

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Remembering the knowledge that comes from God’s word.

62
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What 2 reminders does spiritual growth result in?

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  1. A witness in the mind of the truth.

2. A witness in the lifestyle of the living out of truth.

63
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What will happen to the one not adding godly character to his life?

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Eventually lose his ability to see God and will end up believing false doctrine.

64
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The book of 1 John is called?

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The book of love

65
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What two themes does John link together?

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Love and truth

66
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Finish this quote - “love for God and love for brethren is more than a feeling…”

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It is based on truth. Where there is no truth, there is no genuine love.

67
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John wrote the book to combat gnostic dualism. Explain the problem John was trying to combat.

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Life has two sides- body and soul. What we do to our bodies does not have an effect on our soul.

68
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What are the 2 main goals of the book of 1 John?

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  1. A consistent Christian lifestyle.

2. To show us how to walk in truth and not darkness.

69
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What is the goal of the book of 1 John?

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That we all come to a complete, mature stature in our life; children who don’t sin.

70
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Who is the “elect lady” of 2 and 3 John?

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May have been a woman in the church with a ministry of hospitality, opening up her home.

71
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The book of 2 John is called?

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The book of truth-doctrinal

72
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The book of 3 John is called?

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The book fo truth-practical

73
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John says that if a man believes the truth it will show. How?

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If a man really believes the truth, it will be evident in his practical actions.

74
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Who was Gaius?

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A beloved, faithful man who is an example of one who walks in truth.

75
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Who was Diotrephes?

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Refused to receive the representative of Joh. Threatened to excommunicate anyone who did not receive them.

76
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What is the historical information given in Jude that is not given in the OT?

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  • The battle of MIchael with the devil for the body of Moses.
  • The prophecy of Enoch
77
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The book of Jude is called?

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The book of the Apostates

78
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What is the main goal of the book of Jude?

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To warn believers to contend for their faith.

79
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What happens to those who abandon truth?

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They end in death.

80
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What is the key to the interpretation of the book of Revelations?

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The interpretations of its symbols as used in the rest of the Bible.

81
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What are the 2 themes completed in the book of Revelations?

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Creation and the Garden.

82
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What is the purpose of the book of Revelations?

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To give a revelation of Jesus Christ.

83
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What is the revelation of Jesus we see in Chapter 1?

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The divinity of Christ and functioning as a priest in heaven to care for the church on earth.

84
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What do we notice in the way Jesus introduces Himself to each church? Why does He do this?

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He introduces himself differently to each church. He does this to relate to the church in a way that uniquely applies them.

85
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What is the definition of an overcomer?

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Those who persever until the end of age.

86
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How does John see events on Earth in relation with God?

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He sees events on Earth originating from the throne of God in heaven.

87
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How is the seal used in the rest of scripture?

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  • On foreheads/minds of men
  • one of hte pieces of the OT priests garments
  • prophets condemned the peole of having harlots forehead
  • it is part of the work of the HOly spirit to renew our minds.