By Dr. Steve Cook
According to John 3:18 all people are divided into 2 groups. Name these two groups of people.
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What is the condition of each group? (John 3:18)
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According to John 3:17 why did God send His Son into the world?
What prompted God to send His son into the world? (John 3:16)
What is promised to those who believe in God’s Son? (John 3:16)
If God promised everlasting life to those who believe in (accept) His Son, then why do some still have a feeling of condemnation after their conversion? (Rom. 8:1)
According to the first part of 1 John 5:13, why was the book of 1 John written?
According to the last part of 1 John 5:13, why was the book of 1 John written?
How can we know that we have passed from death unto life? (1 John 3:14)
What does a person have to do to become a Christian? (Acts 16:31; Rom. 10:9-10; Rom. 10:13)
Is there a change that takes place in a person after he/she is saved? (2 Cor. 5:17) Explain:
How can you know that you have salvation? (1 John 5:13; 1 Thess. 2:13; Rom. 6:17)
If at any time you should doubt your salvation, what should you do?
Now that you have been saved, you MUST grow in the grace and knowledge of
our Lord Jesus Christ. You must guard against being as those who spring up
quickly and then let the cares of this world choke them to an early spiritual
death. The Christian life is not a playground, but rather a battleground, and
“our adversary, the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he
may devour.” (1Pet. 5:8)
1. As a new Christian, one is considered to be what? (1 Pet. 2:2)
2. What are we to desire as Christians? (1 Pet. 2:2)
3.”MILK” and “MEAT” are used to illustrate the spiritual diet of Christians
in 1 Cor. 3:2/ Heb. 5:12. There is a difference between the two, however.
Explain the difference.
What would you say was the condition of one who still needs milk after a long
period of time? (Heb. 5:12)
What type of Christian is able to eat the “Meat” of God’s Word? (Heb. 5:12)
What hinders so many from being able to teach Sunday School? (Heb. 5:12-14)
What should one be able to discern between as he studies the Bible? (Heb. 5:
14)
8. Do you think that Heb. 5:12-14 explains why so few Christians witness,
work, tithe, and give themselves freely to the service of God? Explain
in own words.
9. What is the command given in 2 Tim. 2:15?
To whom are we to show ourselves approved? (2 Tim. 2:15)
How often do you read your Bible?
Knowing the Bible is true and God’s Holy Word, do you feel that you are obligated to do what it says?
Is there anything in your life at this present time that is not in obedience to the teaching of the Bible?
List the ones that you feel that you need the most help with.
What is often the result when we are asked to explain our doctrine? (2 Tim. 2:15)
Studying the Bible will give us ability to do what? (2 Tim. 2:15)
Where are we to hide God’s Word? (Psalm 119:9-11)
What is a lamp unto our feet to guide us day by day? (Psalm 119:105)
How does one increase his/her faith as a Christian? (Rom. 10:17)
What 3 things are we to do according to Matt. 7:7?
How are we to pray? (1 Thess. 5:17)
When did Jesus choose to pray? (Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12)
Where did Jesus choose to Pray? (Mark 1:35)
What can we learn from these examples?
Jesus prayed about everything in His life. List examples in these verses. Lk. 6:12-13; Lk. 9:18-22; Mk. 1:35-36.
Can you share an example of when God gave a definite answer to a prayer for you?
Do you think you could be a soul winner if you prayed more about it?
What is God’s command for all Christians in 2 Cor. 6:17?
With whom are Believers not to be yoked together? (2 Cor. 6:14)
List 4 reasons that show that there is no fellowship between the saved and the unsaved. (2 Cor. 6:14-15)
Does the warning about being unequally yoked together apply in these situations?
Dating; Marriage; Business Partnerships; Activities.
Read 2 Tim. 3:1-5 carefully. What should our attitude be toward such people as listed in vs.5?
Who is the deceiver and antichrist? (2 John 7)
Who is pointed out as “not having God?” (2 John 9)
He that ABIDETH (Continueth) in the doctrine of Christ has what? (2 John 9)
What are you to do if someone comes to your house and tries to teach you a false doctrine? (2 John 10)
Why should you not approve these false teachers? (2 John 11)
What is the term that the Bible uses in James 1:27 to teach separation from the world?
Name some of the ways to keep yourself “unspotted” from the world.
What are we commanded NOT to LOVE in 1 John 2:15?
Can a person love the world and be right with God?
In your opinion, what constitutes the following sins listed in 1 John 2:16?
1.) Lust of the flesh 2.) Lust of the eyes 3.) Pride of life
What is the danger of devoting your love to these sins? (1 John 2:16)
What does the Bible say about “Spiritual Exercise?” (1 Tim. 4:7)
From the following verses, list 7 ways to spiritually exercise:
1.) 1 Tim. 2:8-
2.) 2 Tim. 2:15-
3.) 1 Cor. 16:2-
4.) John 4:24-
5.) Heb. 10:25-
6.) Matt. 28:19-
7.) Acts 1:8-
The most important spiritual exercise is prayer. Write 1 Tim. 2:8.
John 4:24 speaks of the exercise of WORSHIP. What is meant by SPIRIT and TRUTH?
We are commanded to use the exercise of “Tithing” in 1 Cor. 16:2. What is meant by “AS GOD HATH PROSPERED HIM?”
Which is the greatest: FAITH or LOVE? (1 Cor. 13:13)
What should happen to LOVE according to Jude 2?
Does God know if we have love in our hearts? (John 5:42)
What does the Bible say should be our attitude toward our enemies in Matt. 5:44?
What is God’s message to us in 1 John 3:11?
Is there danger of our love becoming cold? (Matt. 24:12)
What promise does Rom. 8:28 make to those that love God?
Copy the entire chapter of 1 Cor. 13 on the back of this paper.
How do we prove that we love God? (John 13:35; 14:21)
What does God promise in James 1:12 to those that love Him?
How are we to love God to obtain His grace? (Eph. 6:24)
If we love God what should we do according to John 14:15?
Did God say that we WOULD keep His words if we love Him? (John 14:23)
Can we love God without loving our brother? (1 John 4:20-21)
What is said of him that “loveth” in 1 John 4:7?
How is God’s love perfected in us? (1John 4:12)
Where are we said to abide if we love our brother? (1 John 2:10)
How do we know we have passed from death unto life? (1 John 3:14)
Does the Bible associate love with “good works?” (Heb. 10:24)
How does 1 John 3:18 tell us to express our love?
How much are we to love God according to Mark 12:33?
What does love do according to Rom. 13:10?
Webster’s dictionary says….. “Tithe” ….to pay or give a tenth part of wages, income, etc. for the support of the church. Let us consider tithing before, during, and after the Law of Moses.
I. Tithing Before the Law of Moses
Tithing Instituted
Tithing was instructed before the Law of Moses by what man? (Gen. 14:20)
Abraham’s relationship with God was signified by what term? (James 2:23)
Tithing Carried Out
Tithing was carried out by Abraham’s grandson. What was his name? (Gen. 28:20-22)
Tithing Under the Law of Moses (Read Leviticus 27:30-34)
Should a person tithe all of his possessions rather than just money? (Lev.27:30)
What was a man to do if he kept back a part of his tithes under the Law? (Lev. 27:31)
Was tithing sufficient to support god’s Program? (2 Chronicles 31:5-10)
In what way had the people robbed God? (Malachi 3:8)
What was the penalty under the Law for robbing God? (Malachi 3:9)
What was the command to those who had robbed God (Malachi 3:10)
What is God’s storehouse today? (Malachi 3:10; 1 Cor. 16:2)
How much of the tithe was to go into the storehouse according to Mal. 3:10?
How much of the tithe IS to go into the storehouse according to 1 Cor. 16:2?
Was there a blessing promised for paying tithes under the Law? (Mal. 3:10 –
12)
II. Tithing After the Law of Moses
What had the Pharisees left undone in Matt, 23:23?
What did the Pharisees say about tithing? (Luke 18:12)
What did Jesus say about tithing in Luke 11:42?
What day of the week are we taught to pay our tithes? (1Cor. 16: 1-2)
Why do you think God chose this day to bring our tithes to the church rather than some other day?
If you are out of town on Sunday, what should be done with your tithes that week?
If you are displeased with someone in the church, are you justified in withholding your tithes for a period of time?
Do you think God’s plan for tithing is fair to both the rich and the poor alike?
If a person tithes large amounts, should this give him special privileges in the church?
Read Hebrews 7:1-8. According to this passage, are we still to receive tithes as they did under the Law?
How do we witness that Jesus is alive according to Heb. 7:8?
After studying this lesson, what is your personal opinion concerning tithing?
1. Why was Jesus baptized? (Matt. 3:15)
2. What was God’s attitude about Jesus at His baptism? (Matt. 28:19)
3. In what name are we to be baptized? (Matt. 28:19)
4. Why was John baptizing at Aenon near Salim? (John 3:23)
5. Would much water be needed to sprinkle?
6. What must one do before he is ready to be baptized? (Acts 8:36-37)
7. Describe how the Eunuch was baptized. (Acts 8:38-39)
8. What was the first thing Paul did after he received his sight? (Acts 9:18)
9. How long did the jailer wait to be baptized after he was saved? (Acts 16:33)
10. Since baptism is to follow conversion, what should one do who was baptized before he / she was saved?
11. What are we baptized into? (Rom. 6:3)
12. Since we are buried with Him by baptism, can you think of a way that sprinkling would represent burial?
13. Baptism represents the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It also represents the death and burial of the “old man” or the old life of the sinner, as well as the resurrection of the “new man” or a new life in Christ. Could sprinkling properly represent this? (Rom. 6:4)
14. What do you think God wants you to do about baptism?
1. In the Lord’s Supper what does the bread represent? (Matt. 26:26)
2. What does the cup represent? (Matt. 26:28)
3. What was in the cup? (Matt. 26:29)
4. When was the Lord’s Supper instituted? (1 Cor. 11:24-25)
5. Why did Christ say to do this? (1 Cor. 11:24-25)
6. How often did He say to observe the Lord’s Supper? (1 Cor. 11:26)
7. What does a person show by taking the Lord’s Supper? (1 Cor. 11:26)
8. What is one guilty of who takes the Lord’s Supper unworthily? (1 Cor. 11:29)
9. What constitutes being unworthy to take the Lord’s Supper?
10. Who is to decide whether or not we are worthy? (1 Cor. 11:28)
11. What are the consequences of taking the Lord’s Supper unworthily? (1 Cor. 11:29-30)
12. What do you think would be necessary to be worthy to take the Lord’s Supper?
13. Upon what day did the church of Troas observe the Lord’s Supper? (Acts 20:7)
14.Was it in the morning or the evening? (Acts 20:7)
What is the Church? (Eph. 1:22-23)
Who are the members of this body? (1 Cor. 12:27)
Who is the head of the Church? (Eph. 1:22)
What is Christ’s attitude toward the Church? (Eph. 5:25)
What kind of Church does Christ want? (Eph. 5:27)
How does one become spotted? (James 1:27)
What is the difference between “The Church” and a church or local assembly? (1 Cor. 12:13-20; Heb. 10:25)
Is it possible for ALL saved people to assemble together weekly?
Ephesians 4:11-16 teaches us why the Holy Spirit gives gifts to Christians within local assemblies. Explain the purpose of the local assembly / church.
What should happen before a person joins a church? (Acts 2:47)
Why was Paul not allowed to join the disciples at Jerusalem? (Acts 9:26)
Who recommended Paul to the church in Jerusalem? (Acts 9:27)
What did Jesus say the candlesticks represent? (Rev. 1:20)
Where did He say the candle was to be placed when it was lit? (Matt. 5:15)
Do you think a Christian should belong to a church? Explain.
Did the members in the early church take any part in the business of the church? (Acts 6:3)
Did they meet together to decide these matters? (Acts 6:5)
Should a church member attend business meetings? Explain.
List some things that a good church member will do:
John 4:24 –
Acts 3:1 –
Luke 14:23 –
1 Cor. 16:2 –
John 20:19 –
Heb. 5:12 –
Can one be saved without the Holy Spirit? (John 3:5)
How long is the Comforter to abide with us? (John 14:16)
Who is the Comforter? (John 14:26)
Name the members of the Trinity. (John 15:26)
Of whom does the Holy Spirit testify? (John 15:26)
Why was it expedient for Christ to go away? (John 16:7)
Name 3 thing of which the Holy Spirit will reprove the world. (John 16:8)
What are the reasons for each of these? (John 16:9-11)
Of Whom will the Holy Spirit not speak? (John 16:13)
Give the day for the coming of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:1)
List 3 unusual signs which accompanied the coming of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:2-4)
Were the tongues spoken at Pentecost languages which could be understood? (Acts 2:6)
Name the languages spoken. (Acts 2:9-11)
Give the evidence of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the following verses:
Acts 1:8
Rom. 8:5
Rom. 8:16
Gal. 5:22-23
Can one be saved and not have the Holy Ghost? (Rom. 8:9)
Are the Spirit of Christ and the Holy Ghost the same? (Compare 1 Peter 1:10-11 and 2 Peter 1:21)
List the various gifts of the Spirit to believers as described in 1 Cor. 12:7-11; Eph. 4:8-12;Rom. 12:5-8.
Did all in the early church speak with tongues? (1 Cor. 12:30)
Were tongues a temporary gift? (1 Cor. 13:8)
Do you have the Holy Ghost? How do you know?
What is the position of the husband in the Christian home? (Eph. 5:22-23)
The relationship of the husband and the wife is to be like that of _____________ and ______________. (Eph. 5:23)
In what is the wife to be the subject to her husband? (Eph. 5:25)
What should be the husband’s attitude toward his wife? (Eph. 5:25)
List 3 examples of the way men ought to LOVE their wives.
Eph. 5:25
Eph. 5:28
Eph. 5:33
6. Where should people live when they get married? (Eph. 5:31)
7. What is the first commandment with promise? (Eph. 6:2)
8. Give 2 benefits of honoring your parents. (Eph. 6:3 )
9. List some things parents can do to bring their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Prov. 22:6
2 Tim. 3:15
Heb. 10:25
Luke 24:30
Prov. 23:13-14
Matt. 19:13-14
10. According to Col. 3:18-20, list the duties of the following:
Wives-
Husbands-
Children-
11. Copy Matthew 5:31-32
12. What was Jesus’ answer to the question, “Is lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?” (Matt. 19:3-6)
13. Why did Moses allow divorce? (Matt. 19:7-8)
14. Explain in detail Matthew 19:8.
15. What should people do if they separate from their spouse? (1 Cor. 7:10-11)
Name 3 things one must do to win souls (bring sheaves) (Psalm 126: 6)
Give three reasons, in your opinion, why ” He that winneth souls is wise.” (Prov. 11:30)
List 2 ways the “soul-winner” will shine. (Daniel 12:3)
State the condition for becoming a “fisher of men.” (Matt. 4:19)
Do all Christians have the Holy Spirit? (Rom. 8:9)
What does the Holy Spirit empower Christians to do? (Acts 1:8)
Does Christ want ALL Christians to be witnesses? (Acts 1:8)
If a person finds himself afraid to witness for Christ, what should he / she do? (Acts 4:31)
List some qualifications of being a “Soul- Winner.”
Acts 19:13-15
Mark 1:35
Luke 4:16
Acts 8:35
Matt. 28:19
1 John 2:15-16
List some places we can find lost souls to whom we can witness.
Matt. 9:9
Matt. 19:13
Matt. 20:19
Luke 17:11-12
Name the places where one could witness as suggested in Luke 14:16-23.
12. Show some who may be prospects for soul-winning.
John 1:41-42
Lk. 5:27-29
Matt. 4:18-22
Lk. 8:39
Acts 10:24
Mk. 12:33
13. Explain how Rom. 3:23 shows that all are sinners.
14. Describe the wage of sin. (Rom. 6:23)
15. For whom did Christ die? (Rom. 5:8)
16. What 2 conditions must man meet to be saved? (Rom. 10:9)
17. Who is included in God’s plan of salvation? (Rom. 10:13)
18. Explain God’s part and man’s part in John 1:12.
19. Explain what God wants ALL Christians to be according to Phil. 2:15.
20. In your own words, write the plan of salvation using the verses in questions #13-16.