JBQ 20 Point Questions (Meet 3)

QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus tell Nicodemus was necessary for a person to see the kingdom of God?

John 3:3 "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.

What does it mean to be born again?

To experience the regeneration of the Spirit [have our nature made new]

What instructions did Paul give Christians for getting along with other people?

Live in harmony
Do not be proud
Be willing to associate with people of low position
Do not be conceited

Is it God's will for all people to be saved?

yes, God wants all people to be saved, but each individual must personally choose Christ as Savior.

What is the only sin which will not be forgiven?

Willfully and knowingly speaking evil [blasphemy] against the Holy Spirit

Whom does God oppose, and to whom does He show favor?

God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.

In Jesus' story of the Pharisee and tax collector, what was the tax collector's prayer?

God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

What did the Prodigal Son say to his father when he came back home?

I have sinned against heaven [God] and you and am no longer worthy to be your son.

How important is the blood of Jesus to our salvation?

Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness [remission] of sin.

What is meant by the vicarious atonement?

Jesus [Christ] took the punishment for our sins when He died on Calvary, and if we accept Him as Savior we will not have to be punished by God.

QUOTATION QUESTION. From Romans Chapter one, quote the verse which tells us the power of the gospel.

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.

QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Ephesians chapter two which tells us how we are saved.

Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.

In relationship to our salvation, what is meant by "adoption"?

All the privileges of being a child of God, including inheriting eternal life, are restored.

Since we are saved because of what Jesus did and not what we do, why should Christians do good works?

Because we are saved, we do good works to show our love for God.

QUOTATION QUESTION. What are the three great Christian virtues?

1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

According to Hebrews 11:6, those who come to God must believe what?

They must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who earnestly [diligently] seek Him.

QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say was the first and most important commandment?

Mark 12:30 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say was the second-most important commandment?

Mark 12:31 "Love your neighbor as yourself.

QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say was the greatest display of love?

John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down ones' life for one's friends.

QUOTATION QUESTION. How did Jesus say we may show our love for Him?

John 14:15 "If you love me, keep my commands.

QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say would cause the world to know that we are His disciples?

John 13:35 "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

QUOTATION QUESTION. Is it necessary that a Christian love others?

1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse which tells why it is necessary to live a peaceful and holy life.

Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

Why should we be careful about what we think?

Because we become what we think [about]

Why should a Christian keep pure in body and mind, before and after marriage?

Because immoral behavior destroys the purity and happiness God intends marriage to have

QUOTATION QUESTION. What does James say we must do to keep from fooling ourselves?

James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

Why were the Christians at Berea called noble?

Because they received the Word willingly and studied the Scriptures [Bible] every day

QUOTATION QUESTION. According to First Thessalonians chapter five, when should a Christian thank God?

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

According to Ecclesiastes 12:1, when should we begin to seek God?

In the days of our youth

What did Paul tell Timothy was true prosperity?

Godliness with contentment is great gain.