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Personal Evangelism
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Bible Studies
Undergraduate 2
12/12/2011

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Definistion of "Salvations" from semester overview

 

Definition
God's remedy for what sin has done to His creation
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Two problems which salvation takes care of
Definition
guilt & sin
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distinguish between "justification" and "sanctification"
Definition

justification- forgiveness (takes care of guilt)

sanctification- increases holiness (spiritual maturity; finished at the end of time)

Term
who cursed creation
Definition
God
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What NT chapter alluded to the curse of creation?
Definition
Romans 8
Term
Reason the professor suggested that God could not leave his creation uncursed (in other words, why could He not let it last forever)?
Definition
God wants good for us- not saving from heaven, but saving for hell
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 Be familiar with renovation as opposed to annihilation of this creation, including the idea that the fire of 2 Peter 3:10 is for purification (“Creation Destroyed By Fire” handout, Reese).

Definition
the world itself will not pass away, only the form of the present world will pass away. The fire Peter talks about is the dire of purification bit destruction. This is similar to gold being purified in the fire bcaise all of the imputities burn away in the process
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God's two primary characteristics and how the cross solves the problem caused by the,
Definition

-holiness and love

- the cross solved the problem because Gid was able to stay true to his nature

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what does Romans 2:23-26 teach?
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God is both just and justifier, holy and loving
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According to the instructor, to what is 1 Corintians 2:9-10 referring?
Definition
the cross
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specific purpose of the cross

(3 views of what Christ accomplished on the cross)

Definition

the cross was for Satan

the cross was for man

the cross was for God

Term
some of the imagery of hell
Definition

outer darkness

destruction

away from God's presence

rotting bodies

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main reason to believe in hell
Definition
Jesus taught plainly about its existence
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for whom was hell prepared?
Definition
for the devil and his advocates, the evil spirits who rebell against God
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Cotrell's 4 purposes of the judgement
Definition

-not to determine who will be saved and who will be losr

-to preform the first formal sparation of the saved and the lost

-first public proclamation of the fate of each individual

-vindication of God's decision regarding each person's destiny

Term
3 OT functions which were anointed and how this relates to the Christ
Definition

Prophet- speaks for God

Priest- a mediator between God and His people

King- Jesus rules God's people

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Repentance
Definition
the change of mind
Term
what is the confession which leads to salvation
Definition
we are confessing (admitting) that Jesus is Christ, God's son, and our ruler
Term
how are we saved?
(basis, means, time, result)
Definition

Basis- God's grace and goodness (BY)

Means- our faith (THROUGH)

Time- our baptism (IN)

Result- our good work (FOR)

Term
percentage of American Christians who do not share their faith
Definition
95- 97%
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define: Justification, sanctification, and glorification

and whether they are past, present, or future

Definition

Justification- past (have been saved)

Sactification- present (are being saved)

Glorification- future (will be saved)

Term
most important word in the English language
Definition
relationship
Term
what line did the gospel always moved in the NT church?
Definition
the gospel always moved on lines of relationship
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definition of "barrier" as it pertains to evangelism
Definition
something that hinders you from reaching out to love people in your concentric circles
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what God wants to change in your conversation
Definition
your character
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significance of title "evangelist" and 2 individuals designated so in the NT
Definition
Paul and Philip
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what is "Oikos"?
Definition

-an "oikos" was one's sphere of influenc, his/her social system composed of those related to each other throgh common kinship ties, tasks and territory

- "oikos" is the Greek word for "house" but more specifically "entire household" (blood relations, slaves, clients, and friends)

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What percentage of people say they came to Christ through a meaningful church relationship based upon the influence of friend/ relative
Definition
75%- 90%
Term
literal meaning of the word "gospel"
Definition
good news
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literal meaning of "evangelize"
Definition
announce good news
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Understand Metzger's quote regarding "friendship evangelism" and God's actions
Definition

  “I was one of those Christians who believed in friendship evangelism, but for me it turned out to be all friendship and little evangelism. To remain silent and let others put their interpretation upon our actions is wrong. God himself did not do this. The great pivotal points of God’s redemptive action in history are accompanied with verbal revelation.”

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Three areas one can really cover in evangelism
Definition
need, solution God offers, response
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Matzger's quote regarding what God uses in evangelism
Definition

 “It is truth God always uses; it is never our tool (pamphlet, outline, program or famous speaker) in evangelism

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Professor's explaination of what evangelism is regarding the principle of receptivity
Definition
God's method of making known His remedy for sin
Term
Know Jesus' and Paul's examples regarding the "principle of receptivity"
Definition

Jesus- Pray about (Mt 7:6)

Paul- Plan for (Acts 13:45-46)

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Know the #1 receptive group according to Warren
Definition
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