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Q4. (2:11) Read 1 Peter 2:11 carefully. The world tells us (1) to conform and (2) that sin won't hurt us. What does Peter tell us to combat these lies? How can this reminder help us?
We are to avoid contact with sin. We are to say no to fleshly desires. It reminds us that we are in a battle.
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Q3. (2:9) What actions and attitudes should this idea of being part of God's own people inspire in us?
It should inspire joy, obedience, and unity.
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Q2. (2:5) If your praise is primarily for God's benefit, not your own, how should you be offering praise?
In everything I do and everything I am, I should do it in the way he wants me to.
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Q1. (2.5) Christians often look at their relation to God as consumers, delighting in what God does for them. What is the mindset of a priest towards God? What actions does this mindset inspire in you?
We are to live our lives in a way that pleases him, and do the things that pleases him.
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Q4. (1:18-19) Have you ever felt you were of no worth or of no value? What does 1 Peter 1:18-19 say about your worth? What does it say about God's love for you? What does it indicate about the long-term value of your balance sheet and financial assets? What are your true long-term investments? Why?
Yes. That I was worth dying for. Ultimate love. Nothing of this earth has long term value. True long term investments are treasures laid up in heaven because they cannot be stolen, lost, or decayed.
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Q3. (1:17) Why are people in our culture so upset when they sense they are being judged by someone else? How do you reconcile final judgment with God's love for the world? Why must final judgment be at the core of the Good News of Jesus Christ? What happens to the Gospel when final judgment is left out or ignored?
No one wants to be told by anyone else about what they are doing especailly if what they are doing is wrong. Final judgment is coming and we will get what we deserve. God in his love has given everyone a chance to get what we do not deserve.(eternal life) The final judgment that we so richly deserve (eternity in hell) is what makes the (Good news) good news in that by his grace we can be judged righteous. If final judgment is let out of the Gospel, then the Gospel makes no sense.
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Q2. (1:15-16) In your own words, how would you define "holiness"? In what sense are you (by definition) holy now? In what sense must you be obedient in order to become holy? What is your biggest struggle with holiness?
Being like God. I have been made holy in his sight by the blood of Jesus. My will needs to be just like his in that I must conform (with God's help) into the image of his son. It is my mind. My attitudes and thought life.
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Q1. (1:13) What about Christ's coming should get our undivided attention? Why should it inspire hope? Why should it inspire self-control and soberness? What happens in our lives when we don't really expect Christ to come soon?
The final consumation of our salvation. We will see him as he is because we will be like him (1 John 3:2) We should be living a life in preparation for his coming so that we will not be ashamed when he does. We become focused on fulfilling selfish interests instead of fulfilling his.
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Q5. (1:8-9) According to 1 Peter 1:8-9, what is the basis of Christian joy that is "inexpressible and glorious"? How does this joy interplay with human emotions? Is it essentially emotional? How does it differ from what is generally regarded as the pursuit of "happiness"? Extra Credit: How can you tell the genuine article of joy from the counterfeit?
The eyes of our faith. When I'm in his presence, I am overcome with real joy (after wanting to crawl under a rock and hide.) A joy that cannot be duplicated and is enjoyed no matter what my current situation is.
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Q4. (2 Timothy 4:5) Why does Paul command Timothy to "discharge all the duties of your ministry"? What is the work of an evangelist that Timothy is to do? What does the command in verse 5 mean to you personally?
Because he might have been slacking off a little. Keep his head in all situations and preach and instruct. The call for ministry demands a total effort.
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Q3. (2 Timothy 4:1-2) Why do you think Paul has to resort to the command in verses 1-2? Why does he have to talk about being ready when it's inconvenient and when it is convenient? What problem is Paul trying to overcome here? How do these verses speak to you in particular?
Because of the stuggle that it is going to sometimes be. Not every situation that comes up is going to be ideal. For Timothy to keep his focus. Always be ready, in tune with the Spirit.
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Q2. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) In what ways does Scripture equip a Christian for ministry? In what different ways can the Scriptures function, according to verse 16?
It equips us to do everything we need to. It helps us to teach, rebuke, correct, and train others into maturity as Christians.
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Q1. (2 Timothy 3:16) What does inspiration of Scripture mean? What does the term "God-breathed" tell us about the source and authority of Scripture? Why is the doctrine of inspiration of Scripture important?
That men were supernaturally influenced by the Holy Spirit to accurately record was was revealed to them by God. All scripture comes from God directly and can be considered his breath, his word, his communication to us. If what we consider to be God's word isn't, then what good is it?
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Q4. (2 Timothy 3:10-12) How does a failure to accept the inevitability of persecution hinder our witness? Just what does it mean to "take up his cross daily" (Luke 9:23) and to "carry his cross" (Luke 14:27)? Is Jesus talking about persecution -- or something else?
It shows just how committed to Christ that we are. He is talking about a totally surrendered life that brings glory and honor to the father. By doing this, persecution is inevitable.
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Q3. (2 Timothy 3:5) Why is it so easy to become a hypocrite? How can we prevent our faith from degenerating into "a form of religion" without the power?
It all depends on where our focus is. Many have been given a toxic gospel. As a result, many people's focus is still on themselves. In this condition the Holy Spirit is so grieved and hindered that there is no power or real change. It is only when we receive and obey sound doctrine that we can keep this from happening.
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Q2. (2 Timothy 2:24-25) In your own words, explain the various characteristics that enable a Christian teacher to correct opponents. How does the lack of any of these hinder the task?
We must not be looking for a fight. We must have the right attitude before we begin. We need to be gentle and skillful without backing down from the truth. Be meek and humble realizing that we are the vessel and that the Holy Spirit through is doing the work. When we lack in this, the Spirit is hindered.
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Q1. (2 Timothy 2:20-22). When do you put your good plates and silverware on the table? When do you use your everyday tableware? What point is Paul making with this example? In practical terms, how do we "cleanse ourselves" so that we might be useful and ready for the Lord's use?
Specail things have a specail purpose. If we are to fulfill his specail purpose for us,we will be ready to do it when we flee youthful **** and follow righteousness.
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Q4. (2 Timothy 2:15) Exactly what is the analogy with a skilled workman that forms the basis for Paul's instruction to Timothy? How does this apply to our teaching of scripture today?
There is a job to do and a right way to do it and it still applies to us today.
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Q3. (2 Timothy 2:3-7) Paul calls Timothy to endure hardship for the sake of the goal. What in the experience of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer illustrate this well? Which of these examples speaks most strongly to you?
Their persistance in the face of hardship. The farmer. Their is a harvest coming. I need to stay steady in my commitment.
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Q2. Why do you think our churches tend not to declare the call to endurance and suffering? Why did Timothy tend to shy away from it? What is the result of a willingness to suffer for the gospel?
Instead of making disciples, many are building organizations and you can't build organizations with empty pews. It is a natural reaction. We will reign with him.
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Q1. (2 Timothy 2:2) Why is it important for pastors and church leaders to execute a strategy of mentoring teachers and elders in a congregation? How much time should be devoted to this teaching of future leaders vs. the time spent in administration and programs?
In following Jesus' example. These should be mentored so that the cycle continues. This should be most important.
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Q4. (1:6-7) Can you remember any instances in which God used difficult circumstances to refine and purify your faith? What did God accomplish in your life? How, exactly, does genuine, tested faith bring glory to Jesus?
Oh yes. He brought me closer to him by trusting him more by seeing that without him I have no hope, peace, or joy. Because it shows his great love towards us and his power over any situation.
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Q3. (1:5) According to 1 Peter 1:5, what is God's part in securing your salvation? What is your part?
God provides the security and we are to respond in faith. This faith is an obedient, repentant faith. We can make our calling and election sure with his help by making every effort to increase in our knowledge of Christ. (2 Peter 1:3-11)
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Q2. (1:2) Why do forgiveness (sprinkling) and obedience come together as a package? Why is it deceptive to think you can have one without the other? Extra credit: If true faith requires obedience, how can we say that we are saved by grace rather than works? (Ephesians 2:8-10)
When we are forgiven we are released from the power of sin so that we are able to obey. (Romans 6:6-7) Because you are the slave to the one that you offer yourself to obey. (Romans 6:15-18) It is because that we are saved by grace that we are created to do good works that he has prepared in advance for us to do.
Q5. Increasing God's Praise
in #3 Being God's Temple, Priesthood, and People (1 Pet 2:4-12)
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Jesus said that everything he did was what he saw the father do and was his father's will and for his father's glory. When we blend in we are not honoring or glorifying the father.