smurf1948

Q2. (1 Timothy 6:6) Why should we seek contentment? Doesn't contentment keep us from trying to get ahead so our families can have what they need? What's the balance between contentment and the quest for improvement? Seeking contentment is fully relying on God for our needs, knowing what lies ahead for us in heaven. No it keeps our mind focused on the Lord. He will supply our needs not neccesaryly our wants. There's nothing wrong with getting ahead and trying to make a better life for your family as long as that doesn't become yuour main focus. If you become focused on wealth that becomes what you worship. God must always be first in everything.

Q1. (1 Timothy 6:5) Why do you think people are so susceptible to distorted Bible teaching concerning financial gain? Admitting that there is some truth in popular teachings in our time, what are the distortions that you may have heard? How do they differ from the truth? Greed,I think people want something for nothing. The false teachers have away to make it sound biblical. These tv evanglist who claim if you send money for prayer cloths.manna bread,etc. you get a wind fall of thousands of dollars in return. That Gods only concerned about making you wealthy.

Q5. (1 Timothy 6:1-2) In what ways has the Gospel sown the seeds that will eventually destroy slavery? Why does Paul seem to condone slavery in this passage? What is Paul's motive? The bible tells us we are all one in Christ Jesus. Because he talks about how slaves should act. The message is so that God would be glorified in our actions no matter what our status is.

Q4. (1 Timothy 5:22-25) Why does Paul say, "Don't be hasty in the laying on of hands"? What are the dangers in doing so? How can these dangers be lessened You have to get to know the person really know them before you lay hands on them. They may have sin you are unaware of. Sin thats not immediately showing. The dangers would be that you would be sharing in their sin. By getting to know them over a longer period of time.

Q3. (1 Timothy 5:19-21) Why was it necessary to make formal accusations and "try" the false teachers? Why were the temptations to compromise and not go through with it so great? Why is it so difficult to exercise church discipline today? So that the others may take warning and realize this behavior won't be tolerated. Because these people are elders and older than Timothy. They fear it would divide the church or bring the accuser under the churches wrath. Fear of retaliation.

Q2. (1 Timothy 5:17-18) In what circumstances should elders be compensated financially? What is the Scriptural support for such a practice? Jesus says when they preach and teach they are deserving of double honor. 1 respect and 2 financial. I would guess this means full time teachers and preachers. The words of Jesus says even the oxen deserve thier pay meaning the get to stop and eat some of their labor (grain).

Q1. (1 Timothy 5:1-16) What responsibilities do we have to help aging family members? According to Paul, in what way is this our Christian responsibility? In what way is this a "repayment" of a debt? To what does Paul compare to those who refuse this responsibility? It is our responcibilty to help our own family. The bible says we are to help them or we are worse than non believers. They brought us up and cared for us so now we must repay in kind. As children of God and part of his family we have that responcibility to care for them. God supplies our needs so should we help them.

Q4. (1 Timothy 4:12b) Rigid, unsmiling orthodoxy can teach right doctrine, but cannot produce godliness. Why not? Why is a strong example of godliness in church leaders essential to a healthy church? True godliness comes from knowing and believing in Christ Jesus and living it. It teaches them the love and faith we have in our Savior. Were not just teaching doctrine but the things of God. You have to live a righteous life in Jesus. They follow what they see not just words spoken to them.

Q3. (1 Timothy 4:7-8) How would you define "godliness"? What produces godliness in a person? How is godliness different from embracing a strict morality? Godliness is from within its loving God and wanting to please him in both heart and action. Its having great respect for God. Traing ones mind in godly things and following Gods word. Having a drsire to love and follow God not just following a bunch of rules.

Q3. (Revelation 21:9-27) John's vision of the Holy City is obviously strongly symbolic. But the Holy City pictures "the bride, the wife of the Lamb" (21:9-10; 21:2). What does John's vision of the Holy City tell us about the way that Jesus looks at his Church? Just as a man sdtands at the alter waiting for his bride to come up the aisle to him in all her glory and white gown symbolizing purity is the way Jesus sees us and waits for in the kingdom. We are his bride and he is preparing a place for us and awaits our arrival so his family will be complete and together.

Q2. Read Revelation 21:6; 22:17; and Isaiah 55:1-3. What does the "water of life" represent here and in 22:1? In what sense is it a "free gift" (22:17). In what ways should "the Spirit and the Bride" (22:17) extend that invitation in your community? It is our salvation given as a free gift for those who believe unto him. He paid the price for it with his blood there for its free to us because there is nothing we could have done to earn it. We have to let the rest of the world know about Jesus's gift of salvation ( ETERNAL LIFE ) that awaits them and what the alternative is ( hell )

Q2. (1 Timothy 4:3-5) Why is performance of legalistic requirements so attractive to people? What fruit does it produce in a person's life? In what ways is this emphasis so different from the true gospel? They think they are following the letter of the law but are not following the teachings of God. They feel above everyone else but are acually judging everyone according to their interpretation not God's word. Thus spreading harm not good to their fellow believers.

Q1. (1 Timothy 4:1-2) Why does Paul remind Timothy (and the church) of predictions concerning widespread apostasy? What effect should this knowledge have on his ministry and the church's perception of the situation? He told him these things so he wouldnt be suprised or alarmed by them. He wanted him to stay on the path and to teach the others so they wouldn't be deceived by the false teachings.

Q3. (1 Timothy 2:8). What problem among the men of the congregation is Paul referring to in this verse? What is so serious about worshipping with the opposite of love in your heart? The infighting and angery bickering among the men in the church. God will not listen to your prayers. They will not be answered.

Q3. (15:3-4) We see singing and praise in heaven before the throne a number of times in Revelation (4:8, 11; 5:9-10, 12-13; 7:12; 11:17-18; 15:3-4; 19:1-3). What do you learn about appropriate worship from studying these songs? Do you recognize any contemporary songs that seem similar to these? Appropriate worship glorifies God. We are to do this through praise and song. Holy Holy Holy Worthy is the Lamp My God is an awesome God When we all get to heaven

Q2. (1 Timothy 2:5-6) In the context of the salvation of all, why do you think Paul emphasizes the roles of Mediator and Ransom? In what way did Christ fulfill both these roles? We needed a mediator and a ransom had to be paid for our salvation we couldn't do it on our own. Paul emphasizes this to be sure we understand the great significance of this act. He came to earth as a man and died a horrible death to pay our ransom for our sin. Now he sits at the right hand of God as our mediator so God sees us as sinless and holy. When we sin Jesus tells God I got that covered took care of it.

Q2. (14:10-11) Why is everlasting punishment so difficult for us Christians to accept? In what ways might eternal punishment be considered just punishment? I think we accept it but don't want to think of our unsaved loved ones as going through that. We think of the punishment by world standards you do your time then your released. Their are those who say they are Christians and don't believe in hell but they need to reexamine their faith because Jesus clearly says there is many times. Its just because they turned their back on the creator. If one has earned eternal life the other is justly sentenced to eternal punishment. Their wicked and can not enter Heaven so that's the only place for them.

Q1. (1 Timothy 2:1-4) Why does Paul emphasize salvation of all mankind in this letter? Because wants all men to be saved that none shall perish. What does this suggest about the practice of evangelism in the Ephesus church? That their not preaching the good news of salvation to everyone only a select group.

Q1. (14:3-5) In what ways do the 144,000 provide an ideal for all Christians to emulate? To keep our selves pure and spotless. They are blameless and follow Gods word. They are faithful and without blemish. The first fruits of God.

Q4. (13:1-18, optional) The two beasts belong to the period of the ascendancy of the Antichrist at the very end of the Last Days. Together with 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, summarize what have you learned about the Antichrist and the False Prophet? One is in control of civil power the othe the head of religious power under the authority of satan. They will deceive the world then turn against the church and set their self up as God until Jesus defeats them at armagedon.

Q3. Revelation 12:11 could be considered a theme verse for the book. What does it mean? Who is overcome? In what sense do we have victory if we die in the process? What does the "blood of the Lamb" have to do with this? How does loving our lives prevent spiritual victory today? (See Luke 14:25-27; Matthew 10:37-39.) We have been saved by the blood of Jesus. We were cleansed by his blood and he defeated death and satan on the cross. If we love our lives we are living for the world not for Jesus thus keeping us from victory in Christ.

Q2. (12:1-17) The vision of the woman and the dragon are heavily symbolic, but comprehensible when you take care to understand. In your own words, what does this vision tell us about the cosmic battle in Jesus' day and in our own? What comfort should we disciples draw from this passage? The woman is the church and we can be comforted in the fact that Jesus will win the battle. If we are his then we will spend eternity with him in glory.

Q1. (11:3-12 ) Interpreters disagree upon the identity of the Two Witnesses, but they are certainly strong and brave. What positive characteristics do you see in their actions that we should emulate in our day? What is their reward? What positive characteristics do you see in their actions that we should emulate in our day? Faith and boldness in our commitment to Jesus christ. The reward is eternal salvation.

Q4. (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his prot

Q3. (1 Timothy 1:17) What do we learn about God from this doxology? What do we learn about praise? Have you ever tried speaking out a doxology in your personal prayer or praise time? What effect does a doxology have on the speaker? He is the only one true god. He is holy holy holy and righteous. Loving, caring, forgiving and merciful. When i pray i give all the glory and thanks to God. I know all thinks come from him and through him and that everything is for our good.