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(Ephesians 1:20-22) The Ephesian Gentile Christians believed in various spirit beings that exercised power over them. What is the significance to them of Paul saying that Christ is seated at God's right hand in the heavenly realms? In what sense are these spirit beings and powers "under his feet"? Exposition
What is the significance to them of Paul saying that Christ is seated at God's right hand in the heavenly realms? Paul wanted to show them that Christ was seated in a place of honor at God
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(Ephesians 1:19) Why does Paul pray that God would open the Ephesians' eyes to discern "his incomparably great power"? What is wrong with their eyes? Where does this power operate according to 1:19? Which miraculous event does Paul use as an example of this level and type of power? Exposition
Why does Paul pray that God would open the Ephesians' eyes to discern "his incomparably great power"? He wanted them to really understand without a doubt who Christ is. He wanted them to understand His greatness and all that he has done for them (Us) through his love and God
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Hi, my name is Claudia; I live in CA. I have known who Jesus was all my life, but didn
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Q5. (Revelation 22:20) If you were convinced that Jesus Christ would return in your lifetime, how would it affect your life? What would you do differently than you do now?
If you were convinced that Jesus Christ would return in your lifetime, how would it affect your life?I try to live my life as if He were coming back today; however, I am in the process of perfection and have many areas in my life that I need to die of. But I believe the two areas of my life that would be affected the most would be; to sharing the good news more forgiving others.
What would you do differently than you do now? I would to tell others about Jesus more often and in a bolder and more urgent way. I would also practice loving others without judging them and forgive my friends and enemies faster In Matthew 22:36-40 we can read abut the two greatest commands, the first being,
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Q4. Three times in these two chapters, John stresses that those who continue to practice sin will not enter. Read Revelation 21:8, 27; 22:14-15; and 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. What things in these passages point to salvation by the grace of God rather than mere salvation by right living? In what way is holy living important to salvation? Why is holy living important to God?
What things in these passages point to salvation by the grace of God rather than mere salvation by right living? 1 Cor. 6:11 But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
Christ is the way, the only way. If we repent and turn to Jesus our sins have been washed away by His sacrifice. And because of this God has accepted us and we are set apart for God
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Q3. (Revelation 22:9-27) John's vision of the Holy City is obviously strongly symbolic. But the Holy City pictures "the bride, the wife of the Lamb" (22:9-10; 21:21:2). What does John's vision of the Holy City tell us about the way that Jesus looks at his Church?
What does John's vision of the Holy City tell us about the way that Jesus looks at his Church
Rev. 21: 9-21- He looks at his Church as a beautiful and precious stone, His Bride holy and without blemish and highly valued. The Church is perfected, being free from any abomination or anyone or thing that defiles it. There is no enemy to protect against or exclude, but only those who have been saved and are written in the book will be there.
It is the temple of our Lord God and the Lamb. They have claimed their temple; there will be no need for anything else. God will be enough. And those who are saved will walk with them.
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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?
21:6, 22:17- What does the "water of life" represent here and in 22:1?
Jesus says,
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Q1. (21:3-5) What is the significance of the fact that in heaven "God himself will be with them"? Why can the promises in 21:4 only be fulfilled in heaven? Which of these do you especially look forward to?
21:3-5) What is the significance of the fact that in heaven "God himself will be with them"?
The Bride is ready and perfected and in eternal; the Almighty
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Q4. (20:12-15) Here is a serious question for each of us -- not one we should respond to with pat answers. What assurance do you have that your name is written in the Book of Life?
I know my name is written in the book of life because our Lord is my life. (Romans 5)I may not have all the talents in the world and I may not be the best preacher or teacher. But I walk the walk. Yes, I stumble at times, but I confess, repent and continue on. Jesus Christ is my foundation and I let people know. Romans 1:16,
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Q3. (20:11-12) Why is this awesome scene of judgment so frightening? Why do people seem to resist the idea of a final judgment?
Why is this awesome scene of judgment so frightening? It will be a time to see whose name is in the book of life. Are you saved? Do you believe that Jesus Christ is our Savior, the one who is and was and is to come? Everything will be burned up, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw. Have we built on the foundation of Jesus Christ the foundation that will endure?
If our name is written in the book; then we have accepted Christ and are a Christian and are not in danger of being cast in the lake of fire.
But we will be judged for our life here on earth and rewarded; Good, bad or indifferent. (1 Cor. 3:5) each of us will receive our own reward according to our labor. Have we shared the gospel with others, have we planted seeds of the good news, or watered it by our actions and words?
(Matt.25:14-25) We will be judged by how we use our talents in this lifetime to win those to Christ. Those who bury their talents will be cast into outer darkness, there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Why do people seem to resist the idea of a final judgment? This is it! Those that did not repent there will be no place for them and those that accepted Jesus and have not shared his love with others to win them over to Him, well, there are no more chances.
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Q2. (19:16) What are the implications of Christ's title: "King of Kings and Lord of lords" for your life? For the everyday world that surrounds you?
"King of Kings and Lord of lords" for your life?
Jesus is highly exalted; He is over all and all powerful. the righteous victor, faithful and true to his choose ones he keeps his promises.
For the everyday world that surrounds you?
That every knee and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. (Phil. 2:10)
Every one that repents will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and crown Him with many crowns, knowing that He has concurred the evil one and is the King of the earth.
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Q1. (19:7-9) These verses draw together two themes from Scripture -- (1) God's people as his betrothed Bride and (2) the feast of all God's people in heaven. When you meditate on these themes, how are you both admonished and encouraged?
Admonished= I am admonished because we are no different then anyone else in our sins, we once did the things of the flesh and sometimes still do. It is only by the fact that we have been washed in the blood of Christ, by his grace through faith. It was a gift to us and nothing we could do could earn it for ourselves. Because of this it is wrong to boast or gloat to those that have not been saved yet. As Christ
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Q4. (18:4) We Christians are instructed to be "in the world" but not "of the world" (John 17:15-19). One interpretation has been to be hermits, ascetics, to distance ourselves from the political process, and to adopt stringent dress and behavior codes. Another interpretation is to be "salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) in the world so that we might bring about cleansing and change through God's spirit. Where do you think the balance lies? How and when should we fulfill the command, "Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins...."?
Where do you think the balance lies?
We are made separate by God
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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?
What do you learn about appropriate worship from studying these songs?
The appropriate worship to God would be with awe; celebrating His righteousness, and redeeming work in us. He is the one who was and is and is to come. The beginning and the end and He is worthy to be praised, honored, and glorified. Blessing Him with thanksgiving in our hearts for what He has done, and is going to do.
Do you recognize any contemporary songs that seem similar to these?There are so many that exalt our Lord, but these are some of the ones of my time. . .
Holy, Holy, Holy, Give Thanks, Glorify Thy Name, All Hail King Jesus, Praise the Name of Jesus, We Will Glorify, Thou Art Worthy, Majesty, Holy Ground, He is Exalted, I Exalt Thee, Lord, be Glorified, How Great Thou Art, Blessed be the Name of Jesus, What a Mighty God we Have, I Bowed Down and Cried Holy
Now I will be worshiping all day!!
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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?
Why is everlasting punishment so difficult for us Christians to accept?Because it is forever, it is the end; all opportunity to change and all choices are gone, there is no turning back. Luke 16:26,
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Q1. (14:3-5) In what ways do the 144,000 provide an ideal for all Christians to emulate?
They made it! They were the first ones who found redemption by Christ's blood, thus being sealed and given as an offering to God. They stood on Mount Zion with Jesus. There was no falsehood found in them, they keep their self
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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?
Summarize what you learned about the Antichrist and the False Prophet:The symbolic figures teach the lesson of the faithful witnessing Church who will antagonize enemies in the world. These enemies are dupes of Satan and part of a spiritual warfare between Satan and God.
The Dragon; is an imitation of Christ and is Satan. He will be allowed the authority over the earth for 42 months to deceive many. He will make war with the saints by using
1. The Antichrist; who is the Beast out of the Sea (Rev. 13:1-10) He will come first and is a false christ who exalts himself as God. He will be given the authority to make war.
and by using
2. The False Prophet; who is the Beast out of the Earth (Rev. 13:11-18). He will come second: He will have the same authority as the Antichrist, but he will cause many people even God
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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.)
What does it mean?
The faithful witness has concurred. God has won! Jesus
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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?
In your own words, what does this vision tell us about the cosmic battle in Jesus' day and in our own?
Jesus' day- Satan had access to God as the accuser of the brethren, but pride took over and there was a heavenly war proclaimed by him. He was waiting to devour the church, but the church, she bore a child who was Christ, He went with God to His throne and provided the church with protection. They fled to a place of safety for 3-1/2 years.
When the war broke out in heaven Satan did not win; he and a 1/3 of the angels were thrown out. He then prowled the earth to see who he could yet devour. But God provided for His people who are not yet protected and comes to their rescue.
Our own Satan is the accuser of the brethren; who is and who is waiting to devour Christ
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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?
God gives power to those who witness for Him. They will be able to prophesize in word and action; boldly giving their testimony unto death.
What is their reward?
People from every tribe, tongues and nation still on the earth will rejoice over the dead bodies of the witnesses because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth. They fulfilled their mission and God did not leave them nor forsake them, After 12600 days they were resurrected they taken to heaven. This being a witness to their enemies!
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Q5. (Rev 10:1-9) What is bitter about what you've read in Revelation 6 through 10? What is sweet? Why do we tend to reject what is hard for us to understand?
What is bitter about what you've read in Revelation 6 through 10?
The bitterness is that the opportunity for repentance will be gone and some will be lost forever.
What is sweet?
All those who believe in Jesus will be protected and saved and live with Him forever and ever.
Why do we tend to reject what is hard for us to understand?
Because it takes work to understand and can be painful if we do. Something
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Q4. (Revelation 7:9-18). From this passage what do we learn about the kind of people who make up the "great multitude" before the throne? Let's not debate whether they are the 144,000 or not. But what is their origin? What does their spirit within them cause them to do? What does the first verse of the song "Amazing Grace" have to do with 7:14?
From this passage what do we learn about the kind of people who make up the "great multitude" before the throne?
They are an unnumbered multitude; the ones who have come through the Great Tribulation and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
But what is their origin?
They are all people of the Lord from all nations, tribes, and tongues.
What does their Spirit within them cause them to do?
Come together before the Lamb and cry out with a loud voice giving him honor and glory for their salvation.
What does the first verse of the song "Amazing Grace" have to do with 7:14?
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
These are the ones who were saved, the ones who were once lost but now found, who were once blind but now see.
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Q3. (Revelation 7:1-4) There's disagreement about exactly who the 144,000 represent. Let's not debate that, but look deeper. From 7:1-4 what do we learn about God? Read Ezekiel 9, then answer: What is this seal supposed to do for the 144,000? (Please wait to consider 14:1-5 until we get there, okay?)
From 7:1-4 what do we learn about God?
He then will send out His wrath on all starting with the elders who were before the temple and recompense their deeds on their own head but God does not want to send His wrath on the earth till His servants; those who sigh and cry over all the abominations have been sealed.
What is this seal supposed to do for the 144,000?
Protect them from being killed and remaining with God forever.
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Q2. (Revelation 6:9-11) What do we learn about the Church from what is revealed in the Fifth Seal? Where are these "souls" at the time of this scene? What does their proximity to the altar signify? Why were they killed? Why do they ask for vengeance? Is that a Christian prayer? What does the white robe represent? What do we learn from their instruction to "wait a little longer"?
What do we learn about the Church from what is revealed in the Fifth Seal?
Christian persecution and martyrdom is inevitable in the end times.
Where are these "souls" at the time of this scene?
Under the altar, they were near God
What does their proximity to the altar signify?
That they were in a Spiritual warfare and died as soldiers thus, being seen as a sacrifice to God
Why were they killed?
They were killed for their testimony of Jesus
Why do they ask for vengeance?
They do not want to see anymore die for the testimony of their faith and are asking God for justice and vindication to be done.
Is that a Christian prayer?
Yes, because they are crying out to God and trusting in Him to do what is best. Romans 12:19
What does the white robe represent?
Overcoming sin and being cleansed by the blood of Christ
What do we learn from their instruction to "wait a little longer"?
That everything happens in God
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If we believe in Jesus Christ (faith) we have been saved by God