1st 2nd Thessalonians Test

Forgiveness

Refusing to make another pay for what they did

Vocation

Ones calling

Antichrist

Against Christ

Hell

Being separated from God

Apostasy

Falling away from faith in Jesus for salvation

Sanctification

The spirits on going work to transform believers to be more like Jesus

Porneia

Any sexual behavior outside of marriage

Rebellion

Apostasy, people leave the faith

1st Thessalonians 1:3

Remembering before our God and father, your work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope in our lord Jesus.

1st Thessalonians 5:9-10

For God has not destined us for wrath, but to abstain salvation through our lord Jesus who died for us so that for whether we are awake or asleep we might be with Him.

1st Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Jesus in you.

1st Thessalonians 5:23-24

Now May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our lord Jesus. He who calls you is faithful, He will surely do it.

In our culture, divine _______ is one of Christianity's most ______ doctrines.

Judgement; offensive

God'a ______ flows from his ______.

Wrath; love

Hell is simply one's freely ______ identity apart from _____.

Chosen; God

All God does in the end with people Is give them what they most want, including ________ _______ ________.

freedom from Himself

What are two types of people according to C.S. Lewis?

People who say Thy will be done to God; People who God in the end says Thy will be done

There isn't evidence of a loving God in nature, history, world religions or current events. What is the only source that reveals to us that God is loving?

The Bible

What is at the heart of the gospel, the good news?

The death of Jesus for our sins

What are two loving reasons to confront someone with their wrong?

Wake them up to their real character; To repair their relationships

What are two loving reasons to confront someone with their wrong?

Wake them up to their real character; To repair their relationships

Why is it crucial to remember that Jesus is God around the subject of forgiveness?

God did not inflict pain on someone else, but rather on Himself

Why did Jesus have to die to forgive us?

There is a debt to be paid

What is the essence of sin?

We humans substituting ourselves for God

What is the essence of salvation?

God substituting Himself for us

What was the most decisive means God shows His glory, love, holiness, justice, and mercy to the world?

The father sent His son to die for us

Forgiveness must be ______ before it can be ______.

Granted; felt

List 3 signs of sanctification in a believer's life.

Increased love for God and others; Growing compassionate heart for the lost; Lasts one's entire lifetime

What is a Christians major calling?

To make Christ known

List the 3 orders God has provided for us to curb sin?

Church, family, state

Explain "God gets up every morning and milks the cows."

God loves people through people

List 3 reasons that a Christian must suffer.

Humble us; Prove our faith; Teaches us to love God

What is Paul's purpose for writing I and II Thessalonians?

To encourage persecuted believers to work and be assured about Christ's return

A Christian's confidence comes from looking at what rather than what?

Gods choosing and loving us rather than our choosing and loving Him

What is the euphemism Paul uses for death and what is comforting about it?

Sleep; You will wake up to new life

Why did Jesus die for us according to I Thess. 5?

So He can live with us whether we are alive or dead

Why is the Christian life not a self-improvement project?

God is renewing us to live with Him

List 3 characteristics of the antichrist.

Worldwide influence; Looks "Christian" ; From the church

What is the purpose of one's vocation?

Serving and loving others

What 2 things determine our relationship to God?

Forgiveness; Good works of Jesus Christ

How are our good works for others made possible?

God working through us

What are 2 signs of the end times according to II Thessalonians?

An apostasy and an antichrist