The Planted Seed: Gospel and Spiritual Life Practice Flashcards

A comprehensive set of practice flashcards covering the concepts of the Gospel, spiritual growth, the roles of the Holy Spirit, biblical prophecy, and end-times events as described in the lecture notes.

What is the definition of the Gospel?

The Good News of God’s salvation of mankind made possible by Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.

How is 'Faith' defined in the context of the Gospel taking root?

Trusting, believing, or taking God at His Word; having a confident assurance of unseen things.

What is the definition of 'Salvation'?

Deliverance from the power and effects of sin through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

What is the definition of 'Grace'?

Undeserved and unmerited favor.

According to Romans $3:23$ and Romans $6:23a$, why do we need to be saved?

Because we have sinned and the payment for sin is death.

What is considered our 'spiritual food' according to 2 Timothy $3:16-17$?

The Bible.

What is 'Quiet Time'?

Time alone with God praying, reading His Word and applying its truth to one’s life.

According to the lecture, what are the statistical benefits for someone who engages the Bible $4$ or more times a week?

They are 228 \text{\text{%}} more likely to share faith, 407 \text{\text{%}} more likely to memorize Scripture, 59 \text{\text{%}} less likely to view pornography, and 30 \text{\text{%}} less likely to struggle with loneliness.

How is the term 'Meditate' defined in the transcript?

To focus one’s thoughts on; reflect on or ponder over.

What are the three ways to memorize Scripture mentioned in the notes?

$1.$ Mutter (say it out loud repeatedly), $2.$ Use a Scripture Memory app, and $3.$ Put it to music.

What is the definition of a 'Disciple'?

One who receives instruction from another; a learner, a pupil.

What is 'Godliness'?

Behavior reflecting the character of God.

What is a 'Testimony'?

A declaration of events as witnessed or experienced by an individual.

In John $4$, what three characteristics describing the Samaritan woman's life before Jesus were mentioned?

She was hurt, she was flawed, and she was religious.

What are the five steps to seeking opportunities to share the Gospel?

$1.$ Open your eyes and see their needs, $2.$ Open your ears and listen to their problems, $3.$ Open your heart and feel their hurts, $4.$ Open your hands and help with their difficulties, and $5.$ Open your mouth and share the Gospel.

What is the definition of 'Accountability'?

Working with someone else who will ask tough questions to help you grow in your spiritual disciplines and convictions.

What is the definition of 'Trinity'?

The common term used to describe God’s one divine nature or essence, eternally co-existent in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

What is the definition of 'Conviction' in the context of the Holy Spirit?

The ministry of the Holy Spirit that gives proof of the truth of the Christian message.

How is 'Repentance' defined?

A change of mind or purpose.

What does it mean to 'Quench' the Spirit?

To extinguish; to suppress or stifle.

What does it mean to 'Grieve' the Spirit?

To do something that seriously saddens, troubles, pains, hurts, or offends.

What does it mean to be 'Born Again'?

To have the new birth to spiritual life; a person experiences it by trusting in Jesus Christ as Savior.

What is the definition of 'Wrath' in the context of God?

God's active opposition and response to sin and disobedience; hostility toward and righteous judgment on sin and disobedience.

How does the transcript define 'Hell'?

The intermediate place of torment for unsaved souls as they await their final judgment at the Great White Throne.

What is the 'Lake of Fire'?

A literal lake of fire that will be the place of eternal punishment for Satan, his angels, and all who are not found written in the Book of Life.

What is 'Propitiation'?

The turning away of God’s wrath toward sinful man made possible by Christ’s death on the cross.

What is the difference between 'Redeem' and 'Redemption'?

Redeem means to ransom, buy back, atone, or deliver from debt; Redemption is the deliverance or freedom secured by the payment of a price.

What is 'Remission'?

The cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty.

What is the definition of 'Biblical Prophecy'?

The biblical record of future events written before they happened.

What is the 'Rapture'?

To snatch up or take away believers, both living and dead, to meet the Lord Jesus in the air and return with Him to Heaven.

What does the term 'Imminent' mean regarding the Rapture?

Ready to take place.

What is the 'Tribulation'?

A time of affliction and distress, especially the seven-year period of God’s judgment of the Earth before the second coming of Christ.

Who is the 'Antichrist'?

The political world leader who will oppose Christ and be controlled by Satan during the tribulation period.

What is the 'Second Coming'?

The literal return of Jesus Christ to the earth at the end of the Tribulation.

What is the 'Bride of Christ'?

The Church; all those who have trusted Christ as Savior.

What is the 'Millennium'?

A period of $1,000$ years immediately following the second coming of Christ when He will reign on Earth.

How is 'Covenant' defined in the lecture?

A binding, solemn agreement.

In the Great White Throne judgment, what two types of books are used?

A record of the works of the dead and the Book of Life.

What are some physical specifications of the New Jerusalem mentioned in Revelation $21$?

It will be a physical city with great and high walls, twelve gates, and twelve foundations.