1-- Pfhl 222-- Suggested Answers

Bible Importance Test #1 Suggested Answers A. 1. 2. 3.

the Gospel of Christ They suppress the truth in unrighteousness. Because “what may be known of God has been manifested in them, for God has shown it to them”. “Since the creation of the world God’s invisible attributes are clearly seen and understood.” 4. They do not glorify God, they are not thankful, and they do not like to retain God in their knowledge. 5. They become futile in their thoughts, foolish in feelings, prideful about their wisdom, unclean with lusts. They dishonor their bodies among themselves in fornication and homosexuality. They exchange the truth of God for the lie. They worship and serve animals or mankind instead of God. 6. They are “filled with unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil mindedness.” They are “whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful, and self-seeking.” 7. God gives them up “to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves. He also gives them up to file passions and over to a debased mind to do those things which are not fitting. He also gives them “indignation and wrath” eventually. 8. Those who condone those whom He has given up on. 9. “Those who patiently continue in doing good, seek for glory, honor, and immortality.” B. Answers will vary about true Christian like-mindedness and their top priority of knowing Jesus Christ more. C. 1. division-causing, clever use of words, assumed, prudent, argumentive or dispute-causing, foolishness, void of knowledge of God, according or relying on the human senses, persuasive statements, logical/crafty but futile. 2. unifying of and common amongst believers of the Gospel, enduring or non-destructible, powerful, God-revealing, for Salvation, revealed by Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, not intellectual or wordy, helps to discern, for humble/honest learners D. 1. ideas that do not help in understanding or in doing right 2. by being very careful how we share it, not misquoting or quoting out of context 3. profane and idle babblings because they will increase to more ungodliness 4. iniquity or unrighteousness 5. righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart 6. foolish or ignorant disputes and quarreling 7. be gentle to all, able to teach, be patient, and in humility correct those who are in opposition. 8. Answers will vary about a true Christians relating to non-believers. E. 1. lovers of themselves, boasters, proud, blasphemers, unthankful, unholy, unforgiving, despisers of good, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power 2. So that they may become complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work, so that when they suffer persecution, they will not be deceived by evil men and impostors. 1

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Individuals are rejecting sound doctrine and God’s truth. non-God-pleasing teachers and fables (fictional stories)

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They tried to entangle Jesus in His talk. They tried to test Him in spiritual doctrine. They had a form of righteousness/holiness trying to impress others and had pride. They were haughty and hypocritical. They took advantage of others. They teach and guide other wrongly. They are foolish and spiritually blind. Answers will vary about such speaking perverse things “to draw away disciples after themselves”. Warn others about such teachers and share God’s Word with grace. Answers will vary about true Christian maturing and responsibility.

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