A Bible 'Quiz' based on Socrates Method!

The Socratic (from Socrates) method of teaching is by questions.

Questions:

1). Which church did Jesus promise to build? Matthew 16:18. __________

2). When did Jesus say the kingdom would come? Mark 9:1. __________

3). Was the apostle John, who wrote the book of Revelation, in the kingdom? Revelation 1:9. _____________

4). Was the apostle Paul in the kingdom? Colossians 1:13. ___________

5). Can Jesus be king if he has no kingdom? Revelation 17:14. _________
Note: Those who say the kingdom has not yet come are guilty of teaching Jesus is not a king if He has no kingdom.

6). What did Jesus say one must do to be saved? Mark 16:16. ________
Note: also see previous post – ‘How Does One Become a Christian’?

7). What did the apostle Peter preach on Pentecost that one must do to be saved? Acts 2:47. ____________

8). What did the Lord add the saved to? Acts 2:47. ___________

9). What does Ephesians 5:23 say Jesus is the Savior of? ___________

10). What is the body? Colossians 1:24. ______________

11). Did Jesus have to die for us to be saved? Matthew 26:28. __________

12). If yes…since Jesus purchased His church with His blood (Acts 20:28), can one be saved out of what Jesus purchased with His blood? _________

13). Is faith apart from works dead? James 2:26. ___________

14). Can a man be justified (made right with God) by faith alone? James 2:24.
Note: This being so, why do so many teach that man is saved by faith alone?

15). When did the early church take the Lord’s supper? Acts 20:7. _______

16). What kind of music did the church you read about in the Bible use in worship? Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19. ________________

17). What were local churches called in the Bible? Romans 16:16. _____

It is hoped this short quiz has given you a better understanding of God’s word and His plan for mankind! Do you worship as the Christians of the first century, in Christs’ church, as recorded in the Bible? Or, are you in a ‘church’ started by man which uses creed books, doctrine of men, and teaches contrary to God's word? Bible reading and study make it very easy to tell the difference.

A Fail-proof Solution for Global Warming or Cooling!

[In the bible] Genesis 8:22, God, the creator of the heavens and the earth, in talking to Noah after the flood stated…
”As long as the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, And night and day, Shall not cease.”
New King James

Relying on God to 'manage' His creation costs us nothing monetarily. It does take our faith that we believe He can do what He has promised. However, God is in charge whether we believe Him or not. Lets better spend our time and resources first building our faith in God and then working in areas where we might possibly have an effect. The weather is NOT one of them!!

How Does One Become a Christian?

‘Christian’ – according to Webster’s Dictionary, ‘a follower of Christ.’ The Bible (God's word) says a Christian is 'one IN Christ'. The book of Acts records 10 examples of people becoming Christians. (see at end).
Study of these conversions shows that although each was at a different 'level' in their learning and action, ALL did exactly the same thing.

“What shall we do” – Acts 2:37.

1). Hear the word of God – Overcome disinterest. Read bible/preacher. “Faith cometh by hearing" – Romans 10:17; Acts 2:37-38 – they heard (believed) they were pricked in their hearts (repentance), ask “what shall we do?” were commanded to be baptized in order to have sins forgiven.

2). Faith/believe – Overcome doubt. Have faith in God’s word. Hebrews 11:6 - “without faith it is impossible to please [God]"; Acts 8: 35-39; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 11:6; John 8:24. Romans 10:10.

3). Repent – Overcome self. A change of mind that leads to a change in action. Acts 17:30; Mark 1:15; Mark 6:12.

4). Confess –not confessing sins, but confessing that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God. Romans 10:10; Acts 8:37; Matthew 16:16.

5). Baptized (immersion) for remission of sins; (‘for’ - looking forward> in order to > have sins forgiven). Romans 6:3 – “baptized into” death of Christ, Christ’s blood shed, baptism brings contact with that blood. Christ blood remits sin(s) – Hebrews 9:22; Hebrews 10:4; Acts 8:38.

Baptism also brings a change in relationship; was outside Christ, baptism puts one inside/into Christ. “All spiritual blessings in Christ”–Ephesians 1:3. Acts 2:38; Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3-4; Acts 8:12; Acts 8:36.

Christ adds to His church, those obeying His word - Acts 2:47.

They were called Christians first at Antioch. Acts 11:26.

God’s word works exactly the same way today!

Ten examples of conversions in Acts:
1). The 3,000 – Acts 2:22-41.

2). Samaritans - Acts 8:12.
3). Simon – Acts 8:13.

4).The Eunuch – Acts 8:26-40.

5). Saul/Paul – Acts 9; 22; 26.

6). Cornelius - Acts 10:3-11.

7). Lydia - Acts 16:14-15.

8). Jailor - Acts 16:25-34.

9). Corinthians - Acts 18:8.

10). Ephesians - Acts 19:1-7.

All scripture King James version.

EVOLUTION? NO WAY!

Three monkeys sat in a coconut tree, discussing things as they’re said to be. Said one to the others, ‘Now listen you two, there’s a certain rumor that isn’t true. That man descended from our noble race, the very idea is a big disgrace!

For no monkey ever deserted his wife, starved his babies, ruined their lives. And you’ve never known a mother monk to leave her babies with others to bunk. Or pass them from one to another till they scarcely know who is their mother.

And another thing you never see – a monk build a fence around a coconut tree! And then let the coconuts go to waste, forbidding all other monkeys a taste. Why, if I put a fence around the tree, starvation would force you to steal from me.

Here’s another thing a monk won’t do, go out at night and get on a stew, or use a gun or a knife or club.

Yes, man descended, the honorary cuss, but let me tell you brother monks, he certainly didn’t descended from us!

Author Unknown

WHAT IS TRUTH? part 2

In our last post we explained from Gods word (ie: the bible) exactly what TRUTH is…and a few scriptures that tell us what TRUTH is NOT.
Now, lets look at how people treat the truth and what truth does.

Truth will be ‘evil spoken of” or blasphemed. 2 Peter 2:2.

Many become enemies when they are told truth. Galatians 4:16.

Some have no love of truth and therefore believe lies. 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12.

Some err (wander from) the truth after having it. James 5:19.

Some turn away from truth. Titus 1:14.

Some are ever learning but never able to come to a knowledge of truth. 2Timothy 3:7.

Some turn their ears away from truth and turn to fables of men. 2Timothy 4:4.

Some believe and know the truth. 1Timothy 4:3-9. Some obey the truth. 1Peter 1:22.

Others repent unto – (greek: eis) the knowledge of truth. This means they repent (a change of mind that leads to a change of action) in order to receive the truth. How many people know the truth intellectually but will not receive it into their lives? Scripture tells us these people are self condemned. They will have to repent in order – eis) to practice what they understand. Until that time, they go along with error.

For those who accept God’s truth, what does truth do?

Truth makes men free. John 8:32 (frees man from sin if obeyed)

It can make enemies of those who do not want truth. Galatians 4:16

Truth abides in the Christian. 1John 1:6-8;

Truth does not abide in those who do not keep God’s commandments. 1John 2:4.

Truth begets. James 1:18. So that men can be born again. 1Peter 1:22-23.

Truth should be presented as truth! This can only be done by rightly dividing the Word of Truth (ie: the gospel). 2Timothy 2:15.

Truth should be presented in a spirit of love. Ephesians 4:15.

Truth should be presented so that it can be understood. Ephesians 3:3-5.

Truth is to be ‘contended for’. Jude 3. The word translated “contend” means to fight, be a combatant, uphold, make defense

We must be ready always to defend God’s truth. The apostle Paul wrote that he was appointed for the “defense of the gospel”. Philippians 1:16-17.

We are to be ready to give any man answer for the hope in us. 1Peter 3:15.

Some mouths must be stopped by the Word (truth). Titus 1:9

We must teach the Way more perfectly (complete). Acts 18:26

Truth, like faith, comes only by hearing the Word of God. Romans 10:17.
We need to read God’s Word constantly, study it diligently, and teach it fervently.

Man’s whole duty on earth is to “fear God and keep His commandments.” Ecclesiastes 12:13

WHAT IS TRUTH? part 1

Pontius Pilate asked Jesus “what is truth?” John 18:38.

Since time began men have asked this question many times and have come up with varying answers.
What is truth? The bible tells us quite clearly what truth is and is not.

Truth is the Word of God. John 17:17, “sanctify [set apart] them in truth, thy word is truth” prayed Jesus.

Truth is what the Holy Spirit guided the 12 apostles “into all” of in John 16:13.

Truth is what the apostles and other inspired [God breathed] writers taught and wrote. Galatians 1:6-9.

Truth is the thing men must teach or be damned. Galatians 1:6-9

Truth is the law of God for “thy law is truth.” Psalms 119; 142; 151

Truth is NOT a lie, “no lie is of the truth.” 1 John 2:21

A lie or un-truth then cannot be determined by:
Who said it? Whether or not it pleases the ear? How it sounds? Whether we want to believe it? Whether spoken or taught by parents, elders, others? Whether we believed it before or not?

BUT, a lie can be determined by comparing it to the truth which is in God’s word, the bible.

God’s word not only tells us what truth is, it also tells us how long truth will last.
Forever! “And the truth of Jehovah endureth for ever”. Psalms 117:2

Mans flesh and glory will fade away “but the word (truth) of the Lord endureth forever”. 1 Peter 1:24-25.

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one cometh unto the Father but by me.” John 14:6.

We must believe that there is One who stood upon the earth and declared Himself to be Truth. All things must be measured by Him to determine if they are true.

“Grace [unmerited favor] and truth [Gods word] came by Jesus Christ.” John 1:17

Do we respect God’s truth?
“Buy the truth and sell it not.” Proverbs 23:23. This tells us that truth is above any price. Worth whatever you have to pay! Priceless! Yet some sell out for less than a mess of pottage. Some sell their morals for the “pleasures of sin for a season”. Hebrews 11:25.

Others sell out their convictions based on the bible for very little. James 5:19. Some follow men’s foolishness rather than God’s word.

“Thou hast redeemed (bought back) me, O Lord God of truth.” Psalms 31:5

We have no doubt that God is truth as he further tells us it is “impossible for God to lie.” Hebrews 6:18.

“Thy word (truth) is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalms 119:105.

Let us all study the only truth there is….God’s word.

Next article will show how people treat God’s truth.