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ZIONS TABLE .ORG ALL COURSES ARE ACCREDITED BY THE GREATER MT ZION BIBLE INSTITUTE BASIC BIBLE STUDY COURSE I BOOK 2 The Spirit of Truth Institute is an establishment of Christianity, existing for the purpose of enlightening and training God's servants. Our Logo simply indicates that truth comes from the Spirit of God. This is the divine principle that S. T. I. is founded upon. Spiritual wisdom, divine understanding, and heavenly knowledge are revealed by the Spirit of God to his people who have an open heart. This is the origin of the Holy Scriptures. The Spirit and truth of God must be taken together and balanced as intellect and emotion in our lives. We are to love God with all of our heart (feelings) and all of our mind (thoughts). In Spirit and in truth is the only acceptable way to worship God. Jn. 4:23,24. __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THIS BOOK We need to learn the Word of God in order to obey the Word of God. This is not a denominational course but truly a Bible course. Satan will try to overwhelm you with a feeling of apathy or else try to make you too busy. You must place this in top priority in your life. You will not accidentally find time and a place for the study of God's Word. You will have to make room and take time. Find a place in your home that is at least semi-private, comfortable, and well lighted. Designate a definite time in your schedule for this important study. Prepare your heart and mind by prayer each time before you start. The Bible is a spiritual book and you need to be aware of the Spirit of God ministering the Word to your heart. You will get more out of it this way. Immediately apply to your life what you learn each time. Also share it with someone else. You could phone a friend and tell them what you are studying. You will receive credit toward a degree for this course. BASIC BIBLE STUDY COURSE I BOOK 2 UPON COMPLETION OF EACH TEST EMAIL TO : [email protected] Upon satisfactory completion of this course, number 2, you will receive a certificate of completion. After you complete courses 1, 2, and 3, you will receive a beautiful 9” x 12” diploma. If you have not done so already. IV THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (PART A) New Converts must be baptized or immersed once in water “in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost”, by a Divinely authorized minister of God, as soon as practical. In order to enjoy a happy, healthy, and holy Christian life we must pray sufficiently each day, study God’s Holy Word often, and seek the fellowship of other Christians (not the ungodly), and worship God with the Church regularly. We must love all others, practicing charity, and maintain faith and confidence in God, His power and promises. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Water Baptism: Matt. 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Acts 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. Acts 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. Acts 16:33 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. Rom. 6:3,4 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Gal. 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Prayer: Matt. 21:13 And said unto them, it is written, My house shall be called the House of prayer; Phil. 4:6 Be careful for nothing: but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God. Lk. 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint: Mk. 14:38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation, the spirit is truly ready, but the flesh is weak. I Thess. 5:17 Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Mk. 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out and departed unto a solitary place, and there prayed. Lam. 2:19 Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord: lift up thy hands toward Him for the life of thy young children, that faint for hunger in the top of every street. I Tim. 2:8 I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting. Rom. 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities, for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. BIBLE STUDY-Spiritual food: I Pet. 2:2 As new babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. Lk. 4:4 And Jesus answered him saying, It is written, that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. Jer. 15:16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord of hosts. Josh. 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shall meditate therein day night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Knowledge: Mk. 12:24 And Jesus answering said, unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the Scriptures, neither the power of God? Hos. 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: II Pet. 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Rom. 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Search and Study: Jn. 5:39 Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. II Tim. 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing Word of Truth. Church: Lk. 4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up for to read. Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread form house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart. Ps. 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Heb. 10:25 Nor forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Love: Rom. 8:28 For we know that all things work together for good to them that love God…. I Jn. 4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a lair: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? Matt. 22:39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Lk. 6:32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? For sinners love those that love them. Jn. 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. Jn. 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Rom. 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us. I Jn. 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. I Jn. 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue but in deed and in truth. Faith: Rom. 12:3 God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith… Heb. 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. I Jn. 3:21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. Heb. 10:35, 38 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. Now the just shall live by faith; but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. Exhortations unto faith: Prov. 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Mk. 11:22 Have faith in God. I Tim. 1:19 Holding faith, and good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck. I Tim. 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Mk. 4:40 Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith? Jn. 20:27 And be not faithless, but believing. Lk. 18:8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? Praying in Faith: Mk. 9:23 Jesus said unto him, if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mk. 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, what thing soever ye desire, when you pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Matt. 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Matt. 9:29 According to your faith be it unto you. Benefits of faith: Ps. 84:12 Oh Lord of host, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Gal. 3:9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. Jn. 20:29 Jesus said,…blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. Isa. 26:3 Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee. I Jn. 5:4 For whosoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Eph. 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Jn. 14:12 Verily, Verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do because I go unto my Father. Jn. 11:40 Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God. SUPPLEMENTARY READING Matt. 3:15,16 Jesus, baptism. Acts 10:47,48 A command; Jn. 3:23 Much water; Rev. 2:4,5 Do the first works; Ps. 109:4 Given to prayer; Ps. 1:2 Meditate, delight; Deut. 6:6-9 Write & talk; Jn. 12:48 Word shall judge; Acts 17:11 Daily; Acts 13:14 Attendance; I Cor. 2:9 love God; I Cor. 13 th chapter Charity; I Jn 4:8 Love vs. Fear; Col. 3:14 Above all; Heb. 11:1 Faith defined; Matt. 8:13 Faith; Rom. 14:23 Doubt; Mk. 16:14 Upbraided unbelief; Matt. 16:8 little faith; Heb, 6:12 Patience & Faith; Jer. 17:7 trust; Lk. 7:50 Faith save; Matt. 9:22 Faith makes whole; Dan. 6:23 Faith delivers; Matt. 15:28 As thou wilt; Rom. 15:13 Joy and Peace; II Tim. 4:7 Paul kept faith; I Cor. 4:12 Be an example. TEST QUESTIONS 109. Water Baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost __________ ______A. Is an optional matter up to the individual ______B. The regenerative power of the New Birth ______C. ______D. ______E. A pour translation and mistake in the Bible Is a Bible command to be obeyed Should be debated or explained to mean something else 110. When Philip baptized the Eunuch _________________. ______A. He stood and publicly sprinkled him. ______B. Poured a little water on his head. ______C. Accepted the thing done spiritually by proxy. ______D. Went swimming in their bathing suits afterwards. ______E. They both went down into the water. 111. When Paul baptized the Philippian jailer in Acts 16 __________. ______A. He declined because he felt unworthy ______B. Was a waste of time because he might backslide anyway. ______C. They had waited 6 weeks to see if he would hold out. ______D. They did it straight way the same hour of the night. ______E. Were afraid of water moccasins (snakes) 112. Water baptism _________________ ______A. Is a picture of the new birth or death ______B. Needs not be practiced in this dispensation ______C. Should be repeated of ten in order to encourage new converts to do it. ______D. Is a likeness of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. ______E. Should be discontinued because people argue and fuss over it so much. 113. We are baptized into ___________________ ______A. Christ ______B. The denomination of our choice ______C. The local churchlike initiation rights ______D. The fire of God as a public witness 114. The Lord said, my house shall be called the house of ______________. ______A. Preaching and teaching ______B. Revival, singing, and joy ______C. Mourning and repentance ______D. socials, fellowship, and suppers ______E. Prayer 115. Jesus said, we are to pray ____________. ______A. before or after each meal ______B. from our own prayer book ______C. Lest we enter into temptation ______D. According to our rosary lest we forget ______E. Invocations at public gatherings and functions 116. The Bible tells us to _____________. ______A. Think about prayer, as God knows our heart ______B. Pray and then cease all day ______C. Pray without ceasing ______D. Stay on our knees without ceasing ______E. You can overdo anything 117. The Bible says, when we pray we are to ________________. ______A. compose intelligent, specific, petitions ______B. Cal on someone to lead us in a word of prayer ______C. Take turns in order to avoid confusion ______D. Pour out our heart like water ______E. Use our vocal cords loud and long 118. Lifting up hands in prayer or praise _____________. ______A. Is recommended in the scriptures ______B. Was for the Old Testament, but not found in the New ______C. Is a know practice of fanatical sects ______D. Is a means of attracting attention so others may see you ______E. Simply makes your arms tired 119. The Word of God to a new Christian ______________. ______A. Contradicts itself in many places ______B. Will usually confuse him ______C. Makes him fall asleep ______D. Is too hard to understand ______E. Is like milk to a baby 120. Jesus taught that ______________. ______A. Man shall live by bread alone ______B. Man should eat bread to live ______C. Man shall live by the Word of God ______D. Man should not eat bread ______E. Man shall not live by the Word. 121. Moses charged Joshua that the book of the law _____________. ______A. Was for the Jews, but now passed away by Grace. ______B. Ought to be taught by professors in theological seminaries ______C. Should be kept in its place on Sunday in church. ______D. Does not apply to modern thoughts, words, or actions ______E. Should be in his mouth (conversation) meditation and observation 122. Jesus taught ____________ ______A. People get in error not knowing the scriptures ______B. Ye know not the Scriptures because ye err. ______C. There are a few errors in the Scriptures ______D. Only preachers need to know the Scriptures ______E. What you don’t know, won’t hurt you. 123. Paul taught _____________. ______A. It’s not what you know but what you feel ______B. That knowledge was an automatic revelation ______C. When you are saved you have all Grace and knowledge ______D. We should grow in grace and knowledge ______E. There is no progress of advancement, for you are all equal 124. What things were written afore time ____________ ______A. Applied to then and there only ______B. Were never intended for us in the first place ______C. Can’t possibly apply to these modern times ______D. Could in no way benefit or profit us ______E. Were for our learning and comfort 125. Study to shew thyself approved _____________ ______A. Unto God ______B. Can drive you insane on the Bible ______C. Unto man, a workman of God indeed ______D. In academic and secular education ______E. In Bible quizzes contests of wit, and shows 126. Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day _____________ ______A. When he started preaching at 30. ______B. Occasionally, if he felt led to. ______C. If there wasn’t too much work in the carpenter shop ______D. When it wasn’t cold and rainy ______E. As was his custom 127. Peter and John had an hour of prayer ___________ ______A. As they fished in their ship ______B. On a beautiful day in the woods ______C. In the temple ______D. As they were horseback riding ______E. On the TV set 128. They continued in the temple _____________ ______A. regularly every Sunday morning ______B. When ever they could make it ______C. Monthly ______D. Once a week ______E. daily 129. David was _______ when they said unto him, let us go into the house of the Lord. ______A. dreading it ______B. Too tired ______C. glad ______D. mad ______E. sad 130. To not forsake the assembling of ourselves together _____________. ______A. Is nowhere in the Bible ______B. is what preachers harp on ______C. is a Bible command ______D. means it is a sin to visit other churches ______E. is a church motto THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE EITHER TRUE OF FALSE, CHECK THE RIGHT ONE. 131. We know that all things are good for them who love God. ______True ______False 132. If you hate a brother you don’t love God. ______True ______False 133. Thou shall love thy neighbor more than thyself ______True ______False 134. If we love those who love us we will be rewarded for doing more than sinners. ______True ______False 135. The new commandment is to love others as Christ loved us. ______True ______False 136. By this shall all men know that ye love one another, when ye say you are my disciples. ______True ______False 137. The Spirit helps produce love in our heart. ______True ______False 138. Let us make love to one another, for romance is of God, this is true love. ______True ______False 139. My little children, let us love in word and tongue, but not in deed and truth. ______True ______False 140. Some men do not have a measure of faith. ______True ______False 141. Jesus is the author (originator) and finisher (completer) of our faith. ______True ______False 142. Without faith it is possible to please God. ______True ______False 143. The devil is displeased with our lack of faith. ______True ______False 144. No man can dare have confidence toward God. ______True ______False 145. Your confidence in God will go unrewarded. ______True ______False 146. You just can’t expect to live by faith. ______True ______False 147. Blessed is the man that trust in his own judgment. ______True ______False 148. Once we are in the ark of safety we will never shipwreck. ______True ______False 149. We never need to wrestle or fight concerning faith. ______True ______False 150. We can not have fear and faith in our heart at the same time. ______True ______False 151. Faith and belief are not opposites. ______True ______False 152. All things are possible to him that believeth. ______True ______False 153. All things are possible to him that believeth. ______True ______False 154. You must desire what you are praying for to receive it. ______True ______False 155. God does not deal with us according to our faith. ______True ______False 156. You can be blessed with Abraham by faith. ______True ______False 157. When we see first then we can believe. ______True ______False 158. God will keep world peace because we trust in Him. ______True ______False 159. Our faith is overcome by the victory of the world. ______True ______False 160. The shield of faith can quench all the darts of the devil. ______True ______False 161. He that believes in Christ may do greater works. ______True ______False 162. If we believe we can see the glory of God. ______True ______False THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (Part B) In order to be a useful, fruitful, and productive Christian we must be meek and humble, obedient to all the Word of God, and the leadings of His Spirit, in thought, word, and deed, separating ourselves from all worldliness and pressing into entire sanctification of spirit, soul, and body, perfecting holiness (both internally and externally), ultimately crucifying the old self nature. A real Christ-like is filled with righteousness, good works, and the fruit of the Spirit, and we will gladly serve the Lord, witnessing to others for Christ, seeking to win souls unto him for His glory. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES MEEK & HUMBLE: Matt. 23:12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself be exalted. Matt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Ja. 4:6 Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud but giveth grace unto the humble. Matt. 18:2,3 Jesus called a little child unto him, and sat him in the midst of them, And said, Verily, I say unto you, except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of heaven. II Tim. 2:24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient. Prov. 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mount; a stranger and not thine own lips. Prov. 22:4 By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honor, and life. Col. 3:12,13 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering’ forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. I Tim.6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Gal. 5:22,23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, against such there is no law. OBEDIENCE: Ja. 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Jn. 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. Jn. 14:21 He that hath my commandments and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself unto him. Ex. 19:5 If ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people. Ps. 119:2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies and that seek him with the whole heart. Isa. 1:19 If you be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land. Matt. 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Lk. 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required; Gal. 5:18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Rom. 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. WORLDLINESS: Tit. 2:`12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Rom. 12:2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. I Jn. 2:15-17 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world, and the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever. Lk. 21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of life, and so that day come upon you unawares. II Tim. 2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. Ja. 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. II Tim. 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God. I Tim. 5:6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. SANCTIFICATION & HOLINESS: II Cor. 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. I Thess. 4:3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: Isa. 1:16 Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; Ja. 4:8 Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double minded. II Tim. 2:21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. I Jn. 3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. I Pet. 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. Heb. 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. Ps. 119:9-11 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word. With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. CRUCIFIXION OF SELF: Matt. 16:24 Then said Jesus, unto His disciples, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Matt. 10:38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. Gal. 5:24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lust. Gal. 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, ad gave himself for me. Gal. 6:14… The world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Rom. 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that hence forth we should not serve sin. I Pet. 2.11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. WITNESSING: Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witness unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. I Pet. 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear: Acts 22:14,15 And he said,. The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. Ps. 66:16 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. Matt. 4:19 And he said unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Ps. 126:5,6 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Prov. 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Dan. 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness, as the stars for ever and ever. I Cor. 3:9 For we are laborers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. I Cor. 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. SUPPLEMENTARY READING Matt. 11:29 Meek; Lk 18:13 Humble; Ps. 149:4 Beauty; Ps. 37:11 Delight; Rom. 12:3 Self esteem; Gal. 5:26, Phil. 2:3 Vain glory; I Cor. 10:12 Take heed; Ecl. 12:13 Whole duty; Prov. 19:6 Life or death; Acts 5:29 God or man; I Sam. 12:24 Serve God; Jn 13:17 Happiness; II Pet. 1:5-7 Faith, Virtue, Knowledge, Patience, Godliness, Kindness, Charity; I Pet. 2:2 Sanctify; Eph. 6:7 Service. 163. Jesus said those who shall inherit the earth shall be the ___________. ______A. Real estate tycoons ______B. Super-rich capitalists ______C. Proud ______D. ______E. Meek Pushy 164. Whosoever shall exalt himself ____________. ______A. Must work hard to attain it ______B. Is to be admired ______C. Will make other jealous ______D. Shall be looked up to ______E. Shall be abased 165. The proud are ___________. ______A. received by God ______B. resisted by God ______C. resisted by the devil ______D. Given grace by God ______E. resisted by the humble 166. Jesus said we must become _________________. ______A. more sophisticated and dignified ______B. As though we felt no pain or pleasure, joy nor sorrow ______C. As overlords of God’s heritage ______D. As men among men ______E. As little children 167. The servant of the Lord must ___________. ______A. Be contentious and dogmatic ______B. Not be easy going, but tough ______C. Not strive, but be gentle ______D. Be ambitious and aggressive ______E. Be extremely enterprising 168. The Proverbs instruct us to ____________. ______A. Let others praise us, but not our own mouth ______B. Speak up for our own rights ______C. Sound off for ourself, because no one else will ______D. Toot our own horn a little sometimes ______E. Brag and boast so others will respect us 169. By humility and the fear of the Lord _____________. ______A. You will get rewarded in heaven to make up for it. ______B. Comes poverty, shame, and death ______C. Are riches, honor, and life. ______D. You’ll never get ahead ______E. You’ll usually be last in line 170. We are not to assume the attitude of ______________. ______A. Humbleness of mind and meekness. ______B. Holy and Beloved feelings of mercy ______C. Kindness and longsuffering ______D. ______E. Getting even with our enemies, if we can A forgiving spirit 171. The man of God is not to follow after __________. ______A. Righteousness and Godliness ______B. Faith and love ______C. Patience ______D. Meekness ______E. Civil and political demonstrations 172. The letter of James tells us _________. ______A. Your words speak louder than your actions ______B. Don’t do as I do, do as I say to do. ______C. To hear the word and let others do it. ______D. To be hearers of the Word, but not doers ______E. To be doers of the Word, not hearers only. 173. Jesus taught ______________. ______A. Religion is one aspect among many other departments in our life ______B. Our devotion to God has nothing to do with our everyday lives ______C. Obedience to his commandments is the expression of our love for Him ______D. God knows we love Him even though we fail to keep his commandments ______E. That he doesn’t manifest himself to people these days 174. Blessed are those who seek ___________ with a whole heart. ______A. Money ______B. Pleasure ______C. Romance ______D. Popularity and prestige ______E. God 175. If ye be willing and obedient ye ____________________. ______A. Should sacrifice the best of the land ______B. Shall not eat the good of the land ______C. Shall eat the good of the land ______D. Shall eat the poorest of the land ______D. Shall not eat of the land 176. Those who enter the kingdom of heaven _____________. ______A. Must say please ______B. Say they do the Lord’s will ______C. Must have very good intentions ______D. Must do God’s will ______E. Say Lord, Lord 177. To whom much is given ___________. ______A. Shall be beat with many stripes ______B. Shall be beaten with few stripes ______C. Of him shall much be required ______D. ______E. Of him shall little be forgiven Not much shall be required 178. If you are lead by the Spirit you ___________. ______A. Are not under the law, but are a son of God ______B. Can’t tell which spirit it is ______C. Can get into a world of trouble ______D. Are under the law of Moses ______E. Are not a son of God 179. We are taught in Titus to deny _______________. ______A. The existence of the devil, sin, and sickness ______B. Soberness ______C. Worldly desires ______D. Righteousness ______E. Godliness 180. Paul tells us in Romans to _____________. ______A. Be a complete conformist ______B. Be a general non-conformist ______C. Be conformed to this world ______D. Not be conformed to this world ______E. Not be conformed to Christ 181. He that ________________ abideth forever. ______A. Loves the world ______B. Lusts after the flesh ______C. Lusts with his eyes ______D. Walks in the pride of life ______E. Does the will of the father 182. Our hearts can not be overcharged with ____________. ______A. The love of God ______B. Surfeiting (banqueting, etc.) ______C. Drunkenness ______D. Cares of this life ______E. Over eating THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE EITHER TRUE OF FALSE, CHECK THE RIGHT ONE. 183. A prayer warrior must not be entangled in the affairs of this life ______True ______False 184. If you’re a friend of the world, you are an enemy of God ______True ______False 185. Christians are to be lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God ______True ______False 186 A person who lives just for pleasure is spiritually dead. ______True ______False 187. We need only cleanse ourselves from filthiness of the flesh (outside) ______True ______False 188. We need only cleanse ourselves from filthiness of the spirit (inside) ______True ______False 189. We must abstain from fornication. ______True ______False 190. We are to be washed clean from evil doing ______True ______False 191. We are to cleanse our hands of sin, and purify our hearts from double mindedness. ______True ______False 192. If a man purge not himself, he shall be a vessel meet for the Master’s use. ______True ______False 193. We are to be purified by the Word, the Spirit and the Blood. ______True ______False 194. God says to be holy, for he is holy. ______True ______False 195. A young man cannot cleanse his ways with the word of God ______True ______False 196. The Word in the heart keeps us from sinning ______True ______False 197. Jesus said, deny your cross and follow me. ______True ______False 198. If we don’t take up our cross we are not worthy of Christ. ______True ______False 199. Those who belong to Christ have crucified their old flesh nature. ______True ______False 200. You can be spiritually crucified, and yet physically alive. ______True ______False 201. Paul felt dead to the world and the world dead to him. ______True ______False 202. A dead man can’t commit sin. ______True ______False 203. Fleshly lusts can war against our soul. ______True ______False 204. Jesus taught we shall be witnesses unto him unto the uttermost parts of the earth. ______True ______False 205. We are to be ready to give an answer to every sincere question concerning our Christian experience. ______True ______False 206. Paul was the only man chosen to be a witness of what he had personally experienced. ______True ______False 207. David invited folks to come and hear his personal testimony. ______True ______False 208. Jesus said, follow me and I will make you fishers of deep sea marine life. ______True ______False 209. They that sow the Word of God with great concern for the lost shall reap in joy. ______True ______False 210. He that goes forth with the gospel shall not come back rejoicing with new converts. ______True ______False 211. He that wins souls should spend his time in something better. ______True ______False 212. Those who turn many to righteousness shall shine with heavenly brilliance for all eternity. ______True ______False 213. It is not God’s will for us to labor, we should let him do it all. ______True ______False 214. It is useless and vain to work for the Lord. ______True ______False THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (Part C) After Salvation, every child of God should receive a second spiritual experience called the Baptism into the Holy Spirit, which is accompanied by the manifestation of supernaturally speaking with other tongues (or languages). Divine Healing has been provided in the atonement of Christ. All the gifts of the Spirit are available for those who will use them for the glory of God and spiritual edification. Supernatural signs, wonders, and miracles follow them that really believe, today. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES SPIRIT BAPTISM Acts 19:2 Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? Eph. 1:13 After that ye believed ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise. Jn. 7:38,39 He that believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers for living water. But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive….. Matt. 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I…He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire. Acts 2:39 The gift of the Holy Ghost, for the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Jn. 20:22 And when he had said, this, he breathed on them, and said unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost. Eph. 5:18 Be not drunk with wine…but be filled with the Spirit Acts 1:4,5 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father….which ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Lk. 11:13 If ye then being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children; how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Acts 5:32 And we are his witness of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. Gal. 3:2,14 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?…we might receive the promise of the spirit through faith. I Cor. 14:1 Follow after charity, (love) and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophecy. I Cor. 12:31 Covet earnestly the best gifts Rom. 8:26 The Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Mk. 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; in my name shall they cast our devils; they shall speak with new tongues. I Cor. 14:22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign….. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. I Cor. 14:4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself…. I Cor. 14:5 I would that ye all spake with tongues… I Cor. 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. HEALING Ex. 15:26 I will put none of these diseases upon thee…for I am the Lord that healeth thee. Ps. 103:1-5 Bless the Lord, oh my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction… Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Heb. 13:8 Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Matt. 10:1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. Rom. 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. Acts 19:11-12 And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: so that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. James 5:14-16 Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up…pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. SPIRITUAL GIFTS: Rom. 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Ja. 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father. I Cor. 12:4-6, 11 Now there are diversities of gifts but the same spirit and there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord, and there are diversities of operations…but all these work that one… Spirit dividing to every man severally as He will. I Cor. 12:7-10 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the Word of wisdom; to another the Word of knowledge by the same spirit; to another faith by the same spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same spirit; to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues; Rom. 12:6-8 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy let us prophecy according to the portion of faith; or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with dimplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. I Cor. 7:7 but every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. I Tim. 4:14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee….. II Tim. 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of mine hands. Rom. 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. I Cor. 2:4,5 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of men’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the spirit and of power. That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. I Thess. 5:20 Despise not prophesyings. Rom. 15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that form Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. DELIVERANCE: Mk. 9:38-40 And John answered…we saw one casting out devils in thy name. Jesus said, forbid him not: for there is no man that shall do a miracle in my name that can lightly speak evil of me. Lk. 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, (devils) and over all the power of the enemy… POWER & MIRACLES: Matt. 9:8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled, and glorified, God, which had given such power unto men… Acts 6:8 And Steven, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Heb. 2:4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will. Mk. 16:17-20 And these signs shall follow them that believe;…they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. So then, after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached everywhere the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Jn. 14:14 If you ask anything in my name I will do it. Matt. 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. SUPLEMENTARY READING Zech. 4:6 By the Spirit; Jn. 14:26 Teacher; Jn. 16:13 Guide; Acts 2:38 Gift; Acts 9:17 Filled; Acts 11:16 Baptized; Matt. 5:8 Hunger & thirst; Matt. 7:7-11 Ask, seed, knock; Acts 2:1-13 The 120; Acts 8:4-25 Samaritans; Acts 10 Cornelius; Acts 19:1-7 Twelve men; Acts 1:8 Power; Jude 20 Builds faith; I Cor. 14:27 Order; Lk 24:49 Endued; I Cor. 14 Tongues & prophecy; Lk. 10:8 Heal; Luke 5:17 Power to heal; Mk. 3:15 Cast out devils; Acts 14:9 Faith for healing; Lk. 11:17-22 Devils; Lk. 10:17-19 The seventy; Matt. 17:21 Fast; Jn. 14:22 Greater works; Acts 4:33 Power; Acts 14:3 Signs, wonders; Eph. 3:7 Working power; II Cor. 4:7 Eph. 3:20 Power in us; Rev. 11:13-16 End time miracles; Jn. 11:40 Believe for glory; Rom. 10:17 Faith by the Word; I Jn. 3:21,22 I Jn. 5:14,15 Answered prayer; Ps. 84:11 No limit. Paul asked twelve disciples of John at Ephesus, “Have ye received the Holy Ghost ____________________. ______A. Meaning, are you a Christian ______B. Meaning, were they called to preach ______C. Automatically when you were saved ______D. Since ye believed ______E. Before you believed 215. 216. About then years later Paul said the Ephesian Christians were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise ________________. ______A. Before they believed ______B. As they believed ______C. After that they believed ______D. At the same time they were converted ______E. After they went to heaven 217. Jesus taught that they that believe on him ____________. ______A. Can’t receive the spirit ______B. Must be careful lest they receive the wrong spirit ______C. Already have all of the spirit they could possibly receive ______D. Do not have any degree of the spirit whatsoever ______E. Should receive the Spirit 218. _________________ is the one who baptizes us with the Holy Ghost and fire. ______A. John the Baptist ______B. The pastor or evangelist ______C. Jesus ______D. ______E. The Holy Spirit Your Father which is in heaven 219. Peter said, the gift of the Holy Ghost is promised to ____________. ______A. Old Testament prophets only ______B. A few saints in the New Testament ______C. For the God-called ministers only ______D. The elect of God holy and chosen ______E. You, your children and all… 220. Jesus breathed on his disciples and commanded ______________. ______A. Don’t receive the Holy Ghost for it is not for today ______B. You don’t need the Holy Ghost, you are doing fine like you are ______C. This Holy Ghost business is neither real nor necessary ______D. Receive ye the Holy Ghost ______E. Be very careful of emotionalism 221. The Bible tells us to _______________. ______A. Be filled with Spirits of alcohol ______B. Be half filled with the spirit ______C. Be nearly full of the spirit ______D. Be filled with the spirit ______E. Be drunk with wine 222. Jesus commanded his disciples to wait for the promise of the Father, which was ____________. ______A. The baptism of the Holy Ghost ______B. The gift of causing confusion ______C. The baptism of eternal life ______D. The baptism into water ______E. The babbling of incoherent gibberish 223. The Father will give the Holy Spirit to them that ____________. ______A. Are spiritually superior to others ______B. Beg, plead, and whine unto him ______C. Raise their hands and tarry long at it ______D. Ask him ______E. Grunt, groan, and roll on the floor 224. We receive the promise of the Spirit through _______________. ______A. God seeing that we have sought it many years ______B. A perfectly clean temple ______C. Faith ______D. Works ______E. The sovereign will and election of God 225. We receive the promise of the Spirit through ______________. ______A. God seeing that we have sought it many years ______B. A perfectly clean temple ______C. Faith ______D. ______E. Works The Sovereign will and election of God 226. Follow after charity, and ________________. ______A. Remember love eliminates all else ______B. Wait and see if God wants to give you any more ______C. Desire nothing else ______D. Desire spiritual gifts ______E. Don’t be so presumptuous asking for gifts 227. To “covet earnestly” the best gifts means to _____________. ______A. Be light hearted and without purpose at hand ______B. Be fearful, you may get an evil spirit instead ______C. Be complacent and self-satisfied in your present spiritual state ______D. Strongly desire with real intent ______E. Be disinterested and unattentive 228. The Spirit itself _______________. ______A. Does all our praying for us in heaven ______B. Must be taken for granted ______C. Is not real and can’t be felt ______D. Has no power to pray through us ______E. Maketh intercession for us 229. Jesus said that certain supernatural signs would _________________. ______A. Follow only the twelve apostles ______B. Follow only the twelve and the other seventy ______C. Accompany only high church officials ______D. Be followed by believers ______E. Would follow them that believe 230. Tongues ______________________. ______A. Prove insanity or mental derangement ______B. Can only be learned through diligent practice ______C. Indicates fanaticism and emotionalism ______D. Only for missionaries to preach to natives ______E. Are for a sign 231. On the day of Pentecost ________were filled with the Holy Ghost, and spoke with other tongues. ______A. All the 120 Galileans ______B. About 15 different groups of foreigners ______C. The ones who cryed out, “crucify him”! ______D. The Apostles and Mother Mary ______E. The Scribes, Pharisees, and High priest 232. A Christian that speaks in an unknown tongue ____________. ______A. Should be forbidden for being so selfish ______B. Tears down his spiritual strength ______C. ______D. ______E. Edifies (builds up) himself spiritually Ought to be corrected for showing off like that Is possessed with many devils or hypnotized 233. Paul said, I would that ye all ________________. ______A. Would act more reverent ______B. Spoke with tongues ______C. Were not so loud ______D. Would quit praying all at once ______E. Would stop making a scene 234. Paul taught that tongues of men and of angels ________________. ______A. Are become as sounding brass ______B. Should sound like a tinkling cymbal ______C. Should be exercised without charity ______D. Should be contrasted against charity (love) ______E. Should be used with love THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE EITHER TRUE OF FALSE, CHECK THE RIGHT ONE. 235. God said, I will put disease on you and I do not heal ______True ______False 236. We should remember the Lord forgives sin, but doesn’t heal disease ______True ______False 237. Jesus heals only those oppressed by psychosomatic disturbances ______True ______False 238. Some sicknesses are caused by demon oppression ______True ______False 239. What Jesus did over 19 centuries ago, he will not do today ______True ______False 240. Jesus gave his twelve disciples power to heal some kinds of sickness and a few manner of diseases. ______True ______False 241. God plays favorites and shows partiality toward certain ones ______True ______False 242. God wrought special miracles, but not by Paul. ______True ______False 243. When handkerchiefs were brought from Paul to the sick, evil spirits went out of them. ______True ______False 244. James said, Is any sick among you? Let him call for the doctor. ______True ______False 245. The prayer of faith may sometimes heal the sick. ______True ______False 246. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth a little. ______True ______False 247. God gave his own son and that is all he will give to us. ______True ______False 248. Some good gifts may come up from the devil ______True ______False 249. Each Spiritual gift comes from a different spirit. ______True ______False 250. All gifts work and operate the same way. ______True ______False 251. There is no profit in the manifestation of the spirit. ______True ______False 252. There are nine gifts mentioned in I Cor. 12:8-10 ______True ______False 253. Prophecy, ministry, teaching, exhorting, giving, ruling, showing mercy (benevolent work) are the only gift ministries mentioned in Rom 12:6-8. ______True ______False 254. Every man has his proper gift of God. ______True ______False 255. Paul told Timothy to “neglect not the gift that is in thee”… ______True ______False 256. The gift that is in a person need not be stirred up at times. ______True ______False 257. If God calls you or gave you a gift, he may change his mind about it later. ______True ______False 258. Paul preached in demonstration of the Spirit and power. ______True ______False 259. Paul also used enticing words of mans wisdom, so our faith would stand in it. ______True ______False 260. We should despise prophecyings ______True ______False 261. Paul fully preached the gospel of Christ with mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God. ______True ______False 262. No man can do a miracle in Jesus name and turn around and speak evil of him. ______True ______False 263. Jesus gave us power over all the power of the enemy. ______True ______False 264. Multitudes glorified God who had given power unto men. ______True ______False 265. All signs, wonders, and miracles are performed by magicians or the devil. ______True ______False 266. Jesus taught that believers shall lay hands on the sick in His name and they shall recover. ______True ______False 267. Jesus said, if we ask anything in his name he would do it. ______True ______False 268. But with God all things are impossible. ______True ______False. F is for faithful is he that promised A is always looking to the Almighty I is for our lives in Christ T is for true to the Word H is for have whatever you want! Hallelujah and Amen. .......................................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................