1 Peter:
Who wrote it?Peter
When was it written?62-64 AD
What is the setting?Peter was in Rome during the persecution on Nero
Who was it written to?Jewish Christians suffering persecution
What does 1 Peter 3:9 say? (Write out scripture) "Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing"
2 Peter:
Who wrote it? Peter
When was it written?67AD
Who was it written to?for all believers in the Roman Empire
What is 2 Peter about (2 things)?
exhorting Christiand to grow in faith
warning Christiands about false teachers
What does 2 Peter 1:3 say? (Write out scripture)
"By His Divine Power God has given us every thing we need for living a Godly life"
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
James Book Assignment
Ashley:
The first half of James 3 speaks of controlling the tongue. It says that if we could control our tongues then we could control everything else about ourselves. Our tongue is a small thing that can make huge problems. James compares our tongues to the rudder of a ship. Such a small thing can control the rest of the ship. But he also compared it to a small spark that could light a fire. The tongue leads the body wherever it wishes it to go. It can be of good use but it can also be destructive. Man can tame every beast, but no man can control the tongue. It can praise the Lord and later curse Him.
The second half of James says that TRUE wisdom comes from God. If we are wise, we are to show it by living honorably. But if we are instead jealous and bitter, we shouldn't cover up our true feelings with boasting and lying. For wherever there's jealousy and bitterness there will be disorder and evil. God's wisdom is peaceful and yielding to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds to others. It's perfect in every since of the word.
James 3:1-2, "1 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way," stuck out to me the most. The more that I know about the Bible and tell others, the more strict God's standard for my life will be. I will be expected to live the way I know I should because I'm teaching others about God and His love. Even though we make many mistakes, we should try to control our tongues. We should strive to be perfect and control ourselves every way that we can.
The first half of James 3 speaks of controlling the tongue. It says that if we could control our tongues then we could control everything else about ourselves. Our tongue is a small thing that can make huge problems. James compares our tongues to the rudder of a ship. Such a small thing can control the rest of the ship. But he also compared it to a small spark that could light a fire. The tongue leads the body wherever it wishes it to go. It can be of good use but it can also be destructive. Man can tame every beast, but no man can control the tongue. It can praise the Lord and later curse Him.
The second half of James says that TRUE wisdom comes from God. If we are wise, we are to show it by living honorably. But if we are instead jealous and bitter, we shouldn't cover up our true feelings with boasting and lying. For wherever there's jealousy and bitterness there will be disorder and evil. God's wisdom is peaceful and yielding to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds to others. It's perfect in every since of the word.
James 3:1-2, "1 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way," stuck out to me the most. The more that I know about the Bible and tell others, the more strict God's standard for my life will be. I will be expected to live the way I know I should because I'm teaching others about God and His love. Even though we make many mistakes, we should try to control our tongues. We should strive to be perfect and control ourselves every way that we can.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Hebrews Blog Assignment
1) Read Hebrews 12
2) Each person in your group should type a 3 paragraph summary (5-7 sentences each) about this chapter to your blog. What stuck out to you? Which scriptures encouraged you? (give me the reference, ex: Hebrews 12:15) How? Which scripture stuck out to you the most? Why?
3) Post each of your 3 paragraph summaries to your blog.
Ashley:
Christianity is like a race. We should get rid of all sins and mostly those that trip us up the most. We should keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. While we're running the race, we should think about what Jesus went through so that we don't become discouraged and give up. While we're running God will discipline us because he treats us like His children. And good fathers discipline their children. God discplines us so that when we finish running the race, we can share His holiness.
Hebrews 12:14 states, "Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord." This scripture encourages me because tells me what I need to fix. I'm not the easiest person to get along with and it's hard for me to remain peaceful with others. It also says to live a holy life, and that those who don't will not see the Lord. And I definitely want to see the Lord. The next verse which says,"Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many." also encourages me. It tells me I should look after my friends and my sisters so they can get saved and not get tripped up by sin. I should especially watch out for myself so that when I sin, I don't let that sin pop up in others around me. I should guard myself and my heart so as not to get tripped up either.
But the Scripture that stuck out most to me was hebrews 12: 1 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us."Everybody is watching what I do, even when I think that they aren't. Non-Christians see me and see what a Christian should do. If I look like what unsaved people look like, they will get a bad impression of Christians as a whole. They won't understand why they should be Christians if we're supposed to be different but I act just the same way they do.
2) Each person in your group should type a 3 paragraph summary (5-7 sentences each) about this chapter to your blog. What stuck out to you? Which scriptures encouraged you? (give me the reference, ex: Hebrews 12:15) How? Which scripture stuck out to you the most? Why?
3) Post each of your 3 paragraph summaries to your blog.
Ashley:
Christianity is like a race. We should get rid of all sins and mostly those that trip us up the most. We should keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. While we're running the race, we should think about what Jesus went through so that we don't become discouraged and give up. While we're running God will discipline us because he treats us like His children. And good fathers discipline their children. God discplines us so that when we finish running the race, we can share His holiness.
Hebrews 12:14 states, "Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord." This scripture encourages me because tells me what I need to fix. I'm not the easiest person to get along with and it's hard for me to remain peaceful with others. It also says to live a holy life, and that those who don't will not see the Lord. And I definitely want to see the Lord. The next verse which says,"Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many." also encourages me. It tells me I should look after my friends and my sisters so they can get saved and not get tripped up by sin. I should especially watch out for myself so that when I sin, I don't let that sin pop up in others around me. I should guard myself and my heart so as not to get tripped up either.
But the Scripture that stuck out most to me was hebrews 12: 1 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us."Everybody is watching what I do, even when I think that they aren't. Non-Christians see me and see what a Christian should do. If I look like what unsaved people look like, they will get a bad impression of Christians as a whole. They won't understand why they should be Christians if we're supposed to be different but I act just the same way they do.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Titus and Philemon
Titus:
Who wrote it?
Paul
When was it written?
c. 63 AD
Who is Titus?
Left in charge of a church in Crete
Where is Titus at?
Crete
What is Paul’s Main Point? (Write out scripture and reference)
Titus 2:1 "Promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching."
Philemon:
Who wrote it?
Paul
When was it written?
c. 63 AD
Who is Philemon?
A Christian slave owner
Who is Onesimus?
Philemon's runaway slave who converted to Christianity
What does Paul say to Philemon?
To show mercy to Onesimus
Ashley's Paragraph:
Paul speaks of how believers should submit to government and its officers. He tells believers to always do what is good. He says not to get involved with foolish arugments and fights. If people are causing divisions among you, warn them twice then have nothing more to do with them.
Brooke's Paragraph:
We should all submit to our authority. Paul say how we all do wrong and we can't judge others, but God makes us righteous. He tells us to do what is good. He also tells us not to fight with other people and get involved with small quarrels with each other.
Who wrote it?
Paul
When was it written?
c. 63 AD
Who is Titus?
Left in charge of a church in Crete
Where is Titus at?
Crete
What is Paul’s Main Point? (Write out scripture and reference)
Titus 2:1 "Promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching."
Philemon:
Who wrote it?
Paul
When was it written?
c. 63 AD
Who is Philemon?
A Christian slave owner
Who is Onesimus?
Philemon's runaway slave who converted to Christianity
What does Paul say to Philemon?
To show mercy to Onesimus
Ashley's Paragraph:
Paul speaks of how believers should submit to government and its officers. He tells believers to always do what is good. He says not to get involved with foolish arugments and fights. If people are causing divisions among you, warn them twice then have nothing more to do with them.
Brooke's Paragraph:
We should all submit to our authority. Paul say how we all do wrong and we can't judge others, but God makes us righteous. He tells us to do what is good. He also tells us not to fight with other people and get involved with small quarrels with each other.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Titus Book Assignment
1. Older Men- Paul tells Titus to teach them self-control and patience so they'll make wise choices and earn the respect that younger people give them.
2. Older Women- not bad mouth people or drink too much. they should be mentors to young women
3. Young Men- should learn from Titus's example of what it means to be kind and helpful toward others
4. Slaves- should try their best to please their masters
5. Roman Citizens- submit to the government and officers and be a shining light in the Roman Empire
2. Older Women- not bad mouth people or drink too much. they should be mentors to young women
3. Young Men- should learn from Titus's example of what it means to be kind and helpful toward others
4. Slaves- should try their best to please their masters
5. Roman Citizens- submit to the government and officers and be a shining light in the Roman Empire
Monday, November 2, 2009
1 Thessalonians Book Assignment
1) Read pp 430-431, answer following questions:
What convinced Paul to go to Greece?
Night time vision
What does Acts 16:9 say?
A man from Macadonia in Northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, "Come over to Macadonia and help us!"
Where was the first European church planted?
At Philippi
What's the Egnatian Way? Where does it bring him?
A Roman road that brings him to the busy porttown of Thessalonica
How many miles does he WALK?
90
Where is Paul when he gets a report on the church in Thessalonica?
Corinth
What are the "three main questions" of the church?
1. What should they do about the persecution they are facing
2. How should Christians behave
3. When is Jesus coming, and what happens to Chrstians who die before then?
2) Read page 432, answer following questions:
How many people lived in Thessalonica?
100,000
How was Thessalonica a "free city"?
Rome granted it special privileges such as the right to govern itself, freedom from military occupation, and exemption from some taxes
Who was Cassander?
Former general of Alexander the Great
When did Romans capture the city?
167 BC
What's "Thessaloniki"?
Modern day Thessalonia
3) Read page 434 "How Holy Is Enough", answer following questions:
What does 1 Thess 4:3 say?
God's will is for you to be holy.
What does 1 Thess 5:23-24 say?
23 Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. 24 God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.
What does Matt. 5:48 say?
You are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
What is holiness? (summarize the main points)
Reaching a point of spiritual maturity that enables us to consistently refuse to do things that we know are wrong. It's also a goal and a description of our one-of-a-kind God
What convinced Paul to go to Greece?
Night time vision
What does Acts 16:9 say?
A man from Macadonia in Northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, "Come over to Macadonia and help us!"
Where was the first European church planted?
At Philippi
What's the Egnatian Way? Where does it bring him?
A Roman road that brings him to the busy porttown of Thessalonica
How many miles does he WALK?
90
Where is Paul when he gets a report on the church in Thessalonica?
Corinth
What are the "three main questions" of the church?
1. What should they do about the persecution they are facing
2. How should Christians behave
3. When is Jesus coming, and what happens to Chrstians who die before then?
2) Read page 432, answer following questions:
How many people lived in Thessalonica?
100,000
How was Thessalonica a "free city"?
Rome granted it special privileges such as the right to govern itself, freedom from military occupation, and exemption from some taxes
Who was Cassander?
Former general of Alexander the Great
When did Romans capture the city?
167 BC
What's "Thessaloniki"?
Modern day Thessalonia
3) Read page 434 "How Holy Is Enough", answer following questions:
What does 1 Thess 4:3 say?
God's will is for you to be holy.
What does 1 Thess 5:23-24 say?
23 Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. 24 God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.
What does Matt. 5:48 say?
You are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
What is holiness? (summarize the main points)
Reaching a point of spiritual maturity that enables us to consistently refuse to do things that we know are wrong. It's also a goal and a description of our one-of-a-kind God
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Galations, Ephesians, Philippians Open Notes/Book Blog Test
Here is your Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians OPEN NOTES/BOOK Blog Test. Answer the following questions. This is worth 75pts.
Galatians:
Who wrote Galatians?
Paul
Who was it written to?
Church of Galatia
When was it written?
c. 50 AD
Why does the author write Galatians?
To clear up confusion about Christianity
Where is Galatia?
Modern day Turkey
Ephesians:
Who wrote Ephesians?
Paul
When was it written?
c. 60 AD
Who was it written to?
the church of Ephasus
Where is Ephesus?
Modern day Turkey
What does he write (2 main points)?
1. Praises them for solid Christian reputation
2. Reminds them that Jesus is the source of their salvation
Philippians:
Who wrote Philippians?
Paul
When was it written?
c. 60 AD
Who was it written to?
the church of Philippi
Where is Philippi?
Modern day Greece
What kind of letter is this?
Fatherly
Galatians:
Who wrote Galatians?
Paul
Who was it written to?
Church of Galatia
When was it written?
c. 50 AD
Why does the author write Galatians?
To clear up confusion about Christianity
Where is Galatia?
Modern day Turkey
Ephesians:
Who wrote Ephesians?
Paul
When was it written?
c. 60 AD
Who was it written to?
the church of Ephasus
Where is Ephesus?
Modern day Turkey
What does he write (2 main points)?
1. Praises them for solid Christian reputation
2. Reminds them that Jesus is the source of their salvation
Philippians:
Who wrote Philippians?
Paul
When was it written?
c. 60 AD
Who was it written to?
the church of Philippi
Where is Philippi?
Modern day Greece
What kind of letter is this?
Fatherly
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