BibleStudy Questions: Feb. 19, 2012

 Text:Romans 8:16-18

 Theme:Coming To Grips With Suffering

 Study Questions:

1.     Suffering is a problem that every person must face.How do you define or describe what Paul meant by the phrase, “The sufferings of this present age.”?

2.     Does the presence of suffering in the world cause youto have less confidence and trust in the Lord?

3.     Do you think that bad people will suffer more often thangood people? Read  chapters one and twoof the book of Job and see what you learn from that story.

4.     Why do you think that the presence of suffering in theworld causes some people to doubt the existence of God?

5.     If one of your children were suffering from a terribleaccident or tragedy would this have any impact on your faith in the goodnessand sovereignty of God?

6.     What would you say to someone who asked you why Godallows evil and suffering in the world?

7.     What are some of the things that we can learn fromsuffering and sorrow?

8.     Does the non-Christian philosopher have a betterexplanation to the problem of suffering than that of the Christian?

9.     If you have ever had unusual moments of sorrow andsuffering what have you learned from them?

Bible Study Questions: Feb. 12, 2012

Text: Romans 8:16-17

Theme: The Work Of The Holy Spirit In Bearing Witness With

Our Spirit

Study Questions:

1. What are the special privileges that all believers enjoy that are mentioned in Romans 8:16-17?

2. Can you think of some ways that the Holy Spirit testifies and speaks to us revealing that we are the children of God?

3. When a person inherits something, we say that that person is an heir to someone else’s wealth. What does it mean to be a joint heir to Christ?

4. Read Ephesians 2:3 and Col. 1:21. After reading these two passages, what comes to your mind when you realize that you, as a believer, are an heir to Christ?

5. How can God adopt us into His family as sons?

6. What things can you list that we inherit when we are adopted into the family of God?

7. How do you think the doctrine of adoption relates to the doctrine of election?

8. Read I Peter 1:4. What does this verse say about the value and protection of our inheritance?

9. Share your testimony as to what it means to you to be a child of God.

BibleStudy Questions: Feb. 5, 2012

Text:Romans 8:15

Theme:The Spirit Of Adoption

Study Questions:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.     <!--[endif]-->As a review, list some of the blessings that theApostle Paul tells us that we now enjoy because of justification.

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<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.     <!--[endif]--> vs. 2-

<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.      <!--[endif]--> vs. 3-

<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.     <!--[endif]--> vs. 4-

<!--[if !supportLists]-->e.      <!--[endif]--> vs. 6-

<!--[if !supportLists]-->f.       <!--[endif]--> vs. 9-

<!--[if !supportLists]-->g.     <!--[endif]--> vs. 10-

<!--[if !supportLists]-->h.     <!--[endif]--> vs. 11-

<!--[if !supportLists]-->i.       <!--[endif]--> vs. 14-

<!--[if !supportLists]-->j.       <!--[endif]--> vs. 15-

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.     <!--[endif]-->How many times does the word Spirit appear in verses1-17?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.     <!--[endif]-->In our text today, the Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of adoption. Can you think of othernames that the Scriptures give to the Holy Spirit?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.     <!--[endif]-->See I Cor. 3:16, and Romans 8:2, 8:9

<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.     <!--[endif]-->Use your concordance

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.     <!--[endif]-->The Apostle Paul draws a contrast between the Spiritof adoption and the spirit of bondage. What do you think these two terms mean?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.     <!--[endif]-->In verse 15, what is the result of being adopted bythe Holy Spirit? What does this mean to you personally?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.     <!--[endif]-->In verse 13, what does the Apostle Paul tell us willbe the result if we live after the flesh? What will be the result if we mortify(kill or put to death) the deeds of the body?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->7.     <!--[endif]-->What evidence do you see in your own life that you areindwelled by the Holy Spirit?

BibleStudy Questions: Jan. 29, 2012

 Text:Romans 8:1-17

 Theme:God’s Gracious Work In A Believer

 Study Questions:

1.   What does the word “therefore” inRomans 8:1point us back to?

2.   What are the three reasons that believers areno longer condemned by God?

3.   List six results in the believer’s life ofbeing free from condemnation.

4.   How does the fact that you are no longercondemned by God affect your relationship with the Lord?

5.  The word “carnal”used in verses 6 and 7 is from the Greek word sarx, sarx,and means “flesh.” This word is a symbol of the fallen human nature ofman.  What does the apostle Paul meanwhen he says that to be carnally minded is death?

6.   Describe the difference between walking inthe Spirit and walking in the flesh. Compare Galatians 5:19-21 with Galatians5:22-23.

7.   In verses 8 and 13, what does Paul say as awarning to those who are walking after the flesh?

Bible Study Questions: Jan. 29, 2012

 Text:Romans 8:1-17

 Theme:God’s Gracious Work In A Believer

 Study Questions:

1.   What does the word “therefore” inRomans 8:1point us back to?

2.   What are the three reasons that believers areno longer condemned by God?

3.   List six results in the believer’s life ofbeing free from condemnation.

4.   How does the fact that you are no longercondemned by God affect your relationship with the Lord?

5.  The word “carnal”used in verses 6 and 7 is from the Greek word sarx, sarx,and means “flesh.” This word is a symbol of the fallen human nature ofman.  What does the apostle Paul meanwhen he says that to be carnally minded is death?

6.   Describe the difference between walking inthe Spirit and walking in the flesh. Compare Galatians 5:19-21 with Galatians5:22-23.

7.   In verses 8 and 13, what does Paul say as awarning to those who are walking after the flesh?

Bible Study Questions: Jan. 22, 2012

Our Theme: The Believer’s Struggle Against Sin

Text: Romans 7:8-25

Study Questions:

1. When Paul says we are dead to the law, what law is he referring to?

2. What does Paul mean when he says, “I am carnal, sold under sin?”

3. Since all Christians struggle with sin, what should our attitude be towards those who have fallen into sin?

4. How does Paul conclude this passage? What is his hope?

5. Based on what Paul says in verse seven, how does the law create a vivid awareness of sin in our lives?

6. To what extent can you identify with Paul’s struggles in this section of Scripture?

7. According to verses 7-13, why could the holy law of God not make Paul righteous?

8. According to verses 14-20, why does Paul feel so wretched?

Bible Study Questions: January 15,2012

 Theme: The Believer’s Marriage ToChrist

 Text: Romans 7:1-7

 Study Questions:

Weare coming back to our Study of Romans after the holidays. To begin with today, we need to review a few things about thebook of Romans to refresh our memories:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.    <!--[endif]-->What did we saywas the theme of the book of Romans?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.    <!--[endif]-->What did Paul sayabout the Gentiles and the Jews in Romans chapters one and two?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.    <!--[endif]-->In chapter threeof Romans, Paul comes to the high point of his discussion on justification byfaith alone. What verses in chapter three reveal those thoughts?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.    <!--[endif]-->Can you definejustification by faith alone?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.    <!--[endif]-->Martin Luthercalled justification by faith alone the test of a standing or falling church.Do you agree with that statement? Explain.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.    <!--[endif]-->What are some ofthe benefits of being justified that we see in Romans 5:1-5?

Hereare a few questions relating to our text  on Romans chapter seven:

1.   What does “Marriage to Christ” referto?

2.   Can you list a few other passages inscripture where this analogy of marriage is found?

3.   What are the two privileges of being marriedto Christ?

4.   Paul in Ephesians chapter 5 tells his readersthat husbands are to love their wives as Christ loved the Church.  Can you describe how Christ loved the church?  How does this relate to the fact that believersare spiritually married to Christ?

Bible StudyQuestions: January 8, 2012

Speaker: Pastor Stewart

Text: 1 Peter 1:13-21

1. Read 1 Peter 1:15-16.  What is the moral imperative found within these verses?  How can you follow this command?

2. Define the word ‘redeemed’ (1 Pet. 1:18) with the literal historical meaning.  How does Peter us the word ‘redeemed’ in verse 18?

3. Define ‘corruptible things’ (1 Pet. 1:18).  Peter gives two examples of ‘corruptible things’ (gold and silver).  Can you think of any other ‘corruptible things’ that people rely on do in attempts to redeem themselves?

4. In verse 19: We read that the blood of Christ is the source of a Christian’s redemption.  What does the blood of Christ signify?

5. Peter refers to the blood of Christ as ‘precious’ (1 Pet. 1:19).  Why is this adjective used in this verse?

6. How does it make you feel when you contemplate that as a Christian you have been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ?

7. Have you shared this good news of redemption with your friends and family?  Is there someone you can meet with this week to tell them what the Lord has done in your life?

Bible Study Questions: Dec. 18, 2011

Text: Rom. 6:23

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.      <!--[endif]-->In Romans 6:23 what does Paul mean that the wages ofsin is death? What are wages?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.      <!--[endif]-->From our previous studies in Romans how would youdefine sin?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.      <!--[endif]-->Can you list some of the sins that characterize theculture of our modern world?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.      <!--[endif]-->What is the “giftof God” that Paul mentions in Romans 6:23? Could the gift of God refer tomore than one thing?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.      <!--[endif]-->How would you describe the death that Paul warns aboutin this verse?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.      <!--[endif]-->What “wages”does a person enslaved to sin earn? See Rom. 6:16; 21; 23.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->7.      <!--[endif]-->Because of the seriousness of this text what stepswill you take to warn others about the coming judgment of God?

<!--[if !supportLists]-->8.      <!--[endif]-->Can you list more than three people that you know thatyou could contact to tell them about Christ?

Bible Study Questions: Dec. 11, 2011

Text: Rom. 6:15-23

1.What is Paul getting at in his question in verse 15? “What then? Shall we sin,because we are notunder the law, but under grace? God forbid.”

2. What are the two kinds of slavery that all men areunder?

3. In verses 6:17-18 how does a believer become theservant of Christ?

4. Paul says the believer is not under the law. We know we are not under the law as a means of justification. What does this mean?

5. What are some of the useful purposes of the law of Godin a believer’s life?

6. How would you describe a holy person?

7. What does Paulmean when he says, “For the wages of sinis death…’?

Bible Study Questions: Dec. 4, 2011

Theme: The Practical Implications Of Our Union With Christ

Text: Romans 6:1-14

Review the questions from last week on this section.

1. How many reasons can you give as to why we should not sin and break God’s laws?

2. God’s grace is sufficient to cover all of our sins, but some people think that the more we sin, the more God’s grace is magnified by forgiving us. Can you explain why this is bad theology?  

3. Paul answers the question in chapter six why a justified believer should not sin. According to verse two, what does Paul say is the main reason why believers should not sin?

4. Based on the first two verses of Chapter Six, what great problem does Paul anticipate that his readers will have or face from reading his conclusions in Chapter Five?

5. Should a Christian be indifferent towards sin? If not, then why not? Explain.

6. There are four aspects to our spiritual union with Christ.  What are they?

7. List the six key words or analogies that Paul uses in our text to describe our union with Christ.

8. Since sin is no longer our master as stated in Romans 6:12-14, how should our lives be different?

We will consider Rom. 6:1-14, once again, and examine the believer’s spiritual union with Christ. (Union with Christ means that when we are saved, we are spiritually joined to Christ by His indwelling Holy Spirit. Consequently, whatever is true of Christ is now also true of us).

1. How many reasons can you give as to why we should not sin and break God’s laws?


2. God’s grace is sufficient to cover all of our sins, but some people think that the more we sin, the more God’s grace is magnified by forgiving us. Can you explain why this is bad theology?


3. Paul answers the question in chapter six why a justified believer should not sin. According to verse two, what does Paul say is the main reason why believers should not sin?


4. Based on the first two verses of Chapter Six, what great problem does Paul anticipate that his readers will have or face from reading his conclusions in Chapter Five?


5. Should a Christian be indifferent towards sin? If not, then why not? Explain.


6. There are four aspects to our spiritual union with Christ.  What are they?


7. List the six key words or analogies that Paul uses in our text to describe our union with Christ.


8. Since sin is no longer our master as stated in Romans 6:12-14, how should our lives be different?


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Bible Study Questions: Nov. 20, 2011

Speaker: Pastor Rosther

1) What is the situation of man in his natural state, far from God, according to the teaching of Romans 3.23 and Ephesians 2.1-3?

2) What is the first spiritual blessing that God gives us in Christ Jesus, as Ephesians 1.4,5?

3) What is the main purpose of this blessing mentioned above, as Ephesians 1. 6,12?

4) What is the second spiritual blessing mentioned in Ephesians 1.7?

5) What is the third blessing mentioned in Ephesians 1.13,14 and what is the guarantee that it gives us?

6) What is the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts to apply the spiritual blessings in our lives, as John 3.5-8?

7) What is the instrument God uses to call his elect to Himself, to raise faith in their hearts and to build the Church, as Romans 10.17 and 2 Timothy 3.16,17?

8) What action should we have to hear the word correctly as James 1. 19-25?

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November 13th: Bible Study Questions

Text: John 1:14-4

1. What is the attribute of God that John the Baptist testifies and applies to Jesus (John 1:15)?  What does John the Baptist desire to reveal about Jesus when he gives this testimony?

2. What did John the Baptist reveal about his personal mission when confronted by the priests (John 1:19-23)?

3. How does John feel in the presence of Jesus Christ (John 1:27)?  What feelings do we have before the presence of the Lord?

4. What does the expression, "Lamb of God" mean and how does it apply to us (John 1:29)?

5. The Hebrew term Messiah and the Greek term Christ means that Jesus is the 'Anointed One.'  What is the testimony of John the Baptist when he sees the Spirit descending upon Jesus (John 1:33-34)?  What is the testimony you've given according to the person of the Lord?

6. What was the result of John's testimony (John 1:35-39)?  Has our testimony had a similar impact on friends and relatives?

7. What was Andrew's attitude after meeting the Lord (John 1:40-42)?  Have you testified about the amazing grace of our Lord and the great salvation we have in Jesus with your friends, relatives, and work colleagues?

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November 6th Bible Study Questions

Theme: The Protestant Reformation

Text: Romans 5:1-21

Questions for Lesson 17

1. The Protestant Reformation was a major doctrinal shift in Western civilization. Can you explain what this movement was all about?

2. Who are some of the major figures involved in the Reformation?

3. The Book of Romans was a key to the Reformation. What key truth do you think that Martin Luther discovered in Romans that led to his conversion? See Romans 1:16-17

4. Can you list some of the major differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant church?

5. How would you define the two doctrinal positions of Calvinism and Arminianism?

6. How is Calvinism different from Arminianism?

7. How does the book of Romans have anything to do with the Reformation, Calvinism and Arminianism?

October 30th Bible Study Questions

Theme: God’s Amazing Grace

Text: Romans 5:20-21

Questions for Lesson 16:

1. Paul mentions in our text that, “where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” What does Paul mean by the word grace? And how does grace abound in the believer’s life?

2. The grace of God that enables us to come to Christ for salvation reminds us of how precious we are to the Lord. How do you respond to the thought that you are precious to the God of the universe?

3. Explain how the coming of the law magnifies the necessity and wonder of grace.

4. Can you think of some images or illustrations of how our sins are covered by the grace of God. Read Gen. 3:21, Psalm 32:1, Song of Solomon 2:14, Rom. 4:7, I Peter 4:8.

5. What are some of the enemies that grace overcomes in our lives?

6. Read the story of Saul’s conversion on the road to Damascus in Acts 9 and the woman caught in adultery in John 8 and explain how these two stories are a picture of the grace of God conquering the sinner’s heart.

7. What is your testimony? Can you share how the grace of God has come to you in the gospel of Christ?

8. As you look back on this 5^th chapter of Romans, what reasons did this chapter give you for praising and rejoicing in the Lord?

October 23rd Bible Study Questions

Theme: The Purpose Of The Law

Text: Romans 5:20-21

Questions for Lesson 15:

1. What was the purpose of the law that God gave Israel?

2. How does the law of God function today in the life of a Christian? (These first two questions are a review from last week.)

3. The phrase “The Law of God” is used in a number of different ways in the Scriptures. Can you think of some of the different ways that it is used?

4. Some theologians speak of three different aspects of the Law of Moses. The three catagories are:

a. Ceremonial

b. Civil

c. Moral

Do you understand what is meant by these three different categories?

5. In your own words, what do you think it means to face the penalty of breaking the law.

6. What do you think it means to be free from the law?

7. Even though we are no longer under the law as a means of being

justified before God, do you think the law has any function for the

church and the believer today? Explain.

October 16th Bible Study Questions

Text: Matthew 28:18-19 (Read the entire chapter for your study)

1. What genre is the book of Matthew (gospel, narrative, epistle, apocalyptic)? Define this genre (characteristics of this genre). Why is this important to know?

2. The book of Matthew was written by a Jewish writer and the intended audience was predominately Jewish. Some have argued that this means this book is not really applicable to Gentiles (non-Jewish people). Do you agree with this view? Why or why not?

3. These verses are commonly titled “The Great Commission.” Why is this the typical heading given in reference to these verses?

4. Who specifically did Jesus entrust this great commission to? Why is this important to know?

5. Did those people referenced in question 3 follow Jesus instructions and fulfill the great commission? Please share some examples?

6. Examine the statement, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” What does this statement mean?

7. As we read verse 19: What three instructions does Jesus give to His hearers?

8. Does this great commission apply to all of us today? Can you think of some ways that you personally can fulfill this great commission?

October 9th Bible Study Questions

Theme: The Ministry Of Grace

Text: Romans 5:12-21

Questions for Lesson 14

1. What was the purpose of the law that God gave Israel?

2. How does the law of God function today in the life of a Christian?

3. Read verses 12-21. How are Adam and Christ similar?

4. How is Christ’s gift different from Adam’s trespass?

5. In Romans 5:12 what two things did Adam introduce into the world and pass on to his descendents?

6. What does Paul mean that grace abounds in the life of a believer?

7. How did sin rule or reign over us?

October 2nd Bible Study Questions

Theme: The Results Of Justification By Faith

Text: Romans 5:1-5

Questions for Lesson 13

1. How do you describe the faith that justifies?

2. What does the apostle Paul mean in verse 6 when he says, “when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly”? Discuss what it means to be without strength.

3. Read our text (Romans 5:1-11) and see how many things the apostle Paul mentions as a result of being justified.

4. Explain how this poem illustrates the doctrine of justification.

“Upon a life I did not live,

Upon a death I did not die.

Another’s life, another’s death,

I stake my all eternally.”

5. In verses 2-11, what reasons does the apostle give for rejoicing?

6. How has justifying faith changed our relationship with God?

7. What is the connection between suffering and hope in Romans 5:3-4?

8. How does God display His love to us? See verses 6-8.

9. How does Luke 7:36-40 reveal the doctrine of justification?

Sept. 11 Bible Study Questions

Theme: The Ingredients Of Justifying Faith

Text: Romans 4:17-25

Questions for Lesson 12

1. What does it mean when we say that a person needs faith in order to be justified?

2. In your own words, describe what it means to have justifying faith.

3. What are some of the promises that God has written in His Word that relate to salvation?

4. What does it mean in Romans 4:20 that Abraham did not “stagger” at God’s promises?

5. What does it mean to rest on the promises of God?

6. Can you give some examples of resting on the promises of God?

7. In Romans 4:22, what does the word “it” refer to?

8. Just as a review, what does the word “impute” mean?

9. In Romans 4:25, what does it mean that Jesus was “delivered” for our offenses? Compare Romans 8:32.

Sept 4 Bible Study Questions

Text: Daniel 4:34-37:

1. What does the word 'sovereign' mean?  What does it mean in reference to God?

2. What happens to our (man's) 'plans' in light of a sovereign God?  Discuss examples of what and why.

3. What does Romans 11:36 say about the sovereignty of God: "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen."

4. What was the primary message of Nebuchadnezzar's dream? [Read Daniel 4:30 and Proverbs 16:18-19]

5. What does Daniel tell King Nebuchadnezzar to do in Verse 27: "Therefore, O king: be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed.  It may be that then your prosperity will continue."  What does this instruction mean to us?

6. In verses 4:34-37, what does Nebuchadnezzar say that he has learned about God and people?  What do you think about what he says?

7. Understanding that God is "sovereign", how should we feel?  How should we act?

8. Looking to ourselves: Do you need examination?  Could it be you are proud?  Are you feeling too compentent?  Do you still think that you are in charge of your life?  Do you think that things may not work out together for good to them that love God-to them who are the called according to His purpose?

August 28 Bible Study Questions

Text: Gal 6:7, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."

1. As a justified believer we are declared not guilty and declared to be as holy as Christ in the eyes of God. Does this mean that we are not held accountable for our actual sins? Are there still consequences for our sins?

2. Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones said, “There is no doubt whatever that an inadequate view of sin is the chief cause of a lack of holiness and sanctification, and indeed most of the false teaching with respect to sanctification.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Please explain your answer.

3. Does the Bible give examples of believers who suffered consequences for their sins? List some examples.

4. List some of the natural consequences of sin (i.e. If you overeat everyday you will gain weight).

5. Does a person’s sin affect others who are not directly involved? If yes give some examples. Would you consider this a consequence of sin?

6. Some scholar’s have stated that a person can commit a gateway sin. A gateway sin is a sin that leads to many other sins. Do you think there can be such a thing as a gateway sin?

August 21 Bible Study Questions

Text: Proverbs 1:10, “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”

1. What is a proverb?

2. Who is the author referring to when he uses the word ‘sinners’?

3. What does the word ‘entice’ mean? Support your answer with some examples.

4. What are some methods a sinner will use to entice a person to sin?

5. In detail describe what the phrase ‘consent thou not’ means.

6. Does a non-Christian have the ability to resist sin? If yes explain…if no explain.

7. Read 1 Corinthains 10:13. What message is this verse communicating?

1. Does the word "spirit" refer to our human spirit or the Holy Spirit ?

2. If human spirit, how does this relate to Rom. 12:1 ?

3. If this is a reference to our human spirit, how does one worship "in spirit" ?Or, if this is a reference to the Holy Spirit, how does one worship "in Spirit", i.e., the Holy Spirit ?

4. What insight, for Lord's Day worship, should we discern as we pray, "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven"(Matt.6:10b) ?

5. What is meant by "throne room worship" ?

6. Is Lord's Day worship a formal or informal event? What difference does it make?

7. What is the single most significant thing that happens, when the gathered church enters into Biblical worship on the Sabbath Day?