| Greek | Colossians 2:15 | Luke 9:1 | Luke 10:19 | Ephesians 1:19 | Ephesians 1:21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| exousia | powers | authority | power | - | power |
| dunamis | - | power | power | power | might |
| kratos | - | - | - | power | - |
| arche | principalities | - | - | - | principality |
| kuriotes | - | - | - | - | dominion |
| THEORY-Evolution is the Answer | FAITH-God is the Answer |
|---|---|
| Speculation, assumption, supposition, presumption, guesses. | Confidence, trust, assurance, conviction, devotion, obedience |
| Vague ideas that constantly change. | Absolute facts that never change. |
| Put together by man's thinking. | Built on God's Word. |
| Underlying humanism is present. | God-centered view is present. |
| Man has no absolute ‘purpose’ (accidental). | Man's purpose is to fellowship with God. |
| Existence ends at death. | Must answer to God's final judgment. |
| Shifting Sand | Solid Rock |
| Lies | Truth |
| No provision for a savior. | Faith in Jesus is basis of salvation. |
| ankhs | pyramids | lucky charms | talisman | amulet |
| Zodiac | medallions | games | rabbit foot | genie in a bottle |
| Cosmetics | bracelets | rings | Deck of cards | trinkets |
| jewelry | lip stick | necklaces | earrings | drugs |
| mascot | astrology symbols |
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> The works of [Peter Ouspensky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._D._Ouspensky) (left) and [George Gurdjieff](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Gurdjieff) (right) are of great value to people who grasp the ideas of what is known as The Fourth Way. People who view these pages about the Fellowship of Friends will understand more from a "work" point of view, than from a "gossip" point of view. Please try to bring your highest valuation for the basic ideas with you here.
Deliverance Bible Institute
CULTS 2000-2001
Course Summary
DATE |
| LESSON TOPIC |
| ASSIGNMENT DUE |
11-Oct |
| Bible Memorization-Part I |
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18-Oct |
| Bible Memorization-Part II |
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25-Oct |
| Bible Memorization-Part III |
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1-Nov |
| Review Assignment |
| Study Questions |
8-Nov |
| FIRST EXAM |
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15-Nov |
| Introduction |
| Read pp. 8-12, 165-169; Jude 1-3 |
22-Nov |
| Why Are People Attracted to Cults? |
| Read pp. 13-26,183-189; Jude 4,5 |
29-Nov |
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| Jude 6-8 |
6-Dec |
| Review Assignment |
| Study Questions |
13-Dec |
| SECOND EXAM |
| Jude 1-8 |
20-Dec |
| What Saith the Scripture? |
| Read pp. 29-37; Jude 9-11 |
10-Jan |
| What is the True Basis of Salvation? |
| Read pp. 39-47; Jude 12,13 |
17-Jan |
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| Jude 14,15 |
24-Jan |
| Review Assignment |
| Study Questions; Jude 16-18 |
31-Jan |
| THIRD EXAM |
| Jude 1-18 |
7-Feb |
| Where Are The Dead? |
| Read pp.49-54; Jude 19-22 |
14-Feb |
| Why Believer's Can Be Sure! |
| Jude 23-25 |
21-Feb |
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7-Mar |
| Review Assignment |
| Study Questions; Jude 1-25 |
14-Mar |
| FOURTH EXAM |
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21-Mar |
| Who is Jesus Christ? |
| Read pp. 57-70 |
28-Mar |
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4-Apr |
| FIFTH EXAM |
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11-Apr |
| The Marks of the Cults-Part 1 |
| Read pp. 73-84 |
18-Apr |
| The Marks of the Cults-Part 2 |
| Read pp. 87-112 |
25-Apr |
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| Read pp. 115-146 |
2-May |
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| Read pp. 149-162 |
9-May |
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| Read pp. 165-169 |
16-May |
| Review Assignment |
| Study Questions |
23-May |
| FINAL EXAM |
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NOTE: This summary is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
# Bible Memorization WorksheetBIBLE MEMORIZATION
The _______________ of memorizing
Scripture cannot be _________________.
I. WHY?
A. A MEANS OF ________________ ________________.
Three Methods:
1. _____________________
2. _____________________
3. _____________________
B. A SOURCE OF ________________ ________________ WHEN SHARING JESUS CHRIST.
- BE PREPARED!!!
C. AN AID IN KNOWING _____________ _____________.
Scripture clearly ________________ what ________________ ________________ is. Memorizing Scripture enables us to have an intimate ________________ ________________ grasp and ________________ of that ________________ and ________________.
D. A SOURCE FOR STRENGTHENING OUR __________.
Our ________________ should be firmly ________________ in the facts ________________ by God to us in the Bible.
By ________________, we can ________________ promises, ________________ truths and ________________ commands as revealed in Scripture.
E. A HELP IN OVERCOMING ___________________________.
Matthew 4:1-11
It is imperative that “Thus saith the Lord!” be written on our minds and
hearts for immediate ________________ when our _______________
is being ________________.
F. A MEANS OF INSURING PROPER _____________________.
“You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant
peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You.” – AMP
G. A MEANS OF ________________ OUR MINDS WITH
__________________ __________________.
BAD-THOUGHT SOLUTION: ____________________
__________________________________________________!
H. A MEANS OF GAINING ________________ AND ________________.
WHAT did God say to Moses?
WHAT did God say to Joshua?
WHAT did Jesus say to His disciples?
II. WHO?
A. ________________ CAN!!!
B. ________________ ________________ CAN!!!
“And these words, which I am commanding you this day, shall be [first] in your own mind and heart; [then] you shall whet and sharpen them, so as to make them penetrate, and teach and impress them diligently upon the [minds and] hearts of your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise up.” - - AMP
III. HOW?
A. ________________ IT!!!**
1. ________________ each verse in its context.
2. ________________ each verse.
(DON’T REPHRASE)
B. ________________ IT!!!**
C. ________________ THEM IN A PROMINENT ________________.
D. LEARN NEW VERSES IN THE ________________.
E. LEARN NEW VERSES IN THE ________________.
F. ALWAYS READ THE ________________ VERSE.
G. CONCENTRATE ON ________________ VERSE.
H. ALWAYS MEMORIZE VERSES ________________.
The key to accurate and lasting Bible memory.
IV. HOW?
The key: ________________, ________________, ________________!!!
A. ________________ DAILY.
B. USE A CARD FILE AND ________________ AS NEEDED.
C. ________________ VERSES BEFORE SLEEP.
D. ________________ PASSAGES UPON AWAKENING.
E. _________ _________ ___________ __________ __________!
F. ________________ WITH OTHERS.
G. PLAY ________________ GAMES.
V. IS THAT ALL?
OUR ________________ FOR OTHERS.
OUR ________________ LIVES.
OUR ________________ TO HIS WORD.
if you practice them – if you act accordingly and really do them.” - - AMP
# AK: Chapter 7
CULTS
The knowledge of Jesus Christ is free and that this is the highest, and most special truth is generally obvious.
Acts 26:26 “For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.”
Acts 1:3 “To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:”
1 Cor. 15:6 “After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.”
John 5:31 “If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.”
John 10:25 “Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.”
Romans 1:20 “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:”
“…What saith the scripture?..” (Romans 4:3) Reply with Scripture!
Historical facts witnessed, documented, and evidenced “by many infallible proofs.”
VOCABULARY WORDS—
feigned purported securities
incursion perveyed` unconfirmabel
# AK: Chapter 1ANSWER KEY
CULTS
STUDY QUESTIONS CHPT. 1
(2 Cor 13:5 KJV) “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?”
(1 Tim 4:16 KJV) “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”
(1 Cor 11:31,32 KJV) “For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32) But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.”
(2 Tim 3:13-15 KJV) “But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14) But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15) And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”
(2 Tim 2:15 KJV) “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2. How does one avoid or shorten spiritual correction?
Repent and correct path immediately!
A religious movement which distorts or omits orthodox theology until truth becomes a lie.
(Gal 1:6,7 KJV) “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7) Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.”
(Col 2:8 KJV) “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”
(Acts 20:28-31 KJV) “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 29) For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30) Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 31) Therefore watch, and
ANSWER KEY
remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.”
(John 3:19-21 KJV) “And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20) For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21) But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”
II. Spiritual Immaturity
(1 Pet 2:2 KJV) “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:”
(Eph 4:12-15 KJV) “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13) Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14) That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;15) But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:”
(2 Tim 3:16,17 KJV) “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17) That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”
III. Spiritual Subversion
(Gal 1:6-9 KJV) “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7) Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8) But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9) As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”
(Gal 4:15-17 KJV) “Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. 16) Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? 17) They
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zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.”
(Gal 5:1 KJV) “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
(1 Cor 3:1 KJV) “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.”
(2 Cor 11:13-15, 20 KJV) “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14) And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15) Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. 20) For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.”
IV. Intellectual Pride
(2 Cor 11:3,4 KJV) “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 4) For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
(2 Cor 1:12 KJV) “For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.”
(1 Cor 1:19-21 KJV) “For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20) Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21) For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”
(Job 28:28 KJV) “And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”
(2 Th 2:1-12 KJV) “Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2) That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 3) Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be
ANSWER KEY
revealed, the son of perdition; 4) Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. 5)
Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6) And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7) For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 8) And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9) Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10) And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11) And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12) That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.”
(1 Tim 4:1-15 KJV) “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2) Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3) Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4) For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 5) For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 6) If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7) But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 8) For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 9) This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. 10) For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. 11) These things command and teach. 12) Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13) Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 ) Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 15) Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.”
6. Why do people refuse to believe the true Gospel of Christ after they hear of the truth of God? (NOTE: The Chief Reason People Refuse to Believe the Gospel.)
Because it illuminates sin and calls to repentance.
ANSWER KEY
(John 3:19-21 KJV) “And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20) For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21) But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”
7. What is the primary reason Christians defect from their allegiance to Christ?
They have fallen into sin and refuse to return to fellowship with God on the basis of repentance and faith.
8. Why must the spiritual infant…not tarry too long in infancy? (See notes.)
It is a time of great because they are easily taken advantage of by cultists. God has designed it to be a time of much growth and if one lays back or holds back (especially in rebellion, disobedience, doubt, or fear) it may be detrimental to his/her spiritual growth. (1 Pet 2:2 KJV) “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” We need to receive and be fed.
9. What is the most important thing in the life of a new Christian?
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
10. What is the key to developing Christian maturity?
The study of God’s Word.
11. What does the heresy of phenomenalism deny and what does it teach instead?
12. What does the heresy of gnosticism deny and what does it teach instead?
13. In what does true wisdom consist?
“True wisdom consists in simple obedience to God and His Word.”
14. What is every Christian’s primary responsibility with regard to cults?
To be an expert on the Word of God!
They have truth—i.e., some truth.
# AK: Chapters 2-3
ANSWER KEY
CULTS
Deuteronomy 4:2 “Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.”
Proverbs 30:6 “Add thou not unto His words, lest He reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.”
Revelation 22:18,19 “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.”
The Bible (the Word of god) is TRUTH; it doesn’t only contain TRUTH! Therefore: Yes, it is truth; OR, No, it doesn’t only contain truth.
The foremost mark of a cult is “that it claims for its authority some revelation…apart from Scripture.” (Emphasis added.)
John 1:1 declares that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is final truth, the ultimate Word.
Intensified study of the Word of God follows the belief that the Bible is God’s final and only authority.
God’s Word becomes effective in us “when we build [it] into the very fiber of our personal beings,” when we saturate our minds (thoughts), etc. with it.
No, not necessarily. The information or revelation that I am wearing a (particular colr/style) tie, or that I have a (particular color) handkerchief in my pocket, does not come from scripture, yet at the same time that revelation is not in violation of any Scripture either.
Actually there is nothing left to do for one to be saved. The work was finished on the Cross by Jesus Christ. Unless, one considers repentance and faith as something to do, THEN that is ALL one must do. NOTE: AND, THE FAITH ISN’T EVEN OF SELF.
The finished work of Christ alone; our repentance to align ourselves with that finished work; and our exercise of the faith He has “dealt to every man” in that finished work.
It says such “salvation” is cursed. (Galatians 3:10,11, “For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. 11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.”)
Justification: the act or positioning of one as being righteous; declared righteous.
Imputed righteousness: righteousness that is placed on one’s account.
Grace: God’s hand reaching down to man; unmerited favor.
No, one is saved through the finished work of Christ. OR, Yes, but not in getting saved. Personal righteousness follows upon salvation like fruit on a tree.
If salvation came by law, then Christ died in vain. (Galatians 2:21, “I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.”
EXTRA CREDIT (possible 20 points): Reproduce the diagram given in class depicting the basis of our salvation using your own selection from the Bible for each level.
# AK TEST: Chapters 4-5 **INSTRUCTIONS** ;Answer the following questions with information studied in this section of the course. You may use your Bible only. 1. **What is the crux of Christianity?** The resurrection of Jesus Christ 2. **What evidences does modern man have of it?** The Christian Church
CERTIFICATION
of
The Death of Jesus Christ[1]
“…veins were laid bare, and…the very muscles, sinews, and bowels of the were open to exposure.”—Bishop Eusebius of Caesarea
JESUS’ PHYSICAL SUFFERING
“After a sleepless night, in which He was given no food, endured the mockery of two trials, and had His back lacerated with the cruel Roman cat-o-nine-tails, He was led out to execution by crucifixion. This was an excruciatingly painful death, in which every nerve in the body cried aloud in anguish." — Michael Green
DEATH BY CRUCIFIXION
Vividly describes the pain and horror that accompanies crucifixion.
They were accustomed to such sights.
NOTE: Crucifixions were not uncommon for the Roman soldiers stationed in first century Palestine.
NOTE: The Roman soldiers were familiar with the evidences of death.
NOTE: The Roman soldiers were familiar with the sight of death following crucifixion.
THE FOUR EXAMINERS/SPECIALISTS
PILATE’S WONDERING AND QUESTIONING
“It is St. Mark who lays stress upon Pilate’s wonder at hearing that Christ was already dead, and upon his personal questioning of the centurion before he would give leave for the removal of the body from the Cross.”
—E. Hermitage Day
PILATE’S SURPRISE AND CONVINCING
“Pilate was indeed surprised that Jesus was already dead, but he was sufficiently convinced by the centurion’s assurance to give Joseph permission to remove the body from the cross.”—John R. W. Stott
“…the account in St. Matthew’s Gospel of the guarding of the sepulchre is clear evidence that the Jews, for their part, believed that Jesus was dead.”—(Cf., Matthew 28:64)
Analyzed by 19th and 20th Century medical scholars
In The Physical Cause of the Death of Christ, James Thompson demonstrates that Christ died not from physical exhaustion , but from a cardiac rupture. The Soldier’s spear was merely the means God used to exhibit that fact to the world.
The great physiologist from the University of Dublin.
THEIR PHYSIOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
Michael Green points out that…
‘We are told on eryewitness authority that ‘blood and water’ came out of the pierced side of Jesus (John 19:34,35). The eywitness clearly attached great importance to this. Had Jesus been alive when the spear pierced His side, strong spurts of blood would have emerged with every heart beat. Instead, the observer noticed semi-solid dark red clot seeping out, distinct and separate from the accompanying watery serum. This is evidence of massive clotting of the blood in the main arteries, and is exceptionally strong medical proof of death. It is all the more impressive because the evangelist could not possibly have realized its significance to a pathologist. The ‘blood and water’ from the spear-thrust is proof positive that Jesus was already dead.”—Michael Green
[1] All the quotes and information are from: McDowell, Josh. Evidence That Demands a Verdict, Volume I. Nashville [TN], Heres Life Publishers; 1979: pp.196-199.
# RESURRECTION of Jesus ChristTHE RESURRECTION
of
Jesus Christ
11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole Him away while we slept.
14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
Josh McDowell points out that “men will die for what they believe to be true, though it may be false. They do not, however, die for what they know is a lie. If ever a man tells the truth, it is on his deathbed. And if the disciples had taken the body, and Christ was still dead, we would still have the problem of explaining His alleged appearances.”
Acts 4:1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Acts 5:25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.
29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey
God rather than men.
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Rather than all the aggravation they could have simply produced the body of Christ closed the mouths of these fanatics once and for all.
el·e·gi·ac (µl”…-jº“…k, ¹-l¶“j¶-²k”) adj. 1. Of, relating to, or involving elegy or mourning or expressing sorrow for that which is irrecoverably past.
el·e·gy (µl“…-j¶) n., pl. el·e·gies. 1. A poem composed in elegiac couplets. 2.a. A poem or song composed especially as a lament for a deceased person. b. Something resembling such a poem or song. 3. Music. A composition that is melancholy or pensive in tone.
“It is impossible that One who had just come forth from the grave, half dead, who crept about weak and ill, who stood in the need of medical treatment, of bandaging, strengthening, and tender care, and who at last succumbed to suffering, could ever have given the disciples the impression that He was a conqueror over death and the grave; that He was the Prince of Life. This lay at the bottom of their future ministry. Such a resuscitation could only have weakened the impression which He had made upon them in life and in death—or at most, could have given it an elegiac voice—but could by no possibility have changed their sorrow into enthusiasm or elevated their reverence into worship.”
—David Friedrich Strauss
Indeed, taking all the evidence together, it is not too much to say that there is no historic incident better or more variously supported than the resurrection of Christ. Nothing but the antecedent assumption that it must be false could have suggested the idea of deficiency in the proof of it.
—B.F.Wescott.
To hold this theory one must completely ignore the evidence.
I generally do not agree with Wescott, but on this account I do.
1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.
12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.
16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.
28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?
30 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?
31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
32 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.
33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?
36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.
40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
51 Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
# Tests # Test: BIBLE MEMORIZATION
BIBLE MEMORIZATION TEST
INSTRUCTIONS, Circle the letter that best answers the question or fi
statement for questions one through nine
1. Can the value of memorizing Scripture be overstated?
A. No, not unless one memorizes it in himself.
B. No, it cannot be overstated.
C. Yes, if it is made more valuable than it is.
0. BothA&B.
E. None of the above.
2. Why should a Christian memorize Scripture?
A. To have an aid in knowing God’s will.
B. To save himself from sin.
C. To memorize Scripture word perfect.
D. Allof the above.
E. A&Conly.
3. Which of the following is Iare means of Bible study?
A. Extensive study with resource books.
B. Memorizing Scripture word perfect.
C. Reading the Word of God meditatively.
0. Allof the above.
E. B&Conly
4. Scripture memory does which of the following?
A. Helps create an understanding of God’s purpose.
B. Helps for immediate recall during tribulation.
C. Helps in sharing the Gospel with others.
D. All of the above.
E. A&Bonly.
5. Who can memorize Scripture?
A. You can.
B. Young children can.
C. Anyone can.
D. Most everyone can.
E. None of the above.
6. Why is it impossible for some to please God?
A. They lack faith.
B. They lack flesh.
C. They lack fear.
D. A&Bonly.
E. A&Conly.
7. How might a Christian strengthen his faith?
A. “So then faith comes by hearing.. .the Word of God.”
B. By determining not to give-up.
C. By memorizing Scripture.
D. BothA&C.
E. None of the above.
8. How should one memorize Scripture?
A. Play review games.
B. Comprehend deep spiritual truths.
C. Place 3 x 5 cards in a file and recite as needed.
D. A&Conly.
E. None of the above.
9. Why is memorization the end?
A. Our love for others.
B. Our fruitful lives.
C. Our obedience to God’s Word.
D. Allof the above.
E. None ofthe above
10. What are the two most important points about memory work?
# Test: Chapters 6-7
CULTS TEST
CHAPTERS 6 & 7
INSTRUCTIONS: Label each statement as true or false. Correct each false statement. (Please, do not merely state the reverse or negative of the false statement.)
10. _____ God has given just a few men special, “insider” information.
BONUS: What are the Biblical rules of evidence?
# Test: Introduction and Chapter 1Cults Test – Intro & Ch. 1
DIRECTIONS: Circle the letter for the correct answer.
___________________: a __________________ movement which ________________ or
omits ______________________ theology until ____________________ becomes a lie.
CULTS
Study Questions over Bible Memorization
1. Has the value of memorizing Scripture been overstated?
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2. List the eight reasons given in class that tell why Christians should memorize
Scripture. Include the Bible reference(s) given with each reason.
3. How many methods of Bible study were covered in class; what are they; and, what
does each involve?
4. Which Bible verse(s) requires us to be prepared?
5. What will help you recognize, realize, and understand the will of God for your life?
6. Which Scripture(s) tells why it is impossible for some to please God?
(Give verbatim.)
7. In what should your faith be rooted?
8. Is it possible to stand without knowing the facts of your faith?
9. How can you learn and absorb the facts of faith?
10. How do you get and/or increase your faith? (Use Scripture.)
11. Why should "thus saith the Lord" be imprinted on your mind and heart?
12. What is a solution to bad thoughts?
13. Who can memorize Scripture?
14. Which Scripture(s) tells you that in the strength of Christ all you can do is enough?
15. Why should your child's memory work come from your memory work?
16. Can a child comprehend Scripture and will he or she retain it?
17. What are the two most important steps to memorizing Scripture effectively?
18. When should you memorize Scripture?
19. What is the key to accurate Bible memory?
20. How will you retain memorized Scripture? OR, What is the key to retaining
memorized Scripture?
21. Is Bible memory the end? (Use Scripture.)
22. What three characteristics will tell the world whether or not you are a disciple of
Jesus Christ? (Use Scripture for each.)
23. How can you be happy when you know that the Bible says? (Use Scripture.)
24. How do you feel about Bible memorization since taking this course?
25. What suggestions would you give to someone else for successful Bible memory?
EXTRA CREDIT—Quote aloud to someone all the verses of Scripture that you can recall. Then, write out the references to all the verses of Scripture that you can quote accurately, and have the individual that listens to you initial those verses of Scripture that you quote correctly. (Consider the lesson from II Kings 13:18,19.)
# SQ: Chapter 1CULTS
STUDY QUESTIONS CHPT. 1
CULTS
STUDY QUESTIONS—CHAPTERS 2 & 3
EXTRA CREDIT (possible 20 points): Reproduce the diagram given in class depicting the basis of our salvation using your own selection from the Bible for each level.
# SQ: Chapters 4-5CULTS
STUDY QUESTIONS—CHAPTERS 4 & 5
INSTRUCTIONS: Know the meaning of each vocabulary word and be ready with an answer for each question.
VOCABULARY:
acquiescence
arrogating
automaton
beguiled
charlatan
cosmology
deferring
devoid
discretion
emulate
enamored
exploited
imperative
inordinate
primrose path
replete
repository
UPCOMING EVENTS:
â March 31, 1999 Test covering Chapters 4&5; and two lectures on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (50% from textbook and 50% from classroom lectures)
â April 7, 1999 Test on Jude memorization
# SQ: Chapter 7
CULTS
VOCABULARY WORDS—
feigned purported securities
incursion perveyed` unconfirmabel
# SQ: Earmarks of a CultCults Study Questions – Earmarks (Part I)
10. Can secret knowledge save man?
