Syllabus

DECISIONS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES

 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.  For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting” (Galatians 6:7-8).

 Questions for Lesson 3:

 

(Remember to answer the questions in a different color and copy/paste the questions and answers together in an email message.  Please do not send your answers as attachments).

 Part A

 Please give full sentence answers.  Sometimes more than one sentence will be required.  Each answer will be worth 5 points.  

  1. What are we supposed to crucify according to Galatians 5:24-25?  What will that include?  There are two parts to this question.
  2. According to Galatians 5:17, what causes us not to be able to do the things we want to do?
  3. According to James 4:1-4, what causes wars and fighting?
  4. Where should we place our affections? (Colossians 3:1-3)
  5. What happens to treasures we lay up for ourselves on earth? (Matthew 6:19-21)
  6. How do we know the love of the Heavenly Father is not in someone? (1 John 2:15-17)
  7. Explain what it means to “walk after the flesh.”  Contrast that manner of life with “walking after the spirit.” (Romans 8:4-9)  There are two parts to this question.

 

Part B.  

Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase.  Sometimes I am asking for a scripture reference.   Each answer will be worth 2 points.  

  1. Abstain from all appearance of __________.
  2. We cannot say, “Soul, take thine ease, eat, drink and be merry” according to the parable of the rich man in __________________.
  3. The prophet _____________ said, “Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”
  4. And ___________________ said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed.
  5. And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in ______________
  6. “Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God” is found in ___________________.
  7. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their _________________ exercised to discern both good and evil.
  8. But they that will be _______________ fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 
  9. For the love of ______________ is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
  10. But unto the ______________ he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
  11. For he that biddeth _______________ God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
  12. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap _____________________ .
  13. The just shall live by ____________________.
  14. For we walk by faith, not by ______________________.
  15. Let love be without __________________. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
  16. For the wisdom of this world is _________________with God.
  17. Now _________________ is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
  18. Hate the __________________, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate.
  19. So then ____________ cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.  Romans 10:17

 

Part C  

Use the list of scriptures in the section below to identify the scriptures written afterward.  Each answer will be worth 2 points.

 

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Philippians 2:3-8

1 Peter 3:8-11

Philippians 2:15

Romans 2:28-29

Matthew 5:9

Matthew 5:13-16

1 Corinthians 10:23-24

1 Corinthians 10:29-33

Romans 12:17-18

Romans 12:17-21

Romans 14:13, 19, 21


  1. All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.
  2. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
  3. Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience?  For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?  Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.  Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
  4. Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.  For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
  5. For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
  6. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.  Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.  Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
  7. Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way….Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another…. It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
  8. Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.  And if any man think that he knoweth anything, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.  But if any man love God, the same is known of him.  As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.  For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.  Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.  But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.  But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.  For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?  But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.  Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
  9. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.  If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
  10. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.  Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.  Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.  Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
  11. That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.
  12. Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.  Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.  Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.