The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit
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Air is a good metaphor for the Holy Spirit because
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It can be powerful
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You can't see it
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You can't live without it
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You can only see it by what it does
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All of the above
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This quiz is based on the teachings of The School of Discipleship at Hope Church, Cordova, TN on April 13, 2011.
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The Holy Spirit is a force of God which carries out God's will without mind, emotion or will.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The Holy Spirit is a person who has mind, emotion and will.Rate this question:
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We don't get more of the Holy Spirit, rather He gets more of us.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that the Holy Spirit is not something that can be quantified or measured. It is not about receiving more of the Holy Spirit, but rather about surrendering ourselves completely to the Holy Spirit's guidance and allowing Him to have full control over our lives. It is a continuous process of submitting ourselves to God's will and allowing the Holy Spirit to work in and through us.Rate this question:
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When we became a Christian we received
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A portion of the Holy Spirit
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All of the Holy Spirit
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A temporary filling of the Holy Spirit
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None of the above
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A. All of the Holy SpiritExplanation
When we became a Christian, we received all of the Holy Spirit. This means that as believers, we have the full presence and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. The Holy Spirit guides us, empowers us, and helps us grow in our relationship with God. This is a fundamental belief in Christianity, as the Holy Spirit is seen as an essential part of the Trinity and plays a crucial role in the life of a believer.Rate this question:
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One of the most important things needed for a person to become a Christian is that they need to be convicted about their sin. This is why we need to make sure people know how sinful they are.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
It is the job of the Holy Spirit to convict unbelievers of their sin.Rate this question:
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Jesus told the disciples that it was to their advantage that he goes away because
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The Spirit would become their teacher
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The Spirit would guide them
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Then they could do even greater works than Jesus
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Jesus' Spirit could then live in them
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
Jesus told the disciples that it was to their advantage that he goes away because the Spirit would become their teacher, guide them, and enable them to do even greater works than Jesus. Additionally, Jesus' Spirit could then live in them.Rate this question:
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Jeseus said he could do nothing of His own initiative.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because in the Bible, Jesus often emphasized that He only did what His Father in heaven instructed Him to do. He repeatedly stated that He came to fulfill the will of God and not to do His own will. This shows that Jesus recognized His dependence on God and did not act independently or on His own initiative.Rate this question:
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Just as God was the initiator of all that Jesus said and did, so Jesus wants the Holy Spirit to have the same influence on us.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Jesus, being the Son of God, had a close relationship with God and was guided by the Holy Spirit in all that He said and did. In the same way, Jesus desires for the Holy Spirit to have a similar influence on His followers. This means that the Holy Spirit should be the initiator and guide of our thoughts, words, and actions, just as it was for Jesus. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, which of the following did NOT happen
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The disciples began to speak in other languages
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People thought the disciples were drunk
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What seemed to be flames of fire rested on each of the disciples
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They began dancing for joy
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All of the above
Correct Answer
A. They began dancing for joyExplanation
The correct answer is "They began dancing for joy". This is because there is no mention in the question or in the context of the Holy Spirit coming at Pentecost that the disciples began dancing for joy. The other options are mentioned in the question itself - the disciples speaking in other languages, people thinking they were drunk, and flames of fire resting on each of the disciples.Rate this question:
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Although the Apostle John spoke about the Holy Spirit in his Gospel and Epistles, Paul on the other hand had very little to say about the Holy Spirit.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Paul referred to the Holy Spirit over 75 times in his Epistles.Rate this question:
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According to Paul in Romans 8, the only way to overcome the law of the flesh is through
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The Bible
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Conviction
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Rejection of the law
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The law of the Spirit
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The gifts of the Spirit
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A. The law of the SpiritExplanation
In Romans 8, Paul explains that the only way to overcome the law of the flesh is through the law of the Spirit. He emphasizes that those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit, leading to life and peace. By relying on the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, believers can resist the desires of the flesh and live in obedience to God's will. This contrasts with relying on the law, which only exposes our sinful nature but does not provide the power to overcome it.Rate this question:
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The true test of whether someone has the Holy Spirit living inside of them is by observing their use of their spiritual gifts.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
It's by observing if they are producing the Fruit of the Spirit.Rate this question:
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