Cornerstone Curriculum, Official Certification Edition

LESSON 1 | CONVERSION AND CALLING: THE WORD THAT CREATES / 91

The following questions were designed to help you review the material in the video which focused on the life-giving properties of the Word of God in our lives. Be clear and concise in your answers, and where possible, support with Scripture! 1. How does the Bible describe the role that the Scriptures play in providing new life to the one who believes in Christ? What role does faith play together with the Word to create the new birth? 2. In what way does Jesus’ temptation teach us of the power of the Word of God for our lives? What truth did Jesus cite when confronted with the devil and his deceptions in the wilderness? 3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in helping the spiritual person grasp the meaning of the Holy Scriptures? What about the natural person – can they understand them? Why or why not? 4. What is the true sign of discipleship in Jesus Christ? Describe the relationship between spiritual growth and feeding upon the Word of God? 5. What are some of the ways that Scripture suggests that one can abide in the Word of God? How does abiding in the Word connect to living in Christian community? 6. What particular people has God given to the Church to help it understand and apply the Word of God? What is their role in helping equip Christians to do ministry? 7. According to Scripture, what is God’s eternal purpose for the created universe? 8. Ultimately, what is the high purpose that God has appointed for believers, and how are they to carry that purpose out in their lives? 9. In what way are the Scriptures unique and supremely above all other books in the world? 10. What can we expect to occur in our hearts and our lives when we submit to God’s creative Word? Explain.

Student Questions and Response page 70 & 6

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CONNECTION

This lesson highlights certain critical aspects of the creative power of the Word of God, objectively in the creation of the universe, and subjectively, in the creation of new spiritual life in the heart of the

Summary of Key Concepts page 71 & 7