Lesson #19: How are you a new spiritual creature?

What is one major difference between the spiritual life of an Old Testament believer and a New Testament believer?

Old Testament believers could never have faith in God.New Testament believers have a permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit.The Spirit could empower Old Testament believers, but the permanent indwelling associated with the New Covenant is a New Testament reality.New Testament believers no longer needed God's Word.

Which statement best describes the New Testament believer's relationship to God?

Access to God is limited to a special priesthood.Believers can approach God directly through Jesus Christ.Believers must offer animal sacrifices to approach God.Only the nation of Israel can approach God.

Which statement best describes the New Testament believer's spiritual position?

The believer is positioned outside of Christ.The believer's position depends entirely upon emotions.The believer is identified with and positioned in Christ through faith.Only Old Testament believers had a spiritual position before God.

Which of the following best describes the New Testament priesthood?

Only the Levitical priests could serve God.Every believer has a priestly relationship and direct access to God through Christ.Only the High Priest could pray to God.Gentile believers cannot function as priests.

Which passage teaches that New Testament believers are a "royal priesthood"?

Psalm 23:11 Peter 2:9Genesis 12:3Exodus 20:3

What does being "in Christ" emphasize about the New Testament believer?

A temporary emotional experienceA physical locationA new spiritual identity and position resulting from union with ChristA return to the Old Testament sacrificial system

What is significant about the New Testament believer having the written Word of God?

The believer has no need to study it.God's Word provides divine truth for understanding and living the spiritual life.God's Word was only intended for pastors.The written Word replaced the need for faith.

Why is the permanent indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit significant to the New Testament spiritual life?

It eliminates the need for spiritual growth.It provides the believer with an ongoing divine resource for living the spiritual life.It guarantees that believers will never make wrong decisions.It means believers no longer need God's Word.

Why is Christ's completed work central to the New Testament spiritual life?

It made the Old Testament unnecessary to study.It established the basis for the believer's new position, access to God, and spiritual resources.It eliminated the need for Scripture.It guaranteed material prosperity.

Reflection

What are four major differences in the spiritual life today than what the spiritual life was like in the Old Testament?

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Lesson #19: How are you a new spiritual creature?

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