The Sin That Grace

Will Not Cover

 

LESSON 9

 

W

hen one first hears this title, “The Sin That Grace Will Not Cover,” he or she may be reminded of the teaching of Jesus on the sin against the Holy Spirit (Mark 3:29). However, this is not the same. The subject before us deals with the impenitent backslider. There is no forgiveness for the impenitent backslider because he refuses to repent. Forgiveness is available, but he will not avail himself of it. Therefore, he dies without the forgiving power of the grace of God. [1]

 

       The author of Hebrews wrote: “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame”  (Hebrews 6:4-6). A sadder condition could never be described than to reach the point of no return because of an impenitent heart.

 

            To better understand this person’s awful condition, let us consider four things: [2]

 

(1) The Backslider    (2) His condition    (3) How he Backslides    (4) His fate [3]

 

(1) The Backslider

            The word backsliding appears fifteen times in the Bible, and must have been a favorite word of Jeremiah, because he referred to it twelve times. It literally means: [4]

 

            “To slide back; to lapse morally.” Backsliding was a big problem with God’s people, Israel. For a time they would serve God, but due to the evil nations around them, adultery and temptations to worship idols caused them to become backsliders. Thus, they were called back to God for repentance, but far too often they would not return. [5]

 

            As we turn forward to the New Testament, the problem continues. Christ, and others who were guided by the Holy Spirit, sounded warnings against falling. To the sleeping trio, Peter, James and John, Jesus said: [6]

 

            “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). These men were facing dangers because they could not watch with their Master during His great agony in the garden—even one hour (vs. 40). Peter did not know it, but he was on his way to deny his Lord three times (Matthew 25:34). These men needed to take heed to this warning. [7]

 

            The Hebrew writer referred to the hard heart of Israel in the wilderness, and how God swore in His wrath that they would not enter His rest (Hebrews 3:7-11). Then he applied this to Christians: “Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:12,13). Therefore, a weighty responsibility is placed on all Christians to do two things: [8]

 

(1)  To keep themselves from backsliding.

 

            (2) To encourage other brothers and sisters in Christ to stay faithful. [9]

 

            The apostle Paul practiced this plan. As to his personal life he wrote: “But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27). Then to encourage the Corinthian Christians he wrote: “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12). [10]

 

            The apostle Peter joined Paul in warning Christians against becoming backsliders. After listing the graces that must be added to grow and be fruitful for the Lord, he encouraged: “Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble” (2 Peter 1:10). [11]

 

            There have been those in all generations who have taught that once saved that there is no way to become a backslider, and millions have accepted this false doctrine without even questioning it. However, the Bible not only warns against backsliding, but also gives examples of those who experienced it. The Galatian Churches were in danger of backsliding because they were allowing false teachers to rob them of their freedom in Christ. The Law of Moses had been taken out of the way and nailed to the cross (Colossians 2:14), but these teachers wanted to keep portions of the law alive in Christianity. [12]

 

            Therefore, Paul wrote: “You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace” (Galatians 5:4). Paul is saying that those who were involved in this were backsliders from grace!

 

            After Simon the sorcerer had believed and was baptized (Acts 8:13), he became a backslider by trying to buy the power of the Holy Spirit. Peter told him: “But Peter said to him, ‘Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money!

 

            For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity’ ” Acts 8:20,23). If Simon had remained a backslider, he would have been lost forever! [13]

 

            Backsliding can be (as we have found) on an individual basis or an entire church. When Jesus wrote a letter to the church at Ephesus, He reminded them that they had left their first love. This was a dangerous form of backsliding, and Jesus warned: “Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent” (Revelation 2:5). [14]

 

            Therefore, the backslider is one who leaves God and becomes involved with the world of sin. [15]

 

            The apostle Paul had a co-worker who became a backslider. For a time, Demas was evidently a faithful worker, but the allurement of the world pulled him away. Paul had to sadly write: “for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica” (2 Timothy 4:10). How could anyone study these examples and still teach that backsliding is impossible! [16]

 

(2) His Condition

            Now that we have seen the reality of a backslider and who he is, may we further study his condition? The Bible pictures the backslider as a worthless, depraved, and lost soul. He is described as one with no value as to influence. Jesus taught His disciples that they were the salt of the earth, then continued: “. . .but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men” (Matthew 5:13). [17]

 

            In this verse, Jesus is comparing the backslider to salt that is worthless and without value! Is this the way we feel about a backslider who will not repent, or do we cheer them on in their lost condition? [18]

 

            Perhaps the apostle Peter pictures the hideous state of a backslider more graphically than any other writer. Peter had personally been in that state, but had returned. However, he had this to say about those who refuse to repent. [19]

 

            “For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them” (2 Peter 2:20,21). [20]

 

            In simple terms, Peter is saying that a backslider is worse spiritually than an alien sinner—one who has never been saved! They are both lost, but Peter describes the backslider in a worse state. [21]

 

            To show their awful condition, Peter used two illustrations: “But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: ‘A dog returns to his own vomit,’ and, ‘a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire’” (2 Peter 2:22). [22]

 

            In view of these passages, won’t you agree that the backslider is painted as an awful portrait? Won’t you also agree that faithful Christians are wrong to uphold them in their awful condition? [23]

 

            What then, should be the attitude and responsibility of faithful Christians toward a backslider? First of all, we should try to restore them and save them from their lost condition. If they have NOT reached the point of no return, and will repent, there is beautiful forgiveness available through the grace of God. Thus, every effort should be made to save them! Paul sums up the need to save them: [24]

 

            “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted” (Galatians 6:1). If we go to the backslider with the wrong attitude, we will drive him farther away from God. However, with the spirit of gentleness, there is hope of restoring him to his love for God and the kingdom. [25]

 

            James emphasizes that trying to reach a backslider is serious business. “Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins” (James 5:19,20). Therefore, we must first make every effort to win them back to the Lord and salvation. [26]

 

            After every possible effort has been made and they refuse to repent, we must give them up to their lost state. For without repentance, there is no grace, and without grace, it is impossible to be saved (Ephesians 2:8). Without repentance, they continually “crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame” (Hebrews 6:6). [27]

 

(3) How He Backslides

            Perhaps in the majority of cases, the backslider did not plan to get into such an awful spiritual condition. There are some (like Demas) who just leave and go immediately into the world, but this is not the general rule. Most backsliders leave the church gradually. Notice a pattern that is often followed: [28]

 

            It may begin by losing interest in Bible classes. The one may reason, “With my physical responsibilities, I need my rest, and worship with the Lord’s Supper is what’s important.” Thus, the Sunday worship services become his only contact with the church. However, in time, the Sunday evening worship is forsaken. He further reasons, “Just so I partake of the Lord’s Supper, it’s all right!” The next step is to miss a Sunday morning worship. This didn’t seem so bad, so he goes for two! [29]

 

            The passing of time causes him to become weaker and weaker spiritually until he shows up once a month. Shortly after this, comes the final step—NO ATTENDANCE! When brethren visit and encourage, he gives them a long list of excuses. By this time, the heart has been hardened and the sinful world seems even more appealing. Satan has won! [30]

 

            Thus, many failures have made this backsliding possible. He has not added the Christians graces, and has spiritual eye problems. “For he who lacks these things is “shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins” (2 Peter 1:9). [31]

 

            Because of neglect to Bible study and worship, he has failed to grow spiritually. “but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18). [32]

 

            The backslider has lost his appetite for God’s word: “as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,” (1 Peter 2:2). When these ingredients (along with love for the Lord and His kingdom) are missing, it is easy to slide back into the world! [33]

 

(4) His Fate

            Most of those who backslide refuse to think seriously about their fate. They evidently think that all will be well with them, but this is false. The New Testament sounds the message loud and clear, that without GRACE, there is no hope for salvation. The backslider, who refuses to repent, has NO grace, NO redemption, NO atonement, and NO salvation!

 

            Before one chooses the way of the backslider, he should count the cost—he should count the losses. Remember, when one backslides, there is only one winner—the devil! The local church loses a member, and God loses a worker. [34]

 

            Paul wrote to the Corinthian Christians: “We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain” (2 Corinthians 6:1). [35]

 

            Christians lose a brother or sister in Christ. Again, Paul and others must have felt a terrible loss when Demas decided to leave for the world (2 Timothy 4:10). Also, the community loses a good Christian influence. [36]

 

            Jesus compared His kingdom to LEAVEN. “Another parable He spoke to them: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened’” (Matthew 13:33). [37]

 

            Even more seriously, the backslider loses his soul. As a dead branch, he is cut off and burned (John 15:1-6). He is severed from Christ the vine, and there is NO HOPE without repentance! [38]

 

Conclusion

            Yes, there is a sin that grace will not cover—an impenitent backslider! Will you consider the seriousness of this sin and resolve to become a Christian and remain faithful until death (Revelation 2:10)? This is the only way to spend eternity with God! [39]

 

Review Questions For Lesson 9

(Circle the Most Correct Answer: A, B, or C)

 

1.     Something that Paul disciplined (1 Cor. 9:27)

(a) World  (b) Body  (c) Others

2.     Something of life that suggests royalty (Rev. 2:10)

(a) Throne  (b) Crown  (c) Reign 

3.     The second thing mentioned by Peter to be made sure (2 Pet. 1:10)

(a) Calling  (b) Commitment  (c) Election

4.     “You have fallen from --------“  (Gal. 5:4)

(a) Life  (b) Hope  (c) Grace

5.     Something important to do in grace and knowledge (2 Pet. 3:18)

(a) Grow  (b) Increase  (c) Purpose      

6.     A product used to show purity of the word (1 Pet. 2:2)

(a) Wheat  (b) Milk  (c) Rice

7.     That which Jesus said could become good for nothing (Mt. 5:13)

(a) Gold  (b) Garments  (c) Salt       

8.     Something forgotten that had been cleansed (2 Pet. 1:9)

(a) Sins  (b) Ways  (c) Life

9.     “The ----------- indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Mt. 26:41)

(a) Spirit  (b) Heart  (c) Will  

10. The ones who are to restore one “in any trespass” (Gal. 6:1)

(a) Friends  (b) Christians  (c) Spiritual

11. Jesus described Himself as being the “true ------------“ (John 15:1)

(a) Leader  (b) Vine  (c) Shepherd

 

TRUE OR FALSE:  (Circle “T” for true; “F” for false)

 

T    F    1. A word that describes sin (Heb. 3:12,13) Enticing

T    F    2. The second thing a fallen church was told to do (Rev. 2:5) Repent

T    F    3. This man became a backslider [13] Andrew

T    F    4.  “----- and pray” (Mt. 26:41) Kneel

T    F    5. “If they fall away, to renew them again to ----------” (Heb. 6:4-6) Repentance

T    F    6. The second thing mentioned by Peter in which to grow [32] Grace

T    F    7.  Something that can be done again to the Son of God (Heb. 6:6) Accept

T    F    8. That from which one can fall (Gal. 5:4) Grace

T    F    9. A man who left because he loved the world (2 Tim. 4:10) Silas

T    F  10. The kind of backslider who will be lost [1] Impenitent

T    F  11. Something about Peter, James, and John that was weak (Mt. 26:41) Flesh

T    F  12. Jesus compared the kingdom to this ingredient [37] Leaven

T    F  13. The first attitude of a Christian toward a backslider [24] Save Them

T    F  14. “Will save a soul from ----- and cover a multitude of sins” (Jas. 5:19,20) Death

T    F  15. Something the Bible warns against [12] Backsliding

T    F  16. Something important that is lost by the backslider [33] Appetite

T    F  17. That which the backslider should count [34] The Years

 

Fruit of the Spirit (1) — Love

 

LESSON 10

 

O

nce Paul completed his list of the awful and sinful works of the flesh that will keep one from entering the kingdom of God, he turned immediately to the contrast—the fruit of the Spirit. Just as the works of the flesh keeps one out of the kingdom, the fruit of the Spirit will be a part of those in the kingdom. [1]

 

         These Christian characteristics are so harmonized together to represent the way of Christ that they are referred to by Paul as one fruit. This special fruit was not limited to Christians of the first century, but intended for all centuries. Therefore, let us look at these powerful fundamentals that make up the fruit of the Spirit. [2]

 

            Some have wondered why Paul began this important fruit with love. Was there a purpose, or was it just a coincidence? Some have argued that he had to begin with one in the list, and it just happened to be love. However, there is proof from Paul’s other writings that he intended to begin with love. This is not to say that the other things listed are not important, but it is to say, based on Paul’s other epistles, that all the other characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit would lose their importance without love. [3]

 

Love Chapter

            When Paul wrote his famous chapter on love in 1 Corinthians 13, he began by showing that without love, all other good works would be useless. For example, to be able to speak with the tongues of men and of angels without love would be like nothing more than making noises from brass or a clanging cymbal. [4]

 

            Even the gift of prophecy, and being able to understand all mysteries and all knowledge, with a faith strong enough to remove mountains, would be nothing without love. Paul went further by saying, “And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing” (1 Corinthians 13:3). [5]

 

            To make his point stronger that love must be first, Paul closes this chapter on love by saying, “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). [6]

 

            Therefore, love is where all of us must also begin. To the churches in Galatia, Paul wrote: “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another” (Galatians 5:13).  You will notice that he did not say, “Serve one another,” but rather, “By love serve one another!”  Paul is saying that love makes all the difference in the world, and this is in harmony with all the word of God. [7]

 

Redemption And Salvation

In fact, the powerful subjects of redemption and salvation from sin are founded on love. If love were removed from salvation, there would be NO salvation. [8]

 

            Jesus declared this truth to Nicodemus when He said, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Love motivated God to give His Son in death for a world that was not lovable! This kind of love is opposite to the way the world loves. With sinful man, there seems to be the rule, “If something is lovable, love it, if it isn’t lovable, hate it!” [9]

 

            Jesus taught about the importance of loving those who are not lovable when He said, “For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? ...Do not even the tax collectors do so? Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:46-48). Jesus is teaching that we are to have the same kind of love that is found in God, who is love (1 John 4:8). [10]

 

            If God had not set forth agape love, all of us would be lost forever! Paul wrote to the Romans: “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:7-8). God loved those who were NOT lovable. [11]

 

            Jesus also taught that love is the basis for everything. One day, a scribe asked Jesus, “Which is the first commandment of all?” (Mark 12:28). Jesus answered by giving the first and second greatest commandment of all! What are they? In essence He taught, you must love God supremely, and your neighbor as yourself (Mk. 12:30,31). [12]

 

            Jesus concluded after giving these two: “There is no other commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:31). Matthew records Jesus giving even a greater importance to these commandments: “On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 22:40). Therefore, Paul begins the fruit of the Spirit with love! [13]

 

            Observe further, that love will not only love the unlovable, making every effort to help them and teach them the message of the saving gospel, but Paul says, “Love suffers long and is kind; . . .” (1 Corinthians 13:4). As we reach out to the needs of others, with this kind of love, we will do so with longsuffering and kindness! [14]

 

Have you ever observed that as Paul tells what love will do, he personifies love as a person? You can substitute a person where love appears in this love chapter. For example, we can say, “God suffers long, God is kind, God does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth.” [15]

 

            You may say, “That is all right when substituting God for love, or Jesus for love, but it is different when using my own name?”  In this context, is it different?  If we are bearing the fruit of the Spirit, can’t we substitute our own names?  Just try using your own name in each place that the word love appears! [16]

 

             “I am kind.”  Can we faithfully follow Jesus without being kind? Paul admonishes, “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you”  (Ephesians 4:32). [17]

 

            “I suffer long.”  Christianity is a religion based on sacrifice. “God so loved that He gave . . .” (John 3:16). What did He give? He gave His only begotten Son!  Only love will lead one to suffer, and if we love Jesus, we will suffer for Him and with Him. [18]

 

            The apostle Peter wrote:  “For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps. Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,” (1 Peter 2:21; 4:1). [19]

 

            Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter” (1 Peter 4:16). [20]

 

             “I do not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoice in the truth.” Isn’t this the way Christians should be who have the fruit of the Spirit? When we were born again “of water and of the Spirit,” didn’t we die to sin? (Rom. 6:2). [21]

 

            Therefore, the very things that Paul mentioned that love would do are the same things that we should do if we are bearing the fruit of the Spirit! [22]

 

            Also, if we have this kind of love, our burdens will be lighter. There are so many burdens to bear today while living the Christian life. No, they are not necessarily the same kind of burdens that were present in Paul’s day, but we all still have burdens. Thus, when this kind of love is present, our burdens will be lightened, because love lightens burdens! [23]

 

            Many of you are familiar with the life of Jacob in the Old Testament. Jacob fell deeply in love with Rachel, one of the daughters of Laban. Jacob wanted to marry her, but Laban informed him that he would have to work seven years for her. He did this, but to his surprise, he received her sister Leah. [24]

 

            Jacob was informed that he could also receive Rachel, but to do so, he would have to work another seven years. Why was Jacob willing to do all this serving to marry Rachel? Here is the answer: “So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only a few days to him because of the love he had for her” (Genesis 29:20). Love lightened his burdens! [25]

 

            For example, if someone has a child who is ill, a nurse can be hired who will put in her eight to twelve hours and then go home. This is what she is paid to do. However, a mother can stay those same hours and just keep on going! How can she do this? Be-cause her burdens are lightened with love.  Is it difficult and tiring to her? Yes, but love motivates her to keep going. [26]

 

            When we have the fruit of the Spirit, love will motivate us to keep going. Because of love, we will work, we will serve, we will faithfully study the Bible, and we will worship. [27]

 

  How could Joseph of the Old Testament keep going when he was hated, deprived of his freedom, falsely accused, and forgotten? The answer is that he loved God, and evidently believed the principle that was written by Paul in later centuries: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). [28]

 

Joseph Refused To Give Up

            Joseph was like a story I was told when just a boy. A farmer had a mule that was extremely old, but the farmer did not want to sell him. One night, this old mule fell into an open dry well, and couldn’t get out. The farmer told his sons, this is the right time to get rid of this mule. We will just fill up the well and bury this old mule. [29]

 

            So they began shoveling dirt into the well. But to their surprise, as each shovel of dirt was thrown into the well, it was trampled under the mule’s feet. Thus, when the well was almost filled to the top, the old mule just walked out. He refused to give up, and to be buried alive. He loved life! [30]

 

            Those who have the fruit of the Spirit also love life. They not only appreciate the physical life that God has given them, but they love and hope for eternal life. They have faith that they will receive the life that Jesus offers, if they will faithfully love, obey and serve Him. [31]

 

            For Jesus said, “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him” (John 14:21). [32]

 

Water Of Life

            Jesus promised the woman at Jacob’s well, “whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life” (John 4:14). [33]

 

            Therefore, the fruit of the Spirit must begin with love! [34].

 

Review Questions For Lesson 10

(Circle the Most Correct Answer: A, B, or C)

 

1. “And now abide ------------, hope, love, these three; but the greatest is love” (1 Cor. 13:13)

(a) Grace  (b) Faith  (c) Peace

2. The one who is perfect (Mt. 5:48)

(a) Gabriel  (b) John  (c) Father

 3. That to which liberty is not to be used (Gal. 5:13)

            (a) To Sin  (b) To The Flesh  (c) To Obtain Grace

 4. This is joined to being kind and tenderhearted (Eph. 4:32)

            (a) Forgiving  (b) Praying  (c) Studying

 5. “I will give of the  ---------- of the water of life freely  (Rev. 21:6)

            (a) River  (b) Spring  (c) Fountain

 6. “all things work together for ------- to those who love God” (Romans 8:28)

            (a) Hope  (b) Good  (c) Joy

 7. This man served because of love (Gen. 29:20)

            (a) David  (b) Jacob  (c) Amos

8.     That to which Christians are called (Gal. 5:13)

(a) Happiness  (b) Servitude  (c) Liberty

9.     through  ----------- serve one another(Gal. 5:13)

(a) Concern (b) Love  (c) Fear

10. That which those who drink the water of life will never do (John 4:14)      

(a) Die (b) Be Afraid  (c) Thirst

 

 

TRUE OR FALSE:  (Circle “T” for true; “F” for false)

 

T    F   1.  This would be missing without love [8] Salvation

T    F   2. The second of three important things that will abide forever (1 Cor. 13:13) [6] Peace

T    F   3. Something everlasting from Jesus (John 4:14) Life

T    F   4. Paul refers to the fruit of the Spirit as --- fruit [2] One

T    F   5. “and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me -------” (1 Cor. 13:3) Little

T    F   6. A man who served because he loved God [28] Joseph

T    F   7.  A woman who was loved by Jacob (Gen. 29:20) Leah

T    F   8. That which love will lead one to do [18] Suffer

T    F  9. That which the world was NOT when Jesus died [9] Loveable

T    F  10. The chapter in 1 Corinthians known as the love chapter [4] Twelve

T    F  11. Something to be done by Christians through love (Gal. 5:13) Serve

T    F  12. “Love suffers ----” (1 Cor. 13:4) Often

T    F  13. That in which love rejoices (1 Cor. 13:6) Truth

T    F  14. Where Paul intended to begin the fruit of the Spirit  [3] With Love

T    F  15. That which all were when Jesus died (Rom. 5:7,8) Afraid

T    F  16. The one who is to be loved supremely [12] God

T    F  17. This man kept going when he was hated  [28] Joseph

 

GRADING KEY

After you have completed these two Lessons, you may want to click on The Grading Key to determine your scores. To finalize Your Score, Take From 100, 5 Points For Each One Missed In Each Lesson.

 

 

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