Q11 As well as being in the image of God with a holy lifestyle, what other four characteristics is God telling us are needed to be an inhabitant of the new world?
Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. 2 Peter 3:12-14
NOTE: Here are listed all the characteristics for which God is seeking in the citizens of the new earth.
- Bearing God’s image
- Living a holy lifestyle
- Righteous
- In peace—at one with God, having no guilt
- Without spot
- Blameless
Q12 When are we to be living this kind of life?
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Titus 2:11-13
Q13 How is it possible to attain to such a high standard of life?
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:16,17
NOTE: The Bible give us principles of true belief and teaching; it rebukes us for the wrong we are doing; it puts us right; it teaches us how to be good and how to do good. The words of the Bible are unique. They are unlike any other book. They are alive! To see how they can be alive for you. Read Modules 12 and 13.
Q14 How does the Bible express the thought that the words are alive?
[Jesus said], the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
John 6:63
Q15 How does the Bible help us when we are surrounded by the darkness of doubt and sin and confusion?
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105
Q16 What can the word of God do when we memorise it and live by it?
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11
NOTE: Often we hear in our minds the words that adults said when we were children. If we learn the words of our Father in the Bible we will hear them in our minds in the same way and they can keep us from doing wrong. Thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not commit adultery, remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. |
