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What is the relationship between suffering and being used by God?
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Suffering is often necessary to break a person’s reliance on self, thus preparing them to be effectively used by God.
What should courage in a Christian's life be associated with?
Courage should be viewed as encouragement and hope, focusing not just on fearlessness but on trusting God's promise despite life's struggles.
What key concept about the courage of faith is highlighted in 2 Corinthians 5:6-10?
Believers should always be of good courage, walk by faith not by sight, and have the ambition to please God as all will appear before the Judgment seat of Christ.
Why is an eternal perspective important in Christian living?
It reminds believers that this life is not the end, and something more glorious, such as the new creation with Christ, awaits.
What constitutes the 'greater light' that should guide a Christian's life?
The greater light is the love of Christ, recognizing that it is His love for us, and not our love for Him, that should guide us.
Define faith as presented in the lecture.
Faith is described as the assurance of things hoped for, deeply rooted in God's promises and requiring a personal relationship over mere moralism.
How does the love of Christ influence a believer's life?
The love of Christ controls a believer, motivating them to lead a dedicated life of service and growing in understanding of His love.
How do Paul and Peter exemplify the role of weakness in spiritual growth?
Both apostles recognized their weaknesses, indicating that to be used by God often requires suffering and acknowledging one's inability to contribute to salvation except sin.
How should Christian ambition be directed according to the lecture?
Christian ambition should aim to please Christ by focusing on greater goals than secular pursuits, understanding accountability for the gifts and opportunities received.
Why is understanding the love of Christ crucial for spiritual growth?
Understanding Christ’s love is crucial as it heightens motivation for a life of dedicated service and deepens the grasp of spiritual truths.
Describe the role of hope in combatting hopelessness in Christian doctrine.
Hope, as rooted in God's promises and connectedness to Him, combats hopelessness, which can lead to faltering faith.
What does 'longing for home' mean in the context of this lecture?
It refers to the believer's anticipation and journey towards eternal life with Christ, filled with joy and wonder.
What lesson is illustrated by the example of a young man in the ocean?
It demonstrates the concept of utter dependence on others and parallels the reliance one should have on Christ in spiritual maturity.
What is identified as the greatest battle for a Christian's life?
Discouragement, which arises from disconnecting from God, is seen as the greatest battle for a Christian.
How is true spiritual strength characterized according to the lecture?
True spiritual strength comes from recognizing one's weakness and absolute need for Christ.
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