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SELF-TEST
1. Define "perfection.”
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2. Who is the example of perfection for believers?
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3. Define initial perfection.
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4. What is meant by progressive perfection?
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5. List nine factors involved in the perfection process.
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6. Write the Key Verse from memory.
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7. If the statement is TRUE write T on the blank in front of it. If the statement is FALSE, write F on the blank in front of it.
a._____Spiritual maturity depends on the length of time one has been a Christian. b._____Progressive sanctification does not mean salvation was incomplete. c._____Many Christian activities will help you mature spiritually. d._____Perfection comes through an increase in spiritual knowledge and personal application of that knowledge.
8. What is the standard of perfection for believers?
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(Answers to tests are provided at the conclusion of the final chapter in this manual.)
FOR FURTHER STUDY
Continue your study of perfection by using the following references:
NEW TESTAMENT REFERENCES
COMMANDS TO BE PERFECT:
Matthew 5:48 John 17:23 I Corinthians 1:10 II Corinthians 7:1; 13:9,11 Colossians 4:12 Hebrews 6:1; 13:21 James 1:4
THINGS THAT PREVENT PERFECTION:
Luke 8:14 Galatians 3:3 Philippians 3:15 Hebrews 7:11,19; 9:9; 10:1
REASONS TO BE PERFECTED:
John 17:23; Romans 12:2 Colossians 4:12 II Timothy 3:16-17 James 1:4; 2:22; 3:2 I John 2:5
HOW WE ARE PERFECTED:
Matthew 19:21 Luke 6:40 II Corinthians 7:1; 12:9 Galatians 3:3 Ephesians 4:12-13 Philippians 3:12,15 Colossians 1:28; 3:14 II Timothy 3:16-17 Hebrews 2:10; 7:11 James 1:4,17,25; 2:22; 3:2 I Peter 5:10 I John 2:5; 4:12; 4:17-18
OLD TESTAMENT REFERENCES
Abraham was to be perfect before God: Genesis 17:1
Hezekiah was perfect before God: Isaiah 38:3
God's way for us is perfect: II Samuel 22:31
Read the books of I and II Kings. You will find the phrase "his heart was not perfect" used often to describe evil kings who ruled Israel. As you read their stories, observe why their hearts were not perfect and the results of this lack of perfection.
PERFECTION IN THE PSALMS
Study what David said about perfection:
God's way is perfect: Psalms 18:30,32 God's law is perfect: Psalms 19:7 The end of the perfect man is peace: Psalms 37:37 We are to walk perfectly before God: Psalms 101:2,6