Being an Encouragement

Being An Encouragement

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
(Philemon 1:7 KJV)

Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
(Hebrews 6:17-18 KJV)

The word "consolation" in the dictionary means the comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment; a person or thing providing comfort to a person who suffered.

It also means encouragement, relief, or moral support.

Who is that disciple whose surname means "The son of consolation"? *

And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
(Acts 4:36 KJV)

Barnabas
Peter
Judas

Why was Paul encouraged by the life of Philemon? *

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
(Philemon 1:1-7 KJV)

Because Philemon demonstrated faith and love toward God and his fellow believers and encouraged them.
Because he is bitter toward others and brings discouragement to fellow believers.

Would a Christian bring encouragement if he is full of hatred and bitterness? *

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
(Hebrews 12:15 KJV)

Yes
No

What reason would bitterness dwell in the heart of a person? *

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
(Hebrews 12:15 KJV)

Failing to see God's grace in times of sufferings.
Not having faith in God in times of difficulty
Focusing on problems instead on God's goodness.
Failing to realize his own sins in times of God's chastisement.
Holding grudge against someone and having unforgiving spirit
All of the above

Would a Christian be in right fellowship with God if he does not admit his sins? *

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
(1 John 1:8-10 KJV)

Yes
No

Would a Christian have a good fellowship with the brethren if he has a wrong attitude that he or she does not realize? *

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
(1 John 1:7 KJV)

Yes
No

Would a person be able to encourage others if he is quick to judge yet fails to see his or her own mistakes? *

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
(Luke 6:37 KJV)

Yes
No

What did Paul appreciate in the life of Philemon? *

Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
(Philemon 1:5-7 KJV)

Philemon's love and faith toward the Lord Jesus
His love toward all the saints
He communicates his faith
He acknowledges every good thing which is in him in Christ Jesus.
The fellow believers are encouraged by his love
All of the above
He brings discouragement to others

What brought encouragement to Paul in the life of Philemon in verses 18-21? *

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
(Philemon 1:18-21 KJV)

Philemon was obedient to forgive Onesimus.
Philemon was faultfinding and unforgiving to Onesimus.

Would gossiping and backbiting bring encouragement to fellow believers? *

But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
(Galatians 5:15 KJV)

Yes
No

What is the command in Colossians 3: 13? *

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
(Colossians 3:13 KJV)

Forbearing one another
Forgiving one another
All of the above
Finding faults with fellow believers.

A person has forbearance and greater ability to forgive if ... *

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
(Colossians 3:13 KJV)

he has experienced God's love and forgiveness
he is self-righteous and does not realize his own sins.

When you look to God and believe in His word, _____________. *

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
(Romans 15:4-5 KJV)

you will be encouraged and be able to encourage others.
you will be discouraged and will discourage others.

A person who _______ will also experience greater comfort by Christ. *

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
(2 Corinthians 1:5 KJV)

If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
(Hebrews 12:7 KJV)

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
(James 5:7 KJV)

For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
(1 Peter 2:19 KJV)

grows in the ability to endure sufferings as a Christian
often complains and murmur in times of sufferings

As ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the _____________. *

And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.
(2 Corinthians 1:7 KJV)

consolation
discouragement

A caring brethren toward their pastor or leaders is _____________. *

Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more. For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.
(2 Corinthians 7:6-8 KJV)

encouraging
discouraging

God has given us everlasting consolation and hope through ___________ *

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
(2 Thessalonians 2:16 KJV)

grace
our self-righteousness

Consolation is found in ___________ *

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
(Philippians 2:1 KJV)

Christ
friends

We find strong consolation and hope in God's word because of the fact that God ___________ lie. *

Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
(Hebrews 6:17-19 KJV)

can
cannot

It is our Christian duty to ___________. *

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
(Hebrews 10:24-25 KJV)

encourage others to love, good works, and to fellowship in the assembly.
discourage others, teach them to hate, do wrong, and not to attend the regular assembly.

The psalmist said, "I was glad when they said unto me, let us _______ into the house of the Lord". *

A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
(Psalms 122:1 KJV)

go
not go

The requirements for a person to be effective in giving encouragement ...

He must have experienced God's love and forgiveness
He must have patience on others and understand their weaknesses.
He must be able to judge himself before he judges others.
He must be forgiving
He must have faith in God
He must help others to believe the promises of the Bible
He must have hope and able to inspire others .
All of the above
He must be a fault-finder

"He who causes a person to go astray in an evil way, he shall ________into his own pit" *

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
(Proverbs 28:10 KJV)

fall himself
not fall

A man that flatters his neighbor _________. *

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
(Proverbs 29:5 KJV)

spreads a net for his feet
shall find good

Which is better? *

He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
(Proverbs 28:23 KJV)

To correct a person of his mistake even if it is hurting
To flatter a person with the tongue

"A man _____________ the countenance of his friend" *

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
(Proverbs 27:17 KJV)

sharpens
makes dull

"A merry heart ____________ " *

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
(Proverbs 17:22 KJV)

doeth good like a medicine
drieth the bones

He who encourages others will also be ___________________ *

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
(Proverbs 11:25 KJV)

discouraged
encouraged

You will love the person who will keep on _____________ you to serve God. *

discouraging
encouraging

"A hypocrite with his mouth __________________" *

An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
(Proverbs 11:9 KJV)

destroyeth his neigbour
builds up his neighbour

"He that is void of wisdom ____________ ." *

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
(Proverbs 11:12 KJV)

holdeth his peace
destroyeth his neighbor

"Only by ___________ cometh contention" *

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
(Proverbs 13:10 KJV)

pride
humility
well advised

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