Study - Chapter 32 - Snares of Satan
Thought Questions and Notes on
The Great Controversy
Chapter 32:
Snares of Satan |
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1. What is Satan’s great objective as the conflict nears its close? Over whom is he most concerned? [ page 518:1,2 ] |
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2. What plans does he lay to nullify the efforts of God’s ministers? [pages 518:3 - 519:1 ] |
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3. How do fault-finders serve his purpose? When are they especially diligent? [ page 519:2,3 ] |
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4. How does Satan plan to introduce heresies among church members from within? In what popular liberal teaching is there grave danger? Why? [ page 520:1,2 ] |
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5. What wrong motive in the study of Scripture has led to discord and confusion? How are Bible passages often misinterpreted? [ pages 520:3 - 521:1 ] |
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6. Under what conditions is Bible study positively dangerous? What is the result of withholding or not studying certain portions of the Scriptures? [ page 521:2 ] |
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7. What portions of the Bible are so clear that they may be understood by all? What hope is held out for every honest soul? [ 521:3; 526:2; 528:2 ] |
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8. How does “Liberalism” contribute to lawlessness? How has scientific research led to skepticism? Is there real contradiction between science and the Bible? [ 522:1-4 ] |
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9. What should be our attitude toward unrevealed mysteries, beyond finite comprehension? [ pages 523:1; 527:1,2 ]
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10. What class of Bible readers have “no shield from delusion”? [ page 523:2 ]
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11. List five common errors, with reasons why they are dangerous. [ 524:1-525:2 ] |
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12. What is the usual course of those who wilfully reject one principle of truth? What plausible reason have many infidels for their unbelief? [ 525:3,4 ]
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13. How are others by their own attitude led to infidelity? (Four classes) [ page 526:1 ] |
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14. What is the real cause for distrusting God? What is necessary for the maintenance of saving faith? [ pages 527:3 - 528:1 ]
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15. Why does God not shield His people from Satan’s temptations? How may temptation be successfully overcome? When was Israel safe from Balaam’s attempt to curse them, and what wrought their downfall? [ pages 528:3 - 530:2 ]
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