What was Nicholas's 'big idea' — the central thesis of his entire sermon?

Living as a radical Christian will result in suffering in the flesh but rejoicing for the spirit and the kingdom of God

Who was Saint Polycarp, and why did Nicholas use him as his senior quote?

A bridge figure between the original apostles and the new church leadership who died rather than curse Jesus

What were Polycarp's last words before being burned at the stake?

You threaten me with fire which burns for a little while and is soon extinguished, but are ignorant of the fire of the coming judgment

When Nicholas used football practice as an illustration, what point was he making?

That suffering together creates fellowship, but suffering for Christ is entirely different because it unites us with Christ himself

What illustration did Nicholas use to explain why Christians should not be ashamed of being identified with Christ?

An African tribe that cuts identifying marks into a baby's face at birth so the child is always visibly part of the tribe

According to Nicholas, what does it mean when Satan's crosshairs are NOT on you?

You are not living radically enough for the faith

Nicholas introduced the sermon by imagining himself as a Christian in persecuted countries. Which of the following was NOT something he said those Christians face?

Being required to pay heavy taxes to the government for practicing their faith

What did Nicholas say is the purpose of a pulpit, and what did he say about Christians who are NOT in a pulpit?

The pulpit is only for equipping; every Christian should live so radically that people can identify them as a Christian through their daily life

What was the pastor's slightly embarrassing moment during his introduction of Nicholas's family?

He forgot the name of one of Nicholas's sisters — Courtney — and asked the family not to tell her

In his closing illustration about flags, what was Nicholas's warning to the Western church?

Christians have been sitting idle so long that the enemy is painting over our flag — meaning we are submitting to opposing agendas without realizing it

Sermon Quiz

Spiritual Disciplines of our time retry

Bethel Baptist Church Ricky Plummer

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