Chapter 35

Question 1

Our willing response to the gospel call, in which we sincerely repent of sins and place our trust in Christ for salvation

Answer 1

Conversion

Question 2

Describe conversion.

Answer 2

The word conversion itself means “turning” - here it represents a spiritual turn, turning from sin to Christ. The turning from sin is called repentance, and the turning to Christ is called faith.

Question 3

True saving faith includes knowledge, approval, and personal trust. Explain.

Answer 3

A.) Knowledge alone is not enough - People can know the facts but rebel against or dislike them.
B.) Knowledge and approval are not enough - King Agrippa had knowledge and approved the Jewish Scriptures, yet he didn’t have saving faith
C.) I must decide to depend on Jesus to save me personally - saving faith is putting personal trust in Jesus to save me.

Question 4

Trust in Jesus Christ as a living person for forgiveness of sins and for eternal life with God

Answer 4

saving faith

Question 5

A heartfelt sorrow for sin, a renouncing of it, and a sincere commitment to forsake it and walk in obedience to Christ

Answer 5

repentance

Question 6

Trust or dependence on God based on the face that we take Him at His word and believe what He has said

Answer 6

faith

Question 7

An aspect of biblical faith or belief in which we not only know and agree with facts about Jesus, but also personal trust in Him as a living person

Answer 7

Trust