Exam 2 Flashcards
- Acts 10:48
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. (Acts 10:48)
- Acts 19:5-6
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying.
(Acts 19:5-6)
- 1 Cor. 15:1-2
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
(1 Cor. 15:1-2)
- John 3:5
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:5)
- What is the definition of grace?
The unmerited favor of God toward humanity
- How did God’s grace provide for our salvation?
By giving us the desire and power to be saved.
- How do good works and salvation relate to each other?
Salvation produces good works.
- Are we are freed from the Law so we may live a sinful life and still be saved?
No
- Which Scripture speaks to this idea (see 9.)?
Romans 6:2
- What is the relationship of faith to grace?
We are not automatically saved by grace; grace must be appropriated by faith. It involves what God extends and we freely receive.
- What does it mean to be “justified?”
To be declared righteous by God
- What is the source of our faith?
God alone
- When does God show us grace?
Before, during and after conversion
- What is the theological name for faith that precedes salvation?
Universal Prevenient Grace
- Define this type of faith (see 14).
The ability to have faith that God gives ALL before salvation.
- The biblical notion of faith is what?
Total commitment, lifelong discipleship, trust, obedience and love.
- Name and explain the 3 components of genuine saving faith.
Knowledge, Assent and Appropriation.
- According to 1 John 2:3-5 what is the true test for the Christian?
Obedience
- Do the views of Paul and James agree concerning faith and works?
Yes
- Paul says we are saved by what?
Saving faith, not dead works.
- Does Paul say we should be against works?
No.
- James says we are saved by what?
Living faith, that produces living works.
- Does James say we earn salvation by works?
No.
- How does faith relate to repentance?
Real faith includes repentance.
- How does faith relate to baptism?
Baptism is an act of faith.
- How does faith relate to the Holy Ghost?
Saving faith brings the baptism of that spirit.
- Are repentance and baptism works by which we earn salvation?
No.
- Does the Bible teach salvation is just verbally confessing Christ as Lord and savior?
No.
- Is it enough to simply mentally believe in God for salvation?
No.
- Define saving grace.
Grace conditioned by our response.
T/F 32. Grace is conditioned by our response.
True
T/F 33. Genuine faith obeys the gospel and takes what is graciously offered.
True
T/F 34. We thankfully receive what God has offered us by obeying the message of Acts 2:38.
True
T/F 35. The Gospel is Acts 2:38.
False
T/F 36. Gospel means “good news.”
True
T/F 37. The full significance of the gospel is that the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ brings
salvation to all who respond in faith.
True
T/F 38. We apply Christ’s death to our lives in repentance.
True
T/F 39. The unregenerate lifestyle is put to death at repentance.
True