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
T/F 40. We identify with Christ’s burial at Baptism.
True
T/F 41. For baptism to be scriptural it can be either sprinkling or immersion in the name Jesus.
False
T/F 42. The word baptism or “baptidzo” means “To dip; like to dye a garment.”
True
T/F 43. Baptism in the Greek can imply sprinkling.
False
T/F 44. The NT notion of burial in baptism is a strong argument for immersion.
True
T/F 45. Acts 4:12 shows there is saving power in only the name Jesus.
True
T/F 46. Everything in heaven and earth bow to the titles Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.
False
T/F 47. Every time the Bible records an actual baptism in the NT church, it uses the name Jesus.
True
T/F 48. All five accounts of actual baptisms occur in the book of Acts.
True
T/F 49. We should not use Acts for doctrinal statements about baptism.
False
T/F 50. The fact that Acts is the only history book of NT is a strong argument for Jesus name baptism.
True
T/F 51. There are no references in the Bible outside of Acts about baptism in Jesus name.
False
T/F 52. Apostolics baptize according to Mt. 28:19.
True
T/F 53. The significance of the singular “name” in Mt. 28:19 is that it indicates one supreme name.
True
T/F 54. The name of the son of God is Jesus.
True
T/F 55. Son in Mt. 28:19 is a proper name.
False
T/F 56. The apostles understood Christ’s words in Mt. 28:19 to mean the name Jesus.
True
T/F 57. Jesus means “Yahweh saves.”
True
T/F 58. All of Godhead was in Jesus.
True
T/F 59. The name of God is the Father.
False
T/F 60. Jesus is the name by which the Father is revealed.
True
T/F 61. The name of the Holy Ghost is Jesus.
True
T/F 62. Luke 24:47 records the same event in Mt. 28:19 as repentance being preached “in his name.”
True
T/F 63. Luke 24:47 contradicts what Matthew says in Matt. 28:19.
False
T/F 64. Jesus is the highest name made known to us.
True
T/F 65. We fulfill the command of Mt. 28:19 by invoking the name of Jesus at baptism.
True
T/F 66. The early Church fulfilled Mt. 28:19 by using titles and then though history moved to Jesus name.
False
T/F 67. All reputable historical sources show baptism in the early Church as in the trinity.
False
T/F 68. The biblical record & history both show early baptism was immersion in the name of Jesus.
True
T/F 69. We are baptized “for” remission of sins.
True
T/F 70. We are baptized “because of” remission of sins.
False
T/F 71. We are baptized “into” remission of sins.
True
T/F 72. Baptism is an outward sign of an inward cleansing and not necessary for salvation.
False
- Which is the best translation of Acts 2:38 below?
Into
- How are we moved from the position of sinful to having sins remitted?
Baptism
- Does the resurrection just point to a future physical resurrection?
No
- If not (see 74) how does Christ’s resurrection apply to us in this life?
New life in the spirit.
- In what key verse does Peter set forth the salvation experience?
Acts 2:38
- What does Peter show in this passage (see 76)?
How to identify with the death, burial and resurrection of Christ
- How does one become theologically “hid in Christ?”
Repentance, baptism, Holy Spirit
- What is the difference between the titles “Holy Ghost” and “Holy Spirit?”
Nothing
- The term Holy Ghost most frequently refers to what?
God’s activity among and in humanity
- What do the terms “baptized with the Holy Ghost” and “filled with the Spirit” mean?
Baptized into the initial experience receiving the spirit
Filled with a special, momentary endowment of power to one who has already been baptized in the Spirit.
- Are these terms contradictory (see 81)?
No
- Can one be “filled with the Holy Ghost” after initial salvation?
Yes
- What does it mean for a saint to be “filled with the Spirit?”
Momentary endowment/anointing
- What can the phrase “filled with the Spirit” mean according to Scripture?
Being anointed by the Spirit
- Is there a difference between the baptism of the Spirit & all OT experiences with God?
Yes
- How did the presence of God work with the OT saints?
Moving on (vs. dwelling in, NT)
- What must we do after being baptized in the Spirit?
Be renewed, let the Spirit have full control, yield.
- What must we do after being baptized in the Spirit?
Be renewed, let the Spirit have full control, bear the fruit of the Spirit.
- Is Spirit baptism a second or third “work of grace” or an experience after conversion?
No
- Does the witness of church history hurt apostolic pentecostals?
No.
What must all doctrines concerning salvation be based on?
Scripture? (idk i couldnt hear)
What doctrinal bias of ancient church writers might cause people today to misread?
By attempting to discredit their opponents, writers would misrepresent them and their doctrines.
Do all existing documents from antiquity reflect the views of the average believers of the time period?
No. Tertulian said most the common people of his day would reject his ideas
- Which scriptures addresses the biblical principal involved in discussing good works and salvation?
Ephesians 2:8-10
