Exam 2- Soteriology Flashcards
How did God’s grace provide for our salvation?
By giving us both the desire and power to be saved. (Phil. 2:13)
How do good works and salvation relate to each other?
Salvation leads to good works, but good work do not lead to salvation.
Which scriptures address the biblical principal involved in discussing good works and salvation?
Eph. 2:8-10
Are we freed from the law so we may live a sinful life and still be saved?
No
Which scripture speaks to this idea?
Romans 6:2
What is the relationship between faith and grace?
People are not automatically saved by grace; grace must be appropriated by faith.
What does it mean to be “justified”?
To be declared righteous by God
When does God show us grace?
We have grace before, during, and after conversion.
What is the theological name for faith that precedes salvation?
Universal prevenient grace
Define universal prevenient grace?
The ability to have faith that God gives before salvation.
The biblical notion of faith is what?
Pistis = faith/belief
Total commitment lifelong discipleship, trust, obedience, love.
Name and explain the 3 components of genuine saving faith?
Knowledge: understanding what is believed.
Assent: acknowledge the truth of what is believed
Appropriation: applying the truth to one’s life.
According to 1 John 2:3-5 what is the true test for the Christian?
Obedience: because real faith and obedience are inseparable.
Do the view of Paul and James agree concerning faith and works?
Yes
Paul says we are saved by what?
Saving Faith
Not by Dead works
Does Paul say we should be against works?
No
James says we are saved by what?
Living faith will always produce….
Living works
Does James say we earn salvation by works?
No.
How does faith relate to repentance?
Mark 1:15
How does faith relate to baptism?
Mark 16:16
How does faith relate to the Holy Ghost?
Acts 11:15-17, 19:2; Gal. 3:14, Eph. 1:13
What is the definition of grace?
The unmerited favor of God towards humanity.
Are repentance and baptism works by which we earn salvation?
No, they are simply means by which we take what God freely extends.
Does the bible teach salvation is just verbally confessing Christ as Lord and savior?
No, Romans 10:8-10 is a confession of belief.
Is it enough to simply mentally believe in God for salvation?
No, the devils believe and tremble and they are not saved.
Define saving grace:
Taking by obedient faith what has been offered.
T/F
Grace is conditioned by our response
True
T/F
Genuine faith obeys the gospel and takes what is graciously offered.
True
T/F
We thankfully receive what God has offered us by obeying the message of Acts 2:38.
True
T/F
Gospel means “good news”
True
T/F
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
We apply Christ’s death to our lives in repentance.
True
T/F
The unregenerate lifestyle is put to death at repentance.
True
T/F
We identify with Christ’s burial at Baptism
True
T/F
For Baptism to be scriptural it can be either sprinkling or immersion in the name Jesus.
False
T/F
The word baptism or “baptidzo” means “to dip; like to dye a garment.
True