FINAL

Question 1

Who was Jesus the son of?

Answer 1

Son of God and Son of Man.

Question 2

What is the importance of the orthodox view of the person of Christ to our salvation?

Answer 2

Salvation would not be possible if Jesus was not fully God and Man.
Jesus could not do what He did, if He hadn’t been who He was.

Question 3

Why was it necessary for Christ to be sinless?

Answer 3

Because if He wasn’t, He Himself would have needed a Saviour.

Question 4

How does the incarnation of Christ reveal the Father to us?

Answer 4

Expresses the image of His person: Hebrews 1:3

tangible ex. of what the Father is like

Question 5

What does the temptation of Jesus teach us about the temptations we face?

Answer 5

Jesus showed us that the way to overcome sin is to combine the divine nature and human nature.

Question 6

How does the High Priesthood speak to us of the “mediatorship” of Christ?

Answer 6

In His sinless humanity is the sacrifice. In His diety He is the High Priest.

Question 7

What does the word “atonement” mean and what does it imply?

Answer 7

To cover. It implies God covering our sin and clothing us in HIs righteousness.

Question 8

How was the Passover lamb a type of atonement?

Answer 8

to “cover” those inside from death.

Question 9

What is meant by the statement: “Jesus came to die”?

Answer 9

Tasted death for all mankind so that we would be redeemed.

Question 10

How was the death of Christ a glorious victory?

Answer 10

It was a glorious conquest. Spoiled principalities and powers, making show of them openly.

Question 11

Describe the first place the soul of Jesus went after His death.

Answer 11

The soul of Jesus went to the Father in paradise when He died.

Question 12

How important is the resurrection to the Gospel? Why?

Answer 12

Without the resurrection there is no Gospel, it’s necessary to fulfill the plan of redemption.
Sign that Jesus was fully qualified to redeem.

Question 13

How did the lives of the disciples bear witness to the resurrection of Christ?

Answer 13

They were transformed.

Question 14

How can we receive the grace of God?

Answer 14

Through gratitude and humility.

Question 15

Why is it important to understand that it is God who initiates both the provision and the application of the atonement?

Answer 15

So that we don’t read into spiritual pride thinking that we incited and so God will receive all the glory.

Question 16

How does a balance between the themes of divine sovereignty and human responsibility lead to a balanced Christian life?

Answer 16

In some situations we need to focus on the sovereignty of God so we out all our trust and confidence in Him. Other times we need to focus on our responsibility. It’s balance.

Question 17

How can God be sovereign and man still have a free will?

Answer 17

God is so sovereign that He can give us free-will choice and still be sovereign over the choice.

Question 18

list 10 reasons why repentance is important.

Answer 18

God commands it, it was the cause for Christ’s coming, it is part of the Great commission, it is necessary to avoid destruction, it is necessary to have eternal life, God’s desire for all, part of Christian foundation, John the Baptist preached it, Jesus preached it, Disciples preached it.

Question 19

What is the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow?

Answer 19

Godly sorrow is being sorry about the sin itself. Worldly sorrow is being sorry about the consequence of the sin.

Question 20

What is the difference between faith and the power of positive thinking?

Answer 20

Faith is something you know, power of positive thinking is hopeful thinking but not rooted in anything. Positive thinking makes faith a human metaphysical power that we can use at will.

Question 21

What is the proper focus of our faith?

Answer 21

A focus of faith that is wholly on the Lord.

Question 22

List the 5 false precepts of faith being taught in the church today.

Answer 22

Faith is: measured in results, is getting what you want, is inciated by man, makes it unnecessary to endure hardship, we are fully responsible to appropriate now all that Christ has provided on the cross.

Question 23

Why is it necessary to be baptised in water?

Answer 23

Jesus commanded it and molded it, apostles commanded it

Question 24

Why is it beneficial to balance divine sovereignty and human responsibility?

Answer 24

Because it results in a sense of assurance based upon obedience

Question 25

What is the difference between conviction and condemnation?

Answer 25

Conviction offers hope, is specific, promotes positive thinking to change, leads to restoration, reconciles to God.
Condemnation offers no hope, generalized, promotes despair

Question 26

How does the idea of “adoption” relate to the ancient Roman custom?

Answer 26

Celebrating the coming of age of a son on “ the day of the sons adoption” when he was given the privileges and responsibilities of adulthood.
Legal status changed in the eyes of Roman society

Question 27

What is perfection?

Answer 27

God’s standard and will for us, which is becoming the kind of human God created us to be.
“ mature, whole, complete”

Question 28

What is hell?

Answer 28

A spiritual dwelling place of the unredeemed originally designed for the devil and His angels.

Question 29

What is the key to the connection between heaven and earth?

Answer 29

The person of Jesus Christ