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Final: Multiple Choice Flashcards

1
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The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by

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  1. the sinfulness of man
  2. the holiness of God
  3. God’s law requiring death as the punishment for sin
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From the Bible, it is apparent that salvation has 3 aspects which are?

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  1. past
  2. present
  3. future
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What is the relation between past, present, and future salvation?

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future salvation will come only to those who have experienced past and present salvation in this life

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Can we forfeit our present salvation and our promise of future salvation? If so, how?

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yes.

by a voluntary return to sin and unbelief

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5
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The link between past and future salvation is what?

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continuance in present salvation

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“Whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). In this last verse, “believeth” is in the present tense, implying what?

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continued present belief is necessary

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7
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How do we obtain eternal salvation?

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find present salvation from sin in this life

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How does Jesus say one must enter the Kingdom of God?

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you must be born of water and of the Spirit

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What is the kingdom of God?

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expresses the sovereign rule of God in the universe

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What aspects does the kingdom of God have?

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future aspect

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In the present tense, the kingdom of God is what?

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the rule of God in the hearts of men

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The kingdom of God also has a future aspect which is what?

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God will destry all oposition to His rule

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Looking at Christ’s words in John 3 we find that one must be what to be apart of the kingdom of God?

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born again

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What 2 components make up being born again?

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  1. born of water

2. born of Spirit

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Isn’t “water” referring to natural birth? Why or why not?

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no

they are conditions that have not been met yet

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16
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What does the “wind” refer to in Jn. 3?

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the Spirit

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What does the word “sound” refer to in Jn. 3?

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“phone” in the Greek translated “voice”

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In short, the Lord’s words to Nicodemus tell us how to be what?

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saved

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The question, “How can I be saved?” has the same answer as the question:

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“How can I enter the kingdom of God?”

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The answer of Jesus Himself to be saved is what?

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“You must be born again of water and Spirit”

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Peter’s reply on the day of Pentecost was what?

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Repent, and be baptized for the remissions of sin and you will receive the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38)

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When the people asked Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:37) the context shows, they were asking:

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How can we receive forgiveness for sin? How can we correct rejecting Jesus and crucifying Him? How can we now accept Jesus as Lord and Messiah?

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The essence of salvation is receiving forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ, so their question simply meant,

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What must we do to be saved?

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24
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In our search for a biblical answer to the question of how to be saved, we must attach great significance to this verse, why?

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It is a plain, simple, unambiguous answer to a direct inquiry

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25
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What was Paul’s Answer to the Philippian Jailer when he asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved

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Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house” (Acts 16:30-31)

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26
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Why did Paul and Silas tell the jailer the path to his future salvation was through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

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the jailer was a gentile and did not know very much about God

27
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What did Paul and Silas do after their initial conversation at the jail?

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preached the Word of the Lord with specificity

28
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The Greek word translated as believe in this passage means?

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asserts absolute reliance and adherence

29
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The biblical definition of belief includes:

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acceptance of God’s Word, and obedience to it

30
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Comparison of the 3 Answers: The Bible uses different language in each passage which shows what?

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each gives same answer in different terms and different situations, but the same answer nonetheless

31
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When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus He was not answering a direct question about what?

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Salvation

32
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The situation on the Day of Pentecost was different in that Peter gave a direct answer to a direct question about

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Salvation

33
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In Acts 16, Paul and Silas confronted a man who knew little if anything about God.

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  • they answered in a simple, general way that would be understandable and reassuring
  • the way of salvation is thorugh Jesus Christ
  • then explained the gospel in detail to him and his household
34
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We see from the 3 passages we studied that salvation:

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only comes through repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ

35
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If we have genuine faith in Christ:

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we will repent of sin, be baptized in His name, receive His Spirit, and continue to live a holy Christian life by faith

36
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How do we receive present salvation from sin and future salvation from all the eternal consequences of sin?

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if we have genuine faith

we will repent of sin, be baptized in His name, receive His Spirit, and continue to live a holy Christian life by faith

37
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What is the definition of grace?

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the unmerited favor of God towards humanity

38
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How did God’s grace provide for our salvation?

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by giving us both the desire and power to be saved (Phil 2:13)

39
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How do good works and salvation relate to each other?

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salvation leads to good works, but good works do not lead to salvation

40
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Which of these scriptures addresses the biblical principal involved in discussing good works and salvation?

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Eph. 2:8-10

41
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Are we freed from the Law so we may live a sinful life and still be saved?

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no

42
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Which Scripture speaks to this idea (see 51.)?

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Romans 6:2

43
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What is the relationship of faith to grace?

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people are not automatically saved by grace; grace must be appropriated by faith

44
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What does it mean to be “justified?”

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to be declared righteous by God

45
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What is the source of our faith?

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God alone

Titus 2:11; Romans 12:3

46
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When does God show us grace?

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before, during, and after conversion

47
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What is the theological name for faith that precedes salvation?

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universal prevenient grace

48
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Define this type of faith (see 57).

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the abiility to have faith that God gives ALL before salvation

49
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The biblical notion of faith is what?

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total commitment, lifelong discipleship, trust, obedience, love

50
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Name and explain the 3 components of genuine saving faith.

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  1. Knowledge: understanding what is believed
  2. Assent: acknowledging the truth of what is believed.
  3. Appropriation: applying the truth to one’s life
51
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According to 1 John 2:3-5 what is the true test for the Christian?

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Obedience: because real faith and obedience are inseparable

52
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Do the views of Paul and James agree concerning faith and works?

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yes

53
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Paul says we are saved by what?

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  1. saving faith (total trust and reliance on God)

2. not by dead works (works trying to earn salvation)

54
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Does Paul say we should be against works?

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no

55
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James says we are saved by what?

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  1. Living faith will always produce…

2. Living works (works that flow from our relationship to God)

56
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Does James say we earn salvation by works?

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no

57
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How does faith relate to repentance?

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it includes repentance (Mk 1:15)

58
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How does faith relate to baptism?

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it is an act of faith (Mk. 16:16)

59
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How does faith relate to the Holy Ghost?

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it brings the baptism of the Spirit (Acts 11:15-17; 19:2; Gal. 3:14; Eph. 1:13)

60
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Are repentance and baptism works by which we earn salvation?

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no

61
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Does the Bible teach salvation is just verbally confessing Christ as Lord and savior?

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no

62
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Is it enough to simply mentally believe in God for salvation?

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no

63
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Define saving grace.

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  • grace is conditioned by our response. God grans salvation upo our obedient faith response
  • taking by obedient faith what has been offered
  • if you have faith you will obey and take what is graciously offered
  • by obeying the message of Acts 2

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