Mark Carlberg Flashcards
List a scripture that shows the universal need for salvation.
Romans 3:23
Cite a verse which shows the bible emphatically declares all humans beings are sinners.
Romans 3:23
Can humans save themselves? List a scripture for you answer.
No, Ephesians 2:8-9
Does God excuse our sins? Explain.
No, the penalty for those sins was inflicted on Jesus Christ. .
Where is God’s revelation about existence found?
Bible
What is Soteriology?
The study of the doctrine of salvation.
Define Salvation?
Delivery from the power and effects of sin.
What is the result of sin or its penalty according to Scripture?
Death.
What does saving faith include?
Obedience and application to His Gospel in our lives
What is the answer that Peter gave, with the support of all the apostles on how to be saved?
Acts 2:38
Where does salvation come from?
Through faith in Jesus.
If we cannot earn salvation through works then what is it?
A gift from God.
What is not sufficient for remitting sins?
Death of animals or an ordinary person.
God manifested Himself in flesh through the man Jesus Christ in order to provide what?
A suitable substitute.
Christ’s death became a propitiation or an atonement which means?
The holiness by which God can pardon sins without violating his holiness and justice.
What is the difference between a saved person and an unsaved person?
A saved person presently enjoys forgiveness of sings, power to live for God, and freedom from the power & effects of sin.
The Lord’s Statement to Nicodemus in John 3 what can’t one see without being born again?
The kingdom of God.
The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by
1) sinfulness of man 2) holiness of God 3) Gods law requiring death as punishment for sin
From the Bible it is apparent that salvation has 3 aspects which are?
Past, present and future.
What is the relation between past, present, and future salvation?
Future salvation will only come to those who receive past and present salvation in this life
Can we forfeit our present salvation and our promise of future salvation? If so, how?
Yes, by a voluntary return to sin and disbelief.
The link between past and future salvation is what?
Continuing in present salvation.
“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?
Continued present belief is necessary.
How do we obtain eternal salvation?
By finding present salvation from sin in this life.