Mid-term 2 Flashcards
How did God’s grace provide for our salvation?
By giving us the desire and power to be saved
Definition of Grace
The unmerited favor of God towards humanity
How do good works and salvation relate to each other?
Salvation leads to good works, but good works doesn’t lead to salvation
What scripture addresses the biblical principal involved in discussing good works and salvation?
Ephesians 2:8-10
Are we freed from the Law so we may live a sinful life and still be saved? What verse relates to this?
No. Romans 6:2
What is the relationship of faith to grace?
Grace must be appropriated by faith
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, after, and during conversion
What is the theological name for faith that precedes salvation?
Universal Prevenient Grace
Define this type of faith
The ability to have faith that God gives before salvation
What is the biblical notion of faith?
Total commitment Lifelong discipleship Trust Obedience Love
What are three components of genuine saving faith?
Knowledge
Assent
Appropriation
What is the true test to a Christian according to I John 2:3-5?
Obedience because real faith and obedience are inseparable
Paul says we are saved by what? Does he say we should be against works?
Saving faith. No.
What does James say we are saved by? Does he say we earn salvation by works?
Living faith that produces living 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 rings the baptism of the Spirit
Are repentance and baptism works by which we can 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
taking by obedient faith what has been offered
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 KJV)
Acts 19:5-6
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. (Acts 19:5-6 KJV)
1 Corinthians 15:1-2
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:1-2 KJV)
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 KJV)