Multiple Choice Flashcards
How did God’s grace provide for our salvation?
By giving us both the desire and power to be saved (Phil. 2:13)
What is the 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 do not lead to salvation.”
Which of these scriptures 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?
No
Which Scripture speaks truth about the idea that we can not live a sinful life and still be saved?
Romans 6:2
What is the relationship of faith to grace?
People are not automatically saved by grace; grace must be appropriated by faith. It involves both what God freely extends, and out thankful reception.
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, during and after conversion.
What is the theological name for faith that precedes salvation?
Universal prevenient grace.
Define this type of faith that precedes salvation?
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 3 components of genuine saving faith?
Knowledge, assent and appropriation.
According to 1 John 2:3-5 what is the true test for the Christian?
Obedience
Do the views 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.
Does James say we earn salvation by works?
No.
How does faith relate to repentance?
Real faith includes repentance.
How does faith relate to baptism?
It is an act of faith.
How does faith relate to the Holy Ghost?
It brings baptism and the Spirit.
Are repentance and baptism works by which we 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 because even devils believe.
Define saving grace:
Taking by obedient faith what has been offered.
Which is the best translation of Acts 2:38 below?
“Into” remission of sins
How are we moved from the position of sinful to having sins remitted?
Baptism
Does the resurrection just point to a future physical resurrection?
No; new life in the Spirit
If the resurrection does not, how does Christ’s resurrection apply to us in this life?
The promise of new life in the Spirit.
In what key verse does Peter set forth the salvation experience?
Acts 2:38
What does Peter show in Acts 2:38?
How to identify with death, burial & resurrection.
How does one become theologically “hid in Christ?”
Repentance, Baptism and Holy Ghost
What is the difference between the titles “Holy Ghost” and “Holy Spirit?”
No difference.
