Multiple Choice Flashcards
The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by
- the sinfulness of man
- the holiness of God
- God’s law requiring death as the punishment for sin.
From the Bible it is apparent that salvation has 3 aspects which are?
past, present, and future
Can we forfeit our present salvation and our promise of future salvation? If so, how?
yes. by a voluntary return to sin and unbelief
The link between past and future salvation is what?
continuance 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?
that continued present belief is necessary
How do we obtain eternal salvation?
to find present salvation from sin in this life
How does Jesus say one must enter the Kingdom of God?
be born again of water and the Spirit
What is the kingdom of God?
sovereign rule of God in the universe
What aspects does the kingdom of God have?
future aspect
In the present tense, the kingdom of God is what?
the rule of God in the hearts of men
The kingdom of God also has a future aspect which is what?
God will destroy all opposition to His rule
Looking at Christ’s words in John 3 we find that one must be what to be apart of the kingdom of God?
born again
What 2 components make up being born again?
water and Spirit
Isn’t “water” referring to natural birth? Why or why not?
no, because they are conditions that have not been met yet
In short, the Lord’s words to Nicodemus tell us how to be what?
saved
The question, “How can I be saved?” has the same answer as the question:
How can I enter the Kingdom of God?
The answer of Jesus Himself is to be saved is what?
“You must be born again fo water and Spirit.”
Peter’s reply on the day of Pentecost was what?
Repent and be baptized in Jesus Name
be filled with the Holy Ghost
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:
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?
The essence of salvation is receiving forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ, so their question simply meant:
What must we do to be saved?
In our search for a biblical answer to the question of how to be saved, we must attach great significance to this verse, why?
It is a plain, simple, unambiguous answer to a direct inquiry.
- It is an answer that had the full endorsement of all the apostles.
- It is the close of the first sermon of the NT church
- “We have in this short verse the summary of Christian doctrine as regards man and God.”
What was Paul’s Answer to the Philippian Jailer when he asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house”
Why did Paul and Silas tell the jailer the path to his future salvation was through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Because he was a gentile and did not know very much about God.
What did Paul and Silas do after their initial conversation at the jail?
they preached the Word of the Lord with specificity
The Greek word translated as believe in this passage means?
Doesn’t mean merely mental assent but asserts absolute reliance and adherence
The biblical definition of belief includes:
acceptance of God’s Word, and obedience to it.
Comparison of the 3 Answers: The Bible uses different language in each passage which shows what?
each gives same answer in different terms and different situations, but the same answer nonetheless
When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus He was not answering a direct question about what?
salvation
The situation on the Day of Pentecost was different in that Peter gave a direct answer to a direct question about…
salvation
In Acts 16, Paul and Silas confronted a man who knew little if anything about God. So, they did what?
they answered in a simple, general way that would be understandable and reassuring
We see from the 3 passages we studied that salvation:
comes only through repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ
If we have genuine faith in Christ:
we will repent of sin, be baptized in His name, receive His Spirit, and continue to live a holy Christian life by faith
How do we receive present salvation from sin and future salvation from all the eternal consequences of sin?
repent of sin, be baptized in Jesus Name, receive the Holy Ghost, and continue to live a holy Christian life by faith
What is the relation between past, present, and future salvation?
future salvation will come only to those who have experienced past and present salvation in this life
What does the “wind” refer to in Jn. 3?
the Spirit
What does the word “sound” refer to in Jn. 3?
“phone” in Greek is translated “voice”
