Multiple Choice Flashcards
The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by what?
God’s law requiring death, the sinfulness of man, the holiness of God
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 have PAST and PRESENT salvation
Can we forfeit our present salvation and our promise of future salvation? If so, how?
Yes
- a voluntary return to sin and unbelief
What is the link between our past and future salvation?
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?
Continued present belief is necessary
How do we obtain eternal salvation?
Finding present salvation in this life
How does Jesus say one must enter the Kingdom of God?
He said you must be born again of the water and spirit
What is the Kingdom of God?
Expresses the sovereign rule of God in the universe
What aspects does the Kingdom of God have?
Present and future
In the present tense, the Kingdom of God is what?
It is the rule of God in the hearts of
men
The Kingdom of God also has a future tense which is what?
God will destroy all opposition to His rule and His kingdom will come physically to earth
Looking at Christ’s words in John 3, we find that one must be what to be a part of the
Kingdom of God?
Born again (of the water and the spirit)
What 2 components make up being born again?
water and spirit
Isn’t “water” referring to natural birth? Why or why not?
No, it is referring to baptism
What does the word “wind” refer to in John 3?
The Spirit
What does the word “sound” refer to in John 3?
The voice of God
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 to be saved is what?
You must be born again of the water and the spirit
Peter’s reply on the Day of Pentecost was what?
Acts 2:38
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 what?
a. How can we receive forgiveness of sins?
b. How can we now accept Jesus as Lord and Messiah?
c. How can we correct rejecting Jesus and crucifying Him?
The essence of salvation is receiving forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus Christ, so their question simply meant what?
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 what verse and why?
Acts 2:38, It was Peter’s answer
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.” ~Acts 16:30-31
Why did Paul and Silas tell the jailer the path to his future salvation was through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?
He was a Gentile // He didn’t know much about God or the principles // He needed to be saved quickly
What did Paul and Silas do after their initial conversation at the jail?
They baptized the jailer
The Greek word translated as “believe” in this passage means what?
Referring to the story of Paul and the jailer** NOT merely “mental assent (or belief)” BUT it asserts absolute reliance and adherence (complete surrender)
The biblical definition of belief includes
Acceptance of God’s word and obedience to it
The Bible uses different language in each passage which
shows what? (Comparing the story of Nicodemus, Peter, and Paul)
a. -You may need to use different words for different situations, BUT salvation is the same answer for all
b. -Everyone needs to find salvation (faith in Jesus, repentance, baptism, and HG)
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 the Peter gave a direct answer to a direct question about what?
Salvation
In Acts 16, Paul and Silas encountered a man who knew little, if anything, about God. What did they do?
Answered simply and in a general way that was easy to understand
We see from the 3 passages we studied that salvation what? (again… referring to Nicodemus, Peter, and Paul)
Salvation only comes through repentance from sin and faith in Jesus
If we have genuine faith in Christ..
We will repent of our sins, 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?
We will repent of our sins, be baptized in His name, receive His Spirit, and continue to live a holy, Christian life by faith
What is the definition of grace?
The unmerited favor of God towards humanity
How did God’s grace provide for our salvation?
Giving us the DESIRE and POWER to
be saved
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 principle 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, scripture rejects this
Which Scripture speaks to the idea of once saved always saved (see the previous
question)?
Romans 6:2
What is the relationship of grace to faith?
People are not automatically saved by grace, grace must be appropriated by faith and it involves what God freely extends and our 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 salvation
What is the theological name for faith that precedes salvation?
Universal prevenient grace
Describe universal prevenient grace (the type of faith in previous question)?
the ability to have faith that God gives, before salvation
The biblical notion of faith is what?
total commitment, lifelong discipleship, trust, obedience, love All of these can be translated from the Greek word for faith
Name and explain the 3 components of genuine saving faith
knowledge, assent, appropriation
According to 1 John 2:3-5, what is the true test for a Christian?
obedience
Do the views of Paul and James agree concerning faith and works?
Yes
Paul says we are saved by what?
saving faith (total trust and reliance on God), not by dead works (works trying to earn salvation)
Does Paul say we should be against good works?
No
James says we are saved by what two things?
Living faith, living works
Does James say we are saved by 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 brings the baptism of the Spirit
Are repentance and baptism works by which we earn salvation?
No, they are simply means by which we take what God freely extend
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 that which has been offered
