Multiple Choice Flashcards
The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by
- The sinfulness of man 2. The holiness of God 3. God’s law requiring death as punishment for sin
From the Bible it is apparent that salvation has 3 aspects which are?
Past, Present, Future
What is the relation between past, present, and future salvation?
Future salvation will only come to those who have experienced past and present salvation
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?
Continuance in belief
How do we obtain eternal salvation?
By finding present salvation from sin in this life
How does Jesus say one must enter the Kingdom of God?
“Ye must be born again.”
What is the kingdom of God?
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?
The rule of God in the hearts of man
The kingdom of God also has a future aspect which is what?
His kingdom will come physically to this earth in the 1000 year reign of Christ
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?
Being born of the water and of the Spirit
Isn’t “water” referring to natural birth? Why or why not?
No, because there are conditions that have not been met yet.
What does the “wind” refer to in Jn. 3?
The Spirit
What does the word “sound” refer to in Jn. 3?
The Spirit’s voice
In short, the Lord’s words to Nicodemus tell us how to be what?
How to be saved
The question, “How can I be saved?” has the same answer as the question:
How can I enter into the Kingdom of God?
The answer of Jesus Himself to be saved is what?
You must be born again of water and Spirit
Peter’s reply on the day of Pentecost was what?
Endorsed by the other apostles
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 of sins? How can we correct rejecting the messiah? Ultimately, how can we accept Jesus as our Messiah?
The essence of salvation is receiving forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ, so their question
simply meant,
What must I 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?
Acts 2:38 It is the authoritive answer of the Apostolic Church of the question “What must I do to be saved?”
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 and you shall be saved