Questions Flashcards
Where does salvation come from?
Through Faith in Jesus Christ
If we cannot earn salvation through works Salvation then what is it?
A free gift from God
What is not sufficient for remitting sins?
The blood of animals or an ordinary human being.
God manifested Himself in flesh through the man Jesus Christ in order to provide what?
To provide a suitable sacrifice for the remission of sins.
Christ’s death became an propitiation or an atonement which means?
The means by which God can pardon sins without violating His holiness and justice.
What is the difference between a saved person and an unsaved person?
A saved person is freed from the power and effects of sin.
The Lord’s Statement to Nicodemus in John 3 what can’t one see without being born again?
The Kingdom of God
The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by…?
(1) The sinfulness of man, (2) the holiness of God and (3) God’s law requiring death as a punishment for sin.
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 experienced past & present salvation.
Can we forfeit our present salvation and our promise of future salvation? If so, how?
Yes, by a voluntary return to sin & 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 & 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 the spirit
Isn’t “water” referring to natural birth? Why or why not?
No, because they 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 spirits 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 the 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 authoritative answer of the apostolic church to 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.
Why did Paul and Silas tell the jailer the path to his future salvation was through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
He wouldn’t understand the terms because he was a gentile.
What did Paul and Silas do after their initial conversation at the jail?
They went beyond the general statement and preached the word with specificity.
The Greek word translated as believe in this passage means?
Implies continued present belief is necessary.
The biblical definition of belief includes:
Acceptance, obedience, and absolute reliance on Christ.
Comparison of the 3 Answers: The Bible uses different language in each passage which shows what?
The same answer in different situations, but the same answer nonetheless.
When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus He was not answering a direct question about what?
Salvation, because the spirit was not yet given.
The situation on the Day of Pentecost was different in that Peter gave a direct answer to a direct question about what?
Salvation
In Acts 16, Paul and Silas confronted a man who knew little if anything about God, so what did they do?
They gave a general answer so that he would understand.
What do we see from the 3 passages that we studied about salvation?
Comes only through repentance, faith in Christ, which will lead to water baptism.
If we have genuine faith in Christ what will we do?
Repent, be baptized and receive his spirit. (Be obedient.)
How do we receive present salvation from sin and future salvation from all the eternal consequences of sin?
Having faith, being baptized and continuing to live by faith.
What is the definition of grace?
The unmerited favor of God towards humanity
How did God’s grace provide for our salvation?
By giving us both the desire and power to be saved (Phil. 2:13)
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?
Eph. 2:8-10
Are we are 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?
Rom. 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 means 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.
The biblical notion of faith is what?
Total commitment lifelong discipleship, trust, obedience, love.
Name and explain the 3 components of genuine saving faith.
Knowledge-understanding what is believed
Assent-acknowledging the truth of what is believeth
Appropriation-applying the truth to one’s life
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.
The term Holy Ghost most frequently refers to what?
Baptism of the Spirit.
What does the terms “baptized with the Holy Ghost” and “filled with the Spirit” mean?
Baptized in the Holy Ghost means- complete immersion in the Spirit Filled with the Spirit means - special, momentary endowment of power to one who has already been baptized in the Spirit.
Can one be “filled with the Holy Ghost” after initial salvation?
Yes
What does it mean for a saint to be “filled with the Spirit?”
Filled with the Spirit means - special, momentary endowment of power to one who has already been baptized in the Spirit.
What can the phrase “filled with the Spirit” mean according to Scripture?
Initial Spirit baptism
Is there a difference between the baptism of the Spirit and all Old Testament experiences with God?
Yes
How did the presence of God work with the OT saints?
Move on versus dwelling
What must we do after being baptized in the Spirit?
Seek to be renewed continually by submitting to the leading of the Spirit.
Is Spirit baptism a second or third “work of grace” or an experience after conversion?
No it sis a part of conversion and regeneration.
Does the witness of Church history hurt us as Apostolic Pentecostals?
No sole scripture
What must all doctrines concerning salvation be based on?
They often interest the statement of ancient writes from the perspective of their own beliefs.
What doctrinal bias of modern church historians might cause them misread Church history?
Dissolved or misrepresented the views of their doctrinal opponents
Do all existing documents from antiquity reflect the views of the average believer of that time period?
No
What affect does the notion “History is written by the victors” have on the record of Church history?
The documents they wrote were usually destroyed and not
Does the fact that a document is old guarantee it is authentic?
No
As other methods of baptizing were being developed what was the predominant and preferred mode even then?
Immersion
What did the leaders of the early post-apostolic era (A.D. 90-140) teach about baptism?
Baptism confers the forgiveness of sins.
What does the clear teaching of church history show us?
Immersion
Sanctification literally means?
To sanctify someone or something is to set that person or thing apart for the use intended by its designer.
Hagios or “saints” means?
A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death.
To be sanctified means?
Set apart as or declare holy; consecrate.
