Section 2 - Multiple Choice (a)

Question 1

The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by what?

Answer 1

• God’s law requiring death
• the sinfulness of man
• the holiness of God

Question 2

From the Bible it is apparent that salvation has 3 aspects which are…?

Answer 2

• Past
• Present
• Future

Question 3

What is the relation between past, present, and future salvation?

Answer 3

• FUTURE salvation will only come to those who have PAST and PRESENT salvation
• PAST salvation came through faith but FUTURE salvation only comes if we continue to live in faith
• We are responsible for keeping our salvation until the end

Question 4

Can we forfeit our present salvation and our promise of future salvation? If so, how?

Answer 4

Yes - a voluntary return to sin and unbelief

Question 5

What is the link between our past and future salvation?

Answer 5

Continuance in present salvation

Question 6

“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?

Answer 6

Continued present belief is necessary

Question 7

How do we obtain eternal salvation?

Answer 7

Finding present salvation in this life

Question 8

How does Jesus say one must enter the Kingdom of God?

Answer 8

He must be born again of the water and spirit

Question 9

What is the Kingdom of God?

Answer 9

Expresses the sovereign rule of God in the universe

Question 10

What aspects does the Kingdom of God have?

Answer 10

• Present

- Future

Question 11

In the present tense, the Kingdom of God is what?

Answer 11

It is the rule of God in the hearts of men

Question 12

The Kingdom of God also has a future tense which is what?

Answer 12

• God will destroy all opposition to His rule

- His kingdom will come physically to earth

Question 13

Looking at Christ’s words in John 3, we find that one must be what to be a part of the Kingdom of God?

Answer 13

Born again (of the water and the spirit)

Question 14

What 2 components make up being born again?

Answer 14

• Water

- Spirit

Question 15

Isn’t “water” referring to natural birth? Why or why not?

Answer 15

No - it is referring to baptism (spiritual rebirth/ burial)

Question 16

What does the word “wind” refer to in John 3?

Answer 16

The Spirit

Question 17

What does the word “sound” refer to in John 3?

Answer 17

The Spirit (voice of God)

Question 18

In short, the Lord’s words to Nicodemus tell us how to be what?

Answer 18

Saved

Question 19

The question, “How can I be saved?” has the same answer as the question…
(What other question means “How can I be saved?”)

Answer 19

How can I enter the Kingdom of God?

Question 20

The answer of Jesus Himself to be saved is what?

How does Jesus say to be saved?

Answer 20

You must be born again of the water and the spirit

Question 21

Peter’s reply on the Day of Pentecost was what?

Answer 21

Acts 2:38

Question 22

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?

Answer 22

• How can we receive forgiveness of sins?
• How can we now accept Jesus as Lord and Messiah?
• How can we correct rejecting Jesus and crucifying Him?

Question 23

The essence of salvation is receiving forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus Christ, so their question simply meant what?

Answer 23

What must we do to be saved?

Question 24

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?

Answer 24

• Acts 2:38

- It was Peter’s answer

Question 25

What was Paul’s answer to the Philippian jailer when he asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

Answer 25

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved and thy house.” ~Acts 16:30-31

Question 26

Why did Paul and Silas tell the jailer the path to his future salvation was through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?

Answer 26

• He was a Gentile
• He didn’t know much about God or the principles
• He needed to be saved quickly

Question 27

What did Paul and Silas do after their initial conversation at the jail?

Answer 27

They baptized the jailer.

Question 28

The Greek word translated as “believe” in this passage means what?
referring to the story of Paul and the jailer

Answer 28

NOT merely “mental assent (or belief)” BUT it asserts absolute reliance and adherence (complete surrender)

Question 29

The biblical definition of belief includes:

Answer 29

Acceptance of God’s word and obedience to it

Question 30

Comparison of the 3 answers:
The Bible uses different language in each passage which shows what?
Comparing the story of Nicodemus, Peter, and Paul

Answer 30

-You may need to use different words for different situations, BUT salvation is the same answer for all
-Everyone needs to find salvation
(faith in Jesus, repentance, baptism, and HG)

Question 31

When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus, He was NOT answering a direct question about what?

Answer 31

Salvation

Question 32

The situation on the Day of Pentecost was different in the Peter gave a direct answer to a direct question about what?

Answer 32

Salvation

Question 33

In Acts 16, Paul and Silas encountered a man who knew little, if anything, about God. What did they do?

Answer 33

• Answered simply

- Answered in a general way that was easy to understand

Question 34

We see from the 3 passages we studied that salvation what?

again… referring to Nicodemus, Peter, and Paul

Answer 34

Salvation only comes through repentance form sin and faith in Jesus