Section 2 - Multiple Choice (a) 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
- Future
What is the relation between past, present, and future salvation?
- 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
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 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
- 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
- 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
- Spirit
Isn’t “water” referring to natural birth? Why or why not?
No - it is referring to baptism (spiritual rebirth/ burial)
What does the word “wind” refer to in John 3?
The Spirit
What does the word “sound” refer to in John 3?
The Spirit (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…
(What other question means “How can I be saved?”)
How can I enter the Kingdom of God?
The answer of Jesus Himself to be saved is what?
How does Jesus say to be saved?
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?
- 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?
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
Comparison of the 3 answers:
The Bible uses different language in each passage which shows what?
Comparing the story of Nicodemus, Peter, and Paul
-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)
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
- Answered 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 form sin and faith in Jesus
