Study Guide

Question 1

Where does salvation come from?

Answer 1

faith in Jesus Christ

Question 2

If we cannot earn salvation through works Salvation then what is it?

Answer 2

A gift from God

Question 3

What is not sufficient for remitting sins?

Answer 3

Death of an animal or an ordinary person

Question 4

God manifested Himself in flesh through the man Jesus Christ in order to provide
what?

Answer 4

A suitable sacrifice

Question 5

Christ’s death became an propitiation or an atonement which means?

Answer 5

The means by which we are made right

Question 6

What is the difference between a saved person and an unsaved person?

Answer 6

God sets us free from both the penalty and effects of our sin

Question 7

The Lord’s Statement to Nicodemus in John 3 what can’t one see without being born again?

Answer 7

The Kingdom of God

Question 8

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of
the Spirit.

Answer 8

John 3:8

Question 9

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching
us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly,
righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Answer 9

Titus 2:12

Question 10

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other
tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Answer 10

Acts 2:4

Question 11

The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by

Answer 11

1) sinfulness of man
2) holiness of God
3) Gods law requiring death as punishment for sin

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Past, present and future

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Future salvation will only come to those who receive past and present salvation in this life

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Yes, by a voluntary return to sin and disbelief

Question 15

The link between past and future salvation is what?

Answer 15

Continuing in present salvation

Question 16

“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 16

Continuing in your belief

Question 17

How do we obtain eternal salvation?

Answer 17

By finding present salvation

Question 18

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

Answer 18

You must be born again

Question 19

What is the kingdom of God?

Answer 19

The sovereign rule of God in the universe

Question 20

What aspects does the kingdom of God have?

Answer 20

Present and future

Question 21

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

Answer 21

The rule of God in the hearts of men

Question 22

The kingdom of God also has a future aspect which is what?

Answer 22

Complete destruction of opposition against His rule

Question 23

Looking at Christ’s words in John 3 we find that one must be what to be apart of the
kingdom of God?

Answer 23

Born again

Question 24

What 2 components make up being born again?

Answer 24

Water and Spirit

Question 25

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

Answer 25

No, they are conditions that have not yet been met

Question 26

What does the “wind” refer to in Jn. 3?

Answer 26

The Spirit

Question 27

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

Answer 27

The Spirits voice

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Saved

Question 29

The question, “How can I be saved?” has the same answer as the question:

Answer 29

How can I enter into the Kingdom of heaven

Question 30

The answer of Jesus Himself to be saved is what?

Answer 30

You must be born of water and of the Spirit

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Acts 2:38-39

Question 32

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:

Answer 32

How can we be forgiven for our sins?
How can we correct rejecting Jesus?
How can we accept Jesus now?

Question 33

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

Answer 33

What must we do to be saved?

Question 34

In our search for a biblical answer to the question of how to be saved, we must attach great significance to this verse, why?

Answer 34

It is a plain and simple response to a direct inquiry

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Believe and ye shall be saved

Question 36

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

Answer 36

He was a Gentile and didn’t know much of God

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Went to the jailers home

Question 38

The Greek word translated as believe in this passage means?

Answer 38

Absolute reliance and adherence

Question 39

The biblical definition of belief includes:

Answer 39

Acceptance and Obedience to Gods Word

Question 40

Comparison of the 3 Answers: The Bible uses different language in each passage which shows what?

Answer 40

It is truly the inspired, infallible Word of God and does not contradict itself