2 Flashcards
Define grace.
The unmerited favor of God towards man (p. 31).
How did God’s grace provide for our salvation?
Through the death of Jesus Christ (p. 32).
a. Salvation leads to good works; good works do not lead to salvation. Is this statement true?
b. Cite a scriptural passage which states the biblical principle involved.
a. Yes.
b. Ephesians 2:8-9 (p. 33).
Some have reasoned that since grace has freed us from the law’s penalty of death and ceremonial requirements, we may live a sinful life if we choose to do so and still be saved. Cite two verses of Scripture which oppose this view.
Romans 6:1-2; 6:15 (p. 33).
What is the relation of faith to grace?
Faith is the means by which man accepts and receives God’s saving grace (p. 34).
What does it mean to be “justified”?
To be counted righteous (p. 35).
a. What is the source of our faith?
b. Cite one verse to support this.
c. What is the theological name for the faith which precedes salvation?
a. God is the source of our faith because He gives all the ability to believe (p. 37).
b. Romans 12:3 or Hebrews 12:2.
c. Universal prevenient grace.
Cite one scriptural passage which teaches that men do not seek God on their own.
John 3:27; 6:44; Romans 3:10-12.
Contrast the biblical meaning of faith with its generally understood modern meaning.
Faith is generally understood to be mental assent or public affirmation of a creed or the gospel. However, the Bible teaches it to be a personal, lifelong, total commitment to Christ which involves knowledge, trust, and obedience (footnote 11, p. 41).
Identify and briefly explain three components of genuine, saving faith.
a. Knowledge
b. Assent
c. Appropriation (See pp. 41-42 for explanations of each.)
What is the critical element lacking in the lives of those whose belief in Jesus Christ is insufficient
for salvation?
Lack of total commitment to Jesus and obedience to His Word (p. 43).
The apostle John had an acid test for the Christian in I John 2:3-5. Summarize this passage in your own words.
We know God, have the love of God perfected in us, and abide in God only when we obey God (p. 45).
How do the views of Paul and James agree concerning the relation of faith to works?
Paul and James both agreed that saving faith will produce a life-changing reliance upon God, evidenced by works (p. 49).
Scripture describes saving faith as something more than a momentary condition or mental commitment. What would be a scriptural view of saving faith, as described by the author?
Saving faith is not just a temporary condition but a continuing relationship with Jesus Christ (p. 50).
Describe the relationship of faith to:
a. Repentance
b. Water baptism
c. Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost
a. Repentance can be described as the first “faith response” to the gospel, because it stands at the beginning of a life of faith and is itself the initial act of faith (p. 52).
b. True faith in God and His Word will cause the believer to submit to water baptism. Water baptism, too, is a “faith response” to God (p. 53).
c. Faith leads to receiving the Holy Spirit (p. 54).