Christian doctrine semester test Flashcards
(24 cards)
Grace
underserved love
Paul is the author of
- Ephesians
- Colossians
- Philemon
- Philippians
Who did Paul bring with him during his 2nd journey?
Priscilla & Aquila
In the Old Testament, to become a believer. one has to…
obey God’s law & be circumcised
Amen means
yes It shall be so
The Holy Spirit works is
- Conversion
- Regeneration
- Quickening
The only true guide for life is…
God’s word
Original languages of the bible
Old Testament: Hebrew
New Testament: Greek
Verbal Inspiration
the Holy Spirit takes mental faculties into his service, speaks through people
What difference is there between God’s promises and the promises human beings make?
- Human beings often fail to keep their promises
- God keeps his promises
How can I be sure that the Bible is true
the Holy Spirit convinces me that it is God’s Word, and as such, it has no errors and all its words and promises are true
Why is the natural knowledge of God insufficient for salvation?
- it doesn’t reveal who the true god is
- what he has freely given
What does the Bible reveal that nature and conscience do not?
- the true god
- his plan of salvation through Jesus Christ
How does God reveal himself?
- God’s creation and people’s consciences give people a natural knowledge of God,
- the Bible reveals the true God and his plan of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
Why are there both good and evil angels?
God created all the angels to be perfect, but some of those angels, led by Satan, sinned against him
What is the work of the good angels?
The good angels serve God in guiding and protecting us in life and at the time of death
How does the Holy Spirit impart the new life of faith and bring about this conversion? (3 things)
- Gospel
- Baptism
- Lord’s supper
God’s election is based only on his…
mercy
if someone is lost, the fault is…
the person’s own fault for not recognising the grace of god in the gospel
What does God’s Word teach about remaining in the faith?
the Holy Spirit works through the gospel to keep believers in saving faith
What does God’s law show me? (Two things)
- my sin
- my need for a savior
What does the gospel teach me?
Jesus lived and died in my place, to give me salvation
The only place God wants us to lay up treasures is…
heaven
Sacrificial giving means…
giving up something you need in order to meet someone else’s need
