Exam #1

Question 1

Romans 3:23

Answer 1

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God

Question 2

Romans 3:24

Answer 2

Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Question 3

Romans 6:23

Answer 3

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Question 4

Ephesians 2:8

Answer 4

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God

Question 5

Ephesians 2:9

Answer 5

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Question 6

Romans 6:1

Answer 6

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

Question 7

Romans 6:2

Answer 7

God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

Question 8

Ephesians 4:5

Answer 8

One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Question 9

Acts 17:30

Answer 9

And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

Question 10

Acts 2:38

Answer 10

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Question 11

List a scripture that shows the universal need for salvation

Answer 11

Romans 3:23

Question 12

Cite a verse which shows the Bible emphatically declares that all human beings are sinners

Answer 12

Romans 3:23

Question 13

Can humans save themselves? List a scripture for you answer.

Answer 13

No, Ephesians 2:8

Question 14

Does God excuse our sins? Explain.

Answer 14

No, Jesus Christ took the penalty for our sin

Question 15

Where is God’s revelation about existence found?

Answer 15

The Bible

Question 16

What is Soteriology?

Answer 16

The study of the doctrine of salvation

Question 17

Define Salvation?

Answer 17

Deliverance from the power and effects of sin

Question 18

What is the result of sin or its penalty according to Scripture?

Answer 18

Death

Question 19

What does saving faith include?

Answer 19

Obedience and application to His Gospel in our lives

Question 20

What is the answer that Peter gave, with the support of all the apostles on how to be saved?

Answer 20

Acts 2:38

Question 21

Where does salvation come from?

Answer 21

Only through faith in Jesus Christ

Question 22

If we cannot earn salvation through works then it is?

Answer 22

A gift from God

Question 23

What is not sufficient for remitting sins?

Answer 23

death of animals or an ordinary person

Question 24

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

Answer 24

a suitable sacrifice

Question 25

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

Answer 25

the means by which we are made right

Question 26

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

Answer 26

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

Question 27

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

Answer 27

The Kingdom of God

Question 28

The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by which of the following?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Past, present and future

Question 30

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

Answer 30

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

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Yes, by a voluntary return to sin and disbelief

Question 32

The link between past and future salvation is what?

Answer 32

Continuing in present salvation

Question 33

"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 33

Continuing in your belief

Question 34

How do we obtain eternal salvation?

Answer 34

By finding present salvation

Question 35

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

Answer 35

You must be born again

Question 36

What is the kingdom of God?

Answer 36

The sovereign rule of God in the universe

Question 37

What aspects does the kingdom of God have?

Answer 37

Present and future

Question 38

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

Answer 38

The rule of God in the hearts of men

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Complete destruction of opposition against His rule

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Born again

Question 41

What 2 components make up being born again?

Answer 41

Water and Spirit

Question 42

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

Answer 42

No, they are conditions that have not yet been met

Question 43

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

Answer 43

The Spirit

Question 44

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

Answer 44

The Spirits voice

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Saved

Question 46

The question, "How can I be saved?" has the same answer as the question?

Answer 46

How can I enter into the Kingdom of heaven

Question 47

The answer of Jesus Himself is to be saved is what?

Answer 47

You must be born of water and of the Spirit

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Acts 2:38-39

Question 49

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 49

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

Question 50

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

Answer 50

What must we do to be saved?

Question 51

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 51

It is a plain and simple response to a direct inquiry

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Believe and ye shall be saved

Question 53

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

Answer 53

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

Question 54

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

Answer 54

Went to the jailers home

Question 55

The Greek word translated as believe in this passage means?

Answer 55

Absolute reliance and adherence

Question 56

The biblical definition of belief includes?

Answer 56

Acceptance and Obedience to Gods Word

Question 57

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

Answer 57

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

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Salvation

Question 59

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

Answer 59

Salvation and the method of salvation

Question 60

In Acts 16, Paul and Silas confronted a man who knew little if anything about God, so what did they do?

Answer 60

They explained it so he could understand

Question 61

What do we see from the 3 passages we studied about salvation?

Answer 61

They complement each other, not contradict

Question 62

If we have genuine faith in Christ what will we do?

Answer 62

Repent of sins, be baptized in His name, receive His Holy Spirit, and continue to live a holy life

Question 63

How do we receive present salvation from sin and future salvation from all the eternal consequences of sin?

Answer 63

By repenting of sin, being baptized in Jesus name, receiving the Holy Spirit and continuing an overcoming life free from sin