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Multiple Choice Flashcards

1
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The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by what?

A

God’s law requiring death, the sinfulness of man, the holiness of God

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

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past, present and future

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3
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What is the relation between past, present, and future salvation?

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FUTURE salvation will only come to those who have PAST and PRESENT salvation

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4
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Can we forfeit our present salvation and our promise of future salvation? If so, how?

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Yes

- a voluntary return to sin and unbelief

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5
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What is the link between our past and future salvation?

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Continuance in present salvation

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6
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“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?

A

Continued present belief is necessary

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7
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How do we obtain eternal salvation?

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Finding present salvation in this life

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8
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How does Jesus say one must enter the Kingdom of God?

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He said you must be born again of the water and spirit

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9
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What is the Kingdom of God?

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Expresses the sovereign rule of God in the universe

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10
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What aspects does the Kingdom of God have?

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Present and future

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

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It is the rule of God in the hearts of

men

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12
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The Kingdom of God also has a future tense which is what?

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God will destroy all opposition to His rule and His kingdom will come physically to earth

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13
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Looking at Christ’s words in John 3, we find that one must be what to be a part of the
Kingdom of God?

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Born again (of the water and the spirit)

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14
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What 2 components make up being born again?

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water and spirit

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15
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Isn’t “water” referring to natural birth? Why or why not?

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No, it is referring to baptism

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16
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What does the word “wind” refer to in John 3?

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The Spirit

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17
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What does the word “sound” refer to in John 3?

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The voice of God

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18
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In short, the Lord’s words to Nicodemus tell us how to be what?

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Saved

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19
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The question, “How can I be saved?” has the same answer as the question…

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How can I enter the Kingdom of God?

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20
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The answer of Jesus Himself to be saved is what?

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You must be born again of the water and the spirit

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21
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Peter’s reply on the Day of Pentecost was what?

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Acts 2:38

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22
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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?

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a. How can we receive forgiveness of sins?
b. How can we now accept Jesus as Lord and Messiah?
c. How can we correct rejecting Jesus and crucifying Him?

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23
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The essence of salvation is receiving forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus Christ, so their question simply meant what?

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What must we do to be saved?

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24
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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?

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Acts 2:38, It was Peter’s answer

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25
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What was Paul’s answer to the Philippian jailer when he asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

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“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved and thy house.” ~Acts 16:30-31

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26
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Why did Paul and Silas tell the jailer the path to his future salvation was through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?

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He was a Gentile // He didn’t know much about God or the principles // He needed to be saved quickly

27
Q

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

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They baptized the jailer

28
Q

The Greek word translated as “believe” in this passage means what?

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Referring to the story of Paul and the jailer** NOT merely “mental assent (or belief)” BUT it asserts absolute reliance and adherence (complete surrender)

29
Q

The biblical definition of belief includes

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Acceptance of God’s word and obedience to it

30
Q

The Bible uses different language in each passage which

shows what? (Comparing the story of Nicodemus, Peter, and Paul)

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a. -You may need to use different words for different situations, BUT salvation is the same answer for all
b. -Everyone needs to find salvation (faith in Jesus, repentance, baptism, and HG)

31
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When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus, He was NOT answering a direct question about what?

A

Salvation

32
Q

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

A

Salvation

33
Q

In Acts 16, Paul and Silas encountered a man who knew little, if anything, about God. What did they do?

A

Answered simply and in a general way that was easy to understand

34
Q

We see from the 3 passages we studied that salvation what? (again… referring to Nicodemus, Peter, and Paul)

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Salvation only comes through repentance from sin and faith in Jesus

35
Q

If we have genuine faith in Christ..

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We will repent of our sins, be baptized in His name, receive His Spirit, and continue to live a holy, Christian life by faith

36
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How do we receive present salvation from sin and future salvation from all the eternal consequences of sin?

A

We will repent of our sins, be baptized in His name, receive His Spirit, and continue to live a holy, Christian life by faith

37
Q

What is the definition of grace?

A

The unmerited favor of God towards humanity

38
Q

How did God’s grace provide for our salvation?

A

Giving us the DESIRE and POWER to

be saved

39
Q

How do good works and salvation relate to each other?

A

Salvation leads to good works

but good works do not lead to salvation

40
Q

Which of these Scriptures addresses the biblical principle involved in discussing good
works and salvation?

A

Ephesians 2:8-10

41
Q

Are we freed from the law so we may live a sinful life and still be saved?

A

NO, scripture rejects this

42
Q

Which Scripture speaks to the idea of once saved always saved (see the previous
question)?

A

Romans 6:2

43
Q

What is the relationship of grace to faith?

A

People are not automatically saved by grace, grace must be appropriated by faith and it involves what God freely extends and our thankful reception

44
Q

What does it mean to be “justified”?

A

To be declared righteous by God

45
Q

What is the source of our faith?

A

God alone

46
Q

When does God show us grace?

A

Before, during and after salvation

47
Q

What is the theological name for faith that precedes salvation?

A

Universal prevenient grace

48
Q

Describe universal prevenient grace (the type of faith in previous question)?

A

the ability to have faith that God gives, before salvation

49
Q

The biblical notion of faith is what?

A

total commitment, lifelong discipleship, trust, obedience, love All of these can be translated from the Greek word for faith

50
Q

Name and explain the 3 components of genuine saving faith

A

knowledge, assent, appropriation

51
Q

According to 1 John 2:3-5, what is the true test for a Christian?

A

obedience

52
Q

Do the views of Paul and James agree concerning faith and works?

A

Yes

53
Q

Paul says we are saved by what?

A 
saving faith (total trust and reliance on God), not by
dead works (works trying to earn salvation)
54
Q

Does Paul say we should be against good works?

A

No

55
Q

James says we are saved by what two things?

A

Living faith, living works

56
Q

Does James say we are saved by works?

A

No

57
Q

How does faith relate to repentance?

A

Real faith includes repentance

58
Q

How does faith relate to baptism?

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Baptism is an act of faith

59
Q

How does faith relate to the Holy Ghost?

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Saving faith brings the baptism of the Spirit

60
Q

Are repentance and baptism works by which we earn salvation?

A

No, they are simply means by which we take what God freely extend

61
Q

Does the Bible teach salvation is just verbally confessing Christ as Lord and Savior?

A

No

62
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Is it enough to simply mentally believe in God for salvation?

A

No

63
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Define saving grace.

A

Taking by obedient faith that which has been offered

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