Section 2 - Multiple Choice (b)

Question 1

If we have genuine faith in Christ…

Answer 1

• We will repent of our sins
• Be baptized in His name
• Receive His Spirit
• Continue to live a holy, Christian life by faith

Question 2

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

Answer 2

• Repent of our sins
• Be baptized in His name
• Receive His Spirit
• Continue to live a holy, Christian life by faith

Question 3

What is the definition of grace?

Answer 3

The unmerited favor of God towards humanity

Question 4

How did God’s grace provide for our salvation?

Answer 4

Giving us the DESIRE and POWER to be saved

Question 5

How do good works and salvation relate to each other?

Answer 5

Salvation leads to good works but good works do not lead to salvation

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Ephesians 2:8-10

Question 7

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

Answer 7

No - Scripture rejects this

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Romans 6:2

Question 9

What is the relationship of grace to faith?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What does it mean to be “justified”?

Answer 10

to be declared righteous by God

Question 11

What is the source of our faith?

Answer 11

God alone

Question 12

When does God show us grace?

Answer 12

Before, during, and after salvation

Question 13

What is the theological name for faith that precedes salvation?

Answer 13

Universal prevenient grace

Question 14

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

Answer 14

the ability to have faith that God gives, before salvation

Question 15

The biblical notion of faith is what?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Name and explain the 3 components of genuine saving faith

Answer 16

• knowledge
• assent
• appropriation

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Obedience

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

Paul says we are saved by what?

Answer 19

• saving faith (total trust and reliance on God)

- not by dead works (works trying to earn salvation)

Question 20

Paul says we should be against good works (T/F)

Answer 20

False

Question 21

James says we are saved by what two things?

Answer 21

• Living faith

- Living works

Question 22

Does James say we are saved by works?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

How does faith relate to repentance?

Answer 23

Real faith includes repentance

Question 24

How does faith relate to baptism?

Answer 24

Baptism is an act of faith

Question 25

How does faith relate to the Holy Ghost?

Answer 25

saving faith brings the baptism of the Spirit

Question 26

Are repentance and baptism works by which we earn salvation?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

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

Answer 27

No

Question 28

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

Answer 28

No

Question 29

Define saving grace

Answer 29

taking by obedient faith that which has been offered