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1
Q

List a scripture that shows the universal need for salvation.

A

Romans 6:23

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

2
Q

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

A

Romans 3:23

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

3
Q

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

A

No. Ephesians 2:8-9

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast”.

4
Q

Does God excuse our sins? Explain.

A

No. He has inflicted the penalty for those sins on the innocent man Christ.

5
Q

Where is God’s revelation about existence found?

A

The Bible.

6
Q

What is Soteriology?

A

The study of the doctrine of salvation.

7
Q

Define salvation?

A

Deliverance from the power and effects of sin.

8
Q

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

A

Death.

9
Q

What does saving faith include?

A

Obedience.

10
Q

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

A

Acts 2:38

11
Q

Where does salvation come from?

A

Faith in Jesus.

12
Q

If we cannot earn salvation through works then what is it?

A

A free gift.

13
Q

What is not sufficient for remitting sins?

A

The death of animals, nor can an ordinary man become the substitutionary sacrifice for another.

14
Q

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

A

A suitable substitute.

15
Q

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

A

The holiness by which God can pardon sins without violating His holiness and justice.

16
Q

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

A

God’s Kingdom.

17
Q

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

A
  1. The sinfulness of man
  2. The holiness of God
  3. God’s law requiring death as the punishment for sin.
18
Q

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

A
  1. Past
  2. Present
  3. Future
19
Q

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

A

Future salvation will come only to those who have experienced past and present salvation in this life.

20
Q

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

A

We can forfeit our present salvation and future salvation by a voluntary return to sin and unbelief.

21
Q

The link between past and future salvation is what?

A

The link is continuance in present salvation.

22
Q

“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.

23
Q

How do we obtain eternal salvation?

A

The way to obtain eternal salvation is to find present salvation from sin in this life.

24
Q

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

A

John 3:3-5, Born again of the water and of the spirit.

25
Q

What is the kingdom of God?

A

Expresses the sovereign rule of God in the universe.

26
Q

What aspects does the kingdom of God have?

A

Has both present and future aspects.

27
Q

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

A

The Kingdom of God is the rule of God in the hearts of men.

28
Q

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

A

One day God will destroy all opposition to His rule.

29
Q

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

A

Born of the water and the Spirit.

30
Q

What 2 components make up being born again?

A

Water and Spirit.

31
Q

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

A

No. There are conditions that have not been met yet.

32
Q

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

A

Spirit.

33
Q

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

A

Voice.

34
Q

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

A

Saved.

35
Q

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

A

How can I enter the Kingdom of God?

36
Q

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

A

Born again of water and spirit.

37
Q

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

A

Had the support of all of the apostles.

38
Q

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?

A

How can we be saved?

39
Q

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

A

What must we do to be saved?

40
Q

In our search for a biblical answer to the question of how to be saved, we must attach great significance to this verse, why?

A

It is a plain, simple, unambiguous answer to a direct inquiry.

41
Q

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

A

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved and thy house.

42
Q

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

A

The jailer was a Gentile and did not know very much about God.

43
Q

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

A

They did not stop with the general statement but preached the Word of the Lord with specificity.

44
Q

The Greek word translated as believe in this passage means?

A

Doesn’t mean merely mental assent but asserts absolute reliance and adherence.

45
Q

The biblical definition of belief includes?

A

Acceptance of God’s Word and obedience to it,

46
Q

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

A

Since the Bible is inspired, infallible Word of God, we know it does not contradict itself.

47
Q

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

A

Salvation.

48
Q

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

A

Peter gave a direct answer to a direct question about salvation.

49
Q

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

A

They answered in a simple, general way that would be understandable and reassuring.

50
Q

We see from the 3 passages we studied that salvation requires that we…

A

Repentance and faith will lead to water and baptism in the name of Jesus(birth of water) and to the baptism of the Spirit ( birth of the Spirit).

51
Q

If we have genuine faith in Christ we will…

A

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

52
Q

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

A

Faith.