Article 9
How does God regenerates, sanctify and save sinners
Graciously
What does Article 9 describe as a "glorious display of God's sovereign goodness?
Election
There are two kinds of Sanctification, what are they
Moral and Ceremonial
What are the ordinances of the Church
Baptism and the Lord's Supper
What are the elements used in the Lord's Supper
Bread and Wine
What should be our response to Election
The utmost diligence to ascertain or be certain of it regarding ourselves
How are we elected
According to the foreknowledge of God
Which kind of Sanctification applies to Man
Moral
What are the Scriptural Officers of the Church?
Bishops, or Pastors and Deacons
What are the different kinds of Baptism
Immersion, Affusion, Sprinkling
What does ascertain mean
To obtain or find out with certainty
What does infinitely mean?
God has no bounds or limits
When is Sanctification begun
At Regeneration
Why do we have Trustees in the Church
They are required by the State
Which kind of Baptism do we adhere to in Baptist Polity
Immersion
What is the Eternal Purpose of God
Election
There are two main schools of thought on the doctrine of Election. What are they
Arminianism and Calvinism
When does Sanctification end
At death
What are the ways OUT of Church fellowship
Death, Exclusion, Requested Letter of Dismissal
Who is eligible to be baptized?
Anyone is is a believer in the Redemptive work of Christ on the Cross.
Has God determined that some people cannot be saved
NO
How is it possible that Jesus was Sinless, could he not have sinned, or willed He not to sin
He willed not to sin
What does self denial mean
Not satisfying the desires of the flesh
What are the ways of gaining entrance into Church fellowship?
Baptism, Letter of Commendation, Expression of experience of Christian faith of like faith
Are infants eligible to be baptized in Baptist polity? Why or why not?
Infants are not eligible to be baptized unless they can make a confession as a believer.
What is Election the foundation of
The foundation of Christian assurance
On the Cross of Calvary, was our sin in Christ or on Christ?
On Christ
What is the name of Article 10
Of Santification
What does the word Church mean?
The NT Greek word is ecclesia which means called-out separated ones
By what prescription do we baptize? In the Name of Jesus Only or by the Trinitarian formular?
As we are instructed by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20 we baptize according to the Trinitarian formula
What does it mean that ELECTION...comprehends all the means in connection with the end
In or to elect election God can employ whatever means He deems necessary
What does Election promotes?
Humility, Love, Prayer, Praise, Trust in God, and active imitation of His Free Mercy
What are the roles assigned to the Holy Spirit in Article 10
The Sealer and Comforter
What is the name of the Article (13)
Of a Gospel Church
What is the effect of Baptism in a believers life?
It represents our death to sin and resurrection to a new life
What does God do according to His Purpose in Election
He Regenerates, Sanctifies and Save Sinners
What is meant by the free agency of Man
Man is free to choose any course of action he desires
What are the appointed mean to maintain a sanctified life?
The Word of God, Self-Examination, Self-Denial, Watchfulness, and Prayer,
Into to Article 14 - What is the name of Article 14
Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper
What is the significance of the Lord's Supper
It is a memorial to commemorate the dying love of Christ
How is Election ascertained
By its effects in all who truly believe the Gospel
What is man excluded from because of Election
Boasting or Bragging
How is Sanctification maintained in the hearts of believers?
By the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the continual use of the appointed means.
If you ran out of either of the elements during the Lord's Supper what would you do in order to complete your communion?
If no additional bread or wine could be immediately secured, I would continue with additional elements of like kind.
Why did Peter and Paul respectively baptize in the Name of Jesus Only
They were dealing with Jews who had not acknowledged the Person of Jesus Christ and therefore this was promoted to the focus of their confession.
What does it mean that Election...encourages the use of means in the highest degree?
Because of Election God can and will employ all mean to encourage acceptance to His invitation
There are 4 things that describe the sovereignty of God in Election What are they?
He is infinitely free, Wise, Holy and Unchangeable
What does it mean that we are partakers of His Holiness.
By being sanctified the Holiness of God is imparted to us through the use of the appointed means
What is the purpose of Baptism
To show forth a solemn and beautiful emblem our faith in the crucified, buried and risen Savior.
There are 2 views relative to the Lord's Supper what are they and who are the adherents to each view
Transubstantiation - Catholic View - The elements are transferred into Christ's body and blood
Consubstantiation - Lutheran View - Christ is presented in and with the elements.