Key Words
Prophet
A spokesman of God to the People
Define the word Ascertain
To obtain or find out with certainty
Is there a difference between being born again and regeneration
No
If you ran out of either of the elements during the Lord's Supper what would you substitute in order to complete your Communion?
If no additional bread or wine could be immediately secure, I would continue with additional elements of like kind were available
What should be our response to Election
The utmost diligence to ascertain or be certain of it regarding ourselves
What is the title to Article 9
Of God's Purpose of Grace
What does self-denial mean
Not satisfying the desires of the Flesh
What does the word Salvation mean
Greek word(soteria) means Deliverance. Salvation is the spiritual rescue from Sin which includes not only forgiveness of sins but deliverance from the penalty for sin and the power of sin.
Define the word Inspired
Dedicated, consecrated, set apart
What is meant by Divine Perfections
God's Attributes or Characteristics.
What are the four things which we are deeply convinced
Our Guilt, Danger, Helplessness, The way of Salvation by Christ
What does it mean that "Election comprehends all the means in connection with the end"?
In order to effect Election, God can employ whatever means He deems necessary
What are the 2 main schools on doctrine of Election
Arminianism and Calvinism
When is Sanctification begun
At Regeneration
What is does the word solely mean
Exclusively or Only
Transubstantiaion
Transferred into - Catholic view: The elements are transferred into Christ's Body and blood
What is faith
Assent and trust in certain Divine truths
Recite each Article and their Title
Article 1 Of the Scripture
Article 2 Of the True God
Article 3 Of the Fall of Man
Article 4 Of the Way of Salvation
Article 5 Of Justification
Article 6 Of the Freeness of Salvation
Article 7 Of Grace in Regeneration
Article 8 Of Repentance and Faith
Article 9 Of God's Purpose of Grace
Article 10 Of Sanctification
Article 11 Of a Gospel Church
Article 12 Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper
There are 4 things that describe the sovereignty of God in Election. What are they?
He is infinitely Free, Wise, Holy and Unchangeable
Has God determined that some people cannot be saved
No
When does Sanctification ends?
At death
What are the two types of Justification
Judicial and Evangelical
Consubstantiation
Lutheran view: Christ is present in and with the elements
By what prescription do we baptize: In the Name of Jesus only or by the Trinitarian formula
As we are instructed by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20 we baptize according to the Trinitarian formula in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
How is regeneration effected
In a manner above our comprehension
What does Article 9 describe as a glorious display of God's sovereign goodness?
Election
What is the Eternal Purpose of God
Election
What are the roles assigned to the Holy Spirit in Article 8
The Sealer and Comforter
No one forced Man to disobey God
What is the elements of the Lord's Supper
Bread & Wine
What doe it mean to be "positively inclined to evil"
Man has an inborn sin nature that moves him contrary to God
Unfeigned Contrition
No hypocrisy in our penitent request to God
Define these words:
1) Confidence:
2) Divine
3) Inexpressibly
1) Sure
2)
3) not able to express or describe
How is Election ascertained
By its effects in all who truly believe the Gospel
Which Kind of Sanctification applies to Man
Moral
Who is called the Second Adam
Jesus Christ
5 Books of Law
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Article 7
We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated or born again and that Regeneration consists in give a Holy disposition to the mind that it is effected in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit in connection with Divine truth, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the Gospel; and that its proper evidence appears in the Holy fruits of repentance and faith and newness of Life.
Name the moral attributes of God
Holiness, Love, Veracity, Wisdom, Justice, Goodness
What is meant by free agency of Man
Man is free to choose any course of action he desires.
What is the Election the foundation of?
The foundation of Christian assurance.
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 are the Eight Covenants
Edenic -Genesis 1:28 -Mankind as Obedient Servant
Adamic-Genesis 3:14 -Mankind as Transgressors
Noahic - Genesis 9:1 - Mankind in Salvation
Abrahamic-Gen !2:1-3 - Mankind in Faithful Trust
Mosaic-Exodus 19-3-8-Mankind's Guide to Holiness
Palestinian -Leviticus 26-Mankind in Obedience
Davidic -2Samuel 7:16- Mankind Eternally Secure
New - Hebrews 8:8-12- Mankind's Covenant Relationship
What does imputed mean
Placed to one's account
What does Jehovah mean
The Self-Existent One
What is Man void of by his very nature
The Holiness required by the law of God
On the Cross of Calvary, was our sin in Christ or on Christ
On Christ
What does infinitely mean?
God has no bounds or limits
What are the two kinds of Santification
Moral and Ceremonial
What the meaning of the word Creed
A formal statement of religious Belief or Doctrine
Recite Article 8
We believe that Repentane and Faith are secred duties and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, and the way of Salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest and King, and relying on Him alone as the only and all sufficient Savior
Article 4
Of the Way of Salvation
We believe that the Salvation of sinners is wholly of grace through the Mediatorial offices of the Son of God; who by the appointment of the Father freely took upon Him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by His personal obedience and by His death made a full atonement for our sins; that having risen from the dead, He is now enthroned in heaven and uniting in his wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, He is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all sufficient Savior
12 Books of History
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Ester
How does God regenerate, sanctify, and save sinners
Graciously
How is it possible that Jesus was sinless?
Could He not sinned, or willed He not sinned?
He willed not to sin
Recite Article 10
We believe that Sanctification is the process by which according to the will of God we are made partakers of His Holiness; that it is a progressive work, that is it begun in Regeneration and that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer, and Comforter in the continual use of the appointed means especially the Word of God, self-examination, self-denial watchfulness and prayer
Tenses of Salvation
Past - I was saved - Regeneration
Present - I am saved - Sanctification
Future - I will be saved - Glorification
What elements are at work to effect Regeneration
The Holy Spirit in connection with the Divine Truth
What do we rely on Jesus to be
Our only and All Sufficient Savior
How are Salvation and Redemption interrelated?
Salvation is what is purchased - Redemption is how it is purchased. Jesus purchased out Salvation by giving His Life to redeem us from Sin.
How are we elected
According to the foreknowledge of God
What does God do according to His Purpose in Election in Article 9
He Regenerates, Sanctifies and Save Sinners.
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
What is meant by aggravated condemnation
A heighten degree of punishment
What is included in Justification
Pardon of sin and the promise of eternal life.
What is the consequence of rejecting the Gospel?
Aggravated condemnation
What is the difference between Iniquity-Transgression-Trespass - Sin?
Iniquity is violating the moral law of God
Transgression is rebellion against the righteous precepts of God
Trespass is a false step, to deviate from the righteousness of God
Sin is missing the mark, the standard of God's righteousness
What does election promote?
Humility, Love, Prayer, Praise, Trust in God, and active imitation of His free Mercy
What are the different kinds of baptism
Immersion
Effusion
Sprinkling
What is meant by the idea that Sanctification is a progressive work?
That it is begun at a certain time and grows from that time on
What does Jehovah mean
The Self-Existent One
Recite Article 6
We believe that the blessings of Salvation are made free to all by the Gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the Salvation oft he greatest sinner on earth, but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation.
What are Repentance & Faith
Sacred duties and inseparable graces
What is the immediate duty of all who hear the Gospel?
To accept it by a cordial, penitent and obedient Faith
What is man excluded from because of Election
Boasting or bragging
What is the effect of Baptism in a believers life
It represents our death to sin and resurrection to a new life
Who wrote the Psalms
David 73; Solomon 2; Heman 1; Ethan 1; Ethan 1; Moses 1; Clan of Asaph 12; Korah 11
Anonymous 49
What is the offices of the Godhead
God /Creator
Jesus / Redeemer
Holy Spirit / Preserver
When is or was Jesus: Prophet, Priest and King?
Jesus was Prophet while on earth; He is High Priest now; He is my King now and soon reigning King over all Creation
Name the Natural Attributes of God
Unity, Immutability, Eternal, Self-Existent, Omniscient, Omnipotent, Omnipresent
Fruits of the Spirit
Love, Joy, Peace, Long suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance
How are we elected
According to the foreknowledge of God
Recite Article 1
Of the Scripture
We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, Salvation for its end and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us, and therefore is and shall remain to the end of the world the true center of Christian union and Supreme Standard by which all human conduct, creeds and opinions should be tried.
What are the "appointed means" to maintain a sanctified life
The Word of God, Self-examination, Self-denial, Watchfulness and Prayer
What does Cordial mean
Heart-felt, sincere
17 Books of Prophecy
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
5 Books of Poetry
Job, Psalm, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
What does it mean that man is a sinner not by constraint
There is no external catalyst to force man to sin, it is a matter of choice
Election
What does the word Grace means
Greek word (Charis) signifies the unmerited and underserved love and favor of God toward mankind
Recite Article 13
Of a Gospel Church
We believe that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the Gospel observing the ordinances of Christ; governed by his laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privilege's invested in theme by His Word; that its only scriptural officers are Bishops, or Pastors, and Deacons whose qualifications, claims, and duties are defined in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus.
What's the meaning of Penitent
Contrite, Godly sorrowful
How do we receive the perfect righteousness of God
It is freely imputed to us.
Recite Article 2
Answer the following Questions:
What is God's Name
What is God
Who is God
We believe that there is one and only one Living and True God, and infinite intelligent Spirit, whose name is Jehovah, the Maker and Supreme Ruler over Heaven and earth; inexpressively glorious in Holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence and love; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three Persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost; equal in every perfection and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of Redemption.
What is the purpose in preaching the Gospel to an unregenerate person
That their mind would be changed to be obedient to God by believing the Gospel
Recite Article 9
We believe that Election is the eternal purpose of God according to which He graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners; that being perfectly consistent with the free agency of Man it comprehends all the means in connection with the end; that it is a most glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, being infinitely free, wise, holy and unchangeable; that it utterly excludes bosting, and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God and active imitation of his free mercy; that it encourages the use of means in the highest degree, that it may be ascertained by its effects in all who truly believe the Gospel, that it is the foundation of Christian assurance and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence.
What is the significance of the Lord's Supper
It is a memorial to commemorate the dying Love of Christ
Recite Article 14
Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper
We believe that Christian Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer into the Name of the Father, and Son and Holy Ghost; to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, burned and risen Savior, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life, that it is prerequisite to the privileges of a Church relation, and to the Lord's Supper in which the members of the Church, by the sacred use of bread and wine are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ, precede always by solemn self-examination.
What does just condemnation mean?
Name the 7 Judgements and their scriptures
Judgement of Saints - 1Cor. 3:13-15; 2Cor. 5:10
Judgement of Israel (At the Second Advent) Ezekiel 20:34-38
Judgement of Gentiles Matt 25:31-46
Great White Throne Judgement(unbelievers) Rev.20:11-15
Judgement of Satan at the Cross John12:31-33
Self-Judgement 1 Cor.11-28-32
Divine Judgment by the Word of God John 12:48
Article 5
We believe that the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in Him is Justification; that Justification includes the pardon of sin and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness. That is it bestowed not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer's blood by virtue of which faith His perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us of God; that it bring us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God and secures every other blessing needed for time and eternity.
How many divisions are there to the book of Psalms?
Name them and their relationship
There are 5
Psalm 1-41 Genesis Counsel of God concerning Man and his ways
Psalm 42-72 Exodus - Counsel of God concerning Israel their ruin and restoration
Psalm 73-89 Leviticus - Counsel of God concerning His Sanctuary and His Assembly
Psalm 90-106 - Numbers - Counsel of God concerning Israel and the Nations
Psalm 107-150 - Deuteronomy - Counsel of God concerning Himself and His Word
What does it mean that: Election....encourages the use of means in the highest degree?
Because of Election God can and will employ all means to encourage acceptance of His invitation.
What was man created for?
To worship God
What is the purpose of Baptism
To show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried and risen Savior