I’m a Christian... Now What?
What is the first public step most Christians take after salvation? A) Join a small group B) Get baptized C) Take communion
B) Get baptized
Matthew 28:19 (The Great Commission)
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Jesus said in Luke 9:23, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his ____ daily.”
Cross
Which part of the Bible gives us the clearest life of Jesus?
Gospels
What does the word “apologetics” mean?
Defending the faith
Sharing your faith with others is called what?
Evangelism
B) Renewing your mind
Romans 12:2
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
What did Jesus ask Peter three times in John 21? A) Will you obey me? B) Do you believe? C) Do you love me?
C) Do you love me?
John 21:15–17
According to 2 Timothy 3:16, all Scripture is:
God-breathed
2 Timothy 3:16
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”
What is the primary goal of Christian apologetics?
A) To prove others wrong
B) To defend the truth of the Christian faith with gentleness and respect
C) To win debates against atheists
D) To apologize for the wrong doings of the world.
B) To defend the truth of the Christian faith with gentleness and respect
How should Christians respond when someone rejects the gospel?
A) Remind them there is only one God B) Stop the conversation before making them angry C) Pray for them and trust god to work in their hearts D) Direct them to someone more knowledgeable.
C) Pray for them and trust god to work in their hearts
What is one of the main reasons Christians attend church regularly? A) Entertainment B) Tradition C) Growth through community and teaching D) Salvation
C) Growth through community and teaching
Which of these is a key trait of a disciple? A) Memorizing Scripture B) Outward appearance C) Obedience to Christ
C) Obedience to Christ
Why should Christians confess sin regularly?
A) To be saved again
B) To keep fellowship with God strong
C) To avoid guilt
B) To keep fellowship with God strong
What does 1 Peter 3:15 instruct believers to do?
A) To remain silent in persecution
B) Defend their church denomination
C) Always be ready to give a reason for their hope
C) Always be ready to give a reason for their hope
1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”
Which of these has been proven the best way to start a gospel conversation?
A) Sharing a personal testimony
B) Quoting Bible verses
C) Asking if they want to attend church
A) Sharing a personal testimony
The Bible compares spiritual growth to what kind of process? A) Lightning strike B) Climbing a ladder C) Maturing from milk to solid food D) Baking bread
C) Maturing from milk to solid food
Hebrews 5:12–14
“For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”
What is the reason Jesus called the disciples to “follow” Him? A) To keep them from sin B) To make them fishers of men C) To start a movement
B) To make them fishers of men
What is the purpose of water baptism after salvation?
A) To wash away your sins B) To earn God's Favor C) A requirement to join the church D) To publicly show our faith in Christ
D) To publicly show our faith in Christ
How can Christians balance truth and love in apologetics?
A) Ignore truth to avoid conflict with non believers
B) Use truth as a weapon
C) Speak truth with gentleness and respect
C) Speak truth with gentleness and respect
In Matthew 5:16, Jesus says to let your light shine so others may see your what?
Good Works
Matthew 5:16
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, when you are in Christ, you are a what?
New creation
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God. What is the second?
Love your neighbor
Matthew 22:37–39
“And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
This is the great and first commandment.
And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”
In Romans 12:1-2, Paul urges believers to present their bodies as what?
A) A tool for ministry B) A living sacrifice C) A temple of prayer D) A shield from sin
B) A living sacrifice
Romans 12:1–2
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in apologetics?
To convict hearts and open eyes to truth
What is the first step in leading someone to Christ?
Help them understand their need for a Savior