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Transforming Grace Name: ___________________________

11 Jan 99

Summary Quiz

Instructions:

  1. For True/False questions, if it is false, rewrite the sentence to make it true.
  2. You may refer to your Bibles at any time.

 

 

  1. (T/F) This is a good definition of grace: "Grace is what God gives us to make up for what we lack after we have tried our best to be holy."

    2. (See Isa 64:6-7; 1 Cor 1:30)

     

     

     

  2. Which option best describes the human condition apart from Christ?

    3. (See Eph 2:1,5; Rom 5:12; Col 2:13)

    1. Man is spiritually sick and needs a spiritual Doctor to heal him.
    2. Man is spiritually dead, and needs a spiritual Creator to revive him.
  3. Briefly compare and contrast justification, sanctification, and glorification.

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  4. (T/F) I am saved totally by grace, and not by works, but God blesses me in my daily walk because I earn His blessings through my daily obedience.

    5. (See Gal 3:3, Rom 11:6)

     

     

     

  5. (T/F) At the moment the Christian is justified by God, God removes his sin from him and imputes the righteousness of Christ to him. Therefore, at that moment, the Christian is able to stand before God completely forgiven and accepted by Him.

    6. (See Rom 1:17, 3:21-24)

  6. In the parable of the landowner and vineyard workers, the landowner paid those who worked all day the same amount as those who only worked for a little while. When the all-day workers challenged his fairness, he replied, "Friend, I am not being unfair to you…. Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money?" Which of the following best explains the reason Jesus shared this parable?

    7. (See Mt 20:1-16)

    1. Jesus was trying to show the disciples that when they think they are being treated unfairly, they should speak up.
    2. Jesus was trying to show the disciples that God is not unfair in blessing the "unrighteous" because everybody is already unrighteous, and God’s blessings cannot be earned.
    3. Jesus was trying to show the disciples that when they are in positions of authority, they have the right to do what they want with their own money.
    4. Jesus was trying to show the disciples that God is merciful to the underemployed.
  7. (T/F) It is impossible for me to give back to God what He hasn’t already given me. Therefore, I have nothing to contribute to God at all.

    8. (See Job 1:21; Ac 17:25; Js 1:17; 1 Chr 29:14)

     

     

     

  8. What is an acceptable response to a person who says, "If you take away my ability to earn God’s favor through my obedience, then you have just removed my motivation for obedience."?

    9. (See Jud 4; Rom 6:1-2; Gal 6:13; 1 Chr 28:9a; Pr 16:2; 1 Cor 4:5)

    1. "Your motives should be based on gratitude for what God has done and what He promised He will do, not on the fear of punishment or hope of rewards."
    2. "God is lenient when it comes to obedience anyway. We are living under the rule of grace, not law. So your motives don’t really matter. Just make sure you’re saved, and you’ll be fine."
    3. "I agree. In fact, if my obedience doesn’t count at all toward my salvation and blessings, then I will live in a state of immorality, all the while thinking I’m saved."
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  10. Which of the following best represents the relationship between love and obedience?
    (See Jn 14:15,21,24a; 1 Cor 13:1-3)
    1. Love leads to obedience, but obedience does not lead to love.
    2. Obedience leads to love, but love does not lead to obedience.
    3. Love leads to obedience, and obedience leads to love.
  11. (T/F) The Old Testament Jews had the law, but in these New Testament times, the Old Testament law has been abolished. Therefore, I live by grace, not the law.
    (See 1 Jn 5:2-3; Gal 3:24; Rom 3:21-23)

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  12. (T/F) The law of God has no place when we preach the Gospel message to non-Christians.
    (See Rom 3:20, 7:6-13; Ps 19:7-11, 119:97)

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  13. (T/F) Holiness for the believer is not an option. It’s required.
    (See Mt 5:48; 1 Thess 4:3-5; 1 Pet 1:14-16; Eph 5:8-9)

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  14. Heb 10:10 says that we "have been made holy." Verse 14 says that we "are being made holy." How would you briefly explain this apparent contradiction to a person who doesn’t understand?
    (See Eph 1:4; Col 1:22; Phil 3:7-16; 1 Cor 1:30)

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  15. (T/F) God has not only commanded me to be holy, but has given me the ability to be holy. He has granted me the power and desire to attain to Christ-likeness in this life.
    (See Titus 2:11-14; 2 Cor 3:18)

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  16. Which of the following is not legalism?
    (See Gal 5:1; Lk 14:1-5)
    1. Rebuking a brother for sinning
    2. Thinking that we can earn or forfeit God’s favor based on our behavior
    3. Upholding man-made rules to the level of Scriptures
  17. (T/F) It is good to construct "fences" (self-made rules of protection) that help keep us from falling into temptation and certain recurring sins.
    (See 1 Cor 10:23; 2 Tim 2:22)

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  18. (T/F) We should make sure that our friends construct the same "fences" in their lives to help keep them from falling into the same temptations.
    (See 1 Cor 8:13)

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  19. Which of the following activities is a sin, and why?
    (See 1 Cor 9:20-21; Rom 13:1)
    1. Going to a bar with a friend.
    2. Befriending a homosexual.
    3. Speeding.
  20. (T/F) Christian unity is more important than Christian doctrine.
    (See Phil 2:1-2; Gal 2:11)

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  21. (T/F) Christians should not have different opinions on essential biblical truths, but outside of these truths, Christians have the right to their own opinions.
    (See Gal 1:6-10; 1 Cor 10:25)

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  22. (T/F) We should not enforce our own opinions when it causes other people to sin.
    (See Rom 14:13,15,21)

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  23. (T/F) We should never seek the approval of men.
    (See Rom 14:15-19; Rom 15:1-3; Phil 2:3-5; 1 Cor 10:19-24)

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  24. In John 13:1-5, at the Passover Feast, Jesus showed his disciples the full extent of His love. He knew that the Father had put all things under His power, and that He had come from God and was returning to God. So He got up, wrapped a towel around His waist, and washed His disciples’ feet. Which of the following best explains Jesus’ ability to serve in such a lowly position?
    (See Phil 2:1-3; Rom 8:35-37)
    1. He knew that the disciples would be impressed with His humble act of service. He was looking forward to receiving worship from Him, and that’s what gave Him the strength to do such a humble act.
    2. Jesus could "afford" to serve because had no pride to protect. His security was in the Father, and He wasn’t trying to impress anybody. The strength to humble Himself came from the fact that He knew who He was and where He was going.
    3. Jesus just couldn’t stand the smell of dirty, sweaty, stinky feet at the dinner table any longer. So due to a strong interest in self-preservation, He washed their feet.
  25. Make paragraph (a) true by filling in the blanks using words from paragraph (b).

    26. (See Gal 5:13-14)

    1. I can have an attitude of "cheap" grace, where I recognize the unconditionality of God’s _____________, but I sin as much as I want because God will still forgive me. This attitude is called _____________, and it minimizes God’s _____________. Or, I can have an attitude of "expensive" grace, where I recognize the importance of keeping God’s _____________, but I live as if I’m earning God’s favor. This attitude is called _____________, and it minimizes God’s _____________. True Christian _____________ is found between these two extremes, where God’s love and law are both embraced and honored.
    2. Legalism, Love, Law, Liberty, License
  26. (T/F) God’s grace is necessary for salvation and blessings. That is, I cannot be saved or receive God’s blessings without God’s grace.
    (See 2 Cor 9:8)

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  27. (T/F) God’s grace is sufficient for life. That is, I do not have a need that cannot fully be satisfied by God’s grace alone.
    (See 2 Cor 9:8)

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  28. (T/F) God never uses physical suffering to teach us the sufficiency of His grace because He expects us to learn it through His Word.
    (See 2 Cor 12:7-9)

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  29. (T/F) Just as God’s grace opposes the sin of self-righteousness, so it also opposes the sin of self-sufficiency.
    (See 2 Cor 12:7-10)

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  30. In Exodus 16:16-21, God gave the Israelites manna every morning. But He only gave each one enough to sustain him for that day. Which one of the following lessons was God probably not trying to teach them through this experience?
    1. God wanted them to be "uncertain" about their near future so they would completely trust Him and not rely on the works of their own hands.
    2. God was showing them that the "sufficiency" or "value" of the provision was not in the provision itself, but in the Provider.
    3. God was teaching them a lesson on stewardship. Since each day’s manna rotted if it was not used that day, they needed to learn how to better take care of God’s gifts to them.
  31. (T/F) God only gives us enough grace each day to do His will for that day. This teaches us to rely on Him and seek His daily provisions.
    (See 1 Tim 6:17)
  32. (T/F) As a Christian, I should be content. Therefore, there is no room for spiritual "thirst" or "hunger" because that implies that I am not content in the spiritual provisions that God has given me.
    (See Mt 5:6; Prov 19:23; Phil 4:11-12; 1 Tim 6:6; Heb 13:5)

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  33. (T/F) God tends to use the lowliest of people to fulfill His purposes, in order to demonstrate His power and grace. But when it comes to those He calls into the ministry, He usually selects the most worthy and adequate Christians, because of the greater responsibility of leading people.
    (See 2 Cor 3:5-6a; Ex 3:10-12a)

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  34. (T/F) When the Bible speaks of Christians being rewarded in Heaven for their obedience, it’s not saying that Christians actually earn God’s rewards. It’s just saying that God rewards Christians based entirely on the merits of Christ’s obedience, which has been credited to each believer.
    (See 1 Chr 29:14,16; Rom 11:35-36a)

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  35. Which of the following is not a fundamental means of appropriating God’s grace?
    (See Heb 4:14-16; Rom 8:26-27, 34; Rom 15:4-5; 1 Pet 5:5b-7)
    1. Prayer
    2. Conscience
    3. God’s Word
    4. Circumstances
    5. Ministry of others
  36. (T/F) Our "prayer-life" is an indicator of our "faith-life." In other words, when we are prayerless, in a sense, we are saying that we don’t trust God with our lives.
    (See Rom 12:12; Mk 9:24)

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  37. (T/F) The root of anxiety is unbelief.
    (See Mt 6:25-34)

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  38. (T/F) When I want God to speak to me, seeking out the Holy Spirit is more important than searching through the Holy Scriptures.
    (See Rom 15:4-5)

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  39. (T/F) All suffering is from Satan, and is therefore evil.
    (See Heb 12:2-11; Job 2:10; Neh 13:18; Jer 32:42)

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  40. (T/F) Suffering, in and of itself is not good, but the "goodness" found in suffering is the fact that it forces us to set our eyes on our Living Hope, Jesus, who will make all things right in the end.
    (See Rom 5:3-5; 1 Pet 1:6-7, 4:13)

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  41. (T/F) Although we Christians enjoy fellowship with other Christians, we don’t absolutely need each other. As long as we have a solid relationship with God through Jesus Christ, that’s the only vital relationship that’s required.
    (See 1 Cor 12:12-27)

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  42. (T/F) A person can consider Jesus Savior, and really be saved, but not consider Him Lord. This magnifies the understanding of what it means for God to have unconditional love for His children. They don’t have to perform in order to be saved.
    (See Mt 7:17-19; Rom 7:4; Gal 5:19-23)

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  43. (T/F) Saving grace and transforming grace cannot be separated from each other because they are essentially the same grace, coming from the same God, who never changes. Therefore, a person who is really saved really bears fruit that is pleasing to God, and a person who is not really saved cannot possibly bear fruit that is pleasing to God.
    (See Mt 7:17-19; Rom 7:4; Gal 5:19-23)

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