Authentic Christianity Exam 1

What is the factor that determines the effectiveness of a spiritual discipline?

Motivation of the person

If a Christian does not grow in his/her faith, it will inhibit the expansion of the kingdom of God on earth.

True

our freedom is

in peril

Our freedom does not guarantee

on-going freedom

step 6

spiritual growth is a life-long process

step 1

we become a new creation (born again)

What is the role of the HS

1. he bears witness to jesus 2. he applies Christ's redemptive work in the hearts of believers 3. he empowers christians to live as new creations 4. he equips christians with spiritual gifts 5. he is an active presence in the Christian's life

Three types of legalism

1. pursuing good works with intention of earning God's favor (OT) 2. keeping the letter of the law but violating the spirit of the law (pharisees) 3. adding our own rules to God's law and treating them as divine (today)

Steps in spiritual growth:

1. we become a new creation (born again) 2. we take on our new christ-like nature 3. we blow it from time to time 4. be willing to do what God tells you 5. we will live in the holy spirit 6. spiritual growth is a life-long process

What two reasons does the author give that Christians don't progress in their spiritual development.

A traumatic event that handicaps the person Personal laziness

In the first century, the term "hypocrite" generally referred to what?

Actors/masks

What two spiritual disciplines does the author say are essential for every Christian to participate in?

Bible study/reading Prayer

According to the author, a person confined to a wheel chair does not have enough faith to be healed.

False

According to the author, the average non-Christian thinks very highly of Evangelical Christians.

False

If a person has enough faith they will get whatever they ask for in prayer.

False

Sunday school is the current vehicle used by most to engage in spiritual formation.

False

The Holy Spirit first indwells the believer when the person is baptized in the Holy Spirit.

False

The author suggests that Evangelical Christians spend most their time with other Christians to avoid the potential for sin.

False

According to the author, if a person desires to be baptized in the Holy Spirit the person should fast and pray.

False (ask for it/prayer)

According to the author, in order to be saturated in the Holy Spirit, a Christian must read the Bible every day.

False (be cognizant of Him in our lives)

The purpose of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is to make Christians more Holy.

False (provide power and spread the Gospel)

According to Jesus, the purpose of spiritual growth is to grow more intimate with God.

False (to bring glory to the Father)

A Christian will know if they are growing spiritually, according to the author, if they attend church more regularly than before.

False (when we look more and more like Christ)

The word "hope" means "to desire something" in the Scripture.

False (word of assurance for the believer)

The philosophy that if you live up to a set of standards you will find spiritual freedom is known as:

Legalism

The philosophy that says a Christian can do whatever they wish with their body as long as their spirit is right with God is known as:

Libertinism

What are the two basic principles of the Gospel?

Love God Love People

What three benefits of abiding in the Holy Spirit are listed in the chapter?

Measured freedom Church would thrive Kingdom of God would expand Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit Confidence Listen intently and learn about Him Comfort

What four spiritual gifts did Jesus give to the Church to help Christians grow?

Pastors Evangelists Teachers Prophets

What three relationships should every Christian have to assist them in their spiritual formation?

Peer (someone horizontal to you) Spiritual director (someone above you) A mentee (someone less mature than you)

Which four of the following are mentioned in the chapter that will help a believer grow in their spiritual maturity?

Personal Determination Study the Word of God Proper Preparation Persistence

Which of the following was not a heresy that affected the first century church?

Scholasticism

A person's view of God is often shaped by the person's relationship with his/her parents.

True

According to the author, God is in the business of changing spiritual diapers.

True

According to the author, a Christian in a wheel chair has more faith than an able bodied person.

True

According to the author, spiritual formation affects a persons heart, hand, and feet.

True

All Christians begin their spiritual journey as spiritual infants.

True

Another name for a spiritual director is a coach or a mentor.

True

Based on the evidence in the book of Acts, the initial physical evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues.

True

Christians should be continually filled with the Spirit.

True

In order to successfully walk in the Spirit a Christian must be willing to take a risk.

True

Jesus taught that the largest temporal problem can be conquered by the smallest amount of spiritual power.

True

Poor theology concerning faith can cause spiritual damage.

True

Repentance is the decision to turn away from sin and toward God.

True

Spiritual formation is the process of spiritual growth that helps a person to accurately reflect the person of Christ in a person's life.

True

Stronger believers have a responsibility to help weaker Christians when they fail spiritually.

True

The Holy Spirit lives inside of Christians

True

The word "hope" means "to have assurance" in Scripture.

True

Which of the following is a close alternative to the word "faith"?

Trust

How does a Christian gain more faith?

Trusting God more.

How does a person stay saved?

We remain saved as a result of Jesus' death and resurrection.

10 ways to know you are growing

You are learning more about God you're digging into deeper theology you're not waiting for others to feed you you're learning and teaching you're growing in grace you find yourself wanting to obey GOd you're growing as a person you're less worried about personal preferences and more concerned about unity you're willing to speak the truth in love you're engaged in community

Grace

______________ is the remedy for sin, not the law or its overthrow.

Sin, not the law

______________ is the root issue.

Spiritual growth

_____________________ should be the goal of every christian.

personal discipline

_________________________ is required by spiritual growth

Legalism

a doctrinal position emphasizing a system of rules and regulations for achieving both salvation and spiritual growth. They believe in and demand a strict literal adherence to rules and regulations.

the HS is a unique person

and not simply a power or an influence

Freedom does not justify

bad behavior

step 4

be willing to do what God tells you

What is the work of the Holy Spirit

convicts gives gifts prays teaches illuminates assures empowers fills seals baptizes regenerates

Faulty rationale of libertines

do not value the cost of their salvation do not realize they are slaves to sin. do not honor Jesus. do not recognize the effect of sin on their lives. are not children of God. misunderstand the real problem. refuse to use the law as intended.

Faulty rationale of legalists

fail to see the real purpose for the law think that keeping rules makes sense because God demands obedience may appear to be righteous and spiritual, but it is an outward performance instead of an inward change will often be judgmental of others don't want to allow God to be the judge. those teaching others to live this way should be controlled.

HS baptizes us to

give us power to live and serve

examples of spiritual disciplines

hearing God prayer bible study worship solitude water baptism fasting submission forgiveness integrity vocation life in community

The enemies of freedom

legalism and libertinism

Antinominalism

literally anti-law. A form of abuse of Christian freedom which refuses to acknowledge any obligation for Christians to obey the law or to restrain sin.

The spirit is the author

of the scriptures

Libertinism (antinominalism)

one devoid of most moral or sexual restraints, which are seen as unnecessary or undesirable, especially one who ignores or even spurns accepted morals and forms of behavior sanctified by the larger society. an extreme form of hedonism.

HS leads us in

our daily walk

Why is faith important?

overcome the world overcome the devil necessary in prayer necessary in the Christian warfare

What does faith in Christ produce

salvation remission of sins justification sanctification adoption eternal life spiritual life spiritual light access to God hope joy peace boldness in preaching

the holy spirit is

the agent of God's new creation in Christ

the holy spirit was

the agent of creation

the HS is one both with

the father and the son

Spiritual growth is transformational.

true

We should belong to a church body

true

We should have a mentor.

true

spiritual growth occurs at varying rates

true

spiritual growth occurs in community

true

HS sanctifies us as

we become more like Jesus

step 3

we blow it from time to time

Our freedom does not mean

we can do anything we wish

step 2

we take on our new christ-like nature

step 5

we will live in the holy spirit

HS comes to live in us

when we are saved