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