Baptismal Class Test

Are you born again?

This question refers to a spiritual rebirth in Christian belief, indicating a transformative experience of faith and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

When were you born again?

When you accept the Lord as your personal savior.

What 2 Corinthians 5:17 teaches us?

It teaches that anyone in Christ is a new creation; the old has passed away, and new things have come.

Why do you need to be saved?

You need to be saved to receive forgiveness for sins and attain eternal life through faith.

Name three things that happened to you the day you were saved?

You were forgiven of your sins, you received eternal life, and you became a new creation in Christ.

Who are the authors of your salvation?

The authors of your salvation are God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

What are the three stages of your salvation?

The three stages of your salvation are justification, sanctification, and glorification.

Can a person who was born again lose their salvation?

A person who is born again cannot lose their salvation, as it is believed to be a secure and permanent transformation of their spiritual state.

What is baptism?

A Christian sacrament that symbolizes a believer's faith, repentance, and initiation into the church, typically involving immersion in water or sprinkling.

When can someone be baptized?

Someone can be baptized after they have made a personal profession of faith in Jesus.

Can someone be saved through water baptism?

One can be saved without water baptism as it’s just an important act of obedience following faith in Christ.

Why do we need to be baptized?

Baptism is necessary as it represents obedience to Jesus' command and signifies the inner transformation of faith.

How many times can one be baptized in their Christian life?

Once, when you accept God as your personal savior. Jesus died only once

How many baptism do we consider in this class?

We consider one baptism as the initial act of faith and obedience in Christian life.

What are the two ordinances we practice?

Water Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

What are the two elements of the Lord’s Supper?

Bread and Wine.

What do the two elements of the Lord's Supper represent

The bread represents the body of Christ and the wine represents the blood of Christ. It serves as a symbolic message about the sacrifice of Christ, the new covenant, and the forgiveness of sins.

When Jesus said, “If you don’t eat my body and don’t drink my blood you don’t have life in you,“ what does that mean?

It emphasizes the necessity of accepting Jesus's sacrifice and identity for eternal life, highlighting the spiritual nourishment gained through faith and communion with Him.

Who are in the three people in the Trinity?

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Why do we say that the Holy Spirit is a person? Give three examples.

It has intelligence, will, and emotion.

Do you have the Holy Spirit in you? If yes, when did you receive him? If not, why?

We receive the Holy Spirit the moment we receive Jesus Christ as our Savior.

Can a true believer lose the Holy Spirit?

No, a true believer cannot lose the Holy Spirit once received. The Holy Spirit is a gift from God that indwells believers, seals their salvation, and empowers them to live a Christian life.

What does Ephesians 4:30 teaches us about the Holy Spirit?

It teaches us not to grieve the Holy Spirit, as He is the one who seals believers for the day of redemption.

How can someone grieve the Holy Spirit?

When you disobey/sin against God. It is not the same as not believing in God.

How many times can someone be filled with the Holy Spirit?

Multiple Times

What are some of the works of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

• Baptized us and gave us life

• He dwells in us

• He protects us

• He purifies us

• He produces growth

• He empowers us

Define justification. What did it happen?

Justification is the instantaneous legal act of God in which he declares our sins forgiven and declares us righteous in his sight. It happens when one converted and believes in Jesus Christ.

Is there progression in justification?

No it’s instantaneous.

Can someone be more justified that another? Why or why not?

No, we’re all justified at the same level.

Define sanctification?

A progressive work of God to make us more free from sin and act like Christ in our lives.

Is there progression in Sanctification? Why or why not?

Yes. There are three stages in Sanctification.

Can someone be more sanctified than another? Why or why not?

Yes, Christians can progress in their sanctification journey, and this progress can be more or less advanced among individuals

What are the three stages of Sanctification?

• Past - Regeneration; a moral change occurs.

• Present - Sanctification increases throughout one’s life.

• Future: Sanctification is completed at death (for our souls) and when Jesus returns (for our bodies).

When will our Sanctification end?

Sanctification is completed at death (for our souls) and when Jesus returns (for our bodies).

Define conversion?

It is our willing response to the gospel’s call, in which we sincerely repent of our sins and place our trust in Christ for salvation.

What are the three elements of genuine or true faith?

Knowledge, approval, and personal trust. Knowledge about Christ isn’t enough as people can know about him but choose not to follow him.

Define Repentance?

The recognition of and the act of rebuking sin.

How often do we have to repent during our Christian lives?

People should repent whenever they sin, recognizing that sin can occur frequently throughout the day.

Define church?

The community of all true believers of all time.

When did the church start.

Pentecostal day.

What are the marks of a true church?

• The word of God is preached

• The right sacraments are administered (water baptism and the Lord’s Supper)

Can two born again/Christians live together as husband and wife before they get married?

No, Living together before marriage can create a strong temptation to engage in sexual activity.

Who wrote the Bible?

40+ men over 1,600 years.

How many books does the Bible contain?

66 books; 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.

How many authors did God inspire to write the Bible?

God, through the Holy Spirit, inspired human authors to write the Bible.

What will happen to the already dead Christians when Jesus returns?

The dead in Christ will be raised from their graves and their bodies will be united with their souls.

What will happen to the true Christians that are still alive when Jesus returns?

They are transformed and taken up to meet Jesus in the air.

Why do you have to give tithe to the church?

A way to honor God, support the work of the church, and demonstrate a believer's commitment to their faith.