Historical Theology- Sem 2 Review #5

What does affirming the doctrine of election NOT mean?

• Our choices and actions don’t matter or have no consequences.

• Our choices and actions always lead to punishment.

• We are forced to accept the gospel.

• We cannot make any decisions.

How does scripture view us in relation to the gospel?

• As personal creatures who make willing choices to accept or reject the gospel.

• As people who have no choice in accepting the gospel.

• As creatures who are forced to accept the gospel.

• As beings who cannot understand the gospel.

What is effective calling (or internal calling)?

• An act of God summoning people to himself through human proclamation of the gospel, leading to saving faith.

• A general invitation to all people to hear the gospel.

• A punishment for those who reject the gospel.

• A process of learning about the gospel.

What is external calling (or general calling, the gospel call)?

• The gospel invitation offered to all people through human proclamation.

• A private message from God to a select few.

• A punishment for sinners.

• A ritual performed in church.

What is regeneration according to the text?

• The secret act of God in which he imparts new spiritual life to us.

• A public declaration of faith.

• A process of learning about God.

• A punishment for sin.

What does repentance mean?

• A conscious decision to turn away from your sins.

• A feeling of guilt.

• A public confession.

• A ritual performed in church.

What is conversion?

• Our willing response to the gospel call.

• A forced change of religion.

• A punishment for sin.

• A ritual performed at birth.

What does faith mean in this context?

• Turning to Christ to forgive your sins.

• Believing in yourself.

• Trusting in luck.

• Following rules strictly.

What is justification?

• A legal act of God declaring an individual righteous in his sight.

• A process of learning about God.

• A punishment for sin.

• A ritual performed in church.

Why are the sins of those justified considered forgiven?

• Because God considers their sins belonging to Christ.

• Because they never sinned.

• Because they confessed publicly.

• Because they performed rituals.