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Has American Christianity Failed?

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

According to the book, what is the primary reason why American Christianity has become "theologically nose-blind"?

a)
American Christianity has become too focused on individual experiences and choices, neglecting the central role of Christ.
b)
American Christians have become complacent and have stopped actively seeking spiritual growth.
c)
American Christianity has lost its connection to the historical roots of the faith.
d)
American Christianity has become too reliant on tradition and dogma, stifling innovation and new perspectives.
2.
What are the four characteristics of American Christianity identified in the text, and how do they contribute to the problem of theological nose-blindness?
a)
Revivalism, Pietism, Mysticism, and Enthusiasm; they emphasize personal experience and individual effort over the work of Christ.
b)
Revivalism, Pietism, Mysticism, and Enthusiasm; they promote a rigid and unyielding approach to faith, discouraging questioning and critical thinking.
c)
Revivalism, Pietism, Mysticism, and Enthusiasm; they focus on the outward expressions of faith, neglecting the inner transformation of the heart.
d)
Revivalism, Pietism, Mysticism, and Enthusiasm; they encourage a passive and complacent approach to faith, leading to spiritual stagnation.
3.
What is the author's proposed solution to combat theological nose-blindness in American Christianity?
a)
A return to the original teachings of the early church, emphasizing the importance of tradition and orthodoxy.
b)
A more critical and analytical approach to Scripture, focusing on the historical context and literary features of the Bible.
c)
A renewed emphasis on the work of Christ and the grace of God, rather than individual effort and experience.
d)
A greater focus on social justice and activism, reflecting the teachings of Jesus to love and serve others.
4.
According to the text, what is the primary difference between the "yoke" of American Christianity and the "yoke" that Jesus offers?
a)
American Christianity's yoke is based on individual effort and striving, while Jesus' yoke is based on grace and forgiveness.
b)
American Christianity's yoke is focused on outward expressions of faith, while Jesus' yoke is focused on inner transformation.
c)
American Christianity's yoke is rooted in tradition and dogma, while Jesus' yoke is rooted in personal experience and revelation.
d)
American Christianity's yoke is designed to bring about social change, while Jesus' yoke is designed to bring about personal salvation.
5.
What is the author's main argument against the four characteristics of American Christianity: revivalism, pietism, mysticism, and enthusiasm?
a)
These characteristics promote a passive and complacent approach to faith, leading to spiritual stagnation.
b)
These characteristics focus on the outward expressions of faith, neglecting the inner transformation of the heart.
c)
These characteristics emphasize personal experience and individual effort over the work of Christ.
d)
These characteristics encourage a rigid and unyielding approach to faith, discouraging questioning and critical thinking.
6.
According to the text, what is the main difference between the Law and the Gospel?
a)
The Law is a promise of salvation through Jesus Christ, while the Gospel is a set of rules for living a good life.
b)
The Law is a set of rules for living a good life, while the Gospel is a set of rules for living a holy life.
c)
The Law is a set of rules for living a good life, while the Gospel is a promise of salvation through Jesus Christ.
d)
The Law is a set of rules for living a holy life, while the Gospel is a promise of salvation through Jesus Christ.
7.
What are the four main characteristics of American Christianity discussed in the passage?
a)
Revivalism, pietism, mysticism, and enthusiasm
b)
Evangelism, fundamentalism, charismaticism, and liberalism
c)
Calvinism, Arminianism, Lutheranism, and Methodism
d)
Baptism, communion, confession, and confirmation
8.

What is the author's main criticism of American Christianity?

a)
American Christianity is too focused on the importance of individual experiences and feelings, neglecting the importance of good works.
b)
American Christianity is too focused on the importance of good works, neglecting the objective truth of the Gospel.
c)
American Christianity is too focused on the objective truth of the Gospel, neglecting the importance of individual experiences and feelings.
d)
American Christianity is too focused on individual experiences and feelings, neglecting the objective truth of the Gospel.
9.
Which of the following statements best reflects the author's central argument about the relationship between the Law and the Gospel?
a)
The Law is a necessary foundation for understanding the Gospel's message.
b)
The Law and the Gospel are equally important for a fulfilling Christian life.
c)
The Law should be followed diligently, while the Gospel offers forgiveness for our failures.
d)
The Gospel supersedes the Law, offering salvation through grace rather than works.
10.
Which of the following statements best reflects the author's central argument about the dangers of 'enthusiasm' in American Christianity?
a)
It leads to a focus on external rituals and practices, neglecting the internal spiritual transformation.
b)
It encourages a reliance on personal experiences and feelings, diminishing the authority of Scripture.
c)
It promotes a sense of self-righteousness and pride, hindering true humility and repentance.
d)
It emphasizes the importance of seeking spiritual guidance from trusted sources, neglecting individual discernment.
11.
What is the primary focus of revivalism in American Christianity?
a)
The importance of church traditions
b)
The centrality of good works
c)
The moment of personal decision for Christ
d)
The role of sacraments in salvation
12.
According to the author, what is the main emphasis of pietism?
a)
The importance of church doctrine
b)
The centrality of good works in the Christian life
c)
The role of emotions in worship
d)
The necessity of baptism for salvation
13.
What does mysticism in American Christianity primarily seek?
a)
Intellectual understanding of theology
b)
Direct, unmediated access to God
c)
Strict adherence to church traditions
d)
Emphasis on social justice
14.
How does enthusiasm, as described in the passage, view spiritual activity?
a)
It occurs primarily through church rituals
b)
It happens mainly through community service
c)
It takes place primarily inside the individual
d)
It is achieved through academic study of scripture
15.
According to the author, what does the Gospel replace pride and despair with?
a)
More religious rituals
b)
Increased social activism
c)
Humility and confidence of faith
d)
Stricter adherence to the Law
16.
American Christianity confesses the Scriptures are true.
a)
This is false, it does not confess Scripture is true
b)
This is true! It confesses Scripture is true
17.
American Christianity struggles with saying that the Scriptures are:
a)
Clear, that they have clarity
b)
Inerrant, without any errors
c)
Inspired by God
d)
Infallible, unable to be wrong
18.
What is wrong with studying the Bible by asking, "What does this text mean to you"?
a)
It makes the Scriptures sound like they have errors
b)
It makes the Scriptures sound like they are not clear
c)
It makes the Scriptures sound like they are sufficient enough
d)
It makes the Scriptures sound like they do not have any errors
19.
If a person is reading the Bible, looking for a new revelation of the Holy Spirit or new information from Holy Spirit speaking to us personally, then they are making the Scriptures seem like they are not:
a)
Sufficient enough to give us all the information we need
b)
Inerrant, so we need the Holy Spirit clear things up
c)
Clear enough for me to understand what God is saying
d)
Inspired by God
20.
American Christianity fails when reading the Bible because it says that God's Word does not have power unless a believer acts upon what the Bible says. That is to say, the Bible has no power, unless a person acts on what God says. American Christianity fails to see the Bible as:
a)
Sufficient
b)
Clear
c)
Infallible
d)
Efficacious (effective)
21.
American Christianity describes the Bible as a "life instruction book". By saying the Bible is an instruction manual, it has made the Bible:
a)
Only about the Law and God's commands
b)
Only about God's revelation and Holy Spirit
c)
Only about the Gospel and God's forgiveness
d)
Only about God's Work
22.
If we view the Bible as an instruction manual, what will we miss out on?
a)
The law, God's commands
b)
God's guidance
c)
God's promises and the comfort He wants for us
d)
What to do in my daily life
23.
Instead of asking, "What is God telling me to do today?", a person should ask: (select two)
a)
What is God teaching me about Himself?
b)
Where are the promises and comfort?
c)
What has God commanded me to do today?
d)
What does God expect of me right now?
24.

Much of American Christianity is focused on ____ ________ and not on _________

a)

the Christian, Christ

b)

the Church, Christians

c)

the Holy Spirit, Christ

d)

Good works, Christians

25.

American Christianity often turns Jesus into:

a)

A Christian's Savior

b)

A coach, trainer, and helper to live out God's commands

c)

A psychologist that gives us new thinking

d)

A boss and we are his workers

26.

Adam and Eve tried to cover up their sinfulness with fig leaves. What do Christians mistakenly try to use to cover up their sinfulness?

a)

Their baptism

b)

Their good works

c)

Their prayers

27.

One thing that we must ask when listening to a sermon is:

a)

Is the Bible preached?

b)

Is Jesus mentioned?

c)

Is the law and God's commands preached?

28.

As described in the book, justification can be described as:

a)

God gives you forgiveness when you are obedient

b)

God takes the obedience of Jesus and applies it to you

c)

God looks for good works in your life as evidence of your faith

29.

What is the "great exchange" described in the book?

a)

Jesus takes away your sin, and gives you His righteousness

b)

Jesus gives you his righteousness after you commit yourself to Him

c)

Jesus forgives your sin when you repent and devote your life entirely to Him

30.

How does God deliver the forgiveness of sins?

a)

At the foot of the cross

b)

Through the Word

c)

When a person chooses Jesus and confesses their sins

31.

Because the Gospel is a promise:

a)

There is nothing for us to do except believe it.

b)

Then a person must commit themselves to the promise

c)

You must promise to God that you will have faith in Him

32.

According to the book, repentance is:

a)

Turning yourself away from sin and committing to Jesus

b)

God turns you away from sin as a gift, and gives you repentance

c)

We have to work with God to get ourselves turned away from sin

33.

What are the two parts of repentance? (select two)

a)

Turning yourself away from sin

b)

Contrition/sorrow over our sin

c)

Faith in the promise that we are forgiven

d)

Hearing the law and living by it

e)

Commiting yourself to never sin again

34.

What is the "office of the keys" as described in the book?

a)

God granting the key to heaven in your heart

b)

God opening the doors of heaven when you give your heart to Jesus

c)

The authority that Jesus has given us to forgive the sins of the repentant sinners

35.

For a Christian, a "good conscience" is one in which:

a)

Knows that it is a miserable sinner that is not worth saving

b)

Knows that it is forgiven by Jesus

c)

Knows that its security is found in the 10 commandments and obeying the law

36.

In American Christianity, Baptism is:

a)

Where God's promise of the Holy Spirit is given

b)

The first act of obedience and tesifies that someone believes

c)

The only way to be saved

d)

Where God allows people to accept Jesus

37.

In American Christianity, Communion/Lord's Supper is:

a)

A gospel message where a believer receives forgiveness of sins

b)

Done because Jesus commanded it, so Communion is a law we must obey

c)

Something Jesus wants us to do because it is beneficial to our faith

d)

Something Jesus meant to be taken literally

38.

In the Bible, Jesus says we can know where the Holy Spirit is by:

a)

Feeling it inside our hearts

b)

See the Holy Spirit moving from person to person

c)

Hearing the Spirit speak in God's Word

39.

In reading the passages in the Bible about Baptism, it is clear that Baptism is connected with:

a)

Confessing one's faith

b)

Obeying God's command to be baptized

c)

God's forgiveness and receiving the Holy Spirit

40.

What restrictions does the Bible place on Baptism?

a)

You have to be old enough to believe first

b)

A person must confess their faith before they are baptized

c)

There are no restrictions on Baptism

41.

What is the benefit offered to Christians in communion/Lord's Supper, according to the Bible?

a)

The transformation of our will to help us obey

b)

The forgiveness of sins

c)

The command that we remember Jesus' sacrifice in communion

42.

When the Bible talks about Christians loving one another and loving God, it is speaking about:

a)

The Gospel

b)

Law

43.

Christian love is (select two)

a)

A death to one's self

b)

Sacrifice

c)

Self-help

d)

Self love

44.

In American Christianity, we worship to praise God for who He is; we worship because we yearn to be close to God; we worship by giving our service to God with singing and praise. The Bible teaches us that:

a)

God needs and desires for us to worship Him

b)

God serves us in worship

c)

If you worship enough, God will serve you

45.

In the Bible Jesus says that:

a)

He came to serve, not to be served

b)

We serve God for His many gifts

c)

We serve Jesus by serving ourselves

46.

In American Christianity, Christianity is a relationship, not a religion. Relationship theology turns prayer into a (select two)

a)

Two-way conversation

b)

Time for us to speak with God and read what He says in the Bible

c)

Time in which a Christian gets themselves closer to God

47.

In American Christianity, religion is understood to be:

a)

All about feeling and emotions

b)

About rules and commands

c)

A relationship that God begins

48.

In American Christianity, repentance is understood as:

a)

A one time event in which a person turns away from sin and stops sinning

b)

A continuous event in which a person is daily turning away from sins

c)

God changing our hearts and helping us love our neighbor, despite our continued sin

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