WorksheetsDoctrine of Sin Exam
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
The first mention of sin in the Bible is found in:
Genesis 3:6
Genesis 4:7
Genesis 18:20
Romans 3:23
Jesus came into the world primarily to:
Teach a new religion
Show signs and miracles
Save His people from their sins
Bring political freedom
In John 1:29, John the Baptist calls Jesus:
The Son of David
The Good Shepherd
The Lamb of God
The Light of the World
The Greek word *hamartēma* means:
To overstep a line
To hide from God
To miss the mark
To break fellowship
Romans 3:23 teaches that:
Some people avoid sin
All have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory
Only intentional sins matter
Sin does not affect all mankind
What Old Testament illustration shows the idea of not “missing the mark”?
What is the Greek word meaning “to overstep a forbidden boundary”?
Complete the phrase: According to 1 John 3:4, sin is the _______________ of the _______________.
According to A. H. Strong, define sin in simple terms.
In your own words, describe why sin is so dangerous and hated by God.
Who first introduced sin into the universe?
Adam
Eve
Lucifer
Cain
Which passage describes Lucifer’s fall?
Genesis 1:1
Isaiah 14:12–15
Psalm 23
Matthew 5
The wicked angelic rebellion was an attempt to:
Destroy the Garden of Eden
Dethrone Jehovah God
Take over the earth
End all worship
Lucifer became known as:
Gabriel
Michael
The devil
Only the serpent in Eden
Who invited sin into the world?
Lucifer
Noah
Adam
The serpent in Eden only
The Bible teaches that sin was always present in the universe from the beginning.
True
False
Eve ate the fruit first, but Adam’s act is the one that brought sin into the world.
True
False
Name two Old Testament passages that describe the fall of Lucifer.
In Genesis 2:16–17, what consequence did God warn would happen “in the day thou eatest thereof”?
According to Romans 5:12, how did death pass upon all men?
Manichaeism falsely taught that:
Sin is only a bad habit
Sin is an eternal principle equal to good
Sin is unreal
Sin is merely physical weakness
According to the lesson, sin is:
Only the absence of good
A real and destructive presence
Only human weakness
Created by God
Sin must disguise itself as good because:
Evil is stronger than good
Sin has no positive nature
Good and evil are equal
People naturally love evil
The illustration of the virus teaches that sin:
Exists independently
Has its own strength
Must attach itself to good to survive
Produces good results
The Hebrew word *ra* in Isaiah 45:7 means:
Moral wickedness
Calamity or disaster
Human rebellion
Sin in the heart
Sin is simply human weakness such as hunger or fatigue.
True
False
Evil often disguises itself as good to deceive and justify wrongdoing.
True
False
Good is unified and harmonious, but evil often fights against other evils.
True
False
Give one example of how evil disguises itself as good in human history, or society.
In your own words, explain why sin cannot exist independently without good. (Use the virus and healthy cell if needed.)
The angelic proof shows sin’s exceeding sinfulness because Lucifer:
Sinned accidentally
Rebelled despite having been created in weakness
Rebelled with full knowledge, blessing, beauty, and privilege
Was provoked by God to rebel
The human proof shows sin’s depth because:
Adam committed many sins before judgment came
Adam sinned only once, yet brought death and depravity to all mankind
Adam was deceived completely and had no responsibility
Adam’s sin affected only his lifetime
The divine proof teaches that:
Sin can be forgiven without sacrifice
God could overlook sin if it is small
Any sin, even one, required the infinite suffering and death of Christ
Jesus died only because sin had become widespread
Which is NOT a consequence of sin?
Physical death
Spiritual death
Loss of free will
Separation from God
According to Romans 8:19–22, sin affected creation by:
Making creation morally sinful
Putting creation into bondage, corruption, and groaning
Destroying all beauty in nature
Removing all natural instincts in animals
Sin cause Lucifer to lose his exalted position and become the devil.
True
False
Because Adam sinned, all people are spiritually alive until they commit their personal sin.
True
False
Creation is currently suffering because of sin and will be restored in the millennium.
True
False
What makes Lucifer’s rebellion the greatest display of ingratitude in the universe?
Define physical and spiritual death.
What did Pelagius teach about Adam’s sin:
corrupted all humanity
Affected only himself
Removed man's free will
Could be forgiven through works
The Arminian position teaches that Adam’s sin:
Destroyed all ability to do right
Had no effect on future generations
Weakened but did not eliminate ability man's ability to choose not to sin
Guaranteed automatic salvation
Which position is supported by Scripture?
Liberal
Pelagian
Arminian
Augustinian
Romans 5:12 and 5:18 teaches that:
Adam’s sin is not connected to us today
Adam’s sin and Christ’s righteousness both affect all humanity
Only Christ’s righteousness is imputed
Only personal sins matter
Which of the following describes the sin of presumption?
Breaking God's law unknowingly
Sins committed put of weakness or frailty
Careless sins from lack of attention
Willfully and knowingly choosing sin in rebellion
Sins of ignorance still bring guilt before God, even when the sinner does not fully understand.
True
False
The unpardonable sin today is rejecting the Gospel too many times.
True
False
The sin unto death refers to God taking home a believer living in continual disobedience.
True
False
List two kinds of sins described in this lesson (from A-F), and give a short explanation of each.
Briefly explain why the Augustinian view of imputation is the most biblical. (Use Romans 5 if needed)
Which metaphor describes sin as poisonous and deadly?
Mule
Viper
Fox
Lion
Which metaphor speaks of sin's stubborn resistance?
Swine
Mule
Wolf
Bear
When a Christian sins, which is the first thing he loses?
Fellowship
Joy
Light
Peace
Which is NOT one of the preventives against sin?
Word of God
Fellowship with other Christians
Intercession of Christ
Ministry of the Holy Spirit
What is the remedy for sin in the life of a Christian?
More good works
Confession
Re-baptism
Keeping the Law
Which reason best explains why God permitted sin?
He didn’t know it would happen
He needed a way to test angels
To display His grace
He lacked the power to stop it
What is the last enemy that will be destroyed?
Satan
Sin
Death
Antichrist
The Christian can reach a state of sinless perfection in this life.
True
False
Sin in a believer can result in the loss of joy and peace.
True
False
Confession is required for a Christian’s daily cleansing and restored fellowship.
True
False
God saves the Christian from penalty, power, and eventually the presence of sin.
True
False
The Word of God and the Holy Spirit both act as preventives to keep the believer from sinning.
True
False
List three metaphors of sin and explain what each reveals about sin's nature.
Name three losses a believer experiences immediately after committing sin.
In 2–3 sentences, explain the difference between the forgiveness of the unsaved (“believe”) and the forgiveness of the saved (“confess”).
