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Multiple Choice Questions

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1. In John 14:6, the Lord Jesus declared that He is THE way to God. This statement

a. applies to non-Christians only.
b. applies to Christians only.
c. applies both to Christians and non-Christians.
d. is too dogmatic since there are no such absolutes.

2. The most important decision a person can make once he has become a Christian, a decision which will control and condition all other decisions, is the decision to 

a. attend church regularly and have fellowship with other Christians.
b. be baptized.
c. study the Bible and pray.
d. be the kind of person God wants at all costs.

3. The highest and noblest occupation in which a Christian can engage is that of

a. serving the cause of Christ.
b. becoming a full-time missionary or minister of the Gospel.
c. interceding at the throne of God for the salvation and blessing of others.
d. bowing before God in adoring wonder and worship.

4. To doubt one's salvation is

a. natural and to be expected
b. dishonoring to God.
c. a sure sign that sin has come in and severed fellowship with God.
d. an indication that one needs to be saved again.

5. When confronted with the problem of our sinful nature we should

a. take a stand against it.
b. choose to live according to God's will.
c. confess our inability to deal with sin and our inability to live a holy life.
d. do all the above.

6. The only place to begin putting into practice the principles of holy living is with

a. God and His Word.
b. a solemn resolution to live a holy life.
c. a public act of committal such as a response to an "altar call."
d. prayer and fasting.

7. Which of the following is true?

a. It is immaterial whether or not the cardinal doctrines of Christianity have historical foundation since the Christian philosophy is of a spiritual nature and deals with eternal verities.
b. Such facts as the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Christ and the events of Pentecost are significant for the lost since they point to the way of salvation but they have a theological significance only once a person has accepted Christ.
c. Christianity rests upon certain historical certainties the practical fruits of which must be claimed by the Christian and applied to his daily life.
d. Only Pentecost is relevant for the believer desiring to live a holy life; the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension are salvation truths and apply to the lost.

8. The principle and practice of living a victorious Christian life may be summed up best in the words

a. "Joy to the world, the Lord is come."
b. "Just as I am, I come."
c. "Trust and obey."
d. "Jesus keep me near the cross."

9. Which of the following is fatal to a life pleasing to God?

a. Examining oneself in the light of the Word of God to see if there is any area where the Holy Spirit is being grieved.
b. Deliberately choosing to submit oneself  fully to God.
c. Judging God, His work or oneself or others on the basis of feelings or circumstances.
d. None of the above.

10. Where does it say that the Lord Himself will be the strength and sufficiency of those who trust Him even in the moment of temptation, trial and need? In

a. Isaiah 53:6
b. Romans 6:23
c. 1 Corinthians 10:13
d. Revelation 3:20
 

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