This is the complete exam for the "ESTABLISHING ROOTS" course. After you have completed the exam send it Christian Life Fellowship Church, PO Box 70, Cobbtown, GA 30420. We will correct the exam you send us and return it along with a "Certification of Completion" Establishing Roots "The Lordship of Chirst" (Quiz) (to use, print) Introduction 1. Name the six foundational principals of Christianity listed in Hebrews 6:1-3. ·_________________________________________________________________ ·_________________________________________________________________ ·_________________________________________________________________ ·_________________________________________________________________ ·_________________________________________________________________ ·_________________________________________________________________ 2. Why is it so important to learn these basics? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ The Lordship of Christ 1. What does the word "Christ" mean? _______________________________________________ 2. If we know that Jesus is the Christ, what should we do? ______________________________________________ 3. What does "Lord" mean? _________________________________________________ 4. Have you faced up to the issue of the Lordship of Jesus in your life? _________________________________________________ 5. Is Jesus presently ruling and controlling your life? _____ 6. When did you come under the lordship of Jesus? ______________ 7. Explain what is meant by the phrase "Jesus is either Lord of all or He is not Lord at all." ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 8. According to Luke 6:46-49 how do you show that Jesus is truly Lord of your life? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Why can we call Him Lord? 1. How did Jesus get the title of Supreme Lord? What did He do to earn it? ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 2. According to 2 Corinthians 5:21 what exchange took place? ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Because of the above, what has the Christian become? ____________________________________________________________ 3. According to Galatians 3:13-14 what did man get free of? _________________________________________________ 4. According to Colossians 2:13-15 whom did Jesus disarm and defeat? _________________________________________________ 5. According to Philippians 2:6-11 who receives glory and honor when man recognizes Jesus as Lord? _________________________________________________ A Total Sold-Out Attitude of Heart 1. According to Matthew 15:8 what does the Lord desire of you? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 2. What is the greatest commandment? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 3. How does a person develop a divided heart? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 4. If a person has a divided heart, why can't Jesus help him in times of trouble? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 5. When is it possible for Satan to rightfully accuse a Christian? _________________________________________________ Living up to the New Covenant 1. If we have received the promise of the Spirit and are presently in covenant relationship with the Father through Christ, what can we expect? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 2. According to Matthew 6:33 all our needs will be provided for, under what conditions? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 3. What benefits and responsibilities are yours when God is your Master? (Benefits)______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________ (Responsibilities)________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________ Establishing Roots "Repentance from Acts that Lead to Death" (Exam) (to use, print) What does repentance mean? Explain fully: ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ God's Attitude Toward Repentance A. According to 2 Peter 3:9, what is God's desire for every human? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ B. According to all that you have read in this lesson, what does the following statement mean: "Repentance is the very foundation of a right walk with God." _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ C. Since God does not change, His attitude toward repentance is still the same as stated in Ezekiel 18:21-23. Based on this passage, what is God's attitude toward the person who repents? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ D. God's love is active…He took the first step for man's salvation. What was that first step? ____________________________ E. Man also has a part to play in their salvation, what is it? _____________________________________________________ F. By taking the step mentioned above, we begin walking in a new spiritual reality. Who are we walking toward?__________________________ What are we walking away from?______________________ G. What do we know of God's character that requires a person to repent before being allowed into His presence?_______ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ H. How does God view sin…(What is His opinion of it?) _____________________________________________________ What is God's remedy for sin?_______________________ _______________________________________________ I. When you discover sin in your life, what should your response be? _____________________________________________________ Repentance Precedes Experience A. According to Acts 2:38, can a person receive salvation without first repenting? _____________________ B. Acts 2:38 lists three requirements for salvation and further growth. What are they? * ____________________________________________________ * ____________________________________________________ * ____________________________________________________ C. Explain the statement "Action does not bring repentance, but true repentance produces right action." ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ D. What is the problem with trying to "take action" against sin without first repenting? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Acknowledgment of Sin Precedes Repentance A. Based on 1 John 1:8-10, what are we to do? __________________________________________________________ B. God wants us to be honest and admit the truth about ourselves. How often is it necessary for us to acknowledge our sins?_ _____________________________________________________ C. According to Proverbs 28:13-14, a soft and tender heart, open to conviction is God's desire. According to this passage, who is blessed and finds mercy?______________________________________ D. What does Godly sorrow produce?___________________ ______________________________________________________ E. True repentance enables us to once again experience the joy of our salvation and a clear conscience. Give an example from your own life.___________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ F. True repentance produces "fruit." Name them: * Psalms 51:3, 10______________________________________ * 2 Corinthians 5:17__________________________________ * Luke 19:8___________________________________________ God, Through the Holy Spirit, Prompts and Woos a Person to Repent - it Begins with Him A. How has the Holy Spirit worked in your life to bring about repentance.____________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ B. If repentance is prompted by God and appropriated by man, what will the results be?____________________________ ________________________________________________ True Repentance and False Repentance A. Describe false repentance._______________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ B. We must move beyond "I'm sorry" to experience true repentance. Base on 2 Corinthians 7:10, what does worldly sorrow bring?________________________________________ What does Godly sorrow bring?_______________________ What does Godly sorrow lead to?_____________________ What does Godly sorrow leave none of?_______________ What does Godly sorrow produce?_____________________ Establishing Roots "Faith in God" (Exam) (to use, print) Faith's Definition Hebrews 6:1-2, Hebrews 11:1 1. What is faith?________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Give a common, everyday example of faith______________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 2. Read Acts 6:7 (use the priests as an example to help you finish this statement) "We show we have true faith by_________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Fill in the blanks: Faith=B_ _ _ _ _ + A _ _ _ _ _ True or False? Faith is taking God at His word and acting upon it. ___________ The Importance of Faith Hebrews 11:6 1. True of False? To please God, I must have faith. __________ Read Hebrews 4:1-2 then finish this statement: "The nations of Israel is an example of a group of people who knew about God, saw His power & miracles, had the scriptures but did not _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ What can happen to a believer who's faith is not growing?__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 2. Read Romans 1:16-17. This passage describes faith as a lifestyle, a daily way of life. Explain it in your own words. __________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ True of False? Even if you spend time with God daily, you could never understand the usual (normal) way He does things. ______ The Source of Faith John 3:27, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 2:8 1. Who gives faith? _____________________________ 2. Why is faith given to us? _________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 3. Where does faith come from? _____________________________ Who Has Faith Romans 12:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:2 True of False? All humans have faith. _______________ All believers have faith. ______________ Faith & Deeds James 2:14-26 1. What is a deed? ________________________________________ 2. What proves you have faith? ______________________________ 3. Explain this quotation from this lesson: "Deeds give strength to faith." ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Hindrances to Fatih 1. What does the word "hindrances" mean? ____________________ ________________________________________________________ 2. Based upon the following scriptures, list five hindrances to faith. Briefly explain each. a. Galatians 5:5-6, 16-17, 19-23 _______________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ b. Galatians 6:7-8 ___________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ c. Romans 10:17 ___________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ d. James 2:17 ______________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ e. Jude 20 _________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Exercising Faith Hebrews 11:13 1. The saints of old exercised their faith through an inward process. Read Hebrews 11:13 and then list the four elements in the process. a. _______________________________________________ b. _______________________________________________ c. _______________________________________________ d. _______________________________________________ Explain in our own words what faith means to you. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Establishing Roots "Instructions About Baptisms" (Exam) (to use, print) Types of Baptisms 1. Three main baptisms were discussed in this teaching. Fill in the blank with the correct type of baptism to complete the definitions. a. ________________ is the immersion of the believer into the Holy Spirit, God's approval, for power to witness and do great works. b. ________________ This baptism takes place automatically when a person is born again. c. ________________ is the normal way to give evidence of a repentant heart and a changed life. Water Baptism -Obedience to Faith 1. What reason did Jesus give for wanting to be baptized in Matthew 3:13-15? _____________________________________________________________ In your own words, explain what is meant by this: _______________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 2. In Acts 2:38 Peter requires water baptism of new converts. Why does he require this? Think back to the teaching on Faith, what principle about faith did yon learn that Peter is also speaking about here?___________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 3. In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus wants obedience to Him by calling other to _____________________ and ________________. The Meaning and Purpose of Water Baptism 1. What does the word "baptism" mean? ______________________________ a. Read 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 and answer the following questions: What is a lost person immersed into?__________________ What must this person do to become part of God's family? _____________________ Water baptism is a symbol of what? ____________________ True or False? Water baptism is an outward sign of obedience to Christ. ____________ b. In water baptism, what does the water represent? _____________ 2. Read Romans 6:1-18. This scripture explains that when we become Christians we are no longer slaves to sin - we are now slaves to righteousness. We have switched owners! It could be said that one purpose of water baptism is to show what? ________________________________________________ Water Baptism is a Point of Reference 1. Explain what water baptism should remind us of? _________________________ _____________ Why do you think God wants us to be able to look back and remember the "watery grave?" _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 2. It is possible to grow up in the church and see water baptism as just a ritual required of new Christians. After studying this lesson, do you see it another way?___________________ Explain what water baptism means to you. ___________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 3. Have you been baptized in water since you were born again? ________ (See you pastor if you have not been baptized.) Baptism in the Holy Spirit - The Power of God 1. What is the purpose of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Have you found this to be true in your own life? ______________ Give an example ______________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 2. True of False? Jesus has given His disciples the responsibility to go into the earth and tell everyone of Him. _____________ Jesus expects us to tell others of Him in our own strength and ingenious human means and methods. ________ 3. In your opinion, when sharing the gospel with someone, or telling them what Jesus has done in your life, what impacts people the most: Proclamation or Demonstration? _______________________ Why? ________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Repentance is Essential for the Baptism in the Holy Spirit 1. According to Acts 2:38 what must we do before we can receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit? ____________________________________. The Holy Spirit is the Teacher 1. Why is it essential to be filled with the Holy Spirit and have an intimate relationship with Him? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ a. True or False? We must be careful once we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, because He will try to take over the preeminent place of Jesus in our lives.________________ The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is for All People 1. True or False? God desires for all people to receive salvation, but He only wants a select few to be filled with the Holy Spirit? ___________ List a scripture to justify your above answer. ___________________ 2. Why would God want anyone to be filled with His Spirit? _________________ _______________________________________________________________ 3. True or False? The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the initial infilling of the Holy Spirit? ________________ How to Receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit 1. List the usual sequence that occurs when someone is Baptize in the Holy Spirit. (Include scripture) a. _________________________________________________ b. _________________________________________________ c. _________________________________________________ Establishing Roots "Laying On Of Hands" (Exam) (To use, print) A Point of Contact 1. According to Mark 16:16 and Colossians 1:18, who is the point of contact when the laying on of hands is administered? _________________________________ 2. Who is being represented by the laying on of hands? ________________________________ 3. True or False? If you are a "point of contact" you are a go-between or a middleman between two persons? ________ The person who lays hands on someone is actually representing Jesus Christ's hands. ___________ 4. Why does God give us visible, physical signs such as the laying on of hands? _______________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________ 5. The laying on of hands is not just a meaningless ritual, it is an outward sign of _______________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________ 6. In Acts 4:29-30, the disciples prayed a prayer that asked God to stretch forth His hand to heal and perform signs and wonders. They knew of course, that their own hands would be utilized to do this. What does this example demonstrate to us? __________________________________________ ________________________ __________________________________________________________ ______________________________ A Spiritual Significane 1. Is the laying on of hands just formality? __________ Explain ___________________________________ ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 2. What was imparted to Joshua through the laying on of Moses' hands? _____________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________________________________ Many Applications 1. In each of the following scripture accounts, explain the purpose of the laying on of hands. Mark 16:18 ________________________________________ Acts 8:18 ___________________________________________ 2 Timothy 1:6 ________________________________________ Mark 10:16 _________________________________________ Acts 6:6 ____________________________________________ Acts 13:2-3 _________________________________________ 2. If we lay hands on a sick person who does not get well immediately, should we continue praying for the sick? ______ Why or why not? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 3. Is there ever a time when you should not lay hands on someone? _________ A Doctrine For All Believers 1. In Mark 16:16-18 who does Jesus say will place their hands on sick people? ________________________ Use Discernment 1. What is the warning concerning the laying on of hands given in 1 Timothy 5:22? ____________________ __________________________________________________ ______________________________________ 2. Why should we use discernment before laying hands on someone? ________ ________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Makes Ministry Personal 1. What example did Jesus set for us in ministering to others? ________________ ______________________ 2. What can we do to practically follow Jesus example? _____________________ _____________________ Establishing Roots "Resurrection of the Dead" (Exam) (to use, print) Resurrection - Paramount Importance 1. Read John 11:25. Who does Jesus say He is? ________________________________________________ What do you think this means? ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. In this lesson, it states that the resurrection of Jesus is of paramount importance. Why is the fact that Jesus was resurrected so important? List as many reasons as you can think of. _____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Read Colossians 2:13. Because of Christ's resurrection, what is now possible with you? ______________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Death a Door for More 1. How should a Christian view death? ____________________________________ Why? _____________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Can you honestly say what you have just written is how you view death now? ___________ 3. What happens to our spirit when our physical body dies? _______________________________________ 4. Read 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-14. What will happen to those who have "fallen asleep" in Christ? _________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Power for Today 1. At some future point in time, our physical bodies will be resurrected and glorified. Do we have to wait until then to walk in the resurrected life? ___________ Why? Explain! _____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Read Romans 8:11. What does this scripture say is taking place in a Christian's mortal body? __________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Meditate on this truth: "God is supernaturally enabling you to serve Him. He provides the power." What difference should this make in a Christian's outlook on life? ________________________________________ The Great Transformation 1. 1 Corinthians 15:23 says that Christ is the first fruit of the resurrection. What does this mean? _________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Why did Jesus have to be resurrected and changed? ____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What does Jesus' resurrection assure us of personally? __________________________________________ 4. Will every believer go through a bodily change at the resurrection? _________ Describe it. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Only Faith in Jesus Changes the Body for the Resurrection 1. True or False. All humans will be resurrected. ______________ 2. How can we be sure that we are fit for life in heaven with God? __________________________________ Establishing Roots "Eternal Judgment" (Exam) (to use, print) Past, Present, and Future 1. True or False? God has declared that all people will be judged. ____________ 2. True of False? Christians need to be a little fearful about the coming judgment, because if they make enough mistakes they will be judged the same way that sinners will be judged. ________ 3. Read John 5:24. It is possible that you have already been judged for sin in the past. There is only one way to have had your sins judged already and not have to face the coming judgment. What is it? ______________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________ 4. Read John 16:8-11. Does Satan continue to have power over a person after they become a believer? _____ 5. What does it mean to "judge oneself?" __________________________ ___________________________ __________________________________________________________ ______________________________ 6. Read 1 Corinthians 11:31-32. Why should we judge ourselves? __________________________________ 7. How often should we judge ourselves? _____________________________ 8. What are the judgments mentioned in this lesson? Name them and give scripture references. · _________________________________________________________________________ · _________________________________________________________________________ · _________________________________________________________________________ · _________________________________________________________________________ The Great White Throne Judgment 1. Who will be judged at the Great White Throne Judgment? ______________________________________ 2. A believer has been judged already, will he be judged at the White Throne Judgment? ________________ Why or Why not? ____________________________________ _______________________________ 3. Describe what you think might take place as an unbeliever approaches the Great White Throne for judgment? _______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Ask God to give you a picture of the horror and agony of this final judgment. If we really know the fate awaiting the non-believer, what should this knowledge motivate us to do? ____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. List some of the terrible consequences of the final judgment for non-believers. Include scripture references. · ____________________________________________________________________________ · ____________________________________________________________________________ · ____________________________________________________________________________ · ____________________________________________________________________________ **************************PERSONAL APPLICATION*********** A. You have now completed the "Establishing Roots Course" In general, what have you gained through this study? ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ B. Think back over the entire series. What one truth has made the biggest impat on you? Why? ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ C. Do you feel you could share the basics of what you believe with another person? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ The Judgment Seat of Christ 1. At the Judgment Seat of Christ, what will be determined? _______________________________________ 2. What are the crowns we could receive? Include scripture reference. · ____________________________________________________________________________ · ____________________________________________________________________________ · ____________________________________________________________________________ · ____________________________________________________________________________