Christian Mirror - Answer Key

ANSWER KEY

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Section I - If authority exist, then who has it?

1. Psalm 62:11	Power (authority) belongs to God.	True - False
2. Romans 13:1	Power (authority) comes from God.	True -False
2. Romans 13:1	God can give His power (authority) to others John 19:11	True-False
3. Matthew 28:12	God passed all power (authority) to Christ John 3:35	True-False
4. John 17:1,2	God has given Jesus power (authority) over all flesh (mankind).	True - False
5. Acts 10:36	Is Jesus Christ Lord (Master) of all? Philippians 2:10, Hebrews 2:8	Yes -No
6.Ephesians1:20-23	God has given men the ability to be the head over all things to the church on earth.	True - False
7. Matthew 28:20	I must observe (obey) some things that Jesus commands.	True - False
8. Matthew 7:21	Will everyone who declares Jesus as their Lord and Savior enter the kingdom?	Yes-No
9. John 12:48	The words (creeds) of men will judge me in the last day.	True - False
10. John 8:32	It is not possible for me to know the truth.	True-False
11. John 17:17	The creeds and philosophies of men are the truth.	True - False
12. Summary of Section I	Is it your understanding from these scriptures that you must follow only Jesus words (gospel/Bible)?	Yes-No
	Is it your understanding from these scriptures that you must obey only Jesus authority?	Yes-No
	Is it your understanding from these scriptures that more than one truth cannot exist?	Yes-No
	Is it your understanding, if only "one" truth exists, your interpretation of that "one" truth must not contradict that "one" truth?	Yes-No

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Section II
If a New Testament exists, then the
Old Testament must be no longer binding!

1. Are you a Jew or a Gentile?
2. Deuteronomy 5:1-3	Is Moses speaking to us today? God made a covenant with who at Mt. Horeb (Sinai)? If the old covenant was made with the Jews (Israelites) of Moses day, does it apply to you today?	Yes -No The Israelites (Jews) Yes-No
3. Luke 2:21-24	Is the "law of Moses" and the "law of the Lord" one and the same? Would the "law of Moses" be the 10 commandments only"? Does the "law of Moses" include the 10 commandments, the Levitical ordinances and statutes?	Yes - No Yes-No Yes-No
4. Jeremiah 31:31-34	God promised that the day would come when he would make the New Covenant (Testament).	True-False
5. Colossians 2:14	Christ nailed the law of Moses to His cross. Ephesians 2:11-16	True - False
6. Exodus 31:18, 34:28	The Old Testament law (Old Covenant) was written on tables of stone.	True-False
7. Hebrews 8:10;10:16,17	The New Testament law (New Covenant) is written on the hearts of men.	True - False
8. Exodus 28:1	Who was the Jewish High Priest?	Aaron and later his descendants
9. Leviticus 16:11, 15, 34	Under the old law, the Jewish High Priest was required to offer sacrifice once every year for himself and the people.	True - False
10. Hebrews 6:20;7:25-27	Under the New law, Christ is our High Priest who offered himself as a sacrifice one time.	True- False
11. Hebrews 4:14	What High Priest belongs to all nationalities today?	Jesus Christ
12. Matthew 28:18-20	Jesus has been given all authority. If Jesus has been given all authority, must you observe Moses commandments today? Whose teachings and commandments should I follow today?	True - False Yes - No Jesus
13. Romans 7:6	I am not obligated to follow the Old law (Testament). [Which includes the 10 commandments and all Levitical ordinances & statutes] (Leviticus 26:46, Hebrews 8:6)	True - False
14. ________________	Which is the better law to follow? (Galatians 3:23-29; Hebrews 8:6)	New Covenant (Testament)
15. Summary of Section II	Is it your understanding from these scriptures that you are now under the New Testament law only? (Galatians 5:4) Is it your understanding from these scriptures that Jesus has been given authority over all things, and not Moses? (Mark 9:1-7) Is it your understanding from these scriptures that you should obey only the New Testament in regard to your salvation, worship of God and everyday living? (Romans 1:16, 17) Is it your understanding from these scriptures that since we are no longer under the "law of Moses" (10 commandments), it is now okay for us to kill, steal, lie, commit adultery, worship God in vain? (Mark 12:30, 31; Exodus 20:12-17)	Yes - No Yes - No Yes - No Yes - No

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Section III -
If there is transgression, then there must be law!

1. Genesis 3:1-8

God gave Adam and Eve a law to obey.

They broke that law, were judged by the law, and banished from the garden as punishment.

True - False

2. I John 3:4

Anyone who transgresses (goes against) the law, sins.

True - False

3. Romans 5:12-14

If there is no law, then Jesus cannot pass judgment against me. (John 12:48)

It was because of Adam & Eve's sin, that sin came into the world.

True - False

4. Ezekiel 18:20

Everyone is responsible for their own sins.

(Romans 2:5, 6; II Corinthians 5:10)

Is it possible to inherit the sins of Adam or my parents?

Are babies born in sin? (Ezekiel 28:15; Matthew 18:3)

True - False

Yes - No

5. Romans 3:19, 20, 23

Are all nationalities condemned by sin?

Does God's law (scripture/gospel/doctrine) tell us what sin is?

Yes - No

6. Romans 3:9

Are Gentiles better than Jews?

Are the Jews better than the Gentiles?

Yes - No

7. Romans 6:23

The reward for my sins is eternal life.

The cost of my sins is spiritual death.

True - False

8. I John 1:8-10

I call God a liar when I say I have not sinned.

My sins can be forgiven if I confess them.

True - False

9. Summary

of Section III

Is it your understanding from these scriptures that you are a sinner?

Is it your understanding from these scriptures that there is a way to have them forgiven?

Is it your understanding from these scriptures that on the day of judgment, you will be held accountable for your sins only, and no one elses?

Yes - No

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Section IV -
If sin is separation from God, then how
can I be reconciled (restored)?

1. Isaiah 59:1,2	My sins have caused me to be separated from God?	True - False
2. II Peter 3:9	God does not want me to perish, but desires that I come to repentance.	True - False
3. John 3:14-17	God loves me so much, that He gave His only - begotten Son (Jesus Christ), as a sacrifice for my sins. For me to have eternal life, I must believe that God sent His Son.	True - False True - False
4. I Timothy 2:4	For me to be saved, I do not have to know or understand the truth. (John 8:32, 17:17)	True - False
5. II Corinthians 5:18,19	God established salvation for all mankind. To receive His grace, it is now up to me to accept and obey His will.	True - False
6. Titus 2:11.12	God's grace established salvation for all mankind. To receive His grace, it is now up to me to accept and obey His will.	True - False
7. Romans 1:16, 17	The doctrines and philosophies of men have the power to save me.	True - False
8. Titus 3:4-7	Because of God's love and kindness, I can have hope of eternal life.	True - False
9. II Timothy 2:10	Salvation is found only Jesus Christ.	True - False
10. I John 1:3-7	For me restored and have fellowship with God and Christ, I must live in the light of His word alone.	True - False
11. Summary of Section IV	Is it your understanding from these scriptures that God does not want you to perish in the fires of hell, and offers a way for you to be reconciled? Is it your understanding from these scriptures that God does not want you to perish in the fires of hell, and offers a way for you to be reconciled? Is it your understanding from these scriptures that you cannot be restored or have fellowship with God if you do not repent of your sins?	Yes - No Yes - No Yes - No

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Section V -
If reconciliation is found in one body,
then what would that body be?

1. Ephesians 2:11-16	We as Gentiles were aliens to God's promise. Because of Jesus Christ, both Jew and Gentile can be reconciled in one body.	True - False True - False
2. Ephesians 4:3-6	Unity implies being "united" or "oneness". Does the use of "one" in this text demand unity?	True - False Yes- No
3. I Corinthians 12:12-27	Many different members make up one body. I Corinthians 10:16,17 Schism's (divisions) are allowed in the body.	True - False True - False
4. Matthew 16:18	Christ promised to build (to be the founder of) His church. God allows men to be the founder of churches.	True - False True - False
5. Acts 20:28	Christ shed his blood for His church.	True - False
6. I Corinthians 3:9-11	It does not matter which foundation we build upon.	True - False
7. Ephesians 5:22, 23	Christ is the head of His church. The church is the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:12; Colossians 1:24)	True - False True - False
8. Ephesians 1:22.23	God has made Christ the head of some things in the church.	True - False
9. Acts 2:41-47	Those who believed (obedient belief) and were baptized, were added to the church (body of Christ) by the Lord. Can you join the church?	True - False Yes - No
10. Colossians 1:13	The church and the kingdom are one and the same. (Matthew 3:2; 4:17; 16:18, 19, 28)	True - False
11. Ephesians 1:3-5	Before the world was created, God decided all spiritual blessings would be in Christ Jesus. If ALL spiritual blessings are found in Christ Jesus, would they also be found in his body (the church)?	True - False Yes - No
12. Ephesians 3:9-11, 21	The wisdom of God has been hidden since the beginning of the world. But it is now revealed through the church (Christ's body).	True - False
13. Romans 16:16	The church of Christ is never mentioned in the scripture.	True - False
14. Summary of Section V	Is it your understanding from these scriptures that there is one body, the church of Christ? Is it your understanding from these scriptures that you can receive all spiritual blessings only from this one body (the church of Christ)? Is it your understanding from these scriptures that the church and the kingdom are the same. And that there cannot be more than "one" church or kingdom? (I Timothy 3:15; Colossians 1:13; Matthew 16:19, 28; Ephesians 4:4; 1:22, 23) Is it your understanding from these scriptures that there is only one church, and that it belongs to Christ; and that you must be added to it alone to be saved?	Yes - No Yes - No Yes - No Yes - No

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Section VI -
If it is God's desire that I be saved,
then what does God require of me?

Hearing

1. Matthew 7: 21

Will everyone who calls on the Lord be saved?

Will everyone who follows Jesus commands be saved?

If you are required to follow Jesus commands to be saved, does this imply obedience to his will?

(Revelation 22:14)

Yes - No

2. Romans10:13-17

Before I can believe in Jesus, I must hear the word through preaching, teaching, or reading.

Yes - No

3. Matthew 15:9

Is it possible to hear and believe the wrong thing?

(Galatians 1:6-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:11, 12)

Yes - No

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Faith (Belief)

1. Romans 10:17	My faith will come by hearing the word of God.	True - False
2. Hebrews 11:8-10	Abraham's faith was an active obedient faith.	True - False
3. Galatians 3:6,7,29	I will be considered a child of Abraham if my faith causes me to actively obey God's will. (James 2:21-23)	True - False
4. Romans 5:1	I will be justified by my active obedient faith.	True - False
5. James 2:24-26	Faith plus works means all God requires of me is to believe.	True - False
6. Hebrews 11:6	Without an active obedient faith it is impossible for me to please God.	True - False

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Confessing

1. Matthew 10: 32,33

Is confession of Christ as the Son of God, a necessary step of salvation? (Phillipians 2:9, 10; Romans 10:9, 10)

Yes - No

2. I John 4:15

Your confession must be that Jesus is the Son of God.

(Acts 8:37; John 11:27; 20:28)

True - False

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Repentance (Change)

1. Luke 13:3, 5	If I do not repent I will perish (Revelation 2:5; 2 Peter 3:9)	True - False
2. Matthew 21:28,29	Repentance is a change of mind or attitude.	True - False
3. Matthew 3:8	The fruits of my repentance would be that I conform my life to God's will.	True - False
4. Luke 19:1-9	Restitution (the act of restoring to original owner) of my past sins is part of repentance. (Exodus 22:1; I Corinthians 5; 2 Corinthians 2: 5-11)	True - False

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Baptism (Immersion in water)

1. Ephesians 1:3	If all spiritual blessings are in Christ, then I must be in Christ to receive them.	True - False
2. Galatians 3:27	Baptism is how I get into Christ.	True - False
3. I Corinthians 12:13	To become a member of the body (Christ's church/God's kingdom) I must be baptized. (Galatians 3:27)	True - False
4. Colossians 2:12	Sprinkling or pouring water can be considered a burial.	True - False
5. I Peter 3:20,21	Is baptism (the immersion in water) a necessary step to salvation?	Yes - No
6. Romans 6: 3-5	Baptism is immersion, as a symbol of Christ's burial. Where do we contact the saving blood of Jesus? (Hebrews 5:9; 9:14, 15, 22; Revelation 1:5)	True - False through baptism
7. Mark 16: 15, 16	In order for me to be saved I must believe (an active obedient faith which includes confession, repentance, restitution), and be baptized (immersed in water) for the forgiveness of my sins. Can infants believe, confess Christ as the Son of God or repent? Must I hear something before I can believe it? Does salvation come before baptism?	True - False Yes - No Yes - No Yes - No
8. Acts 2:37-41	Upon hearing the word preached, the people asked what they must do to be saved. Peter told them "only believe and repeat the sinners' prayer and you will be saved."	True - False True - False
9. Summary	Is it your understanding from these scriptures that more than faith is required to be saved? (James 2:17-26) Is it your understanding from these scriptures that God requires you to be baptized to have your sins forgiven?