Lesson 8: What Is Christian Conversion?

Where does our own sin begin?
In our minds.
In our actions.
By other people’s influence.
When Satan tempts us.

We are born:
Knowing right from wrong.
With a need for conversion.
With the Holy Spirit.
With a good heart.

What Scripture defines sin in its most direct form?
I John 3:4.
Romans 6:23.
Romans 3:23.
I John 1:7-9.

What apostle admitted his difficult struggle with sin?
Matthew.
John.
Paul.
Barnabas.

What does true freedom involve?
Doing away with God’s Law.
Having only faith in God.
The choice to obey God’s Law.
Doing what feels right to you.

What is necessary to receive the Holy Spirit?
Baptism of fire.
Laying on of hands.
Minimal repentance.
Sprinkling or pouring.

When should we be baptized?
After real repentance.
After a six-month probation period.
Before observing lent.
Upon reading through the Bible once.

Who attempts to influence and tempt us to sin?
Satan the devil.
God.
Jesus Christ.
The righteous angels.

Why was Jesus Christ baptized?
To set us an example and fulfill all righteousness.
So He could be cleansed from sin.
John the Baptist commanded it.
So that we didn’t need to be baptized.

The Holy Spirit:
Is part of the trinity.
Is a ghost.
Comes forth from God.
Is not necessary for salvation.

What is true conversion?
Commitment to practicing the ways of God.
Willingly responding to God's call.
Reflects a genuine change of heart.
All of the above.

What body of law reveals God’s requirements for humanity?
The Code of Hammurabi.
The Ten Commandments.
The U.S. Constitution.
The Book of Mormon.

How should baptism be conducted?
By pouring water over the repentant sinner.
By sprinkling water over the baptismal candidate.
Strictly in a metaphysical, figurative sense.
By fully immersing the person in water.

What is faith associated with?
Obedience to God.
Not keeping the law.
Not needing to perform good works.
An ethereal emotion.

Which step is not necessary for salvation?
Repentance.
Baptism.
Penance.
Conversion.

What did the apostle Paul teach?
Obedience to 9 of the 10 commandments.
Antinomianism (against the law of God).
People to fully obey God.
The necessity of Christians performing Old Testament rituals and sacrifices.

How widespread is sin?
Most have sinned.
Only bad people sin.
Some have never sinned.
Sin is all pervasive.

Why do we need the Holy Spirit?
In order to be converted.
To receive the strength to obey God.
So that we become true Christians.
All of the above.

God’s grace:
Indicates a license to sin.
Reflects His mercy and forgiveness.
Must be earned by works.
Can be purchased with money.

What does water baptism symbolize?
The trinity.
A figurative death in a watery grave.
No further need to obey God.
The dual nature of God.

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