What Is "The Faith"?
Questionnaire

Do you think you know the fundamentals of "the faith" once delivered to the saints? You may find yourself in for a surprise. This test may show you that you have been misled in some important areas of doctrine by your teachers or others you look to for truth. 

Section #1: John 3:16 says: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

1. Does this verse mean that God loves everyone? [yes,  no]
2. Is there anyone whom God does not love? [yes,  no]
3. Does God hate anyone? [yes, no]

Section #2:  

Did Jesus die for:

1. Everyone? [yes,  no]
2. Only those who accept him first? [yes,  no]
3. The elect only (those chosen by God)? [yes,  no]

Section #3:  

Who is going to heaven?

1. Anyone who calls themselves Christians? [yes, no]
2. Only those who accept Christ? [yes,  no]
3. Only who keep the ten commandments? [yes,  no]
4. Only those who are water baptized? [yes,  no]
5. Only those who keep the Saturday sabbath? [yes,  no]
6. Everyone? [yes,  no]
7. Everyone who names the names the name of Christ? (all who say they believe in Christ)? [yes,  no]
8. Everyone except those who are really bad? [yes,  no]
9. Only those who merit salvation by having lived a godly life? [yes,  no]
10. Only those believe in Christ AND merit salvation by having lived a godly life? [yes,  no]
11. Only those who are water baptized, and who believe in Christ AND merit salvation by having lived a godly life? [yes,  no]
12. Only those whom God chose from before the foundation of the world? [yes,  no]

Section #4:  

1. Can anyone ever be good enough or do enough good deeds to get to heaven? [yes,  no]
2. Can a person ever be so bad that God won't let them into heaven because they are so bad? [yes,  no]
3. Can a person lose their salvation?  [yes,  no]
4. Does God choose people for heaven/salvation based upon Him knowing they would accept Christ? [yes,  no]
5. Can a person be sure they are saved (they are guaranteed a place in heaven) before they die? [yes,  no]

Section #5:  

1. Will anyone get to heaven without Christ as their Saviour? [yes,  no]
2. Did Jesus pay the complete penalty for the sins of the people he died for? [yes,  no]
3. Is is possible to truly repent of your sins in a way that is acceptable to God before becoming saved? [yes,  no]
4. Is it possible to have saving faith in Christ BEFORE becoming saved? [yes,  no]
5. Is it possible to believe in Christ in a way that is acceptable to God, BEFORE becoming saved? [yes,  no]
6. Did Jesus pay the complete penalty for the sins of EVERYONE who ever lived in the entire world? [yes,  no]
7. Whose faith saves a person, their own faith or the faith of Jesus Christ? [their own,  the faith of Christ]

Section #6: 

1. Are a person's works necessary for salvation? [yes,  no]
2. Is a person's obedience to any commandments in the bible necessary for salvation? [yes,  no]
3. Is there anything a person must DO to become saved? [yes,  no]
4. Can a person become saved without doing anything righteous? [yes,  no]

Section #7:  

1. Is the idea of a trinity, a "triune godhead" true/biblical? [yes,  no]
2. Is Jesus eternal God? (Is he the same as Jehovah God)? [yes,  no]
3. Is the "Holy Spirit" a person? [yes,  no]

Section #8:  

1. Will non-Christians be in heaven? [yes,  no]
2. Is the lake of fire mentioned in the book of Revelation:
   1. a place of eternal suffering for the damned? [yes,  no]
   2. a place where the unsaved are annihilated (cease to exist)? [yes,  no]
3. Would a loving God send anyone to a place of eternal torment? [yes,  no]
4. Is there any final destination for people after Judgment Day other than heaven or hell? [yes,  no]

Section #9:  

1. Is the Bible inspired by God? [yes,  no]
2. Is the Bible the literal Word of God? [yes,  no]
3. Is the theory of evolution true? [yes,  no]
4. Was the world and all creation (plants, animals, mankind) spoken into existence by God? [yes,  no]
5. Are the original Greek and Hebrew manuscripts of the Bible without error? [yes,  no]
6. Are there any prophets or religious leaders alive today who we can trust as much as the Bible? [yes,  no]
7. Are there any prophets or religious leaders of the past who spoke and/or wrote anything outside of the Bible, whom we can trust as much as the Bible? [yes,  no]
8. Is the Greek text used in the more faithful bible translations such as the King James version called the "Wescott-Hort" Greek text? [yes,  no]

Section #10:  

1. Is "tongues speaking" a gift that is still active in the true church today? [yes,  no]
2. Revelation 22:18 says: "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book". Is this verse referring to the entire Bible or just the book of Revelation? [entire-Bible,  just Revelation]
3. Matthew 7:7-8 says: "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened."
   Does this mean we can we get whatever we ask from God - as long as we have enough faith? [yes,  no]
4. Is it OK for women to preach and teach men in a church if there are not enough qualified men? [yes,  no]

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