MULTIPLE CHOICE INTERPRETATIONS OF SCRIPTURE by steve finnell
1. Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.(NKJV)
A. God gave Jesus authority in heaven, however, the Pope has been given authority on earth.
B. God has given all authority on earth to denominational church boards.
C. God has given all authority in heaven and earth to the church of your choice.
D. None of the above.
2. Matthew 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.(NKJV)
A. Go make disciples baptizing them in the name of "Jesus Only'
B. Go make disciples of all nations telling them to be baptized by the Holy Spirit.
C. None of the above.
3. Galatians 5:4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.(NKJV)
A. Attempting to be justified by law will not cause anyone to fall from grace; because those once saved are always saved.
B. You have become estranged from Christ, because you were never saved in the first place.
C. None of the above.
4. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 For this good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior. 4 who desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. (NKJV)
A. God only desires those to be saved who were predetermined for salvation. God wants all those not individually chosen for salvation to spend eternity in hell.
B. God does not give men free-will so they can be saved nor does He want all men to come to the knowledge of truth.
C. None of the above.
5. Acts 4:10-12.....the name of Jesus Christ....12 "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."(NKJV)
A. Jesus Christ is one many names by which men can be saved.
B. God said; judgement is wrong so it cannot be said that Jesus is the only way of salvation.
C. Jesus and the Virgin Mary are co-redeemers
D. None of the above.
6. Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.(NKJV)
A. Peter said, "Repent, and be baptized because your sins have been forgiven already.
B. Peter said, "Repent, and baptized as a testimony of you faith, because you have already received the indwelling gift of the Holy Spirit.
C. Peter said, Repent for the forgiveness of sins, however, water baptism is not essential for the remission of sins.
D. Peter said, Repent and be baptized in water for the forgiveness of sins, however, you will not be saved until you speak in tongues.
E. None of the above.
7. 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.(NKJV)
A. Present yourself approved to God rightly dividing the words written in the church catechism of your choice.
B. Present yourself approved to God rightly dividing the extra-Biblical writings of preachers, priests, and pundits.
C. Present yourself approved to God rightly dividing Bible commentaries written by men.
D. Present yourself approved to God rightly dividing revelation not found in the Bible.
E. None of the above.
8. Ephesians 5:1-5 Therefore be followers of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling aroma. 3. But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4. neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor course jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.(NKJV)
A. Christians can continue a sinful lifestyle and still be saved because they have eternal security.
B. All Christians sin so it would be judgemental to say that God expects Christians to repent of a sinful lifestyle.
C. Christians can live a life of sin and still receive their inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
D. God forgives Christians who sin, so therefore Christians do not need to repent of their sins.
E. None of the above.
9. Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.(NKJV)
A. He who believes will be saved and should baptized so he can be a member of the local church congregation.
B. He who believes does not have to be baptized if he dies before he has time to find someone to baptize him into Christ for the remission of his sins.
C. He shall be saved even if he dies before he believes, provided the preacher was on his to preach the gospel to him
D. He who believes is saved and should be baptized because Jesus commanded baptism.
E. None of the above.
10. Acts 22:16 'And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord. (NKJV)
A. Arise and be baptized so you can become a member of the Damascus Baptist church.
B. Arise and be baptized because your sins were forgiven three days ago on the road to Damascus.
C. Arise and be baptized as a testimony of your faith to the community.
D. Arise and be baptized because you were saved just like the thief on the cross, you had your sins forgiven without being baptized in water.
E. None of the above.
God expects men to understand His word. He does expect His word to be molded and changed to fit denominational doctrines.
I didn't get through them all, but most of them are, none of the above. But #6 is C. As the other posted comment I made on the other post will suffice. He was talking to the Jewish people not the Church nor Gentiles.
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