BI100, Lecture 1 What is a "foundation"? (Def) A. A base on which some structure rests. B. The first principals of a system of truth. C. A natural or prepared ground for building upon. D. All of the above Luke 6:46-49 (d) 2. How does a person build a spiritual foundation on a rock? Luke 6:46-49 (More than one answer) A. Attend worship services regularly B. Come to the Lord Jesus C. Hear the Lord Jesus D. Do as the Lord Jesus says E. Volunteer your time and effort to help the suffering F. Tithe and participate fully in the expansion of the Church G. Acquire new responsibilities in Church management H. Teach Sunday School I. Share your spiritual testimony with others (b, c, d) 3. Who does the rock represent in the parable "The House Built on a Rock" in Luke 6:46-49? A. LORD God B. Jesus Christ C. Holy Spirit D. Christian E. Church (b) 4. What happens when a person builds a solid foundation on a rock, and then trouble comes? Luke 6:46-49 A. That person's life is shaken but not destroyed. B. That person's life cannot be shaken. C. That person's life is destroyed. D. That person cannot have a life any longer. (b) 5. What must a person dig deeply into before laying the foundation on the rock? Luke 6:46-49 (2) A. The spiritual needs and desires contained within a person's soul. B. The doctrine and practices of a church most compatible with a person's belief. C. The things of God which are normally hidden and above man's scrutiny. D. All of the above. (c) 6. How does a person accomplish this deep digging before foundation laying? Luke 6:46-49 A. Examine your inner self thoroughly, and identify areas that need improvement, encouragement, change or reward. B. Familiarize yourself with church practices and belief, then visit several churches to find the one that makes you feel the most comfortable. C. Prayerfully read and study the Word (Holy Bible), and do what it says. D. All of the above. (c) 7. How does a person mistakenly build a foundation "upon" the earth, rather than "digging deeply" into the earth? Luke 6:46-49 A. When a person refuses to come to the Lord Jesus (Word), but rather tries to build the foundation with his own effort. B. When a person comes to the Lord Jesus (Word), but is unable to hear and understand what His Word says. C. When a person comes to the Lord Jesus (Word), hears and understands what His Word says, but refuses to do His Word. D. When a person is not spiritually ready to walk the required path. E. When a person cannot find a church that fits their needs. (c) 8. What happens when a person builds a foundation upon the earth, and then trouble comes? Luke 6:46-49 A. The person's life is greatly ruined. B. The person's life is shaken, but not destroyed. C. The person's life is changed through greater understanding. D. The person's life is renewed through faith. (a) 9. Match the word with the typology listed. Luke 6:46-49 A. House B. Earth C. Rock 1. Dwelling place of the soul 2. Affairs, interests and pursuits of natural life 3. A person's spiritual life in Christ (a1, b2, c3) 10. How does a person ensure that his life will not be disturbed when trouble comes? Luke 6:46-49 (More than one answer) A. Looking for the deep things of God. B. Maintaining a spiritual life in Christ. C. Maintaining a life concerned with the affairs, interests and pursuits of natural life. D. Building a spiritual life on the top of natural life affairs, interests and pursuits. (a, b) 11. What results if a person maintains a life concerned with the affairs, interests and pursuits of natural life? Luke 6:46-49 A. His life becomes a powerful witness and testimony for the LORD GOD. B. His life will be ruined when trouble comes. C. His spiritual works will help the poor, sick, hungry, destitute and feeble of the world. D. His maintenance of natural life will allow God to bless him exceedingly as promised. (b) 12. What specifically results when a person digs deeply into the things of God, and hears and does what Jesus says? Luke 6:46-49 A. The person's life is forgiven. B. The person's life is sanctified. C. The person's life is consecrated. D. The person's life is saved. (d) 13. What specifically results when a person hears but does not do what Jesus says? Luke 6:46-49 (8) A. The person's life is cursed. B. The person's life is destroyed. C. The person's life is punished. D. The person's life is condemned to hell. (b) 14. What was the focus of Paul's ministry? Romans 15:19-21 A. He was responsible for building on the foundation of students who had already learned of Christ. B. He was responsible for building foundations of those who had never heard of Christ. C. He shared responsibility for building the foundations of new converts with his brothers in Christ. D. He was responsible for developing the most suitable foundation for each person, taking into consideration their spiritual growth at the time. (b) 15. What did Paul teach the converts? Romans 15:19-21 A. The signs of the Spirit of God. B. The wonders of the Spirit of God. C. The power of the Spirit of God. D. The gospel of Christ. E. All of the above (e) 16. What doctrine is used for the laying of a solid spiritual foundation? Hebrews 6:1-3 (May be more than one answer) A. The doctrine of Consecration B. The doctrine of Holy Assembly C. The doctrine of Christ D. The doctrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary E. The doctrine of Inheritance and Reward F. The doctrine of Sabbath Keeping G. The doctrine of Separation H. The doctrine of Saints I. The doctrine of Angels J. The doctrine of the Church K. The doctrine of Tradition L. The doctrine of Worship M. The doctrine of Law (c) 17. What are the six principles contained within this doctrine for the laying of a solid spiritual foundation? Hebrews 6:1-3 (Will be six answers) A. Sins B. Faith C. Water Baptism D. Holy Spirit Baptism E. Resurrection F. Judgment G. End Times H. Angels I. Demons J. Church K. Christian Love (a, b, c, d, e, f) 18. What should happen next for a student after the six principles of this doctrine has been learned and a solid foundation laid? Hebrews 6:1-3 A. The student should review the six principles taught during foundation building often, and continually focus on each principle through study. B. The student should return to the natural life fully refreshed and restored to a more happy spiritual state. C. The student should go on to learning new things of the LORD God according to His Grace and Will. D. The student should grow to perfection by practicing the six principles over and over and over. (c) 19. Why is a foundation laid? 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 A. So that it can be built upon. B. So it can be sat on with confidence of salvation. C. So it can be observed by others as holy. D. So it can used to further a person's natural potential. (a) 20. How is the house (dwelling place of the soul) built upon a foundation. 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 A. Faith B. Worship C. Works D. Prayer (c) 21. What are "works"? 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 A. Acts performed in obedience to the law of God. B. Acts of contrition and sacrifice C. Acts of contemplation and separation D. Acts of tithing and service (a) 22. What types of acts are included as works? 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 A. Righteous deeds. B. Spiritual growth. C. Creation. D. All of the above. (d) 23. What is the end purpose for the laying of a foundation in Christ? 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 A. So a Christian can do works that glorify the LORD GOD. B. So a Christian can go to heaven. C. So a Christian can receive glory. D. So a Christian can better the world. (a) 24. How are a Christian's works judged by the LORD GOD? 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 (16) (More than one answer) A. If the works survive the revealing by fire, the Christian will receive a reward from the LORD GOD. B. If the works are burned by the revealing by fire, the Christian will suffer loss. C. The results of the works are not important. As long as a Christian tries to do good works, the LORD GOD rewards the effort. D. If a Christian's works are burned by the revealing by fire, his salvation is in jeopardy. E. Even if a Faithful Christian's works are burned by the revealing fire, his salvation is not in jeopardy. (a, b, e) 25. What criteria does the LORD GOD use to reward a person or cause a person to suffer loss? 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 A. Works B. Faith C. Holiness D. Favor (a) 26. "Work" is the thing that a person _________________ ? 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 A. Does B. Believes C. Loves D. Wants (a) 27. What criteria does the LORD GOD use to save a person? 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 A. Works B. Faith C. Holiness D. Favor (b) 28. "Faith" is the thing that a person _______________? 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 (18) A. Does B. Loves C. Believes D. Wants (c) 29. What happens to faith and works, without the foundation of Christ? 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 A. Faith and works will not survive. B. Faith and works will not be rewarded. C. Faith and works will suffer loss. D. Faith and works will endure. (a) 30. What is another name for "disciple"? Luke 14:25-33 A. Preacher B. Student C. Holy man D. Teacher (b) 31. What is vital for a person to consider before laying the foundation and becoming a disciple of Christ? Luke 14:25-33 A. A person should consider his past sins and his worth of becoming a disciple. B. A person should consider his affiliation with his church, and the doctrine he has learned from his youth. C. A person should consider the cost of giving up everything he has, bearing his cross and following Jesus. D. A person should never have to consider coming to Jesus. (c) 32. What results if a person does not properly consider, and stops the foundation building before it is finished? Luke 14:25-33 A. The person becomes vulnerable to deceit. B. The person becomes vulnerable to ridicule. C. The person becomes vulnerable into being led into false belief. D. All of the above. (d) 33. What is the typology for "cross"? Luke 14:25-33 A. Exposure to death B. Glory C. Self-denial D. Worship E. Both A & B F. Both C & D (e) 34. What type of foundation building student does Jesus want? Luke 14:25-33 (More than one answer) A. A person that is willing to deny himself B. A person that is willing to separate from everything he holds dear. C. A person that is sin free and holy. D. A person that has received instruction and acceptance from a true doctrine church. (a, b)