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Examine Yourselves: A Self Survey
Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 10, 2016 (message contributor)
Summary: This survey is provided for those seeking the truth regarding biblical salvation. Please, take it as a means: “to examine yourself and your faith in Christ.” May God Bless You.
These twenty-five questions can settle the matter regarding your faith and salvation with God.
It is an answer “of a good conscience toward God,” 1 Peter 3:20-21.
1. Do you truly love the Lord? How much? -- Matthew 22:37-40
2. Is there anything you wouldn't do to obey the Lord? -- Matthew 10:34-39
3. Do you believe the bible is the "inspired word of God?" -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
4. Do you believe that only "truth" can make you free from sins? -- John 8:31-32; Romans 6:17-18
5. Do you possess a "good and honest heart?" -- Luke 8:11-15; Acts 16:13-15
6. Is there anything that would hinder you from obeying the Lord? -- Acts 6:7; Acts 26:19
7. Do you consider yourself a Christian already? -- Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16
8. Do you claim to have had a true "religious experience?" -- What was it?
9. Do you NOW profess to have a genuine "saving faith in Jesus Christ?" -- Romans 10:9-10
10. Was confessing "faith in Christ" a part of your salvation experience? – Matthew 10:32-33
11. Do you believe baptism is necessary “for obedience to Christ? – Matthew 28:19-20
12. Did your "salvation experience" involve saying the "sinner's prayer?" -- Romans 10:16-17
13. Is the "sinner's prayer" a part of New Testament conversion? – If so, where?
14. Can you recall the exact moment in time you were saved? -- When?
15. Do you believe that sinners are "justified by faith ONLY?" What about obedience? -- James 2:22-24; Romans 5:1-2
16. Do you believe that sinners are "saved by the grace of God ONLY?" -- Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5
17. Was "faith and repentance" a part of your salvation experience?" –- Acts 20:21
18. What does Christ require of believers “in order to be saved?” -- Mark 16:15-16
19. What does God require of believers "to receive remission of sins?" -- Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16
20. Is baptism required of those "saved through the sinner's prayer?" -- What about faith only?
21. With what does Christ promise "to wash away or forgive our sins?" -- Revelation 1:4-5; Hebrews 10:22
22. When and where does Christ promise "to wash away or forgive our sins?" -- Acts 22:16; Acts 2:38
23. Is the "new birth" necessary for one to enter into the kingdom of God? -- John 3:1-5; Titus 3:5
24. Does the "new birth" include both "the water and the Spirit?" -- John 3:5; John 3:23
25. Are you “in Christ” right NOW? If so, how did you get in Him?" – Galatians 3:26-27
Contact a minister or brother of the "church of Christ" in your local area!
They can assist you in obeying the Lord; or send me an email.
I will find someone to help you.
To obtain Answer Key, send an email to: wwmcoc@earthlink.net
In Subject Line write: Self Survey
