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A CHRISTIAN'S DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - TEST

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For each of the following questions WRITE DOWN either:

A. SPECIFIC BIBLE VERSES (all questions with an * must have them)

B. Or SCRIPTURAL CONCEPTS / ANSWERS IN LINE WITH SCRIPTURE that

clearly teach the answer you are giving.

The point is to ACCURATELY PRODUCE AN ANSWER!

NOTE: The terms Christian and believer are used interchangeably, meaning

the same thing on this test.

1. Briefly explain the hermeneutic method(s) you will be using to arrive at your

answers for this test. J

2.* Explain why the Bible is reliable as THE source of written information about

God and what He desires of and for us.

3.* Explain why the Bible is sufficient as THE source of written information about

God and what He desires of and for us.

4. Why are there different translations of the Bible today?

5. Which English Bible translations are best for Bible study and why, and which

are not as reliable to use for Bible study and why?

6.* What dynamic is at work when a Christian reads God's Word?

7.* What two main Scriptural disciplines help engraft God's Word into a person's

heart and life and how do you do them?

8.* Write out from memory 10 Scriptures (verbatim).

9. Cite good study tool(s) you would use to do the following:

a. Find a particular word in a Bible passage, and define it in the original

language.

b. Find parallel verses for a particular subject.

c. Get in-depth biblical definitions of OT words, and NT words.

d. Find all places a specific Hebrew or Greek word is used in the Bible and

how it's translated into the English language.

e. Get grammatical, lexical, and translational reference helps.

f. Use topical reference helps.

g. See Greek words used in the text in their original sentence structure.

h. Get information on cultural aspects of Bible times.

i. See learned men's opinions of what certain Bible passages mean.

10. Briefly explain what Hermeneutics and Exegesis are, cite some of their key

rules / principles, and name some books that could help train a person how

to do them.

11. Explain the importance of learning to conform your thoughts, words, and

actions to what Scripture actually says.

12. Give simple definitions for each of the following areas of Systematic

Theology:

a. Bibliology

b. Theology Proper

c. Christology

d. Pneumatology

e. Angelology

f. Anthropology

g. Hamartiology

h. Soteriology

i. Hagiasmology

j. Ecclesiology

k. Eschatology

13.* Exactly where does the Bible teach:

a. The Bible is inspired by God

b. The Trinity in the Old Testament

c. The Trinity in the New Testament

d. God's omnipresence

e. God's omnipotence

f. God's omniscience

g. God's foreknowledge

h. Possible Theophanies of Jesus in the Old Testament

i. Jesus' virgin birth

j. Jesus' sinlessness

k. Jesus' own claim to be God, in the New Testament

l. Jesus' bodily resurrection

m. The Holy Spirit's deity

n. The Holy Spirit's work in Christians / the church

o. The nature of all angels

p. One function of holy angels with mankind

q. The destiny of fallen / unclean angels

r. Mankind being created in God's image

s. Mankind being imputed with Adam's sin

t. Mankind needing to be born again

u. Sin is not the Christian's master

v. The destiny of people not saved

w. The basic structure and function of the church

x. The basic goals of the church

y. Jesus will return (one day soon! J)

z. A vivid description of our awesome, glorified Lord Jesus

14.* Explain what the Bible says 'blasphemy of the Holy Spirit' is.

15.* Cite the Scriptures that teach we are to confess our sins to God and He

will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness and we must then

learn to forgive ourselves.

16.* Explain why a loving God would never will that any of His precious children

suffer.

17.* Explain why the Berean Christians were commended (and how to follow

their good example).

18. List the major thematic groupings of the Bible books, and state which books

fit into which grouping.

19.* Cite some of the major people, places, and events in the Bible and where

they are found.

20.* Give Scripture addresses (or at the very least the Bible books and chapters)

for each of the following:

a. The fruit of the Holy Spirit

b. The original giving of the 10 Commandments

c. The Beatitudes

d. King David's reign

e. The new heaven and new earth

f. The oracle King Lemuel's mother taught him

g. The two greatest commandments

h. Old Testament Messianic prophecies (choose any one)

i. Saul / Paul's conversion

j. The wisdom from above is…

21.* List details of the dreadful consequences of a person dying without being

saved.

22.* What are the biblical definitions / explanations of these Gospel concepts

and where are they taught in the Bible: Imputation (three kinds),

Substitution, Propitiation, Justification, Redemption?

23.* What is biblical 'repentance' and how will it be shown or proven?

24.* What are some of the important things that happen to a person at

salvation?

25.* Name three main reasons for 'good works' in a Christian's life.

26.* What New Testament Scriptures could help bring someone to assurance of

their salvation?

27.* Give a sound biblical argument for one of these which will refute the other

one:

a. Why a truly saved person can never lose their salvation.

b. How a truly saved person can lose their salvation.

28.* What biblical explanation is there for those who 'fall away' from the faith?

29.* From the book of 1 John, list things the Bible indicates will show:

a. A true faith in a person's life.

b. A lack of genuine faith in a person's life.

30.* List some of God's names, what they mean, and how they can bring help

and comfort to a Christian.

31.* Name some of God's great and precious promises to New Covenant

believers.

32.* Explain what condition God sets forth for Him to disclose Himself to a

believer.

33.* Explain what the Bible says is the will of God for every believer.

34.* Explain how to get direction and guidance from God.

35.* Explain what 'walking by the Spirit' actually means.

36.* Explain why and how one can give thanks to God in all things.

37.* List Scriptures that speak to the issue of defending the Christian faith.

38.* Assuming the Gospel is given, cite two or three main Scriptural teachings

(with verses) each of the following need to hear:

a. Non-Christian Cults: Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, Word of Faith

b. Erroneous Belief Systems: Freemasonry, Evolutionism, Polytheism

c. False World Religions: Islam, Hinduism, Judaism

d. 'Non-Religious' Worldviews: Agnosticism, Atheism, Marxism / Leninism

39.* Briefly explain what's wrong with the following erroneous views of man's

eternal destiny and Scriptures you would use to refute them: Reincarnation,

Universalism, Purgatory, Annihilation

40. Name some reputable apologetical ministries helpful to the Body of Christ.

(If you are able, give their addresses / email addresses / website addresses.)

41. Explain what the following illogic and propaganda techniques are:

a. The Straw Man

b. Ad Hominem

c. Hasty Generalizations

d. Diversion

e. Universal Statements

f. Non-sequiturs

42. Cite some of the most convincing Creation Science facts that soundly refute

the theory of Evolution.

43. Explain the difference between micro- and macro- evolution and which one

would be compatible with Creation Science.

44.* Explain why the 'Gap' theory / the 'Long Day' theory / and the 'Theistic

Evolution' theory are incompatible with the biblical account of creation, and

exactly what crucial doctrine(s) of the Gospel these theories attack.

45. Explain one great significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls as relates to the

Bible's reliability.

46.* Write out some Bible truths about unbelievers (what Scripture says is true

about them).

47.* Using Scriptures, explain why all people everywhere are without an excuse

before God (and cite an excellent book that best teaches how people groups

around the world - even 'primitive' tribes, retain in their folklore some

semblance of key biblical stories).

48.* List four of the most crucial aspects of the Gospel message.

49.* Give the Gospel message using only Old Testament verses, and then using

only New Testament verses.

50. Cite pitfalls to avoid when giving the Gospel to others and what's wrong with

each of them.

51.* List a minimum of twelve of the most important areas to cover when

discipling someone, and give at least two Scripture verses for each area.

52. Name some reliable basic discipleship guides you would use to disciple

someone.

53.* List some of the basic Christian disciplines, and how to do them.

54.* List what the Bible calls believers, the meaning of those names (and how

these might be practically worked out in a believer's life).

55.* Explain what 'the world' means and what a Christian's view of, and

interaction with, it should be.

56.* Explain how the Bible indicates Christians should view themselves.

57.* List some of the New Testament 'One Anothers' (and how you would do

them in a practical manner).

58. Explain how every Christian being a citizen of heaven, living on foreign soil

(while here on earth), and being Christ's ambassador with a ministry of

reconciliation between God and man specifically dictates what they do and

how they live their lives.

59.* List a Christian's duty to the government of the (host) country they live in.

60.* Explain whether civil disobedience is ever allowable for the Christian.

61.* Explain how and when the church began.

62.* Give a sample of how knowing the Jewish roots of the Christian faith can

greatly enhance your understanding of the New Testament.

63.* Give specific Scriptures that teach how and when one becomes a member

of the church.

64. Cite key things you should look for, in order of their importance, when looking

for a church home.

65. List some of the major Christian church denominations, and the main

distinctives of each of them (including which you would recommend, or not,

and why).

66.* Name some of the spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit gives believers, and name

your specific gift(s).

67.* Name those to whom God's Word specifically commands us to minister.

68. List specific reputable ministries in your area that do the following: feed the

hungry, clothe the naked, visit prisoners, care for orphans, visit and care

for the infirmed, take care of widows and the elderly.

69.* List key Scriptures that make it clear why it's crucial someone be born

again to understand spiritual things.

70.* Write out how you would give someone biblical hope using the Scriptures

(and give the main point for each Scripture you would use).

71.* Explain what renewing the mind is and how to do it.

72.* Give two main Scriptures that explain the biblical process of change.

73. Explain why it's crucial to differentiate between giving good advice and

giving God's Word.

74.* Explain the biblical view of trials, tribulation, suffering, and grief.

75.* Explain what determines whether something is a test or a temptation to

us, and when temptation becomes a sin.

76. Explain the importance of making yourself find the specific Scripture(s) you

have transgressed.

77.* List four main types of discipline the Bible mentions.

78. Give the easiest methods to spot false contenders that compete for the

hearts and minds of people.

79. Explain the huge difference between the pop-psychological term

subconscious and the biblical concept of conscience.

80.* Cite tangible ways the Bible says you are to love your enemies.

81.* Explain what the Bible says we are to do when persecuted.

82.* List the excellent guidelines for being the Lord's bond-servant given in

2 Tim 2:24-26.

83.* Briefly explain important aspects of biblical spiritual warfare.

84.* Cite some of the enemy's tactics / deceptions the Bible mentions and the

biblical antidote to each of them.

85.* Cite the Scriptures you would use to draw up a 'Literature and

Entertainment Discernment Guide' to biblically judge all materials by.

86. Explain how the same book or video can be good for some and harmful for

others.

87. List some excellent spiritual growth books you would recommend for a new

believer to read.

88. List some excellent spiritual growth books you would recommend to mature

believers.

89.* Write out the main biblical issue involved for each of the following

controversial issues and Scriptures that address it:

a. Divorce and remarriage

b. How many races of people there are

c. Issues involved in organ transplantation

A CHRISTIAN'S DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - SIMPLIFIED 'DIAGNOSIS'

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