Officer Training Exam

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INSTRUCTIONS:

You may use a Bible, your Confession, class notes, as well as any resources I distributed for class reading for this exam. Please steer clear from search engines and from discussions with others. Note that the questions on this exam are not all of equal importance. For example, questions dealing with the Trinity and the person and work of Christ are of greater importance than questions on the millennium. Also, some questions are here simply to see where you stand, not because there is only one correct answer allowable for you to hold office.

Don't sweat this exam. After having spent over a year getting to know you all through the training course, I believe you will do fine. Please be sure to answer all questions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME QUESTIONS ALLOW FOR MORE THAN ONE CORRECT ANSWER. IN SUCH A CASE, PLEASE SELECT ALL ANSWERS WHICH ARE CORRECT.

Name *

Revelation

What were the two types of revelation discussed in our class? *

Are the books referred to as the Apocrypha inspired? *

Does God continue to give new revelation like that found in the Bible today? *

How can we know the Bible is true? *

It's truth can be established only after careful logical analysis.

After engaging in comparative religious studies, the Bible will prove to be the most reliable religious book available.

Historical evidences like archaeology and fulfilled prophecies provide the best way to verify the truthfulness of the Bible.

Logical analysis as well as comparative and historical studies are valuable when considering the Bible's truthfulness, but its reliability and trustworthiness ultimately depend upon God Himself, who speaks in His Word, and His Spirit who confirms and bears witness to the truthfulness of the Word in our hearts.

God, the Trinity, and God's Decree

Briefly state the doctrine of the Trinity *

You don't need to write an essay here. Just the essentials.

True or False: The doctrine of the Trinity cannot be established from the Bible alone. The Bible must be supplemented with the teaching of the church to establish this doctrine. *

True

False

True or False: The orthodox doctrine of the Trinity teaches us that there are three gods (Father, Son, and Spirit) joined together in one purpose *

True

False

True or False: The orthodox doctrine of the Trinity teaches us that there is no essential difference between the Father, Son, and Spirit. All three are the same person who simply manifests himself in different ways at different times. *

True

False

True or False: It is possible to be a Christian and reject the doctrine of the Trinity *

True

False

True or False: In order to keep Himself from being the author of sin, God had to create humanity with a kind of freedom that even He Himself could not control. *

True

False

If God sovereignly saves all of his elect, does the church need to evangelize? *

Creation

God created the world and humanity: *

Because He was lonely and in need of company

So He could redeem humanity

For the manifestation of his own glory

To maximize human happiness

True or False: The Bible and the Confession are compatible with evolution and we do not need to believe that an historical Adam ever existed having been specially created by God. *

True

False

The image of God in man consists of: *

Select ALL that apply

knowledge

bodily likness

righteousness

holiness

Required

True or False. When God created man, He created him "good", but not "best". *

True

False

Which of the following are "states" of man described in the Confession *

Select ALL that apply

state of emergency

state of grace

state of sin

state of anxiety

state of innocency

state of glory

state of confussion

Required

Providence

True or False: In God's exercise of providence He does not make use of means *

True

False

True or False: God's providence extends over all events in history, even over acts of sin and rebellion against Him. *

True

False

The Fall

True or False: In the fall man's ability to do good was weakened, but not destroyed *

True

False

True or False: In Adam's fall the rest of humanity inherited the corruption of Adam's sin (by inheriting a sinful nature), but were not imputed with the guilt of his particular sin against God (i.e. the sin of eating of the tree God told him not to eat of). *

True

False

True or False: In the fall man completely lost the image of God *

True

False

True or False: After regeneration, it is possible for a believer to cease sinning completely in this life though it may take a lot of work. *

True

False

God's Covenant with Man

Name the different types of covenants *

What type of covenant did God originally make with Adam? *

True or False: Israel did not participate in the covenant of grace *

True

False

Was the Mosaic covenant, in any sense, a "republication" of the covenant of works made with Adam? *

True or False: In the Old Testament God's covenant extended to the children of those whom he made covenant with, but in the New Testament God no longer automatically includes the children in any covenant relationship. They must enter covenantal relationship with God all by themselves. *

True

False

Christ the Mediator

Which statement most accurately reflects all of the biblical truths concerning the incarnation? *

In the incarnation the Son emptied himself, and this emptying included emptying himself of his deity.

In the incarnation, Christ's human nature was absorbed into his divine nature, essentially being divinized.

Christ is a single person possessing two natures.

The person of the eternal Son, the second person of the trinity who possesses the nature of deity, took to himself a true human nature.

The shorter and larger catechisms speak of two "estates" of Christ. What are these two estates. *

Christ's death on the cross - *

Select ALL of the statements which express biblical truth

Makes salvation possible for everyone, but does not infallibly secure it for anyone. Salvation is secured by the act of faith.

Should be described as legal, vicarious, penal, and subsitutionary

Is only on behalf of his elect and infallibly secures the forgiveness of their sins

Is merely an example of the kind of self-sacrificial love that God has for sinners, but is not substitutionary.

Is repeated in the sacrifice of the mass

Required

True or False: After the cross and resurrection, Christ no longer requires a human nature and human body, so he will not retain these forever. *

True

False

Did Christ's resurrection do anything to secure our salvation or was the resurrection only for his own benefit? *

The Ordo Salutis

When the Westminster Standards consider the application of redemption, which of the following receive the priority? *

justification

sanctification

union with Christ

glorification

adoption

Calvin's doctrine of the "duplex gratia" expresses the biblical truth that salvation *

Is God's deliverance from the guilt of our sin, but not from the power of sin

Is God's deliverance from both the guilt of sin and the power of sin.

Is God's deliverance from the guilt of sin, but deliverance from the power of sin is a human effort fueled by gratitude for God's deliverance from the guilt of sin

Concerning justification *

Select ALL that are true

Justification is secured solely on the basis of human good works.

The "ground" of justification is the finished work of Christ.

The "ground" of justification is our act of faith.

The sole "instrument" of justification is faith.

The Bible teaches that justification is received by faith alone, but that it is also in accordance with (agrees with) a believer's works.

Cannot be determined until we stand before God's judgment throne and God declares that you sufficiently cooperated with divine grace infused through the sacraments.

Required

What are the two biblical aspects of sanctification? *

How does justification differ from sanctification? *

Believers are sanctified by means of *

Select ALL that reflect biblical truth

the Spirit

the Law

Works

Faith

The Word

Justification

Required

Is it biblical to say that good works are necessary for salvation? If so, in what sense? *

Is it biblical to say that God rewards good works? If so, in what sense? *

True or False: It possible for one who has truly laid hold of Christ by faith to lose their salvation? *

True

False

Can believers have assurance of salvation in this life? *

Yes

Are all believers always guaranteed to possess a full assurance of faith? If not, what could weaken a believer's assurance? *

The Law of God and Christian Liberty

Select all which reflect biblical truth *

The law functions to condemn us for our sin.

The law provides believers with the power to keep God's commands.

The moral law functions as a standard/gauge of obedience in the believer's life.

The law restrains sin in the world because the law (or works of the law) are written on all men's hearts.

Generally speaking, when Israel expired the requirements of the civil aspects of the law also expired.

The ceremonial law has been completely fulfilled by Christ.

Required

What is Christian liberty, and what is the right use of Christian liberty? *

Worship

Which best reflects the fullest view of biblical worship *

Public worship is simply a matter of one's sincerity. God will accept any act of worship which is offered in sincerity

Public worship should consist only of those things which God has explicitly commanded, are provided by New Testament example, or are a good and necessary consequence of biblical teaching

Public worship should include those things which God has commanded, and may include things which he has not forbidden

True or False. Worship is Trinitarian: directed toward all three members of the Trinity and involving all three members of the Trinity. *

True

False

True or False: Under the Old Covenant one day in seven was set aside for worship, but there are no longer any special days in the New Covenant. Worship on Sunday is convenient, but no day of worship is mandated. *

True

False

Marriage and Divorce

Biblical marriage is only between one man and one woman *

True

False

Which of the following constitute biblical grounds for divorce *

Loss of affection

Adultery

Alienation

Willful desertion

The Church

Though there is only one true church, what are the two aspects under which that one church is distinguished? *

Of whom does the visible church consist? *

Of whom does the invisible church consist? *

Who is the head of the church? *

Does the Bible teach any particular form of church government? If so, are there any passages you would appeal to in order to establish this view? *

What are the sacraments of the New Covenant? *

Which best describes sacraments *

They are ceremonies where we simply remember the work of Christ for us

They are sensible signs and seals wherein Christ and the benefits of the New Covenant are represented, sealed, and applied to belivers

They are ordinances whereby we are infused with divine grace. When we cooperate with the grace given in the sacraments, we may produce a righteousness which will justify us.

Eschatology

How would you define "eschatology"? *

Select all which you agree with *

Eschatology and the discussion of the millennium is not really that important because it will all pan out in the end (panmillennialism).

The pope is the antichrist.

Barack Obama is the antichrist.

Nero was the man of lawlessness mentioned in 2 Thes 2:3.

Reformed theology naturally developed a keen interest in eschatology, because Reformed theology has always prioritized the glory of God and things related to God's glory (i.e. the consummation).

I draw comfort from the fact that the Bible teaches that I will be raptured out of the great tribulation.

I expect Christianity be universally or almost universally embraced by the world before Christ returns.

When Christ returns, Christian culture (expressed in the arts, sciences, and politics) will be the dominant culture across the earth.

The church's present victory over the world is expressed through patient endurance and faithfulness to Christ in the midst of all the challenges she faces (persecution, worldly seduction, false teaching).

Required

What is the single, main difference between all forms of premillennialism and all forms of postmillennialism? *

Briefly, how would you describe your millennial position? A, Pre, or Post as well as what your understanding of the church's present experience of the character of the millennial reign of Christ. *

Secondary and Tertiary Standards

In the article you read written by Charles Hodge and edited by Machen what are the three different ways to understand the phrase "system of doctrine"? *

In which of these three ways do you understand that you will subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechism should you be elected to office? *

Have you read the OPC's Book of church order and do you approve of the government, discipline, and worship of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church? *

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