Study Questions

• 2.2 Sanctification Study Questions
• 2.3 Baptism of the Holy Ghost Study Questions
• 2.4 Gifts of the Holy Ghost Study Questions

2.2 Sanctification Study Questions

1. What is the primary meaning of sanctification?

Sanctification is the process of setting apart or a state of being apart for God.

2. What must the individual be separated from in order to be truly separated to God?

The individual must be separated from sin in order to be truly separated to God.

3. What does it mean when it speaks of God being sanctified?

It means not that he is made holy, but shown to be Holy.

4.Name at least five ways we are sanctified.

• We are sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
• We are sanctified by the blood of Jesus Christ.
• We are sanctified by the Word of God.
• We are sanctified by presenting our members as servants to righteousness.
• We are sanctified by appropriation of Christ.
• We are sanctified by chastisement.

5. To what is Christ made unto us from God?

Jesus Christ was made unto us from God Sanctification. By the appropriation of Christ we obtain this sanctification thus provided.

6. Does chastisement have any part in sanctification?

Yes, we become partakers of God's holiness through the administration of chastisement.

7. Is it necessary to pursue sanctification?

Yes, it absolutely necessary to pursue sanctification. We must make sanctification the object of our earnest desire and pursue it.

8. When does sanctification take place?

Sanctification is both instantaneous and progressive..

9. Give an example with Scripture reference of the progression of sanctification.

i.e., An increase in love I Thess. 3:12 , or An abounding more and more in a Godly walk and in pleasing God. I Thess. 4:1,10

10. Give at least one of the results of sanctification.

One of the results of sanctification is salvation. This is not the initial salvation (the forgiveness of sins) but the ultimate salvation (salvation in the fullest sense of deliverance from sin's dominion and presence.

2.3 Baptism of the Holy Ghost Study Questions

Studying Questions 2: Baptism with the Holy Ghost

1. What is the Baptism of the Holy Ghost?

The Baptism of the Holy Ghost is an operation of the Spirit, distinct from and subsequent, and additional to His regenerating work.

2. Give verbatim Luke 24:49

And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. Luke 24:49

3. Explain the difference between the gift of the Holy Ghost and the gifts of the Holy Ghost.

The gift of the Holy Ghost is infilling, refilling, continuing filling of the Holy Ghost. The gifts of the Holy Ghost are abilities the Holy Ghost imparts to those who have been filled, so that they might be able to do the Will of God for their lives.

4. Did the disciples experience regeneration before Jesus arose? Yes. John 15:3

5. Is the baptism of the Spirit a separate experience from the new birth? Give scripture.

The baptism of the Spirit is a separate experience from the new birth. Acts 8:12,15,16

6. Where is the first record found of people receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost? Acts 2:4

7. Give scripture to prove that the baptism is for all today. Acts 2:38, 39

8. What is the initial evidence of the baptism?

The initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is speaking with other tongues.

9. Did the Baptism with the Holy Ghost make any real difference in the lives of the early Apostles? Explain. Yes, On the day of Pentecost we see boldness and power to preach the Gospel and steadfastness. (It is not that same wavering Peter.) The work that many of them had tried to do without the Baptism of the Holy Ghost was not with great effectiveness.

10. Where do we find in the scriptures of other people speaking in tongues other than in the second chapter of Acts? Acts 10 46; Acts 19:6; I Corinthians 14:18

11. Should the believer expect anything more than just speaking with tongues?

Yes, the believer can expect so much more than just speaking with tongues. Speaking with tongues is just the initial evidence. The Holy Ghost fills the mind with comprehension of truth, takes possession of our faculties and imparts gifts, which qualify us for the service towhich God calls us. And so much more.

12. Name four conditions for receiving the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.

1. Repentance and Water Baptism. (Acts 2:38; 19:3-6)
2. Faith in Jesus Christ as an all-sufficient Savior for the remission of sins. (Acts 10:43-44; Galatians 3:2)
3. Obedience (Acts 5:32)
4. Heart Purity (Acts 15:8, 9)

2.4 Gifts of the Holy Ghost Study Questions

1. Give the meaning of the three Greek words in which Paul speaks of the three-fold aspect of the gifts of the Spirit.

I Corinthians 12:

• vs. 4 "Charismate" or a variety of gifts bestowed by the one Spirit. "Pneuma"
• vs. 5 "Diakonia" varieties of service rendered in the cause of the one Lord. "Kurios"
• vs.6 "Energema" varieties of the power of the one God who works all in all. "Theos"

2. What is the main purpose of the gifts of the Spirit?

The main purpose of the gifts of the Spirit is for the building up of the Church.

• …to profit withal… I Corinthians 12:7

3. What are the three categories of the gifts?

Revelation, Power, Inspiration.

4. Name the gifts of Revelation.

• A word of wisdom
• A word of knowledge
• The discerning of spirits

5. Name the gifts of Power.

• Faith
• The working of miracles
• The gifts of healing

6. Name the gifts of inspiration.

• Prophecy
• Diverse kinds of tongues
• Interpretation of tongues

7. What gifts of the Holy Spirit were in operation in the early Church?

8. List three ways the Gifts of the Holy Spirit profit the Church?

9. Breifly explain the follow ideas: Edification, Exhortation, & Comfort

10. What is the best gift?

The gift needed at the time. We are to desire the "best gift" because it is NEEDED.

11. Explain briefly where the gifts **take the Believer**, what they **show the Believer**, and how they **enable the Believer**.