LESSON 8

CONVERSION

1.   How did Jesus emphasize the importance of conversion?

Matthew 18: 3

2.   What expression did Paul use with reference to this experience?

1Cor. 4: 15

3.   What other writer uses the same term to this experience?

1 Peter 1: 3, 23

4.   How does James say this experience is brought about?

James 1: 18

5.   How does John refer to one that is begotten of God?

1 John 5: 1, 18

6.   What happens to one’s sins when genuine conversion takes place?

Acts 3: 19

7.   How is the heart and spirit of man affected at conversion?

Ezekiel 18: 31

8.   What does it mean to be carnally minded?

Romans 8: 8; and verse 6

9.   Why is it necessary to have our minds renewed?

Romans 8: 7

10.  What must dwell in us to be spiritually minded?

Romans 8: 7

11.  Is it necessary to have the indwelling of God’s Spirit?

Romans 8:11

12.  What happens when the Spirit of God comes into ones life?

Ephesians 2:5; John 6: 63

13.  How does Paul describe the one who is converted?

2 Corinthians 5:17

14.  Does outward form avail anything without an inward work of grace?

Galatians 6: 5

15.  How much was Paul willing to give up for Christ?

Philippians 3: 7, 8, 10

16.  What was Peter able to do after conversion?

Luke 22: 31, 32

17.  By what power is this change accomplished?

2 Corinthians 3: 18

18.  What is the experience of everyone who thus yields to God?

Romans 8: 1

19.  What kind of life will the truly converted live?

Titus 2: 11, 12

20.  Is sanctification a part of conversion?

1Thessalonians 4: 3, 4; 5: 23

21.  How is one sanctified?
John 17: 17, 19; Ephesians 5: 26