Comprehension Questions:

1.  What makes sinners change their lives and begin to put faith in Christ?  The Holy Spirit renewing sinners minds and allowing them to react to the calling and embrace the grace offered.

On what basis does God choose the elect?  Infants dying and those who are incapable of being outwardly called by the ministry of the Word.

2.  Are we justified by faith alone? No, it is acompanied by other saving graces.

Does our faith justify us?  Yes.

3.  How does salvation display both grace and justification?  both the exact justice, and rich grace of God might be glorified in the justification of sinners.

4.  Can someone be "un-justified"?  No, but they can fall under God's displeasure and are sinners til repentance.

5.  How did faith and justification change from the Old to the New Testament?  It did not change.

6.  What does it mean to be "adopted" by God?  God takes the justified in as His own, giving them the liberties and privileges of children of God.

{put in own words} How is it different from justification?  When receiving justification, one is saved from the clutches of death and is now free. The adoption of God, one receives the rewards and riches of being justified. The action: justification, then the reward: adoption {of God}

7.  What is sanctification?  The decision of answering the call and the renewal of the heart and being regenerated w/ a new spirit.

Are Christians sanctified by good works?  No, good works does not gain sanctification.

8.  When are we fully sanctified?  When we overcome our weaknesses and our corruptions