Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. – Ephesians 1:3-6
Thanks to John Samson for posting the following “Sovereignty Bible Test”, which cleverly emphasizes the sovereignty of God in all things, most especially our salvation. The origins of this quiz is unclear, but I’m thankful it is making its rounds across the internet. Enjoy!
1. If God works all things after the counsel of His will, how much does He work to the will of you, me, Satan, etc.?
A. None.
B. 20%
C. 50%
D. 85%
2. How much of what He purposes to come to pass, doesn’t?
A. All of His purposes will come to pass
B. Some of His purposes will not come to pass
C. A few of His purposes will not come to pass
D. A lot of His purposes will not come to pass
3. How many do you think have been called, justified, or glorified that He did not first foreknow or predestinate?
A. Write in your answer: ___________________
4. Where does this scripture say that Jesus laid down his life for the sheep and the goats
A. It doesn’t
B. It doesn’t, but I just know He meant the goats, too
5. How many come to Jesus that were not first given to Him by the Father?
A. 0
B. 5,000
C. 5,000,000
D. 10,000,000
6. How many that the Father gave Him will not come to Him?
A. Two
B. A couple of thousand
C. A couple of million
D. Trick question, it says they will all come to Him
7. How many sheep do you think have been snatched from either God’s or Jesus’ hands?
A. None
B. 50,000
C. 500,000
D. 1,000,000
8. Considering this, and other related scripture, God having to blot out a name from the book of life would mean:
A. God makes mistakes.
B. Some have been snatched from Jesus’ hands?
C. God didn’t know that some of His sheep were really goats.
D. None of the above.
9. Jesus himself declared that one of the reasons why He spoke in parables was that the truth might be concealed from whom it was not intended. Is this fair?
A. No.
B. Yes.
C. Who are we to question God?
D. I’m going to pretend I didn’t see that verse.
10. How many things do not work for the good of those who love God?
A. 10% of all things
B. 40% of all things
C. 85% of all things
D. Trick question, the Bible says all things work for the good of those who love Him
11. (A) Could Peter not have denied Jesus three times before the cock crowed twice?
Answer here: ____________________________
11. (B) Did Jesus coerce Peter to deny him, or did Peter do it of his own heart and will?
Answer here: ____________________________
12. Is this fair?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Who are we to question God?
D. I’m going to pretend this isn’t in the Bible
OK. the test is over, but in truth, the whole of life is something of a test as we learn just how Sovereign God is in all things and we learn to trust in His loving care.
Did the test make you think about just how Sovereign God truly is? Hope so.
“In Him we live and move and have our being.” (Acts 17:28)
Posted on July 13, 2011