JOURNEY TO WHOLENESS EXAMINATION

NAME: MIKHALAI VELU STUDENT NUMBER_________________

CHOOSE THE BEST POSSIBLE RESPONSE: Underline the best answer.

1. The author states a theological assumption regarding the “New Birth” (2 Co 5:17). Choose the
best response from the four listed below.
A. An instantaneous transformation of the entire person occurs.
B. An instantaneous transformation of the mind occurs.
C. An instantaneous transformation of the spirit occurs.
D. Nothing really happens until baptism.

2. All of mankind experiences separation from God due to the sin nature. In light of the author’s
view in chapter 2, sin:
A. Causes God’s total rejection of mankind.
B. Severs man’s ability to have an intimate relationship with God.
C. Causes guilt and shame that we suffer from forever.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.

3. The purpose of salvation is to reconcile and restore right relationships with:

A. God.
B. Family.
C. Self.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.

4. God wants reconciliation with Himself and man because:

A. God is a good and loving God.
B. Man is absolutely helpless and dependent upon God.
C. God is love and desires man to be whole and complete in Him.
D. God has provided wholeness through Christ.

5. The most important stage of development in the natural is:

A. Trust vs. mistrust
B. Ego integrity vs. despair
C. Autonomy vs. shame
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

6. The leading cause of death in Romanian orphans is:

A. Traffic accidents
B. Malnutrition
C. Failure to thrive
D. AIDS
7. Shame is a pervasive problem in western society. Shame can be defined as:
A. I’m OK you’re OK
B. I have done terrible things
C. Not only have I done bad things, I am bad
D. Jesus set me free from shame

8. Homosexuality is a complex issue. One factor that can assist in the development of the
homosexual lifestyle is:
A. They are born that way and will burn in hell
B. There is no salvation for the homosexual
C. Poor identity development and poor father/child bonding
D. They need deliverance and long-term spiritual counseling after salvation

9. A man shall leave his father and his mother and cleave to his wife and the two shall become
one flesh (Gen 2:24). This scripture applies to the development stage:
A. 3
B. 1
C. 4
D. 6

10. If given a nurturing environment, all children will:

A. Grow to be perfect
B. Will develop a sense of trust in the Lord Jesus Christ
C. Will develop greater intelligence than those raised in a non-nurturing environment
D. All of the above

11. In the spiritual development of new Christians, it is necessary to:

A. Give them proper time for growth
B. Provide proper “parenting” ingredients
C. Develop to a place of interdependence as full members of the body of Christ
D. A & B
E. All of the above
12. Jesus wants us to move beyond a level of total dependence to:
A. Bible College
B. Responsible adults
C. Maturity in Christ
D. B & C
E. A & D

13. The intimate relationship can be described as:

A. Unachievable in this present life
B. Achievable for those in full time ministry
C. Can only be achieved through prayer and fasting
D. What was modeled in Jesus’ relationship with His Father

14. R. Packer described three basic steps to a proper relationship with God. They are:
A. Recognize and rejoice in God’s unconditional love
B. Consider God’s character as revealed in His Word
C. Read and listen to God’s Word and strive to apply it to your life
D. All of the above

15. The Word, or Logos, means:

A. The Bible
B. The very mind, thought and essence of God
C. The meaning of life
D. None of the above

16. Jesus modeled an intimate life-style. His disciples:

A. Saw Jesus
B. Handled Jesus
C. Heard Jesus
D. All of the above

17. What was John’s primary reason to write 1 Jn 1:1-4?

A. To minister God’s grace
B. To proclaim eternal life
C. To rebuke their lack of faith
D. To make their day complete

Write the letter of the correct answer beside the number of the correct stage of
development.
The author lists 8 stages of psychological development. Match the stage with the approximate
age.

18. Ego integrity vs. despair = 65+ years

19. Identity vs. confusion = 12 – 18 years

20. Intimacy vs. isolation = 19-35 years

21. Productivity vs. stagnation = 35-65 years

22. Trust vs. mistrust = 0-2 years

23. Industry vs. inferiority = 6- 12 years

24. Initiative vs. guilt = 4-5 years

25. Autonomy vs. shame = 2-3 years

26. The present day example on the intimate life-style of Jesus is seen through:
A. The Bible
B. Church leadership
C. The five-fold ministry
D. Prayer and fasting

27. Some characteristics of a healthy family whether natural or spiritual

A. Give predictability and stability
B. Give freedom to express emotions
C. Model constructive relations
D. Share common experiences
E. All of the above

28. The statement is true: Children will die without

A. good hygiene
B. Godly influences
C. Love and care
D. Faith for healing

29. Primary Narcissism, or total dependence, is a natural phase for children. God wants us to
move from:
A. Dependence-Interdependence-Independence
B. Interdependence-Dependence-Interdependence
C. Dependence-Interdependence-Impotence
D. Dependence-Independence-Interdependence

30. Unconditional positive regard was coined by:

A. Mr. Roger
B. Roger Carlson
C. Carl Rogers
D. Ken Chant
31. The primary ingredient needed in the environment to create growth in the things of God is:
A. Hope
B. Love
C. Faith
D. Faith, hope, & love

32. Secondly, people need:

A. Freedom without
B. Freedom by percentage
C. Freedom from discipline
D. Freedom from parental control

33. Appropriate discipline means:

A. Clear expectations, supervision, encouragement, follow through
B. Corporal punishment (spare the rod and spoil the child).
C. Communication of love
D. All of the above

34. Every Christian needs some basic spiritual training for growth. These include:
A. Prayer, praise, power, passion
B. Prayer, Word, fellowship, witness
C. Praise and worship, family
D. A & C
E. B & C
35. Holiness means:
A. Don’t do wrong things
B. Be perfect
C. Separation from the world unto Christ
D. All of the above

36. The renewal of the mind is a process. The steps include:

1. Pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance
2. Search for Scriptural principles
3. Meditate on Scriptural principles
4. Obey the Word
5. Worship Christ with all your heart
6. Ask God to transform you
7. Forgive and trust
8. Tell your spouse all of the wrong things you have done

Choose the ones that are mostly right from the above list.
A. 1,2,5,7
B. 3,6,2,1
C. 5,2,8,7
D. 8,1,5,7
37. Ephesians 4 presents the principles of change. Change of environment is the same as
‘Putting off the old, Change of thinking is the same as ‘Renewing your mind’ and. Practice is the
same as ‘Putting on the new’. ‘
A. True
B. False

38. Jesus lived a compassionate life. He was involved in:

A. Disciplining
B. Training
C. Teaching
D. All of the above

39. The first stage in a successful marriage is:

A. Being committed to Christ
B. Being equally yoked
C. Leaving and cleaving
D. Having parental and pastoral permission

40. Jesus was moved with compassion and touched the leper, according to Mark 1:40-42.
Complete the sentence.
A. Love, held
B. Compassion, touched
C. Empathy, touched
D. Compassion, prayed

41. Compassion is defined as:

A. Love and tenderness
B. Love in action
C. Faith and love
D. God

42. The word “whole” from the original Greek means:

A. Physical healing
B. Physical and emotional healing
C. Physical, emotional and spiritual healing
D. Restoration

43.”Bury their heads” and Lets leave well enough alone” – speak of:
A. New Age and Rock music
B. Crisis response in the church
C. Crisis response by counselors
D. A new form of intercessory prayer
44. The most important point found in Gal 6:1 is the need for:
A. Restoration
B. Meekness
C. Spirituality
D. Forgiveness

45. According to 2 Cor 5:17-19, who has the ministry of reconciliation?

A. Christ
B. The Holy Spirit
C. The three-fold ministry
D. Believers

46. The primary way Christians are to communicate with others is with
A. Kindness
B. Truth
C. Love
D. A & C
E. B & C

47. The word ‘ paraclete’ means

A. Counselor
B. Holy Spirit
C. Friend
D. Helper

48. Jesus met:

A. Physical needs only
B. Physical and spiritual needs
C. Physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
D. None of the above.

49. Empathy means:

A. Expressing love non-verbally
B. Reflective listening
C. Seeing someone from their viewpoint
D. All of the above.

50. Warmth is best expressed by:

A. Laying on of hands
B. Kind expressions
C. Love communicated non-verbally
D. Financial help