Hudson Valley United Reformed Church

       1. Memory work - Ten Commandments in order
       2. By what means has God made himself known?
       3. What are the Marks of a true church?
       4. There are several genres (styles, forms, or content) of
            Scripture, give example texts or Biblical books for
            each of the following genres.
               a)        Narratives
               b)        Epistles (letters)
               c)        Poetic
               d)        Prophetic
               e)        Law
               f)        Proverb
       5.  According to the Bible, why was man created?
            Support with Biblical text.
       6.  What role does each person of the trinity play in redemption?
       7.  What does the word “apologetics” mean?  Is this biblical?
       8.  Define the terms “incommunicable” & “communicable” attributes
            of God.  Name four attributes of God and support each Biblically.        
       9.  Five Points of the Canons of Dordt are listed as follows.
            What do they mean & offer a supporting text
               a) Total Depravity
               b) Unconditional Election
               c)  Limited Atonement
               d)  Irresistible Grace
               e)  Perseverance of the Saints
       10.  Arminian’s deny that God chooses us.  They say we choose God,
              use the five points of the Canons Of Dordt to (refute their claim)/(defend
              our claim).  Use the actual verses as they do not subscribe to the Canons of
              Dordt.             
       

       
NOTE:  Not all question are from an actual candidacy exam. Although all
the questions are defined or derived from an original candidacy exam

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