Test of Christianity

The following is the Examination of Baptismal Candidates from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church. If you can say the answers and mean them, you meet the criteria for a true, Christian faith.

Q: Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel
against God?
A: I renounce them.

Q: Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
A: I renounce them.

Q: Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?
A: I renounce them.

Q: Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
A: I do.

Q: Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
A: I do

Q: Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
A: I do

Definitions:
Savior = Hero, rescuer, the one you admire most, the only way to God.
Lord = Master, owner. You become his property with no rights of your own.