Heaven and Repentance Quiz

What did Len do before he was in Heaven?

The Big Man feels that he is worse than Len because he has never committed murder.

What does the narrator find so remarkable about the spirit of Len?

According to the narrative, Jesus said that we are forgiven of all our _______.

What led to Len's transformation after his death?

Paul considered himself the chief of _______.

Match the following characters with their descriptions:

Repentance is viewed as impossible when someone continuously rejects God's voice.

What does the Big Man believe about his nature?

Len feels that his hatred for the Big Man was a necessary part of his repentance.

What does grace represent in the context of the passage?

The inflated view of ourselves prevents us from _____ and keeps us from God.

Match the concepts with their definitions:

What does the Big Man refuse to accept?

What is the 'Bleeding Charity' invitation about?

The Big Man is thankful for Len's guidance and wants to repent.

Heaven and Repentance

Len, a former employee of the Big Man on Earth, is now in Heaven.
Len murdered Jack, a mutual acquaintance of theirs, during his life.
The Big Man, who believes he is a better person than Len, is shocked that Len is in Heaven while he is in the grey town.
Len explains that Jack is also in Heaven and offers to take the Big Man to see him.

Forgiveness and Repentance

God offers grace and mercy to those who repent, regardless of the severity of their sins.
Forgiveness becomes impossible when someone turns their back on the Holy Spirit.
Paul, a former persecutor of Christians, repented and dedicated his life to Christ.
Len regrets his actions but is a new man because he is now a Christian.
Living in the past prevents us from effectively witnessing for God.

Pride and Humility

The Big Man believes he is a good person because he has never stolen.
However, Len points out that the Big Man was abusive to his employees and harsh to his family.
Pride prevents the Big Man from admitting his wrongdoings and repenting.
Claiming to have not sinned makes God a liar.
Len confesses that his hatred for the Big Man was the worst thing he ever did and that he murdered him many times in his heart.
The Big Man rejects God's grace and mercy because he believes he deserves what he gets.
Justice is getting what you deserve, mercy is not getting what you deserve, and grace is getting what you don't deserve.
God’s mercy prevents him from destroying creation in judgment.
God's grace offers forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life in heaven.

Salvation

We cannot earn our way to Heaven.
We must accept God's free gift of grace and forgiveness.
The Big Man rejects Heaven's charity and Len's offer of help, choosing to remain in the grey town.

Test your understanding of themes surrounding heaven, repentance, and forgiveness as portrayed in the narrative. Explore the contrasts between characters and their beliefs about sin and redemption. Discover how humility and pride play a crucial role in their journeys.