#7+8 (Bree)

Question 1

Doctrine #5

Answer 1

We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness,
and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.

Question 2

Doctrine #6

Answer 2

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

Question 3

Doctrine #7

Answer 3

We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are necessary to salvation.

Question 4

Vocab - Salvation

Answer 4

1. Salvation –
   a Trinitarian act;
   human and divine participation

Question 5

Vocab - Repentance

Answer 5

2. Repentance –

sincere determination to renounce sin and obey God

Question 6

3. Shub (Hebrew) –

Answer 6

to turn to, to return

Question 7

4. Metanoian (Greek) –

Answer 7

to repent 
(meta = with; 
noian = mind, intention, will)

Question 8

Vocab - Faith

Answer 8

a. Trusting acceptance of God’s grace in Christ

b. Confidence in a pardoning God

Question 9

Vocab - Regeneration –

Answer 9

“new birth”, “new life”

Question 10

Process of salvation

Answer 10

1. Conversion (Initial Experience)
   a) GP – Grace, Death, Conviction
   b) OP – Repent, Accept
2. Daily Growth (Continuing Experience)
   a) GP – Guidance and Strength
   b) OP – Obedience
3. Sanctification (Fundamental Experience)
   a) GP – Work, Will, Sacrifice
   b) OP – Surrender, Growth

Question 11

Two Conditions for Salvation

Answer 11

Repentance

Faith

Question 12

Aspects of Repenance

Answer 12

Conviction
Hatred
Sorrow
Renunciation

Confession
Desire for forgiveness
Submission
Restitution

Question 13

Faith is:

Answer 13

1. Accepting God’s grace

2. Confidence forgiveness is possible

Question 14

Saving Faith is:

Answer 14

Deeper Faith (far/par)

1. Focused solely in God for salvation
2. Accompanied by repentance
3. Responds to Msg of Gospel
4. Personal
5. Results in Commitment

Question 15

Double Expression of Saving Faith:

Answer 15

1. Passive (quietly confident in God)

2. Active (obedient, fruitful, faithful; doing the will of God)

Question 16

Regeneration Cycle

Answer 16

Generation (our birth) -> relationship -> degeneration (sin comes in) -> (results in) brokenness -> (Repentance) -> regeneration -> restoration ->

Question 17

Other Terms for Regeneration

Answer 17

(NPR, BC)

• New creation
• New birth – Born Again
• Born of the Spirit
• Born of God
• Pass from death to life
• Pass from darkness to light
• Raised up – alive in Christ
• Receive “enteral life”
• Changed into a temple where the Holy Spirit dwells
• Christlikeness

Question 18

Process of Holy Spirit in Regeneration:

Answer 18

1. HS works in power of atonement

2. HS dwells in heart

Question 19

Why does God offer regeneration?

Answer 19

To fulfill the ultimate purpose of God

• Sanctification
• Image of God renewed
• Restored relationship

Question 20

Doctrine #8

Answer 20

We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

Question 21

Grace =

Answer 21

1. Grace – unmerited, undeserved

Question 22

Prevenient Grace =

Answer 22

Prevenient Grace – HS work before conversion

a. Convicts of sin and guilt

Question 23

Justification (General)

Answer 23

Changes of relationship (declared free); Just as if I never sinned

Question 24

Justification (Legal)

Answer 24

Declared free because not-guilty

Question 25

Justification (Christian)

Answer 25

Declared free, although guilty

Question 26

Imputed Righteousness

Answer 26

Considers us righteous; a. Instantaneous, b. Seen through the eyes of Jesus

Question 27

Imparted Righteouness

Answer 27

Makes us righteous; a. transformational, b. From Holy Spirit

Question 28

Assurance

Answer 28

a. Given by HS | b. Confirmed by experience

Question 29

Grace comes from

Answer 29

- Not by our own strength, will, deeds, etc. | - Simply accepting in faith

Question 30

Faith is a matter of the:

Answer 30

1. Heart – the heart believes and receives justification 2. Mouth – confesses and seals salvation 3. Will 4. Relationship – trust brings a blessing and no shame

Question 31

In Faith, be believe Jesus as:

Answer 31

King Lord Savior

Question 32

Process of Justification (Human and Divine participation)

Answer 32

Recognize we are sinners (human participation) Repent (hp) Faith (hp) Restored relationship (divine participation) Mercy (dp) Grace (dp)

Question 33

Acts of Justification

Answer 33

Mercy | Justice

Question 34

Results of Justification

Answer 34

Restored Relationship - Holiness - Access to God - Free from condemnation - Peace

Question 35

Inward Witness of Assurance of Justification Confirms:

Answer 35

State of Grace Adoption Changed Life

Question 36

Outward Witness of Assurance pf Justification Confirmed by:

Answer 36

Changed Life (Confidence, Transformation, Change in actions, Growth, Fruitfulness)