Doctrine 7 & 8 Flashcards

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Doctrine 7

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

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Doctrine 8

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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.

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Doctrine 7

Trinitarian Presence

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God’s grace makes it potential
Jesus’ death makes it probable
Holy Spirit makes it practical
Sinner claims the promise

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Doctrine 7

Repentance towards God

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Repent in the Old Testament - in relationship to God
Turn from Evil - negative
Turn towards Good - positive

change one’s mind or purpose
2 Corinthians 7:9-11

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Doctrine 7

Moving from Sin

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but this not of man. Man can state that he needs to change, but, in regards to our sinfulness, we cannot achieve this on our own. God has taken action, in advance, by speaking and acting for our salvation.

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Doctrine 7

Moving towards Grace

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with His help, we seek to leave behind our sins and sinful life (darkness) and moving towards Him (light) - Colossians 1:13

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What does repentance include?

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Conviction of Sin
Confession of Sin
Submission to God
Sorrow of Sin
Renounce Sin
Desire of Forgiveness
Hatred of Sin
Making Restitution
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What is godly sorrow?

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Our sins have been against God (Psalm 51:4)

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Saving Faith includes

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Recognizing the failure of sin
Desiring God
Trusting God’s Power to Forgive
Intentional Commitment

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Titus 3:4-7

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regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit

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Regeneration Evidence Passages

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New Creation
New Birth/Born Again
Becoming Christ-like
Born of the Spirit
Passing from death to life
Passing from darkness to light
Quickened (Made Alive)
Receive Eternal Life
Temple of the Holy Spirit
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What is some evidence of a saved life?

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Peace
Joy
Change in attitude and behavior
Inner experience that God is for us
Love for others
Sensitive to sin
Eager to seek forgiveness
We are future oriented because the past is forgiven
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Justification

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is the act of God for which changes the relationship between ourselves and him.
Romans 5:1

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Justification

Declared ‘not guilty’

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Deserve condemnation as sinners

Receive an acquittal

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Receive and acquittal

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Sentence fulfilled at the cross (atonement is the gift of grace)
We accept by faith Jesus’ substitution - in our place

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Biblical Justification

Old Testament

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“Legal justification” embodied in the Law
You were justified by keeping the Law
Legal justification for the innocent person

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Biblical Justification

New Testament

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For the guilty – not the innocent

Accused admits their guilt, but is justified not by works, but by faith alone.

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Imputed Righteousness - Romans 3:23-25

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God now considers us ‘righteous’
Positional Relationship
Instant – verdict rendered
Sees us through the ‘lense’ of Jesus

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Imparted Righteousness

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God now makes us righteous
Progressive Relationship
Continuing transformation - process
Possible through His indwelling Holy Spirit

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The result of justification

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Restored Relationship

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Restored Relationship

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Free from condemnation
Peace with God & Access
Proper perspective of relationship
Hope of holiness

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Proper perspective of relationship

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Humility

Gratitude

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Grace

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unmerited, undeserved

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Justified by Grace

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Dependent upon the character of God

Demonstrated in the saving work of Jesus

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Justified by Grace

Dependent upon the character of God

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Righteous/just ; holy
Merciful/compassionate
Only offered –not automatic

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Justified by Grace

Demonstrated in the saving work of Jesus

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Sacrifice of atonement

Redemption purchased

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Prevenient Grace

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Convicts of sin and guilt
Convicts of God’s holiness & His original intention for us – holiness & relationship
Convicts of judgment – the penalty for sin

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Grace, the Gift of God - Ephesians 2:8

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Not by our own acts, works or deeds
Not by our own strength, goodness or merit
Not by our intentions or design
Simply by acceptance in faith

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Justified Through Faith

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Trusting acceptance of the Good News

Commitment of ourselves to God

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Trusting acceptance of the Good News

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Heart believes – receives justification
Mouth confesses – seals salvation
Trust brings blessing – no shame

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Commitment of ourselves to God

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Obedient response to His goodness

Desire to become a disciple

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Obedient response to His goodness

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I know Him

I am convinced He is able

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Desire to become a disciple

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Know His voice

Follow Him

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Adoption

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The action of God whereby He admits those born anew to the conditions and privileges of sons and daughters (children of God).

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Adoption implies

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a change of nature (regeneration) and

a change or relationship (justification).

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What is adoption

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Not of ‘natural birth,’ but by God’s desire
By Christ’s acceptance
From ‘slave’ to ‘heir’ 
Individual experience 
Family context – the community of faith
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Adoption

Inheritance confirmed

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By the Word

By the Holy Spirit

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By the Word

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‘Heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ’

‘Every spiritual blessing in Christ

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By the Holy Spirit

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Deposit guaranteeing inheritance

Wisdom, Hope & Power

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Relationship

With the Son

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Calls us ‘brothers’
Shares His home
Shares love & unity
Shares His glory
We respond to the ‘praise of His glory’
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Relationship

With the Holy Spirit

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Lives & works in us with power
Intercedes for us
Reveals the will of the Father

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Relationship with believers

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As sisters and brothers – equal share

As co-heirs & citizens of the Kingdom

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Inward Witness

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Confirms the ‘state of grace’

Confirms my adoption as a child of God

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Confirms the ‘state of grace’

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Jesus is the Christ and my personal Savior
I have forgiveness of sin
I have confidence to approach the Throne of grace

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Confirms my adoption as a child of God

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The work of grace is complete in me

I am in Christ and he is in me.

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I am in Christ and he is in me

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Once separated – now reconciled -have access

Christ lives in me

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Confirmed by a changed life

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Transformation – Regeneration
Confidence derived from faith – we know
Change in attitude & actions 
Change in priorities & intentions – to be like Jesus 
Progress & growth: fruitfulness
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Outward Witness

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Confirmed by a changed life

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Why some have no assurance

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Some may not realize they may have it.
Some may not have fully complied with the conditions
You may lead someone into it.