Doctrine 7 and 8 Flashcards
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Doctrine 7
We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.
Doctrine 8
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.
repentance
the sincere determination to forsake sin and obey God.
two conditions of salvation
- Repentance is toward God (Ps. 51:1-4)
2. Faith is in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:22
stages of repentance (8)
David’s Psalm
conviction of sin hatred of sin sorrow for sin renunciation of sin confession of sin desire for forgiveness submission to God willingness to make restitution
Faith
Saving Faith is not just an assent to the truth of Scripture, but involves a trusting acceptance of God’s grace in Christ and confidence in a pardoning God.
regeneration
is from a compound word meaning, “birth” and “again,” and is used of spiritual regeneration
rebirth, new life
The change effected by the Holy Spirit in the heart of the penitent at the time of forgiveness.
The ‘re-creation’ into the ‘image of God’ – the restoration of covenant relationship, God’s original intention for humanity.
Scripture images of regeneration
‘New creation’ – 2 Cor. 5:17
‘New Birth’ – ‘Born Again’ – John 3:3-7
‘Born of the Spirit’ – John 3:5-8
‘Born of God’ – John 1:13; 1 John 3:9
‘Passing from death to life’ – 1 John 3:14
‘Passing from darkness to light’ – John 8:12; Eph. 5:8, 8:1; 1 Thess. 5:5
‘Quickened’ – ‘made alive’ Eph. 2:1-5; Col. 2:13 Receiving ‘Eternal Life’ – John 17:2-3; Romans 6:23; 1 John 5:20 Becoming a temple indwelt by the Holy Spirit 1 Cor. 6:19 Receiving Christian (Christ-like) qualities Gal. 5:22-25; 2 Peter 1:3-4)
regeneration process (not very important for test)
Only the Holy Spirit, working in the heart could produce such a change.
It is a beginning
The beginnings are seen in the saved, with greater evidence as the life is yielded fully to Him, and when sanctified, filled with the Spirit.
The ultimate purpose of Christ’ atonement is our sanctification.
Eph. 3:16-17; Col. 1:27; Phil 2:13
justification
legal term - declared ‘not guilty’
Deserve condemnation as sinners (Rom. 3:23; 6:23)
Distinction Legal justification Claim of desert - innocent Claim of merit – earned Christian justification Declared free, although guilty Admit guilt, accept pardon Claim of faith in the atoning Savior Galatians 3:21-25
The problem
Romans 3:9-20
the provision
Romans 3:21-26
adoption
Not of ‘natural birth,’ but by God’s desire – John 1:12-13
By Christ’s acceptance – Heb. 2:11-15
From ‘slave’ to ‘heir’ – Gal. 4:7
Individual experience – Gal. 3:26, 4:4-7; Eph. 1:5
Family context – the community of faith – Eph. 2:19-22, 4:1-16; 1Peter 2:4-10
Legal term: official change of relationship Biological relationship irrelevant Created as God’s ‘offspring’ Physical sense Genesis 1:27; Acts 17:24-29 Regeneration – new birth Spiritual sense John 1:12-13
Inheritance confirmed By the Word ‘Heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ’ Rom. 8:17 ‘Every spiritual blessing in Christ Eph. 1:3 By the Holy Spirit Deposit guaranteeing inheritance Eph.1:13-14 Wisdom, Hope & Power – Eph. 1:17-19
full assurance
Colossians 2:2 - “My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and mind and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ.”
Hebrews 6:11 – “We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.”
square
SACRIFICE
The answer to guilt
PROPITIATION
The answer to God’s wrath
RECONCILIATION
The answer to God’s
alienation from us
REDEMPTION
The answer to our bondage
to sin and Satan
