Doctrine 9 Flashcards
Faith conditions of continuance
Holy Spirit in believers life Gods revealed will in the bible Godly leaders Testimonies Prayer Resisting temptation Godly friendships Prompt confession of sinning Evangelism
Doctrine 9
We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.
Intellectual faith
Use if sound, saved reason to know more
Trusting faith
Confidence in knowing that God is faithful and can be trusted.
Benefits of continuance
Communication with God the father Desire to follow his will Power that is available Confidence in Gods presence We seek more of him Participate in his divine nature Joy in the spirit Holy Spirit working within Separate from son, consecrate to God
Apostasy
Falling away, withdrawal, or defection. To turn ones back upon, to reject.
Backsliding
Failure to be obedient
“Falling away from God after having been saved by him”
Characteristics of backsliding
Gradual
Secret at first but evident in outward life
Partial or entire
Unsaved people are not backsliders
Failure to maintain sustained prayer life
Continual acts of willful sin
Heart becomes cold to Godly prompting
3 scriptures about backsliding
John 15:5 1 Corinth 10:6-13 Hebrews 2:1-3 Hebrews 6:4-6 Hebrews 10:26-29 Revelation 2:4-5, 3:1-6, 14-22
Tulip for Arminianism
Total depravity Uniform election Loving atonement Identifiable grace Priesthood of all believers
Direct means of grace
Prayer - conversation with God Meditation - Waiting on God Scripture reading - seeking God Fellowship meals - presence of God Worship - God speaks to us
Indirect means of grace
Christian gathering - Gods people gather
Disciplines - practicing his presence
Christian service - living out his presence
Christian suffering - living sacrificially
Devotions - hearing God through others
What means of grace were available to Jesus
Hebrew Scriptures Prayer Godly friends Holy Spirit Gods favor Worship
