Doctrine 9

Question 0

What are the “if you” scriptures?

Answer 0

Deuteronomy 28:9

Deuteronomy 28:15

Question 1

State doctrine 9

Answer 1

We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ

Question 2

A believer’s position is dependent on what?

Answer 2

An active participation with the Trinity
John 14:26
Romans 5:1-5, 15:13
2 Corinthians 13:14

Question 3

What are some conditions of continuance in faith?

Answer 3

HS in the believer's life
God's revealed will in the Bible
Godly Leaders
Testimonies- confessing Christ
Prayer- praying without ceasing
Resisting temptation
Godly Friendships- Accountability 
Prompt confessions of sinning
Evangelism- that helps strengthen one's faith

Question 4

Name 2 types of faith

Answer 4

Intellectual faith- through reading, discussions, current topics/developing through use of a soundly, saved reason to know more

Trusting faith- through his faithfulness in our difficulties/ developed through confidence in knowing that God is faithful and can be trusted. This faith has a teleological focus- end reward.

Question 5

Name benefits of continuance

Answer 5

• Communication with God
• we seek more of Him
• we have joy in the spirit

Question 6

Quote from William Booth (Backsliding)

Answer 6

A large part of our direct walk with god, or successful walk has to do with our continued obedience. Or the faithfulness and attention in which we feed our souls in our daily spiritual walk has a big part in our experience. The tendency of fire is to go out.

Question 7

Definition of apostasy

Answer 7

A falling away, a withdrawal, a defection. To turn one’s back upon, to reject

Question 8

Definition of backsliding

Answer 8

Failure to be obedient

Backsliding is falling away from God after having been saved by Him

Question 9

Name evidences of backsliding

Answer 9

• Gradual
• Unsaved ppl are not backsliders
• heart becomes cold to Godly prompting

Question 10

Can God disown us?

Answer 10

John 15:5
1 Corinthians 10:6-13
Hebrews 2:1-3
Hebrews 6:4-6
Hebrews 10:26-29
Revelation 2:4-5; 3:1-6, 14-22

Question 11

What is a great antidote to backsliding?

Answer 11

The possibility of being like Christ in obedience and in. His loving presence

Question 12

What does drift away mean in Hebrews 2:1-3?

Answer 12

To not pay attention to what is important

Question 13

In Hebrews 6:4-6 the phrase “fall away” means…

Answer 13

A willful and purposeful decision to reject Christ. In a state of rebellion

Question 14

What does Hebrews 10:26-29 imply?

Answer 14

A life of continued sinning. The passage gives evidence that the person was saved

Question 15

How do we remain in Christ? John 15:1-6

Answer 15

Study, fellowship, fasting, good works and our fruits

Question 16

Did Judas have a chance?

Answer 16

YES

Question 17

Judas’ life

Answer 17

Called- Matthew 10:4
Commanded to preach/ heal
With Jesus for 3 years
Turning point: waste of perfume, premeditated plan to betray Matthew 26:1-16
Action: he kissed Jesus, satan entered him (it was night)
Remorse: Matthew 27:3-5
Jesus acknowledged one lost John 17:12

Question 18

Peter’s life

Answer 18

Called
Commanded to preach/heal
With Jesus for 3 years
Turning pt: not leave Jesus alone, reveals Satan’s desire for Peter and prays for him
Action: He denies Jesus 3 times, it was night
Remorse: he went outside and wept bitterly
Jesus restores Peter

Question 19

Arminianism beliefs (Major Guest)

Answer 19

T total depravity
C conditional Election
U unlimited atonement
R resist able grace
P preservation of the saints

Question 20

Guest’s acronym for Arminianism acronym

Answer 20

T total depravity
U uniform election
L loving atonement
I identifiable grace
P priesthood of all believers

Question 21

Direct means of grace

Answer 21

Prayer
Meditation 
Scripture reading
Fellowship meals
Worship- preaching

Question 22

Indirect means of grace

Answer 22

Christian gathering
Disciplines
Christian service
Christian suffering
Devotions

Question 23

Means of grace available to Jesus

Answer 23

Hebrew Scriptures
Prayer
Godly friends
Holy Spirit
God's favor
Worship

Question 24

Arminianism (English Translation)

Answer 24

C conditional predestination
U universal atonement
S saving faith
R resistable grace
T the uncertainty of perseverance

Question 25

Arminianism (Arminian Website)

Answer 25

F freed to believe by God's grace
A atonement for all
C conditional election
T total depravity
S security in Christ

Question 26

Arminianism (Don Thorson)

Answer 26

A all are sinful
C conditional election
U unlimited atonement
R resistable grace
A assurance of Salvation