Doctrine 9 Flashcards
What is the 9th doctrine?
We believe that continued obedient faith in Christ provides continuance in a state of salvation.
Doctrine 9
We believe that continued obedient faith in Christ provides continuance in a state of salvation.
Believers position is dependent upon active participation with
the Trinity
1 John 1:3
“…and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His son Jesus Christ”
Conditions of Continuance in faith…
Holy spirit in believers life God's revealed will Godly leaders Testimonies Prayer Godly Friendships Resisting temptation
Development of Intellectual faith
use of a soundly, saved reason to know more
Development of Trusting Faith
confidence in knowing that God is faithful and can be trusted
Benefits of a continued state of faith
Communication with the father Desire to follow His will We seek Him We have joy in the Holy Spirit Confidence in God's presence
Apostasy
falling away; to turn one’s back upon and reject
Jeremiah 8:5 (apostasy)
Why then has this people, Jerusalem, turned away in continual apostasy? They hold fast to deceit, they refuse to turn
Backsliding
Falling away from god after having been saved by him
Backsliding can be…
Gradual Secret at first Partial or entire failure to maintain prayer life Heart becomes cold to God
John 15:5 (backsliding)
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing
(Armenianism) T C U R P
Total Depravity Conditional Election Unlimited Atonement Resistable grace Preservation of the Saints
(Armenianism-English) C U S R T
Conditional Predestination Universal Atonement Saving Faith Resistable grace The Uncertainty of perseverance