Doctrine 9

Question 1

Quote Doctrine 9

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What does Doctrine 9 mean? (2)

Answer 2

1) Its possible to not continue in our salvation

2) There are responsibilities given to humans in our ongoing salvation

Question 3

Define apostasy

Answer 3

A falling away, a withdrawal, a defection. To

turn one’s back upon, to reject.

Question 4

Define backsliding

Answer 4

falling away from God after

having been saved by Him.

Question 5

What safeguards help keep us continuing in a state of salvation? (5)

Answer 5

1) Prayer
2) Meditation
3) Scripture Reading
4) Fellowship
5) Worship

Question 6

Give 3 biblical references (and explain) to demonstrate that it is possible to fall away from salvation.
• John
• Hebrews
• Revelation

Answer 6

John 15:5: (If we do not remain in Christ then we can do nothing right.)

Hebrews 2:1-3
(We must pay close attention to what Jesus has said to use. If we do not we can fall from its guidance.)

Revelation 3:1-6
(This church was once saved, and still had a reputation of being so, but they had fallen away from their salvation. God was calling them to repent of this and turn back to Him.)

Question 7

Discuss at least two Scripture verses that emphasize God at work with us to keep us living for Christ. Give references, actual verse content, and be able to explain what they mean. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
(Jude 1:24)

Answer 7

2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen
and protect you from the evil one.

Jude 1:24 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you
before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy–

Question 8

Who was Jacobus Arminius?

Answer 8

served from 1603 as professor in theology at the University of Leiden. His views became the basis of Arminianism. movement.

Question 9

Who was John Wesley?

Answer 9

was an Anglican cleric and theologian who, with his brother Charles and fellow cleric George Whitefield, founded Methodism.

Question 10

What were some of Arminius’ important theological contributions to Christianity? (3)

Answer 10

1) Universal salvation
2) Free will
3) Prevenient grace

Question 11

Give Wesleyan response to the Calvinist doctrines using the bible:

1. Total depravity
2. Unconditional election
3. Limited atonement
4. Irresistible grace
5. Perseverance of the saints

Answer 11

1) Deprivation:
Human beings are sinful however, they are not irredeemably sinful and can be transformed by God’s grace; God’s prevenient grace restores to humanity the freedom of will.

2)Conditional Election:
God has chosen that all humanity be righteous by His grace, yet has called us to respond to that grace by
exercising our Godrestored human freedom as a condition of fulfilling election.

3)Unlimited Atonement:
The effects of the Atonement are freely available to all
those whom He has chosen, which includes all humanity, “whosoever will.”

4)Resistible Grace:
God’s grace is free and offered without merit; however, human beings have been granted freedom by God and can refuse His grace.

5) Assurance and Security:
There is security in God’s grace that allows assurance of salvation, but that security is in relation to continued faithfulness; we can still defiantly reject God.