Doctrines 7 & 8 Flashcards
Doctrine 8
We believe that we are justified…
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
Doctrine 7
We believe that repentance…
We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.
Trinitarian Presence
God’s grace makes it potential
Jesus’ death makes it probable
Holy Spirit makes it practical
Sinner claims the promise
Repentance towards God in OT
13x in OT Always in relationship to God God calling his people to repent Turn from evil- negative Turn towards God-positive
Repentance in the NT
Change one’s mind or purpose
2 Corinthians 7:9-11
Repentance towards God
Moving from sin- not of man
Moving towards grace- with His help Colossians 1:13
What does repentance include?
Conviction of sin. Hatred of sin. Sorrow of sin. Renounce sin. Confession of sin. Desire of Forgiveness. Submission to God. Making restitution.
What is godly sorrow?
Our sins have been against god Psalm 51:4
Saving faith
Acceptance of God’s grace in Christ and confidence in a pardoning God
Saving faith includes
Recognizing the failure of sin
Desiring God
Trusting God’s power to forgive
Intentional commitment
The change effected by the HS in the heart of the penitent at the time of forgiveness
It’s instantaneous
It’s a re-creation into the image of God
It’s the restoration of the covenant
Know Titus 3:4-7
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:4-7 NIV)
Repentance towards God
Acts 3:19-20-Repent then and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you– even Jesus
Evidence of regeneration in Scripture
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; 1John 3:9
From death to life - 1 John 3:14
Passing from darkness to light- John 8:12 Eph 5:8 Eph 8:1 1 Thess 5:5
Made alive Eph 2:1-5 Col 2:13
Receive eternal life John 17:3 Romans 6:23
Temple of the HS 1 Cor 6:19
Becoming Christ like Gal 5:22-25 2 Peter 1:3-4
What are some evidence of a saved life?
Peace Joy Change in attitude and behavior Inner experience that God is for us Love for others Sensitive to sin Eager to seek forgiveness We are future oriented because past is forgiven