Lesson 1 Flashcards

Question

What is the two-fold manner of teaching of scripture?

Answer 1

1. things expressly set down in scripture 2. deduced by good and necessary consequence (reasonable inference) logical conclusion (still binding) not into proof-texting "It's the glory of God to hide the thing and the glory of the king to seek it out."

Answer 2

Reasonable inference If A is true, B is true, C is true. A, B, and C must be true. Jesus did this with the Sadduccees "He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." present tense so "He is not the God of he dead but of the living." The doctrine of the trinity is inferenced from scripture in a rational statement which does honor to God's revealed truth in various places in scripture.

Answer 3

The worship of God The government of the church Some aspects of these are to be ordered by the light of nature, and Christian prudence, according to the general rules of the Word.

Answer 4

Not all things in Scripture are equally clear, but both the unlearned and the learned can understand salvation. All things necessary for salvation are clear. Perspecuity =Clarity

Answer 5

It means that you read the Bible in the same way you read anything else (in context, paying attention to language and grammar)

Answer 6

1. Scripture interprets scripture (with due use of ordinary means) 2. the Holy Spirit speaks through Scripture

Answer 7

Scripture interprets scripture.

Answer 8

The Greek and Hebrew are the final authority

Answer 9

"kept pure in all ages" We don't have the originals but they're still trustworthy. There has been an "authentic transmission of the original."

Answer 10

...beautiful literary German.

Answer 11

No (Dan Wallace quote - very radical, wouldn't agree with that at all)

Answer 12

NKJV, ESV, NASB

Answer 13

Luther - did not emphasize the role of he Holy Spirit (thought regenerated by baptism but only the elect would persevere) Calvin shows that it's only by the Holy Spirit that we can rightly understand Quakers - don't read Scripture - just the Holy Spirit

Answer 14

1. what God is 2. the persons in the Godhead 3. His decrees 4. the execution of His decrees

Answer 15

Paragraph 1: God who He is - nature of God | Paragraph 2: God in relation to his creation

Answer 16

monotheistic living - distinguished from idols - no other god is living most absolute - He alone is God

Answer 17

The name of God is the names, titles, attributes, word, and works by which God reveals Himself.

Answer 18

a distinguishing characteristic

Answer 19

infinite - without end, immeasurable His infinity really defines everything else about Him (His ontological attributes).

Answer 20

There are other spirits but He is the only most pure spirit. He is the essence from which all other spirits are derived. He is undivided/unmixed. Spirit - has intelligence and will, invisible Lays foundation for intelligence, personality, and will

Answer 21

He does not have a body like a man. He is without body, parts, or passions.

Answer 22

change according to passions or emotions | Our eotions are always reactive - it takes a stimulus.

Answer 23

God responds to no stimulus. He does not have emotions like ours. He does not change.

Answer 24

LOVE - act of a beautiful, glorious will to bestow favor and kindness on those He loves hesed - covenant love - His kindness heaped on us

Answer 25

Although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, as to leave men inexcusable, yet they are not sufficient to give that knowledge of God, and of His will, which is necessary unto salvation. Therefore it pleased the Lord, at sundry times, and in divers manners, to reveal Himself, and to declare that his will unto his Church, and afterwards, for the better preserving and propagating of the truth,, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the Church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan and of the world, to commit the same wholly unto writing: which maketh the Hoy Scripture to be most necessary; those former ways of God's revealing His will unto His people being now ceased.

Answer 26

Man's chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him for ever.

Answer 27

The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God; but his Word and Spirit only do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation.

Answer 28

Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.

Answer 29

Under the name of Holy Scripture, or the Word of God written, are now contained all the books of the Old and New Testament, which are these, Of the Old Testament... Of the New Testament ... All which are given by inspiration of God to be the rule of faith and life.

Answer 30

The holy scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the word of God, the only rule of faith and obedience.

Answer 31

The word of God, which is contained in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him.

Answer 32

The books commonly called Apocrypha, not being of divine inspiration, are no part of the canon of the Scripture, and therefore are of no authority in the Church of God, nor to be any otherwise approved, or made use of, than other human writings.

Answer 33

The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, and obeyed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man, or Church; but wholly upon God (who is truth itself) the author thereof: and therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word of God.

Answer 34

We may be moved and induced by the testimony of the Church to an high and reverend esteem of the Holy Scripture. And the heavenliness of the matter, the efficacy of the doctrine, the majesty of the style, the consent of all the parts, the scope of the whole (which is, to give all glory to God), the full discovery it makes of the only way of man's salvation, the many other incomparable excellencies, and the entire perfection thereof, are arguments whereby it doth abundantly evidence itself to be the Word of God: yet notwithstanding, our full persuasion and assurance of the infallible truth and divine authority thereof, is from the inward work of the Holy Spirit bearing witness by and with the Word in our hearts.

Answer 35

The scriptures manifest themselves to be the word of God, by their majesty and purity; by the consent of all the parts, and the scope of the whole, which is to give all glory to God, by their light and power to convince and convert sinners, to comfort and build up believers unto salvation: but the Spirit of God bearing witness by and with the scriptures in the heart of man, is alone able fully to persuade it that they are the very word of God.

Answer 36

The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for His own glory, man's salvation, faith and life, is either expressly set down in Scripture, or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from Scripture: unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of the Spirit, or traditions of Men. Nevertheless, we acknowledge the inward illumination of the Spirit of God to be necessary for the saving understanding of such things as are revealed in the Word: and that there are some circumstances concerning the worship of God, and government of the Church, common to human actions and societies, which are to be ordered by the light of nature, and Christian prudence, according to the general rules of the Word, which are always to be observed.

Answer 37

The scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.

Answer 38

The Old Testament in Hebrew (which was the native language of the people of God of old), and the New Testament in Greek (which, at the time of the writing of it, was most generally known to the nations), being immediately inspired by God, and, by His singular care and providence, kept pure in all ages, are therefore authentical; so as, in all controversies of religion, the Church is finally to appeal unto them. But, because these original tongues are not known to all the people of God, who have right unto, and interest in the Scriptures, and are commanded, in the fear of God, to read and search them, therefore they are to be translated into the vulgar language of every nation unto which they come, that, the Word of God dwelling plentifully in all, they may worship Him in an acceptable manner; and, through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, may have hope.

Answer 39

The infallible rule of interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself: and therefore, when there is a question about the true and full sense of any Scripture (which is not manifold, but one), it must be searched and known by other places that speak more cleary.

Answer 40

The supreme judge by which all controversies of religion are to be determined, and all decrees of councils, opinions of ancient writers, doctrines of men, and private spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture.

Answer 41

The scriptures make known what God is, the persons in the Godhead, his decrees, and the execution of his decrees.

Answer 42

There is but one only, living, and true God, who is infinite in being and perfection, a most pure spirit, invisible, without body, parts, or passions, immutable, immense, eternal, incomprehensible, almighty, most wise, most holy, most free, most absolute; working all things according to the counsel of His own immutable and most righteous will, for His own glory; most loving, gracious, merciful, long-suffering, abundant in goodness and truth, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin; the rewarded of them that diligently seek Him; and withal, most just, and terrible in His judgments, hating all sin, and who will by no means clear the guilty.

Answer 43

Thee is but One only, the living and true God.

Answer 44

God is a Spirit, in and of himself infinite in being, glory, blessedness, and perfection; all-sufficient, eternal, unchangeable, incomprehensible, every where present, almighty, knowing all things, most wise, most holy, most just, most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.

Answer 45

God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.

Answer 46

...every attribute defines all the others.

Answer 47

``` infinite in being, perfect and immeasurable, absolute omnipresent a most pure spirit invisible without body, parts, or passions immutable immense omniscient understanding infinite and infallible understanding is incomprehensible omnipotent sovereign, most free, working all things according to the counsel of His own immutable and most righteous will, for his own glory ```

Answer 48

Jesus is not simply a man - He is the God-man. What we have is the Lord's Supper. We have no physical description. If you say, "I'm just representing His human nature, well then that image is a lie. If you say, "I'm representing His divinity, that's blasphemous." L.C. 109 - What are the sins forbidden in the second cmmandment? The sins forbidden in the second commandment are, all devising, counseling, commanding, using, and any wise approving, any religious worship not instituted by God himself; tolerating a false religion; the making any representation of God, of all or any of the three persons, either inwardly in our mind, or outwardly in any kind of image or likeness of any creature whatsoever; all worshipping of it, or God in it or by it;

Answer 49

those that we share in

Answer 50

``` wisdom holiness love grace mercy long-suffering goodness truth just most free most absolute ```

Answer 51

As image-bearers, we can share in these in some degree.

Answer 52

Whatever name God uses in that context relates to something He's saying in that context.

Answer 53

open theists

Answer 54

God hath all life, glory, goodness, blessedness, in and of Himself; and is alone in and unto Himself all-sufficient, not standing in need of any creatures which He hath made, nor deriving any glory from them, but only manifesting His own glory in, by, unto, and upon them. He is the alone fountain of all being, of whom, through whom, and to whom are all things; and hath most sovereign dominion over them, to do by them, for them, or upon them whatsoever Himself pleasetth. In His sight all things are open and manifest, His knowledge is infinite, infallible, and independent upon the creature, so as nothing is to Him contingent, or uncertain. He is most holy in al His counsels, in all His works, and in al His commands. To Him is due from angels and men, and every other creature, whatsoever worship, service, or obedience He is pleased to require of them.

Answer 55

Dr. Pipa's list... 1. Self-existent 2. Self-sufficient 3. The sole source and end of all things 4. Sovereign over all things 5. Deserves all worship 1. He alone unto Himself is all-sufficient. 2. He is not in need of any creatures. 3. He does not derive any glory from His creatures 4. His knowledge is infinite, infallible, and independent 5. He manifests His own gory in, by, unto, and upon them. 6. He alone is the fountain of all being. 7. He has sovereign dominion over them. 8. To Him is due worship, service, or obedience 9. He doesn't learn anything

Answer 56

open theism - God is always learning. He doesn't know what will take place.

Answer 57

In the unity of the Godhead there be three persons, of one substance, power, and eternity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost: the Father is of none, neither begotten, nor proceeding; the Son is eternally begotten of the Father; the Holy Ghost eternally proceeding from the Father and the Son.

Answer 58

There be three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one true, eternal God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory; although distinguished by their personal properties.

Answer 59

There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.

Answer 60

``` L.C.Q.11 - The scriptures manifest that the Son and the Holy Ghost are God equal with the Father, ascribing to them such NAMES, ATTRIBUTES, WORKS, and WORSHIP as are proper to God only. ```

Answer 61

Names given to the Son: Isaiah 6:3; 5:8; John 12:41 Spirit: Acts 5:3-4 (accuses them of lying to God, Spirit there called God)

Answer 62

Attributes Son: Omniscience (John 2:24) Eternal (John 1:1) Isaiah 9:6 He's called God Holy Spirit: Omniscient (1 Cor. 2:10-11)

Answer 63

Son: Creation (John 1:2; Colossians 1:16) Holy Spirit; Creation (Genesis 1:2)

Answer 64

Son: Thomas (John 20:28) Baptismal formula (Spirit and Son): Matthew 28:19 Apostolic benediction gets both in 2 Corinthians 13:14

Answer 65

It is proper to the Father to beget the Son, and to the Son to be begotten of the Father, and to the Holy Ghost to proceed from the Father and the Son from all eternity.

Answer 66

the persons of the Godhead

Answer 67

Father - is one. None. He begets, not begotten Son - eternally begotten of the Father Holy Ghost - proceeds from the Father through the Son

Answer 68

It uses "Christ" which is the name for the God-man so it is not appropriate to apply this to the ontology of the Son This is arguing from human realities up to the divine relationship and that is bad theology.

Answer 69

John 14, 15, and 16

Answer 70

ontological - God as He is | economical - God as He acts

Answer 71

The Father acts by the Son through the Spirit.

Answer 72

Father - decrees Son - accomplishes Spirit - perfects (We see this in creation.)

Answer 73

Sending - act in time (the Son sends the Spirit for the church) Procession - from all eternity

Answer 74

God from all eternity, did, by the most wise and holy counsel of His own will, freely, and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass: yet so, as thereby neither is God the author of sin, nor is violence offered to the will of the creatures; nor is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established.

Answer 75

God's decrees are the wise, free, and holy acts of the counsel of his will, whereby, from all eternity, he hath, for his own glory, unchangeably foreordained whatsoever comes to pass in time, especially concerning angels and men.

Answer 76

The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.

Answer 77

Although God knows whatsoever may or can come to pass upon all supposed conditions, yet hath He not decreed anything because He foresaw it as future, or as that which would come to pass upon such conditions.

Answer 78

By the decree of God, for the manifestation of His glory, some men and angels are predestinated unto everlasting life; and others foreordained to everlasting death.

Answer 79

God, by an eternal and immutable decree, out of his mere love, for the praise of his glorious grace, to be manifested in due time, hath chosen some men to eternal life, and the means thereof: and also, according to his sovereign power, and the unsearchable counsel of his own will, (whereby he extendeth or ithholdeth favour as he pleaseth,) hath passed by and foreordained the rest to dishonourand wrath, to be for their sin inflicted, to the praise of the glory of his justice.

Answer 80

essence - being | subsistence - three persons

Answer 81

his decrees

Answer 82

ordain/ordinance, acts, eternal purpose, foreordain, will, predestination, counsel

Answer 83

We speak in terms of decrees (plural) as our way of understanding, but really there's one purpose, one decree, throughout history.

Answer 84

eternal, wise, holy (even when unholy things are being decreed), unchangeable, of his own free, good pleasure

Answer 85

Divine Accommodation anthropomorphic, analogical language - Hs way of expressing His righteous will. This is God's way of saying that He is heavily and righteously angry at what is going on. Further in 1 Samuel 15 it says that "God is not a man that He should change His mind." From our perspective, the sun moves across the sky, but actually it is us that are moving around the sun.

Answer 86

"nor is violence offered to the will of the creatures; nor is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established." We shouldn't be fatalistic, but hopeful. Grief and suffering establish who God is. He has known. He is working all things for your good. This keeps us from grumbling Stonewall Jackson: I am as safe here in battle as at home on my bed. It should give us boleness. (Calvin on pg. 220)

Answer 87

whatsoever comes to pass in time; all things great or small; things seemingly chance evil things contingent events (chapter 11, paragraph 2)

Answer 88

They are both rationalism. Both reason their way through with their limited human understanding.

Answer 89

Isaiah 45:6-7: "that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me; I am the Lord, and there is no other. 7 I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the Lord, who does all these things."; Acts 2:23: " this Jesus,[a] delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men." (Calvin on Job) He decreed it all from eternity past.

Answer 90

Bare permission is not a Biblical doctrine. He decreed it, but God is not the active agent. And we understand that the purpose o God was that good might come.

Answer 91

These angels and men, thus predestinated, and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed, and their number so certain and definite, that it cannot be either increased or diminished.

Answer 92

Those of mankind that are predestinated unto life, God, before the foundation of the world was laid, according to his eternal and immutable purpose, and the secret counsel and good pleasure of His will, hath chosen, in Christ, unto everlasting glory, out o His mere free grace and love, without any foresight of faith, or good works, or perseverance in either of them, or any other thing in the creature, as conditions, or causes moving Him thereunto: and all to the praise of His glorious grace.

Answer 93

Foreknowledge is deeper than just cognitive. It also involves love. Adam "knew" his wife. In Romans 8, we as the elect are foreknown. Not all of mankind is foreknown. Foreknowledge is specifically mentioned with respect to the elect.

Answer 94

As God hath appointed the elect unto glory, so hath He by the eternal and most free purpose of His will, foreordained all the means thereunto. Wherefore, they who are elected, being fallen in Adam, are redeemed by Christ, are effectually called, justified, adopted, sanctified, and saved, but the elect only.

Answer 95

The rest of mankind was pleased, according to the unsearchable counsel of His own will, whereby He extendeth or withholdeth mercy, as he pleaseth, for the glory of His sovereign power over His creatures, to pss by; and to ordain them to dishonour and wrath for their sin, to the praise of His glorious justice.

Answer 96

Angels are not a race, they are a host, thus they could not be redeemed.

Answer 97

The doctrine of this high mystery of predestination is to be handled with special prudence and care, that men, attending the will of God revealed in His Word, and yielding obedience thereunto, may, from the certainty of their effectual vocation, be assured of their eternal election. So shall this doctrine afford matter of praise, reverence, and admiration of God; and of humility, diligence, and abundant consolation to all that sincerely obey the Gospel.

Answer 98

God in Christ hath chosen some men to eternal life (used primarily in positive sense) Placing his love and affection on one class of men and choosing them for salvation

Answer 99

The framers of the confession used predestination and election positively for those predestined to eternal life and foreordination in the context o reprobation. Dr. Pipa is not sure that this holds up theologically. Linguistically there is not a great deal of difference.

Answer 100

God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence, according to his infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of his own will.

Answer 101

God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

Answer 102

``` Eternal Immutable Number is set source of the decrees is the secret counsel and good pleasure of God means the atonement of Christ end is the salvation of elect unto their eternal perfection purpose, glory of God unconditional means also ordained ``` purpose is the glory of God, glorious grace, eternal, power, justice, immutable In Christ (in eternity God designed the covenant of grace by which He would save sinners) Unconditional (not based on anything we do or any foreknowledge of our receptivity) not anything in us

Answer 103

It is not based on anything that we do or any prior foreknowledge God has of our willingness to receive His grace. Not anything in us.

Answer 104

God, in desiring to bring glory to His name and to manifest His glory in His decree has chosen not to immediately zap His elect up into heaven, but has chosen through the cross and the work to apply the redemption bought by Christ by the Holy Spirit.

Answer 105

``` the redemption of Christ, effectual calling justification adoption sanctification perseverance in grace Christ's atonement especially for the elect ```

Answer 106

Dr. Pipa: I pray because I know there are people who are elect. I'm praying to God to convert these people knowing that God uses prayer.

Answer 107

Divine sovereignty and Human responsiblity

Answer 108

Christ died for all and some were redeemed They end up redefining redemption which has a Biblical definition. God wanted to die for all people so Christ died for all people. Because of total depravity, none of those for whom Christ died would respond so then God chose those for whom He would apply the saving work of Christ. So you have to in some way water down the atonement in order to get there.

Answer 109

No, the elect are given faith so they have the desire to be saved.

Answer 110

preterition - withholding of mercy, leaving them in their state (this is not passive, but an active decree to pass by) condemnation - ordination to dishonor because of their sin

Answer 111

According to His glorious grace, they are not damned because God passes them by. They are condemned because of their sinfulness.

Answer 112

His glory, sovereign power, and glorious justice

Answer 113

infralapsarian - creation, fall, election supralapsarian - one class he is going to save, other not going to save

Answer 114

Hebrews 11:3: By Faith we understand that the worlds were prepare by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible

Answer 115

It pleased God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for the manifestation of the glory of His eternal power, wisdom, and goodness, in the beginning,, to create, or make of nothing, the world, and all things therein whether visible or invisible, in the space of six days; and al very good.

Answer 116

God does what He does for His own glory. All the other parts are subcategories.

Answer 117

Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 1:2 the Spirit was hovering over the face of the waters. John 1:3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. Colossians 1:16 - For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible

Answer 118

The work of creation is that wherein God did in the beginning, by the word of his power, make of nothing the world, and all things therein, for himself, within the space of six days, and all very good.

Answer 119

God created all the angels spirits, immortal, holy, excelling in knowledge, mighty in power, to execute his commandments, and to praise his name, yet subject to change.

Answer 120

The work of creation is God's making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good.

Answer 121

Creation has a starting point. It is a way of contrasting eternity and time.

Answer 122

no matter, no energy, no time, and no space

Answer 123

in the works of creation and providence - these are outside of God - what He does on the basis of what He decrees

Answer 124

His glory.

Answer 125

The Spirit is mentioned in the very next verse

Answer 126

a person and not a power

Answer 127

plural noun taking a singular verb

Answer 128

heavens - third heaven with angels Job mentions angels singing at the creation of the stars

Answer 129

by the Word of His power This is the Word that Christ made manifest. There is no difference in this word and the preaching of the Word when the Spirit blesses it.

Answer 130

No, either you're changed or hardened. When the Spirit blesses the Word, it has all of the power of God. The Father decrees, the Son accomplishes, the Spirit perfects.

Answer 131

It is like a bird on its eggs.

Answer 132

Day 1: light - whole matter of the energy field - electrons flipping from one shell to another = light. On Day 1 he takes care of the darkness Day 2: Separates the waters and starts to create a world that can be inhabited Day 3: separates the water from the dry land; and puts on plants Day 4: heavenly bodies (light-bearers in Hebrew) Day 5: sea creatures and air creatures Day 6: land creatures (dinosaurs (dragons in Bible not metaphors) Genesus from which all of the animals could come

Answer 133

The default meaning of "yom" by itself is either a 24-hour period or daylight. Looking at Ussher, we see him really meaning six literal, ordinary days.

Answer 134

After God had made all other creatures, He created man, male and female, with reasonable and immortal souls, endued with knowledge, righteousness, and true holiness, after His own image; having the law of God written in their hearts, and power to fulfill it: and yet under a possibility of transgressing, being eft to the liberty of their own will,

Answer 135

from the dust of the earth and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life

Answer 136

God breathed the breath of life - giving man a soul Man has a divinely made soul - unique from animals

Answer 137

God breathed the breath of life - giving man a soul Man has a divinely made soul - unique from animals

Answer 138

Looking for a helper for Adam. Adam is head of race. If Eve had been made from the ground, then she would have been a separate race. All of us are descendants of Adam through Eve. She is made from his side to show that she is his helper. She is made second to show Adam is the Head. Yes, there are ontological gender differences. She has distinctive characteristic that are better than men. Men have distinctive characteristics that are better than hers.

Answer 139

After God had made all other creatures, he created man male and female; formed the body of the man of the dust of the ground, and the woman of the rib of the man, endued them with living, reasonable, and immortal souls; made them after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness; having the law of God written in their hearts, and power to fulfil it, and dominion over the creatures; yet subject to fall.

Answer 140

God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.

Answer 141

Narrowly defined, it is his moral nature. He is endued with knowledge, righteousness, and holiness. These three things were marred in the fall so that we are blind, unrighteous, corrupt, and unholy. He still has the law of God written on His heart. Our conscience will bear witness against us before God. This points ahead to the grace of the ten commandments which God has given to guide us. This is confirmed in Colossians 3:10 and Ephesians 4:24 where we see that these are the three things renewed in us by Christ working in our heart.

Answer 142

God the Creator of all things doth uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all creatures, actions, and things, from the greatest even to the least, by His most wise and holy providence, according to His infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of His own will, to the praise of the glory of His wisdom, power, justice, goodness, and mercy.

Answer 143

God's works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures; ordering them, and all their actions, to his own glory.

Answer 144

God's works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing al his creatures, and al their actions.

Answer 145

Although, in relation to the foreknowledge and decree of God, the first Cause, all things come to pass immutably, and infallibly; yet, by the same providence, He ordereth them to fall out, according to the nature of second causes, either necessarily, freely, or contingently.

Answer 146

God, in His ordinary providence, maketh use of means, yet is free to work without, above, and against them, at His pleasure.

Answer 147

Dr. Pipa doesn't think that holds up.

Answer 148

Providence is the application of the decree. 1. Upholding/Preserving - powerfully sustaining and upholding everything (Isaiah 9:6 - you give life to all of them. Hebrews - Christ holds all things together) 2. Governing - ruling Whatever God pleases He does. You don't have to teach a new Christian God's sovereignty. You have to teach them armianism (what you get is irrationalism). At the end of the day, it must be God that is exalted and not man.

Answer 149

Nothing is too big or small for God. He cares about the sparrow and the hairs falling off of your head. Proverbs 15:3 - the casting of dice All creatures, actions, and things are under God's providence.

Answer 150

Creationism - primary view in Reformed Problems: distinct work of God, doesn't give a background of original sin as easily. Children have clear personality and traits from their parents. Creationism doesn't deal with that. Traditionism - The soul is involved in a process of procreation Problems: Can the soul as a spiritual thing divide itself? Dr. Pipa is a hybrid. The Father takes the souls of the parents and creates out of that soul a soul for the new being. The guilt of original sin passes from the father.

Answer 151

They're the "habits of God." Ordinarily all of these physical phenomenon happen reliably - cause and effect John Owen has a beautiful passage on the Holy Spirit moving across whenever any of these wonder-filled things happen in creation.

Answer 152

It is Holy, Wise, and Powerful Our plans fail because... 1. It wasn't a good plan. OR 2. We couldn't bring it to actin.

Answer 153

1. infallible foreknowledge 2. free and immutable counsel o f His own will To the praise of the glory of His wisdom, power, justice, goodness, and mercy Our response? Praise and Worship

Answer 154

without above and against them at His pleasure Without - healing by a word, Red Sea crossing Above - made wine out of water, man healed by being dipped Against - stopped the sun, axhead floating, Red Sea crossing We call these things miracles.

Answer 155

We believe in the power of prayer and God's ability to act. We should revel in the supernatural. We need to have prayer meetings. A miracle is defined as a supernatural working of God through a human agent. He doesn't gift people with the power to perform miracles. Only three times has there been miracles: Moses and Joshua Elijah and Elisha Christ and the apostles The other events (Daniel in Lion's Den, Fiery Furnace) were supernatural events, but not through a human agent.

Answer 156

God is always the first cause and all things come to pass immutably, and infallibly. Yet he also orders them to fall out according to the nature or second causes, either necessarily, freely, or contingently.

Answer 157

by but not in

Answer 158

Necessarily: sun rises Freely: Human choice Contingent: unplanned for events - we might make plans, but things can thwart them

Answer 159

The almighty power, unsearchable wisdom, and infinite goodness of God so far manifest themsselves in His providence, that it extendeth itself even to the first fal, and all other sins of angels and men; and that not by a bare permission, but such as hath joined with it a most wise and powerful bounding, and otherwise ordering, and governing of them, in a manifold dispensation, to His own holy ends; yet so, as the sinfulness thereof proceedeth only from the creature, ad not from God, who, being most holy and righteous, neither is nor can be the author or approver of sin.

Answer 160

God by his providence permitted some of the angels, wilfully and irrecoverably, to fall into sin and damnation, limiting and ordering that, and all their sins, to his own glory; and established the rest in holiness and happiness; employing them all, at his pleasure, in the administrations of his power, mercy, and justice.

Answer 161

No, he says ordinary days for we don't know what the flood did.

Answer 162

Almighty power, unsearchable wisdom, infinite goodness (attributed to sin! God's manifestation is infinite perfect goodness)

Answer 163

extends to first fall, and all other sins of angels and men

Answer 164

It's not that God merely allowed it. He decreed it in His providence. It is a wise and powerful bounding. They acted willfully, but God's decree guaranteed it would occur.

Answer 165

They acted wilfully, but God's decree guaranteed it would occur. "God's acting in and through sinful agents in order to accomplish holy purposes" Job (through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God. He recognized God was behind everything.)

Answer 166

The most wise, righteous, and gracious God doth oftentimes leave, for a season, His own children to manifold temptations, and the corruption of their own hearts, to chastise them for their former sins, or to discover unto them the hidden strength of corruption and deceitfulness of their hearts, that they may be humbled; and, to raise them to a more close and constant dependence for their support upon Himself, and to make them more watchful against all future occasions of sin, and for sundry other just and holy ends.

Answer 167

wisdom, righteousness, and graciousness

Answer 168

1. chastise them for their former sins 2. discover unto them the hidden strength of corruption and deceitfulness of their hearts that they may be humbled 3. raise them to a more close and constant dependence for their support upon Himself 4. make them more watchful against all future occasion of sin 5. sundry other just and holy ends

Answer 169

As for those wicked and ungodly men whom God, as a righteous Judge, for former sins, doth blind and harden, from them He not only withholdeth His grace whereby they might have been enlightened to their understandings, and wrought upon in their hearts; but sometimes also withdraweth the gifts which they had, and exposes them to such objects as their corruption makes occasion of sin; and, withal, gives them over to their own lusts, the temptations of the world, and the power of Satan, whereby it comes to pass that they harden themselves, even under those means which God useth for the softening of others.

Answer 170

He not only withholds the grace whereby they might have been enlightened, but also sometimes withdraweth the gifts which they had and exposes them to such objects as their corruption makes occasion of sin. He gives them over to their own lusts, temptations, and the power of Satan, whereby they harden themselves. So it's not just witholding grace, but it is also giving them over to blindness. 1. blinds and hardens 2. withholds grace 3. sometimes withdraws gifts 4. exposes to temptations which bring out their corruption 5. completely gives them over to sin

Answer 171

As the providence of God doth, in general, reach to all creatures; so, after a most special manner, it taketh care of His Church, and disposeth all things to the good thereof.

Answer 172

King Saul Numbers 29:4

Answer 173

God takes care of everything, but He especially takes care of His Church and works all things to our good. He protects. He governs. Even when we fall into sin, He's directing it for our good. Ephesians 1:22, 23 - Christ all things placed under His feet given as head of the church. He is the Head of all things for the sake of his Church. Afghanistan - God is at work and He is building His Church

Answer 174

If we step forward in faith, we can trust that He will work providentially through it. But we keep our word and don't disobey other commands because we think we're seeing a sign from God (signed a contract, keep the contract) Tyndale - translated Pentateuch, hears they're hot on his trail - runs to printer and grabs manuscripts, ship wrecked - manuscripts destroyed but Tyndale lived. Does God not want me to do this? No. He saw it as a test and started over.

Answer 175

Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, any law of God, given as a rue to the reasonable creature.

Answer 176

Fall short of the standard (sins of omission) transgressing the rule (sins of commission)

Answer 177

Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God.

Answer 178

Our first parents, being seduced by the subtilty and temptation of Satan, sinned, in eating the forbidden fruit. This their sin, God was pleased, according to his wise and holy counsel, to permit, having purposed to order it to His own glory.

Answer 179

Our first parents being left to the freedom of their own will, through the temptation of Satan, transgressed the commandment of God in eating the forbidden fruit; and thereby fell from the estate of innocency wherein they were created.

Answer 180

Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God.

Answer 181

The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created, was their eating the forbidden fruit.

Answer 182

1. the fact of the fall, man tempted and seduced, left to the freedom of their will 2. form of the sin, eating the forbidden fruit 3. source of the temptation, Satan 4. The relation of God to the fall, permitted by God according to His decree for His glory, God was pleased to permit (powerful bounding, didn't leave man alone)

Answer 183

They acted freely of their own good pleasure. They were left to their will.

Answer 184

He was free to seduce them by subtlety and temptation.

Answer 185

eating the forbidden fruit

Answer 186

By this sin they fell from their original righteousness and communion, with God, and so became dead in sin, and wholly defiled in all the parts and faculties of soul and body.

Answer 187

The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery?

Answer 188

1. They lost the righteousness and 2. communion they started with. 3. They became dead in sin. 4. completely corrupted by sin . They were wholly defiled in all parts and faculties of soul and body. 5. Sin and Misery

Answer 189

Spiritual Death - separated from god - loss of communion - which leads to hell - immediate Judicial Death - stand condemned - loss of original righteousness - immediate Physical Death - totally corrupt - that began

Answer 190

Total Depravity They were brought into an estate of sin and misery.

Answer 191

They being the root of al mankind, the guilt of this sin was imputed, and the same death in sin, and corrupted nature, conveyed to all their posterity descending from them by ordinary generation.

Answer 192

The covenant being made with Adam as a publick person, not for himself only, but for his posterity, all mankind descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him in that first transgression.

Answer 193

``` hide in shame lie in guilt break off communion by lying to God blame shifting war with the ground return to dust ```

Answer 194

The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself, but for his posterity; all mankind descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him in his first transgression.

Answer 195

From this original corruption, whereby we are utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite to all good, and wholly inclined to all evil, do proceed all actual transgressions.

Answer 196

The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consisteth in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of that righteousness wherein he was created, and the corruption of his nature, whereby he is utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite unto all that is spiritually good, and wholly inclined to all evil, and that continually; which is commonly called Original Sin, and from which do proceed all actual transgression.

Answer 197

The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called Original Sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it.

Answer 198

This corruption of nature, during this life, doth remain in those that are regenerated; and although it be, through Christ, pardoned, and mortified; yet both itself, and all the motions thereof, are truly and properly sin.

Answer 199

Original sin is conveyed from our first parents unto their posterity by natural generation, so as all that proceed from them in that way are conceived and born in sin.

Answer 200

Adam was the federal head of the human race. we all descend from Adam. Angels are a host and not a race. Mankind is a race so he could stand in as our federal head. There are those that think that there is a contradiction between L.C. 22 and 26. But the catechism is putting these things together. We had to descend from him by ordinary generation so Eve did have a role. The passing on of sin is not simply the imputation of guilt. It is also the corruption of our nature. In God's providence our nature comes to us through our parents. The guilt comes from Adam. The corruption comes from our parents. Christ could be the public head of His elect. In Adam, it was a physical connection. In Christ is is a spiritual connection.

Answer 201

GUILT of Adam's first sin imputed to us Punishment imputed to us WANT of original righteousness CORRUPTION of his nature Indisposed Disabled Made Opposite to all that is spiritually good Wholly inclined to all evil commonly called Original Sin - and from which proceed all actual transgressions

Answer 202

No, it means all parts of him are corrupted. a little poison permeates all of the water

Answer 203

Yes, it's ours.

Answer 204

1. made guilty in the sight of God 2. Under the wrath of God WRATH - children of wrath (born under wrath of God) bondslaves to Satan 3. Under the curse of the law CURSE - His displeasure and curse 4. Subject to DEATH - spiritual (loss of communion with God), temporal/physical, eternal/judicial 5. subject to all miseries justly liable to all punishments in this world (expanded in L.C. 28) 6. eternal damnation - and in the world to come (expanded in L.C. 29)

Answer 205

Every sin, both original and actual, being a transgression of the righteous law of God, and contrary thereunto, doth, in its own nature, bring guilt upon the sinner, whereby he is bound over to the wrath of god, and curse of the aw, and so made subject to death, with all miseries spiritual, temporal, and eternal

Answer 206

The fall brought upon mankind the loss of communion with God, his displeasure and curse; so as we are by nature chilldren of wrath, bond slaves to Satan, and justly liable to all punishments in this world, and that which is to come.

Answer 207

All mankind by their fall lost communion with God, are under his wrath and curse, and so made liable to all miseries in this life, to death itself, and to the pains of hell forever.

Answer 208

The punishments of sin in this world are either inward, as blindness of men, a reprobate sense, strong delusions, hardness of heart, horror of conscience, and vile affections; or or outward, as the curse of God upon the creatures for our sakes, and all other evils that befall us in our bodies, names, estates, relations, and employments; together with death itself.

Answer 209

The punishments of sin in the world to come, are everlasting separation from the comfortable presence of God, and most grievous torments in soul and body, without intermission, in hell-fire for ever.

Answer 210

The distance between god and creature is so great, that although reasonable creatures do owe obedience unto Him as their Creator, yet they could never have any fruition of Him as their blessedness and reward, but by some voluntary condescension God's part, which He hath been pleased to express by way of covenant.

Answer 211

The providence of God toward man in the estate in which he was created, was the placing him in paradise, appointing him to dress it, giving him liberty to eat of the fruit of the death; putting the creatures under his dominion, and ordaining marriage for his help; affording him communion with himself; instituting the sabbath; entering into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience, of which the tree of life was a pledge; and forbidding to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon the pain of death.

Answer 212

When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of perfect obedience; forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon the pain of death.

Answer 213

The first covenant made with man was a covenant of works, wherein life was promised to Adam; and in him to his posterity, upon condition of perfect and personal obedience.

Answer 214

Man, by his fall, having made himself incapable of life by that covenant, the Lord was pleased to make a second, commonly called the covenant of grace; wherein He freely offereth unto sinners life and salvation by Jesus Christ; requiring of them faith in Him, that they may be saved, and promising to give unto all those that are ordained unto eternal life His Holy Spirit, to make them willing, and able to believe.

Answer 215

God doth not leave all men to perish in the estate of sin and misery, into which they fell by the breach of the first covenant, commonly called the Covenant of Works

Answer 216

God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer.

Answer 217

If this had not happened, we would be damned forever by one sin. We would not know Him as our fruition and reward if God didn't voluntarily descend. There would be no relationship. No way to come into personal relationship. Just had to obey.

Answer 218

The covenant of grace was made with Christ as the second Adam, and in him with all the elect as his seed.

Answer 219

The grace of God is manifested in the second covenant, in that he freely provideth and offereth to sinners a Mediator, and life and salvation by him; and requiring faith as the condition to interest them in him, promiseth and giveth his Holy Spirit to all his elect, to work in them that faith, with all other saving graces; and to enable them unto all holy obedience, as the evidence of the truth of their faith and thankfulness to God, and as the way which he hath appointed them to salvation.

Answer 220

contract parties stipulations sanctions

Answer 221

because of the distance between God and man Sovereignly imposed

Answer 222

Covenant of Works/Life/Creation

Answer 223

Because it is based on Perfect, Personal, and Perpetual Obedience This is a covenantal reward not ontological. Man could in no way merit God's favor. Christ won ontological reward. Ontological - in his being he perfectly fulfilled and merited eternal obedience

Answer 224

because it was the covenant by which God would give eternal life to His creatures

Answer 225

Because it was made with Adam and creation

Answer 226

It was a sign or a sacrament. They would be reminded of the covenant and strengthened just as we are by the sacrament.

Answer 227

It is God's way of bringing man into a wonderful relationship with God Himself.

Answer 228

Parties: God, Adam, the race Promise: life to Adam and his posterity Threat: death to disobedience Condition: Perfect, Personal, Perpetual Obedience Adam broke the covenant

Answer 229

Perfect obedience - not eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil Adam should have said, "Not my will, but yours." which is what Jesus said before going to the cross. It was a test for a probationary period. If Adam had resisted the temptation, he would have been saved. Eve would have been destroyed and Adam would have a new wife. This is an example of positive law.

Answer 230

The covenant of works is no longer a transaction by which any mere creature can be right with God though its demands continue because God is unchangeable.

Answer 231

The covenant of works is no longer a transaction by which any mere creature can be right with God though its demands continue because God is unchangeable. If you would have eternal life, you must obey God perfectly and if you sin you must die eternally. That has not changed.

Answer 232

The Covenant of Grace was not Plan B. God had from eternity past planned to do it this way and chose who He would save in Christ.

Answer 233

Parties: Christ and the elect as seed Promise: eternal life, the gift of the Holy Spirit Condition: Faith (elect sinner must exercise faith to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, Even this is a gift of God) Obedience

Answer 234

Covenant of Redemption made in the Trinity. Christ is the party who agrees to pay the penalty of sin Covenant of Grace - Christ is then the mediator and assurety of the covenant of grace.

Answer 235

The Covenant of Grace can also be called the Covenant of Redemption. Christ is the head of the covenant of redemption.

Answer 236

They claim seeing Christ as the head of the Covenant of Grace can lead to antinomianism. Dr. Pipa doesn't follow why that would have to be the case. He says it's the only way for Christ to be the second Adam.

Answer 237

God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer.

Answer 238

The grace of God is manifested in the second covenant, in that 1. he freely provideth and offereth to sinners a Mediator, 2. and life and salvation by him; 3, and requiring faith as the condition to interest them in him, promiseth and giveth his Holy Spirit to all his elect, 4. to work in them that faith, 5. with all other saving graces; 6. and to enable them unto all holy obedience, as the evidence of the truth of their faith and thankfulness to God, 7. and as the way which he hath appointed them to salvation.

Answer 239

in reference to the dath of Jesus Christ the Testator, and to the everlasting inheritance, with all things belonging to it, therein bequeathed

Answer 240

This covenant of grace is frequently set forth in Scripture by the name of a testament, in reference to the death of Jesus Christ the Testator, and to the everlasting inheritance, with all things belonging to it, therein bequeathed.

Answer 241

We have the inheritance now. Bavinck argues: There were two laws with respect to testamentary inheritance. Syrian/Greek law- inherit while testator still alive Roman law - had to have a death

Answer 242

This covenant was differently administered in the time of the law, and in the time of the gospel: under the law it was administered by promises, prophecies, sacrifices, circumcision, the paschal lamb, and other types and ordinances delivered to the people of the Jews, all foresignifying Christ to come; which were, for that time, sufficient and efficacious, through the operation of the Spirit, to instruct and build up the elect in faith in the promised messiah, by whom they had full remission of sins, and eternal salvation; and is called the old Testament.

Answer 243

The covenant of grace was not always administered after the same manner, but the administrations of it under the Old Testament were different from those under the New.

Answer 244

The covenant of grace was administered under the Old Testament, by promises, prophecies, sacrifices, circumcision, the passover, and other types and ordinances, which did all fore-signify Christ then to come, and were for that time sufficient to build up the elect in faith in the promised Messiah, by whom they then had full remission of sin, and eternal salvation.

Answer 245

Paragraph V - external administrations (promises, prophecies, sacrifices, circumcision, paschal lamb, and other types and ordinances delivered to the people of the Jews) all efficacious to instruct and build up the elect in faith 1. Administered through prophecies, types, promises, ordinances 2. Given to Jews "to instruct and build up the elect in faith in the promised Messiah" 3. For the full remission of sins Paragraph VI - Under the Gospel, the ordinances in which the covenant is dispensed are the preaching of the Word and the administration of the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper Ordinances: 1. Preaching of the word 2. sacraments Provided for the elect of all nation There are not two covenants of grace, differing in substance, but one and the same, under various dispensation.

Answer 246

We believe the Old Covenant saints to be saved in believing in a savior to come.

Answer 247

Under the gospel, when Christ, the substance, was exhibited, the ordinances in which this covenant is dispensed are the preaching of the Word, and the administration of the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper: which, though fewer in number, and administered with more simplicity, and less outward glory, yet, in them, it is held forth in more fullness, evidence, and spiritual efficacy, to all nations, both Jews and Gentiles; and is called the new Testament. There are not therefore two covenants of grace, differing in substance, but one and the same, under various dispensations.

Answer 248

Under the New Testament, when Christ the substance was exhibited, the same covenant of grace was and still is to be administered in the preaching of the word, and the administration of the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper; in which grace and salvation are held forth in more fulness, evidence, and efficacy, to all nations.

Answer 249

We have the gift of the Holy Spirit indwelling us which they did not have. We have superior graces and gifts.

Answer 250

God hath endued the will of man with that natural liberty, that it is neither forced, nor, by any absolute necessity of nature, determined to good, or evil.

Answer 251

Man, in his state of innocency, had freedom, and power to will and to do that which was goodd and well pleasing to God; but yet, mutably, so that he might fall from it.

Answer 252

Man, by his fall into a state of sin, hath wholly lost all ability to will to any spiritual good accompanying salvation: so as, a natural man, being altogether averse from that good, and dead n sin, is not able, by his own strength, to convert himself, or to prepare himself thereunto.

Answer 253

Proper exercise of the image of God - We believe every person freely chooses everything they decide to do. Arminianism divorces the will from the person. The will is but a part of the person and never operates apart from intellect and affections. The will is not indeterminate but determined.

Answer 254

No man is able, either of himself, or by any grace received in this life, perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but doth daily break them in thought, word, and deed.

Answer 255

neither forced nor by absolute necessity of nature, determined God does not force our will What does "necessity of nature" mean? Fair to apply this to any type of sin that people try to blame on their physical nature. There's nothing physically in your nature that will determine your will. You may have a predilection toward certain types of sin (alcohol, side B homosexual, etc.), but your will is not forced. My will cannot be determined by my physical nature. By my moral nature, yes, but not by my physical nature.

Answer 256

No, he changes his nature. That's why the grace is irresistible. It's not by compulsion.

Answer 257

1. Freedom and ability to choose good 2. Freedom and ability to choose evil Man in his state of innocence, had FREEDOM and POWER to will and to do that which was good and well pleasing to God, but yet, mutably, so that he might fall from it. He had liberty AND ability. Potestes non picari - able not to sin It was perfect, but not confirmed in perfection. No one is morally upright unless sustained by God. We must daily depend on the grace of God to sustain us. He was under no moral obligation to sustain them. They needed to seek His grace. As He removed His grace, they were not sustained.

Answer 258

No mere man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but doth daily break them in thought, word, and deed.

Answer 259

1. Man still free to choose good or evil 2. Not able to choose spiritual good (averse to God and unable to please him, dead in trespasses, unable to concert themselves) Natural Man - Totally Depraved - is not able to will to any spiritual good accompanying salvation unable not to sin He cannot even prepare himself for salvation. If He is moved, He is moved by God's grace.

Answer 260

When God converts a sinner, and translates him into the state of grace, he freeth him from is natural bondage under sin ; and, by His grace alone, enables him freely to will and to do that which is spiritually good; yet so, as that by reason of his remaining corruption, he doth not perfectly, nor only, will that which is good, but doth also will that which is evil.

Answer 261

1. At conversion God frees from bondage to sin 2. By grace enables men to choose spiritual good 3. ree not to sin, but still not able completely We are able not to sin, but not perfectly able. This is because of the remnant of sin which is still in us. The more you grow in holiness, the more you become aware of the depth of corruption. The battle just gets more severe.

Answer 262

The will of man is made perfectly and immutably free to do good alone in the state of glory only.

Answer 263

1. Man free and able to choose good 2. Unable to choose sin, because confirmed in holiness perfectly and immutably free to do good alone - not able to sin

Answer 264

It pleased God, in His eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, His only begotten Son, to be the Mediator between God and man, the Prophet, Priest, and King, the Head and Savior of His Church, the Heir of all things, and Judge of the world: unto whom He did from all eternity give a people, to be His seed, and to be by Him in time redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified.

Answer 265

The Son o God, the second person of the Trinity, being very and eternal God, of one substance and equal with the Father, did, when the fullness of time was come, take upon Him man's nature, with all the essential properties, and common infirmities thereof, yet without sin; being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the virgin Mary, of her substance. So that two whole, perfect, and distinct natures, the Godhead and the manhood, were inseparably joined together in one person, without conversion, composition, or confusion. Which person is very God, and very man, yet one Christ, the only Mediator between God and man.

Answer 266

The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, of one substance and equal with the Father, in the fulness of time became man, and so was and continues to be God and man, in two entire distinct natures, and one person, for ever.

Answer 267

The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, for ever.

Answer 268

Christ the Son of God became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mary, of her substance, and born of her, yet without sin.

Answer 269

Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin.

Answer 270

Someone who stands between. Christ stands between us and God for the purpose of reconciling God to sinful men and women.

Answer 271

Before the foundation of the world He was chosen and ordained. He was the first elect. (in prospect of becoming the incarnate mediator - not becoming the second person of the Godhead)

Answer 272

Prophet, Priest, | King

Answer 273

Head and savior of the church Heir of all things Judge of the world

Answer 274

It was requisite that the Mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death; give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession; and to satisfy god's justice, procure his favor, purchase a peculiar people, give his Spirit to them, conquer all their enemies, and bring them to everlasting salvation.

Answer 275

It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature, perform obedience to the law, suffer and make intercession for us in our nature, have a fellow feeling of our infirmities; that we might receive the adoption of sons, and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.

Answer 276

It was requisite that the Mediator, who was to reconcile God and man, should himself be both God and man, and this in one person, that the proper works of each nature might be accepted of God for us, and relied on by us, as the works of the whole person.

Answer 277

Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins.

Answer 278

The Lord Jesus, in His human nature thus united to the divine, was sanctified, and anointed with the Holy Spirit, above measure, having in Him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; in whom it pleased the Father that ll fullness should dwell; to the end that, being holy, harmless, undefiled, and full of grace and truth, He might be thoroughly furnished to execute the office of a Mediator and Surety. Which office He took not unto Himself, but was thereunto called by His Father, who put all power and judgment into His hand, and gave Him commandment to execute the same.

Answer 279

Our Mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Ghost above measure; and so set apart, and fully furnished with all authority and ability, to execute the offices of prophet, priest, and king of his church, in the estate both of his humiliation and exaltation.

Answer 280

Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation.

Answer 281

anointed one

Answer 282

in His baptism - further emphasize that He was baptized by pouring not immersion - all anointings were by pourings

Answer 283

Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in his revealing to the church, in all ages, by his Spirit and word, in divers ways of administration, the whole will of God, in all things concerning their edification and salvation.

Answer 284

Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation.

Answer 285

The Lord Jesus, by His perfect obedience, and sacrifice of Himself, which He through the eternal Spirit, once offered up onto God, ha fully satisfied the justice of Hs Father; and purchased, not only reconciliation, but an everlasting inheritance in the kingdom of heaven, for all those whom the Father has given unto Him.

Answer 286

Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering himself a sacrifice without spot to God, to be reconciliation for the sins of his people; and in making continual intercession for them.

Answer 287

Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God; and in making continual intercession for us.

Answer 288

Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself, and giving them officers, laws, and censures, by which he visibly governs them; in bestowing saving grace upon his elect, rewarding their obedience, and correcting them for their sins, preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings, restraining and overcoming all their enemies, and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory, and their good; and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.

Answer 289

Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling nd defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.

Answer 290

Christ, in the work of mediation, acts according to both natures by each nature doing that which is proper to itself; yet, by reason of the unity of the person, that which is proper to one nature is sometimes in Scripture attributed to the person denominated by the other nature.

Answer 291

The office the Lord Jesus did most willingly undertake; which that He might discharge, He was made under the law, and did perfectly fulfil it; endured most grievous torments immediately in His soul, and most painful sufferings in His body; was crucified, and died, was buried, and remained under the power of death, yet saw no corruption. On the third day He arose from the dead, with the same body in which He suffered, with which also he ascended into heaven, and there sitteth at the right hand of His Father, making intercession, and shall return, to judge men and angels, at the end of the world.

Answer 292

The estate of Christ's humiliation was that low condition, wherein he for our sakes, emptying himself of his glory, took upon him the form of a servant, in is conception and birth, life, death, and after his death, until his resurrection.

Answer 293

Christ's humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.

Answer 294

Christ humbled himself in his conception and birth, in that, being from all eternity the Son of God, in the bosom of the Father, he was pleased in the fulness of time to become the son of man, made of a woman of low estate, and to be born of her; with divers circumstances of more than ordinary abasement.

Answer 295

Christ humbled himself in his life, by subjecting himself to the law, which he perfectly fulfilled; and by conflicting with the indignities of the world, temptations of Satan, and infirmities in his flesh, whether common to the nature of man, or particularly accompanying that his low condition.

Answer 296

Christ humbled himself in his death, in that having been betrayed by Judas, forsaken by his disciples, scorned and rejected by the world, condemned by Pilate, and tormented by his persecutors; having also conflicted with the terrors of death, and the powers of darkness, felt and borne the weight of God's wrath, he laid down his life an offering for sin, enduring the painful, shameful, and cursed death of the cross.

Answer 297

Christ's humiliation after his death consisted in his being buried, and continung in the state of the dead, and under the power of death till the third day; which hath been otherwise expressed in these words, He descended into hell.

Answer 298

This office the Lord Jesus did most willingly undertake; which that He might discharge He was made under the law, and did perfectly fulfil it; endured most grievous torments immediately in His soul, and most painful sufferings in His body; was crucified, and died, was buried, and remained under the power of death, yet saw no corruption. On the third day He arose from the dead, with the same body in which He suffered , with which also he ascended into heaven, and there sits at the right hand off His Father, making intercession, and shall return, to judge men and angels, at the end of the world.

Answer 299

The estate of Christ's exaltation comprehendeth his resurrection, ascension, sitting at the right hand of the Father, and his coming again to judge the world.

Answer 300

Christ's exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

Answer 301

Christ was exalted in his resurrection, in that, not having seen corruption in death (of which it was not possible for him to be held,) and having the very same body in which he suffered, with the essential properties thereof, (but without mortality, and other infirmities belonging to this life,) really united to his soul, he rose again from the dead the third day by his own power, whereby he declared himself to be the Son of God, to have satisfied divine justice, to have vanquished death, and him that had the power of it, and to be Lord of quick and dead; all which he did as a public person, the head of his church, for their justification, quickening grace, support against enemies, and to assure them of their resurrection from the dead at the last day.

Answer 302

. Christ was exalted in his ascension, in that having after his resurrection often appeared unto and conversed with his apostles, speaking to them of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God, and giving them commission to preach the gospel to all nations, forty days after his resurrection, he, in our nature, and as our head, triumphing over enemies, visibly went up into the highest heavens, there to receive gifts for men, to raise up our affections thither, and to prepare a place for us, where he himself is, and shall continue till his second coming at the end of the world.

Answer 303

Christ is exalted in his sitting at the right hand of God, in that as God-man he is advanced to the highest favour with God the Father, with all fulness of joy, glory, and power over all things in heaven and earth; and does gather and defend his church, and subdue their enemies; furnisheth his ministers and people with gifts and graces, and maketh intercession for them.

Answer 304

Christ maketh intercession, by his appearing in our nature continually before the Father in heaven, in the merit of his obedience and sacrifice on earth, declaring his will to have it applied to all believers; answering all accusations against them, and procuring for them quiet of conscience, notwithstanding daily failings, access with boldness to the throne of grace, and acceptance of their personsand services.

Answer 305

Christ is to be exalted in his coming again to judge the world, in that he, who was unjustly judged and condemned by wicked men, shall come again at the last day in great power, and in the full manifestation of his own glory, and of his Father’s, with all his holy angels, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God, to judge the world in righteousness.

Answer 306

Christ, by his mediation, hath procured redemption, with all other benefits of the covenant of grace.

Answer 307

Although the work of redemption was not actually wrought by Christ till after His incarnation, yet the virtue, efficacy, and benefits thereof were communicated unto the elect, in all ages successively from the beginning of the world, in and by those promises, types, and sacrifices, wherein He was revealed, and signified to be the seed of the woman which should bruise the serpent's head; and the Lamb slain from the beginning of the world; being yesterday and today the same, and forever.

Answer 308

To all those for whom Christ has purchased redemption, He does certainly and effectually apply and communicate the same; 199 making intercession for them, 200 and revealing unto them, in and by the word, the mysteries of salvation;201 effectually persuading them by His Spirit to believe and obey, and governing their hearts by His word and Spirit; 202 overcoming all their enemies by His almighty power and wisdom, in such manner, and ways, as are most consonant to His wonderful and unsearchable dispensation

Answer 309

All the elect, and they only, are effectually called: although others may be, and often are, outwardly called by the ministry of the Word, and have some common operations of the Spirit; who, for their wilful neglect and contempt of the grace offered to them, being justly left in their unbelief, do never truly come to Jesus Christ.

Answer 310

No, by the Spirit as well.

Answer 311

Adam was a prophet , priest, and king. He knew God perfectly as God revealed Himself. He had righteous fellowship and communion. He ruled over creation. Christ takes on these 3 offices to restore these things.

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Knowledge (Prophet), Righteousness (King), and Holiness (Priest)

Answer 313

making a sacrifice | making intercession

Answer 314

It is the only rule. Every doctrine taught any manner of way in religion must be brought to this rule, and if it agree not with it, must be rejected, Isaiah 8:20. Hereby traditions must be tried, Matthew 15:3; and spirits or revelations, 1 John 4:1; and nothing must be added to it, Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18. I shall shut up with a few inferences. Inferences. Inference 1. The opinions of fathers, decrees of councils, acts of assemblies, covenants, and minister’s sermons, are not the rule of faith to us; nor can any of them bind us but in so far as they are agreeable to the word of God, by which all of them must be judged and examined, Isaiah 8:20. Inference 2. Translations of the scriptures into the vulgar languages are most necessary and profitable. How otherwise should the unlearned read them, if they were not translated? It was by means of these translations that Romish Babel was brought down at the Reformation, as by the division of tongues the building of old Babel was hindered. And that makes the Papists such enemies to translations of the scriptures. We have reason to bless God for human learning, by which these translations are made, seeing the prophets and apostles wrote in languages which but few understand. Inference 3. This may give us a just abhorrence of Popery, which almost in every point on this head casts dust on the scriptures. The Papists deny the necessity of translations; will not allow the people the free reading of the Bible; cry out on it for its obscurity; accuse it of imperfection; and add their traditions to it, that it may not be the only rule. And thus they blaspheme both God and his word, and expose themselves to that direful threatening, Revelation 22:18. Inference 4. This may also give us a just detestation of Quakerism, which sets up the light within men, which in very deed is nothing but a natural conscience, and the spirit without the scriptures, to be a rule to men. But their light is but darkness, and their spirit a spirit of darkness and delusion, if it agree not with the scriptures, Isaiah 8:20, and must be tried and examined by the scriptures, 1 John 4:1. The Quakers are a dangerous set of people that overturn the foundation of true religion. Inference 5. This may likewise give us a just abhorrence of the superstition and ceremonies of the church of England, wherewith they have corrupted the worship of God, rejecting the simplicity of gospel worship, and regulating their worship in many things not by the scripture, but the dregs of Antichrist: Deuteronomy 4:2, “Ye shall not add unto the word that I command you.” What word? Statutes, Deuteronomy 4:1, ceremonies and rites of worship. To baptize with water is Christ’s command; but who has added the sign of the cross? Christ instituted the sacrament of the supper: but who has added kneeling, to overturn the table-gesture, which we have from Christ’s own example? The Lord’s day is of divine institution: but whose are the numerous holidays observed in the church of England? Matthew 15:9. What is all this but an accusing the scripture of imperfection, as if God had not laid down a sufficient rule to teach us how we may glorify him: as if they were ashamed of simple scripture-worship, but they must deck it up in the whorish garments made by their own brains? God has a special zeal for his worship; and it becomes us to quicken our zeal for it, in a time when enemies are bringing in innovations in worship into this church, and setting up their Dagon beside the ark. But though God should, for our contempt of our pure worship, plague the land with this superstitious worship once more, yet as sure as Babylon shall fall, it shall fall and flee before the glory of the latter days. Inference 6. Lastly, Be exhorted to study the holy scriptures. Read them in your families, and read them in secret, and cry for the Holy Spirit, who dictated them, to make you understand them. Lock them not up in your chests, and let them not lie dusty in your windows, as too many do to their shame and disgrace, lest the dust of them witness against you. Prefer the Bible to all other books, as the book whereof God himself is the author. Prize and esteem it, as shewing you the way to salvation, as a lamp to your feet, and a light to your paths.

Answer 315

perfect and immeasurable

Answer 316

1. man free to act according to his nature 2. non-elect does evil, because it is the very thing he wants 3. elect try to do the will of God because that is what they want to do

Answer 317

1. God knows all things that will come to pass 2. the decree is not based on foreknowledge Pastoral Application: Romans 8:28

Answer 318

1. brings assurance 2. motivates the believer to praise and worship God 3. humbles and makes the believer more diligent in his faith 4. brings consolation

Answer 319

Isaiah 40:28; 45:18

Answer 320

by the word of His power

Answer 321

the institution of the Sabbath for human beings as worshippers

Answer 322

1. protects 2. governs 3. believers and sin: chastisement 4. cause all things to work for good

Answer 323

1. continued conflict 2. pardoned by Christ 3. Old Nature is mortified 4. Still sin, remnant of sin

Answer 324

Man is by nature free to choose good or evil according to his nature

Answer 325

1. Redeem 2. Call 3. Justify 4. Sanctify 5. Glorify

Answer 326

John 1 Names - only begotten Son (speaks of eternal deity) Works- work of creation Attributes (divine distinguishing characteristic ) - eternal Worship-v. 12 - believing in Him would be an act of worship because faith in God is an act of worship

Answer 327

1. all infirmities (hunger thirst, tiredness, human emotions-wept, grew as a man, had a fear of what lay before him) physical, mental, and emotional attributes clearly expressed in scripture 2. No sin (important exception) Docetists believed he only appeared to be a man.

Answer 328

No human nature would have remained undestroyed by what he bore. His divine nature upheld him and then gave efficacy to His works. The one who bore the penalty had to have in His actions a quality of infinity and eternity.

Answer 329

1. to fulfill all of the law of God on our behalf 2. to suffer as a human in our place under the wrath of God 3. to feel our weaknesses and infirmities 4. in order that we might receive adoption of sons in Him and have that boldness in Him to access the father at the throne of grace

Answer 330

As God.. 1. in himself contained all knowledge and wisdom 2. in him is the full revelation of God As man-God 1. Divine attributes (holy, harmless, undefiled, full of grace and truth) 2. appointed to task as Mediator 3. set aside and anointed by the Holy Spirit 4. given full authority and power

Answer 331

1. holy 2. harmless 3. undefiled 4. full of grace and truth

Answer 332

1. took his office as mediator voluntarily (knosis theory - emptied himself of divine glory took on the form of a servant) 2. came under the law and kept it perfectly 3. tormented in body 4. crucified, dead, buried, and remaining dead without decaying

Answer 333

1. resurrection, raised, exalted 2. ascension 3. sitting at the right hand of the father; session; intercedes 4. returns to judge

Answer 334

1. complete salvation 2. guarantees mortification 3. guarantees our resurrection

Answer 335

1. to receive gifts for men 2. to raise up our affections thither 3. to prepare a place for us, where himself is, and shall continue till his second coming at the end of the world

Answer 336

to reveal to the church, in all ages, by His Spirit and word, in divers ways of administration, the whole will of God, in all things concerning their edification and salvation

Answer 337

1. fully satisfied the justice of His Father 2. purchased reconciliation 3. purchased an everlasting inheritance in the kingdom of heaven, for all those whom the Father has given unto him 4. He makes continual intercession for us

Answer 338

Christ put himself under the law.

Answer 339

Christ gave Himself as a sacrifice. 1. satisfied divine justice 2. reconciled us to God 3. gained an eternal inheritance

Answer 340

To all those for whom Christ has purchased redemption, He does certainly and effectually apply and communicate the same, making intercession for them, and revealing unto them, in and by the Word, the mysteries of salvation; effectually persuading them by His Spirit to believe and obey, and governing their hearts by His Word and Spirit... It's important because it's all linked in a golden chain.

Answer 341

1. the mediation was communicated to the elect of all ages before Christ 2. communicated by promises, types, sacrifices 3. because Christ is eternal

Answer 342

a. effectually applied to all the elect b. makes intercession for them c. revealing the mysteries of salvation to them d. regenerating e. governing f. protecting and conquering their enemies g. all in harmony with his saving word

Answer 343

No one deserves it. It is by free grace - out of His free and special love of His elect.

Answer 344

God the Father according to his good pleasure and not foresight, Men in no way deserve to be called. Free and special love.

Answer 345

a. the elect b. called at a time appointed by God c. General call, LC 68, a call that is broader than election

Answer 346

a. Word of God | b. Spirit of God

Answer 347

LC 66- We are spiritually and mystically, yet really and inseparably, joined to Christ as our head and husband - at our effectual calling

Answer 348

a. the Spirit enlightens the mind that they may spiritually and savingly understand the things of God b. takes away heart of stone and gives a heart of flesh c. renewing their minds and wills to do that which is good d. effectually drawing them to Christ Dr. Pipa: General Call -> Regeneration -> Effectual Call But regeneration and effectual call are simultaneous - the Dutch had posited presumptive regeneration, but no

Answer 349

They come freely, being enabled by the Holy Spirit

Answer 350

Effectual calling is the work of God's almighty power and grace, whereby out of his free and special love to his elect, and from nothin gin them moving him thereunto, he doth, his his accepted time, invite and draw them to Jesus Christ, by his word and Spirit

Answer 351

a. non-elect may have some common operations of the Spirit, yet never truly come to Christ b. Men are saved in no other way than Jesus Christ Elect infants dying or other elect persons incapable of being outwardly called by the ministry of the Word are regenerated and saved by Christ. Scripture shows us infant regeneration (Jeremiah, David's son, John the Baptist)

Answer 352

Christ is the Saviour only of his body the church.

Answer 353

- God - All those effectually called by God are justified. There can be no faith except in one who is regenerated by the Spirit of God. And regeneration is accomplished in those whom the Lord has chosen from the foundation of the world.

Answer 354

Justification is an act of God's free grace, wherein he pardoneth all our sins, and accepteth us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ, imputed to us, and received by faith alone.

Answer 355

1. pardoning sinners 2. declaring sinners righteous in His sight (imputation) If justification was just pardoning, we would just be where Adam is.

Answer 356

Roman Catholics believe in infused righteousness But we still sin. We are not perfectly righteousness.

Answer 357

Nothing done by men, not their good works, faith, or evangelical obedience It is God's imputing the obedience and satisfaction of the work of Christ unto the elect (not infusing)

Answer 358

3 aspects of saving faith 1. knowledge 2. receive Christ/cast yourself on Christ 3. rest in Him and His righteousness alone

Answer 359

Faith alone is the instrument of justification.

Answer 360

The instrumental means of justification is God's free grace.

Answer 361

Faith, thus receiving and resting on Christ and His righteousness It works by love. the assurance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen

Answer 362

If a person truly exercises faith, the other saving graces will follow.

Answer 363

paragraph III - Christ's work Active & Passive Obedience

Answer 364

when the Holy Spirit doth apply Christ to them 1. God from all eternity elected some to be justified. 2. Christ died in the fullness of time. 3. Not justified until the Spirit applies the work of Christ to us. Antinomians were teaching eternal justification and faith was just realizing they were actually justified.

Answer 365

1. God continues to forgive all the sins of the justified. 2. The true Christian can never fall from this grace. 3. Christian can lose fellowship. 4. So Christian is always responsible to repent and confess his sins.

Answer 366

By faith, just like in the new covenant.

Answer 367

Those elected unto adoption (accompanies the act of justification) all those whom are justified whom we know were effectually called whom we know were elect - an act of God's free grace. It accompanies justification. They can't be separated. Justification - God as judge Adoption - God as Father

Answer 368

1. Act of God's free grace. 2. The justified person is numbered among the children of God with all liberties and privileges of such 3. receives the name of God's son 4. Receives the spirit of adoption, this is the Holy Spirit working in us

Answer 369

1. bold access to God 2. pitied as children 3. protected 4. provided for 5. chastened 6. never disinherited, but sealed to day o freedemption 7. receives the promises 8. heirs of the everlasting salvation

Answer 370

He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the virgin Mary. He did not descend from Adam by ordinary generation. Because of circumcision, Dr. Pipa concludes that it is through the father that the guilt of original sin is transmitted.

Answer 371

Christ is one person, not two. He was not a human being. If he were a human being, that would make him a person with a human nature. The way the early church wrestled with this was with two words: hyperstasis the logos/divine person took to himself a human nature. He is not a human being. He has a human nature that's in perfect unity with his divine nature and is exalted now and given divine glory in heaven. This is called the hypostatic union. These natures are absolutely distinct from each other. These natures were inseparably joined together. No conversion, no composition, no confusion Subsistence: same in substance equal in power and glory Substance: personal characteristics of each nature

Answer 372

body and soul When we speak, we might say we ache and we're speaking about physical things. We might say we're sad and we're speaking out emotional things.

Answer 373

He did not have a human personality.

Answer 374

He received his personal animation from the second person of the Godhead.

Answer 375

as the mediator he placed himself under the law's obligations under the curse of the law under the ceremonial law had to fulfill the law in his person in order to accomplish our redemption

Answer 376

He could not sin. He would have been tempted to a degree that is unfathomable for you and me. We're never tempted beyond that which we're able. Because he was unable, he could be tempted with such extremity and force.

Answer 377

Perfect Obedience - Active Obedience (putting himself under the law of God) Passive Obedience - sacrifice of himself They are altogether one. We don't make a hard, fast wall between them. His active obedience is imputed to us. His passive obedience is how we're justified. (But we don't separate them) Done by the person (not one of the natures without the other) - thus all acceptable to God

Answer 378

Christ became the wrath-bearer that we could be justified.

Answer 379

Reconciliation doesn't mean that we're happy with God, but God is laying down His weapons against us.

Answer 380

A. The communion in grace which the members of the invisible church have with Christ, is their partaking of the virtue of his mediation, in their justification, adoption, sanctification, and whatever else, in this life, manifests their union with him.

Answer 381

the order of salvation Calling (which produces repentance and faith), Conversion, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, Glorification

Answer 382

Men come freely, not under compulsion. The language of irresistible grace would give the impression that there was some divine compulsion. No one can come unless the Father who sent Me draws him.

Answer 383

2 Cor. 5:21 - He became sin who knew no sin that we might become His righteousness. t's a two-way transaction. Imputed our sins to Christ and Christ's righteousness to us.