Soteriology Flashcards
1
Q
What does Soteriology mean?
A
Soteriology is the doctrine of salvation
2
Q
What is justification?
A
Justification is the judicial act of God, whereby He declares the guilty sinner to be righteous and free from guilt and punishment.
3
Q
What are the two principles of justification?
A
- The one who has been wronged dictates the terms of justification
- Man’s justification is based on the merits of Another.
4
Q
What are two illustrations of justification?
A
Philemon in Onesimus and a brides clothing in the Bible.
5
Q
What is sanctification?
A
Sanctification is the process of being set apart from the world unto God’s service
6
Q
What does the Bible mean by adoption?
A
Adoption in the Bible is the act of God, whereby he places his own children into the position of an adult
7
Q
What is Legalism?
A
Legalism is adding anything to faith as a means of obtaining grace.
