systematic theology 2 Flashcards
Define grace
The unmerited favor of god towards man
We have looked at the aspect of sin in our life and understand that we are?
Powerless on our own to overcome it
Grace is totally the opposite from what?
Justice under the law
By paying the penalty the scales could be?
Balanced
Grace does what with past sin? And gives power to what?
Forgives past sins, gives power to overcome future sin.
According to eph. 2:10 when we come to God and receive his spirit we are actually what?
Created in Christ Jesus
From this point on what happens?
He begins to work on us and fashion us as his workmanship
We are created unto what? Which are what 2 things?
Good works; the works of him which are the works of holiness
The deeper definition of grace?
In it’s basic sense, graciousness (as gratifying) of manner or act
The literal definition of grace
The divine influence upon the heart and it’s reflection in the life
Grace becomes our teacher and teaches us what?
Holiness and good works
It teaches us that by denying ungodliness and worldly lust we should live? Where?
Soberly, righteously, and godly: in this present world
He is purifying us unto himself as a …? What does it mean?
Peculiar people; peculiar-a special purchase or selection
Holiness is a ?
Process just as life is
The word perfect means what?
To complete or accomplish in our character