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Doctrine 7
We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are necessary to salvation.
Doctrine 8
We believe that we are justified by grace, through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself
What is the definition of repentance
to forsake sin and obey God
what are the 2 conditions of salvation
repentance toward God
Faith is in Jesus Christ
What are the stages of repentance
conviction of sin
hatred of sin
sorrow for sin
renunciation of sin
confession of sin
desire for forgiveness
submission to God
willingness to make restitution
What is Conviction of sin
recognition of guilt and that sin deserves punishment
what is Hatred of sin
rejection of sin
what is Sorrow for sin
regrets sin - not just its consequences
what is Renunciation of sin
intention to give up sin
what is confession of sin
Acknowledgement and proclamation
what is Desire for forgiveness
longing for pardon
what is Submission to God
recognizes powerlessness and yields to God’s power and pardon
what is Willingness to make restitution
intention to right wrongs
What is the Greek word for regeneration
Palingenesia
definition of regeneration
new creation/passing from death to life
What is the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church according to the HOD
He releases and directs new life in the church
He create fellowship
He inspires sacrificial love
He imparts humility
He provides believers with spiritual gifts
What are the 2 points Lodahl makes, regarding the temptation of Jesus
By the death and resurrection of Jesus, Christians enter into the new relationship with God
When we put our faith in Christ, we come into new life by receiving the Holy Spirit
what does the legal term mean
being declared not guilty
what is the process of justification
Recognize ourselves as sinners before God
Restored to fellowship with God
what does recognizing ourselves as sinners before God means
repentance toward God
faith in our Lord Jesus
What does restored to fellowship with God means
Act of mercy - compassion
act of grace - undeserved
Define Dikaiosune
Righteousness
Define Dikaio
to declare righteous
how is the OT teaching consistent with the doctrine of Justification
it shows that sin is universal but forgiveness is provided by God
the image of a court of Law as the means by which God provides for human salvation is evident in the OT
What 2 elements are needed for human justification
imparted righteousness
imputed righteousness
definition of adoption
the action of God whereby He admits those born anew to the conditions and privileges of sons
what does adoption implies
a change of nature and relationship
what scripture support adoption
1 John 3:1
how is our inheritance as adopted children of God confirmed
by the Word and Holy Spirit
what are the 2 reasons someone may not have assurance of their salvation
some may not realize they have it
some may not have fully complied with the conditions
