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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 are the involvement of the Trinity in conversion
Initial conversation, Spiritual growth and sanctification
Explain initial conversation
Jesus’s death provides atonement
explain spiritual growth
The guidance and strength of the holy spirit
sanctification
work of the Holy Spirit by the will of God and the sacrifice of Christ
what are the 2 types of sanctification
crisis- surrender of complete self
process- growth in the likeness of Christ
list 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 are the conditions of salvation
Repentance is toward God (Psalm 51:1-4)
Faith is in Jesus Christ (Rom.3:22)
list 5 different descriptions of regeneration
New creation New birth Born of the spirit Born of God Passing from death to life
explain justification thoroughly as a legal term
Act of God where he declares absolutely righteous
explain justification biblically
The act of God for us which changes the relationship between ourselves and him
what does the 4 process of justification includes
The Problem: we need justification to be declared right by God because there is no one righteous
The process: Recognize ourselves as sinners before God
The provision: there is righteousness that we can have from God
The Price: Jesus dies to satisfy the requirements of the Law
2 types of Justification
Imputed righteousness
imparted righteousness
2 ideas of justification - by grace/through faith
By grace: God’s grace is unmerited
Through faith: faith is our personal response to the grace of God
