Doctrine #6

Question 0

What does “Soteriology” mean?

Answer 0

Study of Salvation
(Work of Christ/Atonement)
Matthew 1:21

Question 1

Recite Doctrine #6

Answer 1

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by his suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

Question 2

Name three basic concepts of Doctrine

Answer 2

The Atoning Death- Jesus had to Die
The Provision- Salvation for Everyone
The Response- Personal Decision to be Saved

Question 3

What does the “P” stand for in P.R.E.S.E.R.V.E?

Answer 3

Propitiation- Greek concept meaning to appease or to atone and stresses that the holiness of God was fully satisfied, His wrath was appeased, and His righteous demands were met through the atoning death of Christ. An offering was made. Romans 3:25

Question 4

What does the first”R” stand for in P.R.E.S.E.R.V.E?

Answer 4

Redemption- Greek term to set free by payment of a price. Emphasizes that through death, Christ set the believer free from the enslavement to sin. Romans 3:24

Question 5

What does the first “E” stand for in P.R.E.S.E.R.V.E?

Answer 5

Efficacious- It works. We can count on it

Hebrews 7:27

Question 6

What does the “S” stand for in P.R.E.S.E.R.V.E?

Answer 6

Substitution- the true meaning of Christ’s death because He sacrifices Himself in the place of condemned sinners to satisfy God’s holy and righteous judgments against sin.
1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

Question 7

What does the second “E” stand for in P.R.E.S.E.R.V.E?

Answer 7

Expiation-wiping away or cancellation so sin

2 Corinthians 5:19

Question 8

What does the second “R” stand for in P.R.E.S.E.R.V.E?

Answer 8

Reconciliation- Through sin man was alienated from God, but through Christ’s death peace with God, and salvation itself, was made possible for all who believed in Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:19

Question 9

What does the “V” stand for in P.R.E.S.E.R.V.E?

Answer 9

Voluntary- Jesus willingly died for us.

John 10:11

Question 10

What does the last “E” stand for in P.R.E.S.E.R.V.E?

Answer 10

Eventual- An eventual vicarious act is one performed on behalf of someone else. When Jesus died at Calvary, it was vicarious death. Jesus died on behalf of us all, the innocent One for the guilty many. It was eventual for Him to do this. 1 Peter 2:24 & Isaiah 53:6

Question 11

O.T. Echoes

Answer 11

The Fall- Genesis 3:21
Noah's Rescue- Genesis 6:5-9:17
Call of Abraham- Genesis 12:1-3
Exodus- Exodus 6:6-8
Sacrificial System- Leviticus 16
Call of the Prophets- Jeremiah 33:14-16 & Isaiah 35:3-4

Question 12

Adequacy of the Solution

Answer 12

It is for all men 1 John 2:2
It is for all time Hebrews 9:26-28
It is for all sin Titus 2:13,14

Question 13

Provision was made by God

The atonement is God’s supreme work (His idea/His plan)

Answer 13

1. It was conceived in infinite wisdom
2. Motivated by Infinite love
3. Invested with infinite power
4. The nature of sin required extraordinary means
5. Death of a sinless man- God’s only son

Question 14

The atonement is God’s supreme work (His idea/His plan)

Answer 14

A. It was conceived in infinite wisdom (to recover & restore humanity, to reveal the love of God (John 3:16)

B. Motivated by Infinite love (the sacrifice of Christ was not cause of God’s love for sinners, but the outcome of it.)

Question 15

Calvinism

Answer 15

Total Depravity
Unconditional Election
Limited Atonement
Irresistible Grace
Preserving of the Saints

Question 16

Arminianism

Answer 16

Total Depravity
Conditional Election- Partners
Universal Atonement- ALL
Resistible Grace
Perseverance of the Saints

Question 17

Over-state God’s Sovereignty

Moral Influence

Answer 17

False: Jesus’ death was an example of God’s love encouraging sinful people to move towards repentance.

True: Jesus’ death was not an appeal to our emotions to exact change rather a sacrifice that justifies us before God Matthew 20:28

Question 18

Over-sate God’s Sovereignty

Governmental

Answer 18

False: god forgives sinners without an equivalent payment. Christ’s death was a token payment to uphold God’s government. Something like appeasing an angry god by the death of an innocent.
True: Jesus’ death for sinners did satisfy God’s holiness and justice providing pardon 1john 2:2

Question 19

Over-state god’s sovereignty

Commercial

Answer 19

False: sin robbed god of his honor and only Jesus’ death could restore it. By doing so, god gave Jesus gifts to give to believers forgiveness and eternal life.
True: Jesus’ death not only revealed god’s mercy but also his justice and holiness related to sin. That Jesus’s Suffering was a necessary part of redemption.

Question 20

Over-state Jesus’ Humanity

Example (Martyr)

Answer 20

False: Christ did not need to die sin did not need to be punished. Rather his death serves as an example to unbelievers of inspired obedience and selfless service
True: Jesus redeems man Romans 3:23 and serves as an example of obedience and selfless service to believers 1 peter 2:21

Question 21

Over-state Jesus’ humanity

Accidental

Answer 21

False: Christ’s death had no saving purpose rather his zeal for the kingdom go God and it’s teaching got him in trouble resulting in his death
True: Jesus predicted his own death and that it was in obedience to the will of the Father Mt 16:21 john 10:17-18 Isaiah 53:4-6

Question 22

Over-state Jesus’ humanity

Recapitulation

Answer 22

False: held that Christ experienced everything Adam did, including sin. He went through all the stages of mankind.

True: Christ, the Last Adam, was sinless 1 john 3:5 john 8:46