Doctrine 7 & 8 Flashcards by Stacy McNeil

Doctrine 7

We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are necessary to salvation.

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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.

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Doctrine 7

Trinitarian Presence

God’s grace makes it potential
Jesus’ death makes it probable
Holy Spirit makes it practical
Sinner claims the promise

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Doctrine 7

Repentance towards God

Repent in the Old Testament - in relationship to God
Turn from Evil - negative
Turn towards Good - positive

change one’s mind or purpose
2 Corinthians 7:9-11

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Doctrine 7

Moving from Sin

but this not of man. Man can state that he needs to change, but, in regards to our sinfulness, we cannot achieve this on our own. God has taken action, in advance, by speaking and acting for our salvation.

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Doctrine 7

Moving towards Grace

with His help, we seek to leave behind our sins and sinful life (darkness) and moving towards Him (light) - Colossians 1:13

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What does repentance include?

Conviction of Sin
Confession of Sin
Submission to God
Sorrow of Sin
Renounce Sin
Desire of Forgiveness
Hatred of Sin
Making Restitution

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What is godly sorrow?

Our sins have been against God (Psalm 51:4)

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Saving Faith includes

Recognizing the failure of sin
Desiring God
Trusting God’s Power to Forgive
Intentional Commitment

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Titus 3:4-7

regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit

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Regeneration Evidence Passages

New Creation
New Birth/Born Again
Becoming Christ-like
Born of the Spirit
Passing from death to life
Passing from darkness to light
Quickened (Made Alive)
Receive Eternal Life
Temple of the Holy Spirit

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What is some evidence of a saved life?

Peace
Joy
Change in attitude and behavior
Inner experience that God is for us
Love for others
Sensitive to sin
Eager to seek forgiveness
We are future oriented because the past is forgiven

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Justification

is the act of God for which changes the relationship between ourselves and him.
Romans 5:1

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Justification

Declared ‘not guilty’

Deserve condemnation as sinners

Receive an acquittal

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Receive and acquittal

Sentence fulfilled at the cross (atonement is the gift of grace)
We accept by faith Jesus’ substitution - in our place

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Biblical Justification

Old Testament

“Legal justification” embodied in the Law
You were justified by keeping the Law
Legal justification for the innocent person

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Biblical Justification

New Testament

For the guilty – not the innocent

Accused admits their guilt, but is justified not by works, but by faith alone.

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Imputed Righteousness - Romans 3:23-25

God now considers us ‘righteous’
Positional Relationship
Instant – verdict rendered
Sees us through the ‘lense’ of Jesus

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Imparted Righteousness

God now makes us righteous
Progressive Relationship
Continuing transformation - process
Possible through His indwelling Holy Spirit

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The result of justification

Restored Relationship

Free from condemnation
Peace with God & Access
Proper perspective of relationship
Hope of holiness

Proper perspective of relationship

Humility

Gratitude

Grace

unmerited, undeserved

Justified by Grace

Dependent upon the character of God

Demonstrated in the saving work of Jesus

Justified by Grace | Dependent upon the character of God

Righteous/just ; holy Merciful/compassionate Only offered –not automatic

Justified by Grace | Demonstrated in the saving work of Jesus

Sacrifice of atonement | Redemption purchased

Prevenient Grace

Convicts of sin and guilt Convicts of God’s holiness & His original intention for us – holiness & relationship Convicts of judgment – the penalty for sin

Grace, the Gift of God - Ephesians 2:8

Not by our own acts, works or deeds Not by our own strength, goodness or merit Not by our intentions or design Simply by acceptance in faith

Justified Through Faith

Trusting acceptance of the Good News | Commitment of ourselves to God

Trusting acceptance of the Good News

Heart believes – receives justification Mouth confesses – seals salvation Trust brings blessing – no shame

Commitment of ourselves to God

Obedient response to His goodness | Desire to become a disciple

Obedient response to His goodness

I know Him | I am convinced He is able

Desire to become a disciple

Know His voice | Follow Him

Adoption

The action of God whereby He admits those born anew to the conditions and privileges of sons and daughters (children of God).

Adoption implies

a change of nature (regeneration) and | a change or relationship (justification).

What is adoption

``` Not of ‘natural birth,’ but by God’s desire By Christ’s acceptance From ‘slave’ to ‘heir’ Individual experience Family context – the community of faith ```

Adoption | Inheritance confirmed

By the Word | By the Holy Spirit

By the Word

‘Heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ’ | ‘Every spiritual blessing in Christ

By the Holy Spirit

Deposit guaranteeing inheritance | Wisdom, Hope & Power

Relationship | With the Son

``` Calls us ‘brothers’ Shares His home Shares love & unity Shares His glory We respond to the ‘praise of His glory’ ```

Relationship | With the Holy Spirit

Lives & works in us with power Intercedes for us Reveals the will of the Father

Relationship with believers

As sisters and brothers – equal share | As co-heirs & citizens of the Kingdom

Inward Witness

Confirms the ‘state of grace’ | Confirms my adoption as a child of God

Confirms the 'state of grace'

Jesus is the Christ and my personal Savior I have forgiveness of sin I have confidence to approach the Throne of grace

Confirms my adoption as a child of God

The work of grace is complete in me | I am in Christ and he is in me.

I am in Christ and he is in me

Once separated – now reconciled -have access | Christ lives in me

Confirmed by a changed life

``` Transformation – Regeneration Confidence derived from faith – we know Change in attitude & actions Change in priorities & intentions – to be like Jesus Progress & growth: fruitfulness ```

Outward Witness

Confirmed by a changed life

Why some have no assurance

Some may not realize they may have it. Some may not have fully complied with the conditions You may lead someone into it.