Doctrine 9 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the “if you” scriptures?
Deuteronomy 28:9
Deuteronomy 28:15
State doctrine 9
We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ
A believer’s position is dependent on what?
An active participation with the Trinity
John 14:26
Romans 5:1-5, 15:13
2 Corinthians 13:14
What are some conditions of continuance in faith?
HS in the believer's life God's revealed will in the Bible Godly Leaders Testimonies- confessing Christ Prayer- praying without ceasing Resisting temptation Godly Friendships- Accountability Prompt confessions of sinning Evangelism- that helps strengthen one's faith
Name 2 types of faith
Intellectual faith- through reading, discussions, current topics/developing through use of a soundly, saved reason to know more
Trusting faith- through his faithfulness in our difficulties/ developed through confidence in knowing that God is faithful and can be trusted. This faith has a teleological focus- end reward.
Name benefits of continuance
- Communication with God
- we seek more of Him
- we have joy in the spirit
Quote from William Booth (Backsliding)
A large part of our direct walk with god, or successful walk has to do with our continued obedience. Or the faithfulness and attention in which we feed our souls in our daily spiritual walk has a big part in our experience. The tendency of fire is to go out.
Definition of apostasy
A falling away, a withdrawal, a defection. To turn one’s back upon, to reject
Definition of backsliding
Failure to be obedient
Backsliding is falling away from God after having been saved by Him
Name evidences of backsliding
- Gradual
- Unsaved ppl are not backsliders
- heart becomes cold to Godly prompting
Can God disown us?
John 15:5 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 Hebrews 2:1-3 Hebrews 6:4-6 Hebrews 10:26-29 Revelation 2:4-5; 3:1-6, 14-22
What is a great antidote to backsliding?
The possibility of being like Christ in obedience and in. His loving presence
What does drift away mean in Hebrews 2:1-3?
To not pay attention to what is important
In Hebrews 6:4-6 the phrase “fall away” means…
A willful and purposeful decision to reject Christ. In a state of rebellion
What does Hebrews 10:26-29 imply?
A life of continued sinning. The passage gives evidence that the person was saved
How do we remain in Christ? John 15:1-6
Study, fellowship, fasting, good works and our fruits
Did Judas have a chance?
YES
Judas’ life
Called- Matthew 10:4
Commanded to preach/ heal
With Jesus for 3 years
Turning point: waste of perfume, premeditated plan to betray Matthew 26:1-16
Action: he kissed Jesus, satan entered him (it was night)
Remorse: Matthew 27:3-5
Jesus acknowledged one lost John 17:12
Peter’s life
Called
Commanded to preach/heal
With Jesus for 3 years
Turning pt: not leave Jesus alone, reveals Satan’s desire for Peter and prays for him
Action: He denies Jesus 3 times, it was night
Remorse: he went outside and wept bitterly
Jesus restores Peter
Arminianism beliefs (Major Guest)
T total depravity C conditional Election U unlimited atonement R resist able grace P preservation of the saints
Guest’s acronym for Arminianism acronym
T total depravity U uniform election L loving atonement I identifiable grace P priesthood of all believers
Direct means of grace
Prayer Meditation Scripture reading Fellowship meals Worship- preaching
Indirect means of grace
Christian gathering Disciplines Christian service Christian suffering Devotions
Means of grace available to Jesus
Hebrew Scriptures Prayer Godly friends Holy Spirit God's favor Worship
