Theo exam 3

What two closely related distinguishable aspects does Conversion involve?

repentance and faith

Regeneration

spiritual birth brought forth by the Holy Spirit at conversion.

Conversion

the divine/human activity in which one becomes a christian

We are called to...

A new identity in Jesus Christian freedom through grace Peace with God A life proclamation and praise Receive the Kingdom of God, eternal life and heavenly glory

Evangelical Theology

A person is reconciled to God through the work of Jesus Christ accepted through repentance and faith

God's gift of common grace

Common grace is understood as the undeserved goodness of the Creator of God expressed by his general care of creation to all persons without discrimination

Conversion vs. Regeneration

Conversion involves a human response to God's call to salvation. Regeneration is an unconscious transformation brought about by the Holy Spirit at the moment of conversion.

What is Biblical Conversion?

Conversion is defined as a conscious act in which a person turns to God in Christ through repentance and faith

Evangelical order of Salvation

Election/predestination Gospel call Conversion Regeneration Justification Adoption Union with Christ Sanctification Perseverance Glorification

Universal election in Christ

Every individual in the human race is potentially "elected" by God Held by Karl Barth

Principle #3

Fallen runners

Phases of Glorification

First Phase - At the believer's death when the should departs from the body and enters Jesus' presence. Second Phase - At the resurrection of the body when the soul is reunited with the body and vindicated at the judgment seat of Christ. Third Phase - The believer's entry into the new heaven and new earth in resurrected bodies.

Unconditional Double Election

God elected believers to eternal life God elected unbelievers to eternal death Held by Theodore Beza

Conditional Single Election

God elects based upon the foreseen response of the believer Held by James Arminius

Unconditional Single Election

God elects believers to eternal life Held by Augustine and Calvin

Principle #1

God's initiative in preservation All three members of the Trinity are involved in the Perseverance of the saints.

Roman Catholic Theology

Grace is transmitted through the sacrament of the church; thus those outside the official church cannot receive it

Why perseverance if I'am saved?

"You might lose it' "To show you have it"

Secular Theology

Believes that humanity has come to age and now needs to trust in the visible and in explanations that do not assume any transcendent or super sensible entities

Sanctification

Actualizing in forgiven sinners God's original purpose. To be set apart, to be Holy

The Message of 1 John

Assurance is gained through seeing the present reality of salvation being worked out in your life

Existential Theology(salvation)

Calls a person away from their selfish and illusory security to God who is beyond the world and scientific understanding

Universalism

Christ died for all, therefore all will be saved Major proponent - John Hick

Calvinism

Christ died only for the elect Major proponent - John Calvin

Amyraldianism

Christ's death is sufficient for all, yet efficient for the elect. Major proponent - Moses Amyraut

Union with christ

It is not merely a relationship between two friends or a teacher to a student

Grace is a gift bestowed upon people. Grace is the gift of...

Jesus Christ(John 4:10) Righteousness and Salvation (Acts 15:11) God's power to work through his servants( 2 Cor 8:1) Ministry (Romans 1:5) Spiritual endowments (Ephesians 4:7)

The Redeemed may backslide for a season

Noah Abraham King David King Solomon Peter Some will Apostatize because they are unconverted

The Grounds of Justification

Not on the basis of personal merit Not on the basis of personal worth or character. Not on the basis of personal pedigree or privileges. Not on the basis of works On the basis of Christ's merit. Based on Christ's virtuous life Based on Christ's obedient death

Characteristics of our union with christ

Our union with Christ is judicial in nature. From a legal perspective the two are now one. Our union with Christ is spiritual in nature. This union of the two does not destroy the reality of either person. Our union with Christ is vital. Jesus' life actually flows into ours, renewing our inner nature and imparting spiritual strength.

Adoption is a Distinct Salvation Event

Regeneration - We are made spiritually alive. Justification - We are declared righteous before God. Adoption - We are given the privilege of family membership(this is not implied in our justification).

Two aspects of Conversion

Repentance - turning from where we have been in our sinful condition and actions. Faith - trusting in Jesus as we believe Him for our new life in the present and the continuation into life eternal.

Principle #4

Running with Assurance

Varied interpretations of Perseverance

Saving Grace lost by walking after the Flesh(Arminians). Elect Believers Persevere, Non- elect Believers Fall away(Lutherans). God Preserves the converted in Perseverance to the end(Reformed0.

Principle #2

Taking God's warnings seriously

The Gospel call is...

The Holy Spirit's work in which He enables our minds and hearts to be receptive to the Gospel.

Liberation Theologies

The basic problem of society is the expressionand explanation of the powerless classes by the powerful which needs to be eradicated

What does the Bible say about Salvation?

The biggest change from Old Testament to New Testament is the personal dimension comes into full light. Also, the person experiences salvation because of the deliverance from sin accomplished through Jesus

The Need for Grace

The degree in which we understand our sinfulness in the degree to which we appreciate grace

New Testament Understanding of Faith

The direction of faith is solely put in the person and work of Jesus

The Nature of Glorification

The perfecting of the soul The perfecting of the body

Varied interpretations of salvation

The process of personal Reformation( liberal theology) The sacramental Process of making Righteous( Roman Catholic Theology) Entire Sanctification through a "second blessing" experience( wesleyans and holiness tradition) Through Holy Spirit baptism( Pentecostals) The Gradual process of becoming Holy( evangelicals) Through a decisive act of surrender to Christ(Keswick and victorious life advocates) An objective accomplished fact(Neoorthodox)

How do we make the most of this union?

Through prayer Through the Word Through the Lord's Supper Through Ministry Through Christian love

The Need for Regeneration

Unregenerate are morally evil(John 3:19). Unregenerate live in spiritual darkness(Matt 4:19). Unregenerate are slaves to sin(John 8:34). Unregenerate are under the sentence of physical, spiritual and eternal death(John 3:15-16).

The Time Dimension

We have been saved( justification) We are being saved(sanctification) We will be saved(glorification)