419–479 Distinguish between the historical aspect of salvation (salvation accomplished) and the applied aspect of salvation (salvation applied). ➢ State the five tests that are used to verify theological truths. ➢ Properly identify the eleven divisions of theology. ➢ Understand the nature of salvation as a dynamic quality of life‚ not just a passive point of position. Understand the three tenses as each is applied to the subject of salvation. ➢ Know that in the Old Testament‚ men were
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The Theology of Election Within the framework of Christianity‚ God’s role in salvation is undoubtedly one of the biggest conundrums Christians have sought to answer. Historically‚ theologians have discussed‚ contemplated and questioned: who is it that God intends to grant salvation? Is salvation intended and offered to all‚ or does God predetermine those who will receive salvation? Biblical evidence and justification for either side of the argument exists‚ and on occasion this
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as necessary for the initial point of salvation. Charles Finney defines repentance as‚ “a turning from sin to holiness‚ or more strictly‚ from state of consecration to God‚ is and must be the turning‚ the change of mind‚ or the repentance that is required of all sinners. Nothing less can constitute a virtuous repentance‚ and nothing more can be required” (Finney 301). As seen in this quote‚ repentance and faith go hand in hand to produce the work of salvation in our lives. This change of heart is
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Evangelist. In the beginning of the book‚ Christian sacrifices his family to go on his journey to get salvation. Although initially he tries to get them to come‚ he leaves without them when he realizes they do not want to come and would rather he didn’t leave. Leaving his family is the first of many obstacles Christian faces. I think it shows that Christians who are truly seeking salvation must be ready to make ultimate sacrifices. As he leaves‚ Christian is joined by two of his neighbors‚ obstinate
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with God. It is by faith that we receive salvation and not by our works. But unfortunately‚ there are quite a few false views on the Gospel. Some of these false views include the teachings of Islam‚ Jehovah Witnesses‚ Latter Day Saints/Mormons. The organizations listed above carry the message of salvation by works. For instance‚ Islam does not have the “Good News” and teaches that salvation involves doing good and hoping Allah will grant you salvation. This can be seen with this statement from
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futile in their thinking‚ and their senseless minds were darkened” (Romans 1:21). It is necessary that people be justified before God because it provides a clear path to salvation. For many Jews‚ salvation can be achieved through the Law. However‚ the Jewish laws only play a minor role in becoming righteous in God’s eyes because salvation is comprised of more than just following the Law. The application of the Law is merely to show that humankind is
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is that salvation is freely granted by God’s grace‚ not human merit or intellect. Furthermore‚ salvation is extended to all people. This levels the ground at the foot of the cross. Everyone comes to God through faith‚ based upon the work of Jesus Christ. In 1:19 God’s rescue strategy opts for what appears to be weakness in the eyes of the world. God works in reverse thinking‚ especially in terms of human redemption. God does not need anyone but Himself to accomplish His plan of salvation. None of
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Compromised by God Free will is a concept of much debate. I base my conception of free will on Erasmus’s definition. Erasmus argues that free will is “The human will by which man is able to direct himself towards to turn away from what leads to eternal salvation”(6). My conception of free will alters the last clause and instead substitutes‚ man’s ability to direct himself towards and turn away from success‚ in addition to having the freedom to define such success. In this paper I will argue that man’s will
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in the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards was strictly focused on wicked Puritians and thier belife on their almighty God. Edwards wanted to persue his audience that all wicked people should repent from thier sins or else they would face the consquences of angry God. Thougout this sermon Johnathan Edwards incorpriates retorical devices to persue his audience that they need to repent from thier sins. The retoical devices Edwards uses to emphasize his point are illusions
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potential or resource. It is “a favour with which one receives without any merit of his own‚ the gift of divine grace‚ the gift of faith‚ knowledge‚ holiness‚ virtue”. The economy of divine grace is that through it “the pardon of sin and eternal salvation is appointed to sinners in consideration of the merits of Christ laid hold on by faith”. Grace or gifts (as it
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