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On the road to Zion

Real Name

Scott

Gender

Male

Location

Toronto

Occupation

It a job.

Interests

A few.

Biography

I am a mammal, and due to my disposition as such, it's impossible to be a disco duck.

Religion / Church Affiliation

Disciple of Jesus Christ

All members are required to answer this questionnaire. We apologize that it takes a long time to fill out, but we like to see how everybody lines up theologically. It has helped our discussions tremendously.

Soteriological Position

Not Sure

Eschatological Position

Not Sure

Covenantal Position

Not Sure

Creeds and Confessions

Gospel Standard Articles of Faith

Are some men elected to salvation?

Yes

Are some men elected to damnation?

Yes

Is salvation by works?

No

Do men have free will?

No

Is salvation offered to all who hear the Gospel?

No

God wants all men to be saved?

No

Salvation dependent upon acceptance of truth?

No

Jesus died for all men?

No

God loves all men?

No

Christ experienced sin in His person?

No

Was sin imputed or imparted to Christ?

Imputed

Is righteousness imputed or imparted to believers?

Imputed

God predestines all things, including sin?

Yes

God wanted Adam to fall into sin?

Yes

What sin is imputed to the elect?

God never imputes sin to His elect.

When Adam and Eve sinned, what really happened?

It was revealed to Adam that he was a sinner and needed the righteousness of Christ which demonstrated the eventual regeneration of every elect individual.

God has how many wills?

One (His decretive will of purpose is His will of pleasure)

Do you believe in Justification from Eternity?

Yes

What point in time is righteousness imputed to the elect based upon?

Christ dying on the cross.

God hates the elect at some point in time?

No

God loves the reprobate?

No

God's will is mutable?

No

Tithing is obligatory?

No

What is the purpose of the law?

It points the individual to sin and guides them to Christ.

Baptism is required for salvation?

No

Baptism is the sign of the new covenant?

Yes

Is the book of James authoritative?

I've been investigating or have investigated the canonicity of James and have not come to a firm conclusion either way.

Definition of Faith

It is simply mental assent to the truth.

Is there such a thing as a "Dead Faith?"

No, there is no such thing as a "dead faith" because those who give mental assent to the truth will undoubtedly perform good works.

Assurance

The Spirit graciously gives assurance to those who assent to the truth. Good works have no part in producing assurance in an individual.

Agreement

I have not answered these questions to the best of my knowledge and wish to be banned from 5solas.org.