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
Hyper-Calvinism (Hardshellism)
Eschatological Position
Pan-Millennial (it will all pan out)
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
God has how many wills?
One (His decretive will of purpose is His will of pleasure)
Do you believe in Justification from Eternity?
Yes
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
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 belief in the heart as opposed to just belief in the mind.
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 answered all of these questions to the best of my knowledge.