epistemaniac

Date of Birth

December 19, 1962 (49)

Bio

Real Name

Ken

Gender

Male

Location

Indiana

Occupation

Permanently totally disabled

Interests

reading

Biography

married with 5 children, especially interested right now in common grace views and the Marrow controversy, unsure of many specifics re theological convictions

Religion / Church Affiliation

none

P-Net Questionnaire

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

London Baptist Confession of 1689

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?

Yes

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?

All of mankind fell into actual sin with Adam as their representative.

God has how many wills?

Two (God has a will of "desire" and a decretive will)

Do you believe in Justification from Eternity?

Yes

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

The entire life of Christ culminating in His death.

God hates the elect at some point in time?

I don't know

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, guides them to Christ, and provides a guideline for living.

Baptism is required for salvation?

No

Baptism is the sign of the new covenant?

Yes

Is the book of James authoritative?

Because it's been recognized by the churches throughout history.

Definition of Faith

It is something more than just simple belief in the Gospel.

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.