Craig kennedy

Date of Birth

April 1, 1953 (58)

Bio

Real Name

Craig Kennedy

Gender

Male

Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Occupation

Bus Driver

Interests

Family, Studying Christian Doctrines, reading and writing, watching top sport ie rugby/cricket

Biography

My desire is to learn more about God's ways and grow in the truth. I am happily married with three children.

Religion / Church Affiliation

Saved by God's Grace alone through Faith alone in the Lord Jesus Christ who died a substitutionary death on the Cross for sin and rose bodily from the dead

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

The sole condition for receiving everlasting life is faith alone in the Lord Jesus Christ, who died a substitutionary death on the cross for man’s sin and rose bodily from the dead (John 3:16-18; 6:47; Acts 16:31). Faith is the conviction that something is true. To believe in Jesus (“he who believes in Me has everlasting life”) is to be convinced that He guarantees everlasting life to all who simply believe in Him for it (John 4:14; 5:24; 6:47; 11:26; 1 Tim 1:16). No act of obedience, preceding or following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, such as commitment to obey, sorrow for sin, turning from one’s sin, baptism or submission to the Lordship of Christ, may be added to, or considered part of, faith as a condition for receiving everlasting life (Rom 4:5; Gal 2:16; Titus 3:5). This saving transaction between God and the sinner is simply the giving and receiving of a free gift (Eph 2:8-9; John 4:10 ; Rev 22:17 )...*Grace Evangelical Society wording

Eschatological Position

Postribulational Premillennial

Covenantal Position

Progressive Dispensationalism

Creeds and Confessions

I don't agree with any of the listed confessions or creeds.

Are some men elected to salvation?

Yes

Are some men elected to damnation?

No

Is salvation by works?

No

Do men have free will?

Yes

Is salvation offered to all who hear the Gospel?

Yes

God wants all men to be saved?

Yes

Salvation dependent upon acceptance of truth?

Yes

Jesus died for all men?

Yes

God loves all men?

Yes

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?

God's decree involves knowledge of everything that will occur whether such events occur by His determination or by His permission

God wanted Adam to fall into sin?

No

What sin is imputed to the elect?

The elect have Adam's sin and their sins imputed to them before salvation.

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?

God's Sovereignty is not random because He uses infinite wisdom, love and mercy in determining His purposes

Do you believe in Justification from Eternity?

No

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?

Yes

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?

No

Is the book of James authoritative?

Because it testifies of Christ and His work.

Definition of Faith

God provides the free gift of salvation on the basis of His grace. People must receive the free gift of salvation by means of faith. Such is the clear and distinct message of Eph 2:8.

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.