James

Date of Birth

April 1, 1947 (64)

Bio

Real Name

James White

Gender

Male

Location

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Occupation

Retired from AIG Ins

Interests

Camping, walking, going to the sprots events of my grand children.

Biography

Happily married, father of 2 grown children, and proud grand parent of four precious grand children

Religion / Church Affiliation

Beleiver

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

Calvinism

Eschatological Position

Pretribulational Premillennial

Covenantal Position

Covenant Theology

Creeds and Confessions

Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF)

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?

The elect only have Adam's sin imputed to them before salvation.

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?

The entire life of Christ culminating in His death.

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, 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?

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.