laiddownhislife

Bio

Real Name

Gav

Gender

Male

Location

U.S.A

Biography

Born again in 1983

Religion / Church Affiliation

Baptist

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

Amillennial

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?

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?

No

God wanted Adam to fall into sin?

No

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?

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

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?

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's been recognized by the churches throughout history.

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?"

I don't know.

Assurance

The Spirit gives assurance but good works are sometimes or always used by God to produce this assurance.

Agreement

I have answered all of these questions to the best of my knowledge.