ex-theologian

Bio

Real Name

Andrew E. van Eerden

Gender

Male

Location

Netherlands

Occupation

Missionary.

Interests

Missions and theology.

Biography

After happily studying evangelical theology in France God didn't give up on me and called me to be an independent faith missionary in India where I found out that all I really needed is John 3:16...
But I am still interested in theology as long as it has some practical value and application.

Religion / Church Affiliation

I am staunchly non denominatinal but believe in the brotherhood of all true believers.

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 (Fullerism)

Eschatological Position

Pretribulational Premillennial

Covenantal Position

New Covenant Theology

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?

I don't know

Was sin imputed or imparted to Christ?

I don't know

Is righteousness imputed or imparted to believers?

Imputed and Imparted

God predestines all things, including sin?

Yes

God wanted Adam to fall into sin?

No

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?

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?

Yes

Is the book of James authoritative?

Because when I read it, I can tell that it's inspired by the Holy Spirit.

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?"

Yes, it is possible for a person to believe the truth and not at all walk in 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.