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Bio

Real Name

Alex

Gender

Male

Location

Antipolo, Philippines

Occupation

Church Janitor

Interests

Bible, Theology, History

Biography

Filipino; raised a Roman Catholic; once converted to Arminian Pentecostalism; acqauinted for a while with tolerant, common gracer, well-meant-offer Calvinist Baptists; converted to the historic Reformed Gospel/Theology

Religion / Church Affiliation

Bastion of Truth Reformed Churches in the Philippines

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 (Supralapsarian)

Eschatological Position

Amillennial

Covenantal Position

Covenant Theology

Creeds and Confessions

Canons of Dort, Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism

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?

No

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?

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 him/her to Christ alone for redemption, and consists the redeemed's thankfulness for such a great salvation.

Baptism is required for salvation?

No, if you mean baptism as an outward sign and seal

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, but also aware that some contested it's canonicity. I currenttly believe that it is not inconsistent with Paul's Gospel.

Definition of Faith

The spiritual living bond uniting the believer to Christ resulting in a certain knowledge and a hearty confidence in all that God in reveals in His Word.

Is there such a thing as a "Dead Faith?"

Ephesians 2:10: Even good works are prepared beforehand (predestined) to be performed by the one saved by grace through faith alone and not of works.

Assurance

Assurance is "faith." It is faith in the perfect righteousness of Christ; that no good work can add to that righteousness and no sin can diminish that righteousness.

Agreement

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