For reference, please see Romans 8:15,23 (future adoption); Ephesians 1:5. The Biblical concept of adoption in the New Testament is based on the Roman aristocratic function of adoption during the first century. In Scripture, adoption means to be recognized by God as an adult son. This is our actual position at salvation. However, experientially at salvation, we are adopted babes…
The Church Age believer in Christ is superior to all angels, including satan (Hebrews 1:4,13-14; 2:9-11). It is in our position in Christ that we are to view ourselves… this is how God sees us. Please note: God accomplishes the Church Age believer’s sanctification in three stages: positional, experiential, and ultimate.
The Doctrine of Sanctification teaches that God’s purpose is to make each Church Age believer like the humanity of Christ. Each is “conformed to the image of His Son,” the glorified Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:29). God accomplishes the Church Age believer’s sanctification in three stages: Positional Experiential Ultimate Positional sanctification is the believer’s union with Christ, accomplished by the…
An anthropomorphism ascribes to God physical characteristics such as eyes, nose, ears. God the Father and the Holy Spirit do not have our “physicalness,” but the humanity of Christ does, which makes Christ the Unique Person in the universe.
A right thing becomes wrong when done in a wrong way. A wrong thing is still wrong though done in a right way. A wrong thing done wrongly is wrong. Only a right thing done in a right way is right. Protocol defined: “A rigid code prescribing strict adherence to precisely correct procedure.” God’s perfect plan is designed for imperfect…
Arrogance distorts Truth. Ego has certain skill-sets manifested from the arrogance patterns of the sin nature, such as: self-absorption; self-deception; self-justification (Galatians 6:3; James 3:14-16). Be sure to see our categorical studies on the Sin-Nature. It is the epitome of arrogance for finite mankind to think they are impressing infinite God. It is also one of satan’s most successful campaigns…
Witnessing is personal evangelism by believers to unsaved mankind – the communication of the Gospel of Christ on the cross to the lost. The believer has a responsibility to be accurate in presenting the Gospel message. Then, the one who hears is responsible to respond or reject. Their choice (volition) determines their eternal destiny. Witnessing is serious because eternity with…
Volition means a personal freedom to choose. God does not and cannot violate free will. Volitional responsibility is the reason for so much suffering and shame in the world. Man knows right from wrong – “The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil” (Genesis 2:17).
The sin nature (Adam’s nature) is passed down in each generation through the male (father) in copulation (seed of man). The “seed” for the humanity of Jesus Christ was implanted by the Holy Spirit. God is the Father, Mary is the mother (Matthew 1:18, 22-25). Luke calls it the miracle conception (Luke 1:26-38).
God is absolute truth. Veracity (truthfulness) is the absolute integrity of God, which consists of His righteousness and justice which comprises His holiness. His holiness is the totality of divine perfection (Exodus 34:6; Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 31:15; 33:4; John 1:14; 14:6; 16:13; 17:17-19).
The only unpardonable sin is the rejection of Christ’s work on the cross (John 1:29; 3:18,36). This sin is related to the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit, and if this truth is rejected, it is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Genesis 6:3; John 16:7-11; Hebrews 10:29). This is the only unpardonable sin in existence today.
Unlimited Atonement/Efficacy is the saving work of Christ on the cross for the sins of humanity, which was efficacious. Efficacious means the perfectly innocent Christ in His humanity, sacrificed Himself and was totally acceptable to God. Christ died in our place. He paid, in full, our insurmountable debt. Christ redeemed us. Please reference Romans 3:24-26; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 6:20; 7:23;…
Triumphal entrance refers to the triumphal entry of our Savior into the third heaven, which is beyond the stellar universe, with all believers – from Adam to the point in time where He led the procession – following behind Him. His procession from earth in bodily form was the first entry by any human being into Heaven. He is the…
The Tree of Life represented the perfect environment of the Garden of Eden, between God and man, until Adam and Eve transgressed (disobeyed). The Tree of Life represented Eternal Life (Reference Genesis 2:9; 3:22).
A reference to the cross.
God is everywhere; He transcends time and space; His dwelling is outside of His created universe, yet He is also in every speck of it. God is everywhere simultaneously. God is Omnipresent.
The gift of tongues was a temporary gift for the dissemination of the Gospel at the beginning of the church-age (1 Corinthians 12:1-31; 13:1-10). Tongues served a time-specific purpose, one which was fulfilled, as planned. Then, the ‘gift’ was no longer applicable and thereby removed as a spiritual gift. The Bible is clear on this, yet some people put personal…
Mankind is totally depraved (morally corrupt; wicked) in God’s sight (Titus 3:5). Man is, by his human nature, inherently a sinner, lost, without hope, except by faith in the cross-work of Christ.
Refers to appearances of Christ in the Old Testament prior to the incarnation (before Christ came to Earth in human form).
Means “four letters” referring to YHWH, translated Jehovah or Yahweh. Used in the Old Testament to refer to Lord God as one, or as the Trinity. The Jews considered this name too sacred to utter so they used Adonai, which is singular form of The Lord God.
