Positional Truth

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.    

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The Doctrine of Sanctification

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…

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Protocol

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…

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Arrogance/Arrogance Skill-Sets = Ego

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…

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Witnessing

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…

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Volition

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).    

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Virgin Birth/Conception

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).    

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Veracity

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).    

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Unpardonable Sin

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.    

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Unlimited Atonement/Efficacy

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;…

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Triumphal Entrance

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…

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Tongues

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…

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Taboo

Taboos are a prohibition imposed by religion – a system of legalism and self-righteousness. It is an invasion of privacy. Taboos are not to be the criteria for assessing sin or establishing righteousness. Taboos are a form of bullying, which is a result of power-lust arrogance. Legalism is human-viewpoint religion. Taboos are counterfeit to Occupation with Christ.    

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