This is the first unit of Systematic Theology III What will we learn in this unit?
What takes place for a sinner to go from death to life? What is implied by the concept “salvation”? What is God's role in Salvation? What person of the Trinity is more “involved” in each aspect of our salvation? What is man's role in salvation?
Introduction: Soteriology
The Benefits of a proper understanding of Soteriology:
1. Better tools for Evangelism 2. A more “optimistic” approach to Christian living” 3. Where do we line up in our understanding of “Justification”? 4. What comes first regeneration or faith?
The First Link: Unconditional Election
This is sometimes treated as part of the Decrees of God in Theology Proper
1- A Working Definition of Unconditional Election 2- Election refers to groups not individuals I – Definition: election is based solely on God's purposes II – Clarification: election is not “foreknowledge” and it is individual III – Objections: a) It makes God unjust b) This doctrine removes Man's free will c) This removes the “drive” for Evangelism
Conclusion: 1. Unconditional Election leads to true humility a) In our daily walk b) In redemptive and compassionate evangelism c) In judging people 2. Unconditional Election changes (or should it not change?) 3. Unconditional Election leads to assurance:
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