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SOTERIOLOGY
DOCTRINE OF SALVATION
SOTERIOLOGY
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
CALVINISM VS
ARMINIANISM
CALVINISM
JOHN CALVIN
TOTAL DEPRAVITY
UNCONDITIONAL ELECTION
LIMITED ATONEMENT
IRRESISTIBLE GRACE
PRESERVATION OF THE SAINTS
CALVINISM
TOTAL DEPRAVITY
UNCONDITIONAL ELECTION
LIMITED ATONEMENT
IRRESISTIBLE GRACE
PRESERVATION OF THE SAINTS
CALVINISM
TOTAL DEPRAVITY
UNCONDITIONAL ELECTION
LIMITED ATONEMENT
IRRESISTIBLE GRACE
PRESERVATION OF THE SAINTS
CALVINISM
TOTAL DEPRAVITY
UNCONDITIONAL ELECTION
LIMITED ATONEMENT
IRRESISTIBLE GRACE
PRESERVATION OF THE SAINTS
CALVINISM
TOTAL DEPRAVITY
UNCONDITIONAL ELECTION
LIMITED ATONEMENT
IRRESISTIBLE GRACE
PRESERVATION OF THE SAINTS
CALVINISM
ARMINIANISM
JACOB ARMINIUS
FREE WILL
CONDITIONAL ELECTION
UNIVERSAL ATONEMENT
RESISTIBLE GRACE
FALLING FROM GRACE
ARMINIANISM
FREE WILL
CONDITIONAL ELECTION
UNIVERSAL ATONEMENT
RESISTIBLE GRACE
FALLING FROM GRACE
ARMINIANISM
FREE WILL
CONDITIONAL ELECTION
UNIVERSAL ATONEMENT
RESISTIBLE GRACE
FALLING FROM GRACE
ARMINIANISM
FREE WILL
CONDITIONAL ELECTION
UNIVERSAL ATONEMENT
RESISTIBLE GRACE
FALLING FROM GRACE
ARMINIANISM
FREE WILL
CONDITIONAL ELECTION
UNIVERSAL ATONEMENT
RESISTIBLE GRACE
FALLING FROM GRACE
ARMINIANISM
BIBLIST (BAPTIST)
1/ The Bible clearly presents in the
strongest language both the sovereignty of
God and the responsibility of man.
BIBLIST (BAPTIST)
2/ We do not possess all the facts about
anything (1 Cor 8:2). God has indeed told
us everything he wants us to know, but
certainly not everything he knows (1 Cor
13:9, 12; Rom 11:33-36)
BIBLIST (BAPTIST)
3/ God cannot do anything which is either
unfair or unreasonable (Heb 6:18). We
must therefore interpret anything God does
by what he is (Gen 18:25; Deut 32:4; Mk
7:35-37; Ecc 12:10-13)
BIBLIST (BAPTIST)
DEPRAVED IN HIS TOTALITY (W/ FREE
WILL)
BIBLIST (BAPTIST)
DEPRAVED IN HIS TOTALITY (W/ FREE
WILL)
ELECTION ACCORDING TO THE
FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD
BIBLIST (BAPTIST)
DEPRAVED IN HIS TOTALITY (W/ FREE
WILL)
ELECTION ACCORDING TO THE
FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD
FULL ATONEMENT
BIBLIST (BAPTIST)
DEPRAVED IN HIS TOTALITY (W/ FREE
WILL)
ELECTION ACCORDING TO THE
FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD
FULL ATONEMENT
GOD’S GRACE THAT CAN BE RECEIVED
OR REFUSED
BIBLIST (BAPTIST)
DEPRAVED IN HIS TOTALITY (W/ FREE WILL)
ELECTION ACCORDING TO THE FOREKNOWLEDGE
OF GOD
FULL ATONEMENT
GOD’S GRACE THAT CAN BE RECEIVED OR
REFUSED
PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS BECAUSE OF
THE PRESERVATION OF GOD THROUGH JESUS
CHRIST
BIBLIST (BAPTIST)
EMPHASIS
THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST
BIBLICAL PROCLAMATION
THE GREAT COMMISSION
EMPHASIS
The primary focus of Christians should be to
carry out the great commission under the
lordship of Jesus Christ according to the
guidelines found in the inerrant Word of God.
EMPHASIS
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE COMPLETENESS,
SECURITY AND
ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE COMPLETENESS OF
SALVATION
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE COMPLETENESS OF
SALVATION
Salvation of Man’s Body
1 Cor 15:44; Phil 3:21; Rom 8:23
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE COMPLETENESS OF
SALVATION
Salvation of Man’s Soul
Heb 6:19; Jas 1:21; 1 Pet 1:9; 4:19
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE COMPLETENESS OF
SALVATION
Salvation of Man’s Spirit
Rom 8:16; 2 Tim 4:22; Heb 12:23
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
These things have I written unto you that
believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye
may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye
may believe on the name of the Son of God.
1 John 5:13
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith;
prove your own selves. Know ye not your own
selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except
ye be reprobates?
2 Corinthians 13:5
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
We have assurance because of
God’s Promises
(Rom 10:13; Titus 1:2)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
We have assurance because of
God’s Presence
(Rom 8:16; 1 Jn 3:24)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
We have assurance because of
God’s Love
(Rom 8:35-39)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
We have assurance because of
God’s Work
(2 Cor 5:17; 1 Pet 2:2; 1 Jn 2:3; 1 Jn 2:10)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
We have assurance because of
God’s Chastening
(Heb 12:5-11)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Possible Causes of Doubt:
early salvation experience
not remembering every word they prayed
not sure if they meant it enough
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Possible Causes of Doubt:
they don’t feel saved
a sermon on hell or the rapture
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Possible Causes of Doubt:
more sin after salvation
they want a clean slate
confusing terms
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Possible Causes of Doubt:
a “famous” person gets saved
not sure which time they meant it
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Quick Checklist of Questions to Ask
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Have you enjoyed spiritual fellowship with
God, with Christ, with fellow believers?
(1 Jn 1:3-4)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Do you have a sensitivity to sin?
(1 Jn 1:5-10)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Are you basically obedient to the
commandments of Scripture?
(1 Jn 2:3-5)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
What is your attitude toward the world and its
values?
(1 Jn 2:15)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Do you love Jesus Christ and look forward to
his coming?
(2 Tim 4:8; 1 Jn 3:2-3)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Do you practice sin less now that you have
professed faith in Christ?
(1 Jn 3:5-6)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Do you love other believers?
(1 Jn 3:14)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Have you experienced answered prayer?
(1 Jn 3:22; 5:14-15)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Do you have the inner witness of the Holy
Spirit?
(Rom 8:15-16; 1 Jn 4:13)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Do you have the ability to discern between
spiritual truth and error?
(Jn 10:3-5, 27; 1 Jn 4:1-6)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Do you believe the basic doctrines of the faith?
(1 Jn 5:1)
BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: SOTERIOLOGY
THE ASSURANCES OF
SALVATION
Have you experienced persecution for your
Christian position?
(Jn 15:18-20; Phil 1:28)