Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation
SOTERIOLOGY
The Doctrine of Salvation
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC
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We believe that due to the total depravity of
mankind, it is necessary for God to take the
initiative in salvation. Therefore, God has called out
for Himself a people from before the foundation of
the earth. God chooses those who will be saved,
based upon His grace and mercy alone; not on the
merits (or potential merits) of the individual. If the
Father does not draw an individual to Christ, then
that individual would never come to Him.
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC
Cont.
However, all that the Father draws (or elects)
will inevitably come to Him (John 6:37,44;
Romans 8:28-30; Romans 9; Ephesians 1:4-
6). And yet, the sovereign choosing of the
Father in no way negates the free will of the
individual (Romans 10:13).
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC
Cont.
We believe salvation is a gift of God, brought
to the world by grace and received by the
repentant sinner through personal faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ whose precious blood was
shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our
sins (Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-10; John 1:12; 1
Peter 1:18,19).
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC
Cont.
We believe that when an unsaved person
exercises faith in Christ in the manner described
in the New Testament, that person passes from
spiritual death into spiritual life, and from the old
creation into the new. Immediately upon being
saved that one is justified from all sin and is
accepted, loved as Christ is loved, having his/her
portion and place as linked to Him and one with
Him forever.
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC
Cont.
And though the saved one may have occasion to
grow in the realization of personal blessings and to
know a fuller measure of divine power through
yielding of his/her life more fully to God, that one is,
as soon as he/she is saved, in possession of every
spiritual blessing and absolutely complete in Christ
(John 5:24 and 17:23: Acts 13:39; Romans 5:1; 1
Corinthians 3:21; Colossians 2:10; 1 John 4:17 and
5:11,12).
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC
Cont.
We believe that all the redeemed, once
saved, are kept by God's power and thus
secure in Christ forever (John 6:37-40 and
10:27-30; Romans 5-11; 1 Corinthians 1:4-8;
1 Peter 1:5).
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC
Cont.
We believe that all true saints will ultimately
persevere, that is, though they may sin
grievously thus incurring the displeasure of
God resulting in His discipline upon their
lives, they will not completely apostatize, but
will be kept through faith by the power of
God (Hebrews 12:5-11).
Definition of Salvation
Basic meaning = deliverance
Hebrew – Yasha (Joshua, Jesus)
Greek – Sodzo; Soteria; Suter (Savior)
Definition of Salvation
Physical deliverance
National deliverance
Spiritual deliverance
Eternal deliverance
Three Tenses of Salvation
Man’s Need of Salvation
1.
Man’s original state and fall
2.
Man’s present state of sin
3.
Man’s present state of alienation
4.
Man’s present state under condemnation
5.
Man’s present state under control of
darkness
Man’s Present State of Sin
Guilt – our legal, external standing
before God
•
Romans 3:23
•
Ephesians 2:1-3
Sin’s Character
1
.
That which ought not to be
minimized
excused
out-grown
2.
Primarily against God (Psalm 51:4)
His standard – Glory (Romans 3:23)
3.
It’s exceeding sinfulness
Angelic proof
Human proof
Divine proof
Man’s Present State of Sin
Depravity (Romans 3:10-18)
•
Definition: Man’s essential
condition since the Fall,
characterized by corruption. Man
has an evil and perverted nature
throughout.
Total Depravity
The principle of sin has pervaded
every aspect of man’s nature and he is
totally incapable of achieving his own
salvation.
Man’s Present State of Sin
Extent
•
All men are depraved
•
All of man is depraved
Man’s Present State of Sin
Results
•
“Dead in trespasses and sins”
Ephesians 2:1-3
•
Incapable of pleasing God –
Romans 8:7-8
•
Under power of sin – Ephesians 2:1-2
•
Incapable of saving himself –
Galatians 2:16
Man’s Present State of Alienation--
Romans 8:7-8
Man’s Present State Under
Condemnation --
Romans 3:9-23
Man’s Present State Under Control of
Darkness --
Ephesians 2:1-3
The Control of Darkness
1.
Blinded by the god of this world
(2 Cor 4:3-4)
2.
Walking according to the age – course of this
world
(Eph 2:2a)
3.
Walking according to the prince of the
authority (power) of the air
(Eph 2:2b)
4.
Satan constantly working in unbeliever
(Eph 2:2c)
5.
Unsaved men serve Satan
(1 Cor 12:2; Gal 4:8)
Definitions
A.
RECONCILIATION
•
Definition: To change a person from enmity to
friendship
•
2 Corinthians 5:14-31
B.
PROPITIATION
•
Satisfaction
•
Romans 3:21-27
C.
REDEMPTION
•
To buy, or to ransom in order to set free.
•
Galatians 3:13
Definitions
D.
ATONEMENT
•
To cover, thus to pardon sin.
•
Psalm 78:38; Hebrews 9:22
E.
JUSTIFICATION
•
To be acquitted of guilt, resulting in the
elimination of condemnation.
•
Romans 5:1
TERMINOLOGY…ELECTION
1.
Omniscience
2.
Foreknowledge
3.
Foreordination
4.
Predestine
5.
Election
6.
Retribution
7.
Preterition
8.
Sovereign
ELECTION
Scripture:
•
Matthew 22:14
•
Acts 13:48
•
Ephesians 1:4
•
2 Thessalonians 2:13
Definition:
That aspect of the eternal purpose of God whereby he
certainly and eternally determines by means of
unconditional and loving choice who will believe.
This is not merely the intention of God to save all who
may believe; rather, it determines who will believe.
OMNISCIENCE
Scripture:
•
Psalm 139:1-4
•
Isaiah 40:28
•
Romans 11:33
•
Hebrews 4:13
Definition:
Relates to God’s knowledge of all that is or could
be. He has full knowledge of himself and all of
his creation. He knows from eternity all that will
occur for certain and also all that could occur.
FOREKNOWLEDGE
Scripture:
•
Acts 2:23
•
Romans 8:29; 11:2
•
Ephesians 1:5
Definition:
The selective knowledge of God that makes one an
object of God’s love; it is more than mere
knowledge or cognition beforehand. The term
focuses on God’s motivation to act, relating to
persons rather than what the persons will or will
not do.
FOREORDINATION
Scripture:
•
Ephesians 1:5
Definition:
God’s predetermination of all things
that occur in his creation, both events
and a person’s actions. All things
that happen external to God are
determined by him and are certain.
PREDESTINATION
Scripture:
•
Romans 8:29-30
Definition:
Differs from foreordination in that the former concerns the
determination of all things, whereas predestination relates
specifically to the determination of the elect and their
conformity to the image of Christ. Predestination never
occurs in the sense of one’s being predestined to damnation.
CALLING
Scripture:
•
General:
•
Matthew 22:14
•
John 3:16-18
•
Effectual:
•
John 6:4
•
Romans 8:28-30
•
1 Corinthians 1:23-24
Definition:
•
General:
The call of the Gospel through proclamation in
which all persons are invited to receive Christ.
•
Effectual:
The application of the word of the Gospel to
the elect. The Holy Spirit does this work only in the
elect, and this results in salvation.
SALVATION
Scripture:
•
John 3:16-17; 6:37
•
Acts 4:12
Definition:
The culmination of election: the sum total of all God’s work
for man in delivering him from his lost condition in sin and
presenting him in glory. It is received
through
faith, but faith
is not a
cause
or reason for which God has justified the person.
The cause of God’s salvation is wholly in Himself not in man
(Rom 9:12, 16)
REPROBATION
Scripture:
•
Isaiah 6:9-10
•
Romans 9:27; 11:7
Definition:
God’s passive attitude in passing over some people in tbhe
bestowment of salvation. It is an expression of God’s divine
justice in condemning them to eternal punishment for sins.
REDEMPTION
1.
Agarazō
2.
Ex
ararazō
3.
Lutroō
Benefits of Salvation
1.
Justification
•
Romans 3:24
2.
New Position
•
1 Peter 2:5, 9
•
Philippians 3:20
•
Ephesians 2:19
3.
An Inheritance
•
Colossians 2:9, 10
•
Ephesians 1:3, 11, 14
•
1 Peter 1:4
Benefits of Salvation
4.
Strength to live the Christian Life
•
Romans 6:14
•
Romans 8
•
2 Corinthians 3:6-13
•
Ephesians 4:6
5.
Sanctification
•
1 Corinthians 6:11
•
1 Peter 1:16
•
Ephesians 5:26, 27
CIRCLES OF GRACE
Effectual Call
Conviction
Gospel
General Call
Common Grace
1.
PROVISION
2.
RESTRAINT
FOUR FOLD PICTURE
SACRIFICE—
the answer to
our guilt
PROPITIATION –
the answer to
God’s wrath
RECONCILIATION
–the answer to God’s
alienation from us
REDEMPTION –
the answer to our
bondage to sin
and Satan
BRIDGE ILLUSTRATION
CHRIST
S
N
(1)
(4)
MAN—DEATH
1.
Romans 3:23
2.
Romans 6:23
3.
Hebrews 9:27
GOD—LIFE
4.
Romans 5:8; 1
Cor 15:3, 4
5.
Ephesians 2:8-9
6.
John 5:24; John
1:12; Rev 3:20
HEAR
(1)
(6)
BELIEVE
RECEIVE
REPENTANCE
epistrepho
= means turning back
methanelomai
= carries the idea of regret
metanoeo
= means a change of mind
LORDSHIP SALVATION
1.
Salvation is by
God’s grace alone
,
through
faith alone
, in
Christ
alone
.
2.
Saving faith includes a
willingness
to submit to Jesus as Lord
.
3.
Saving faith includes
repentance
from sin
.
4.
Evidenced by a
transformed life
.
Man Trying to Reach God
GOD
GOD
MAN
MAN
THE THREE ASPECTS OF PERFECTION
POSITIONAL (1 Cor 6:11)
ULTIMATE (1 Jn 3:2)
ROM 6:11
1.
RECKON OLD NATURE DEAD
ROM 6:13
2.
YIELD SELVES TO HOLY SPIRIT
1 PET 2:2, 3
3.
STUDY & OBEY WORD
1 THESS 5:17
4.
PRAYER
Present our Part
PRACTICAL(1 PET 1:14,15)
HEB 10;25
5.
FELLOWSHIP-CHRISTIAN
ISA 6:1-7
6.
WORSHIP
EPH 4:11-13
7.
SERVE GOD
PAST – GOD’S PART
In Soteriology, the Doctrine of Salvation is explored through the belief in God's initiative in saving mankind, the necessity of grace and repentance for receiving salvation, and the transformative power of faith in Christ. This doctrine emphasizes the profound spiritual transition from death to life, the completeness found in Christ, and the continuous growth in spiritual blessings.
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SOTERIOLOGY The Doctrine of Salvation
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC SALVATION We believe that due to the total depravity of mankind, it is necessary for God to take the initiative in salvation. Therefore, God has called out for Himself a people from before the foundation of the earth. God chooses those who will be saved, based upon His grace and mercy alone; not on the merits (or potential merits) of the individual. If the Father does not draw an individual to Christ, then that individual would never come to Him.
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC Cont. However, all that the Father draws (or elects) will inevitably come to Him (John 6:37,44; Romans 8:28-30; Romans 9; Ephesians 1:4- 6). And yet, the sovereign choosing of the Father in no way negates the free will of the individual (Romans 10:13).
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC Cont. We believe salvation is a gift of God, brought to the world by grace and received by the repentant sinner through personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins (Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-10; John 1:12; 1 Peter 1:18,19).
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC Cont. We believe that when an unsaved person exercises faith in Christ in the manner described in the New Testament, that person passes from spiritual death into spiritual life, and from the old creation into the new. Immediately upon being saved that one is justified from all sin and is accepted, loved as Christ is loved, having his/her portion and place as linked to Him and one with Him forever.
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC Cont. And though the saved one may have occasion to grow in the realization of personal blessings and to know a fuller measure of divine power through yielding of his/her life more fully to God, that one is, as soon as he/she is saved, in possession of every spiritual blessing and absolutely complete in Christ (John 5:24 and 17:23: Acts 13:39; Romans 5:1; 1 Corinthians 3:21; Colossians 2:10; 1 John 4:17 and 5:11,12).
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC Cont. We believe that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God's power and thus secure in Christ forever (John 6:37-40 and 10:27-30; Romans 5-11; 1 Corinthians 1:4-8; 1 Peter 1:5).
From the Doctrinal Statement of SVC Cont. We believe that all true saints will ultimately persevere, that is, though they may sin grievously thus incurring the displeasure of God resulting in His discipline upon their lives, they will not completely apostatize, but will be kept through faith by the power of God (Hebrews 12:5-11).
Definition of Salvation Basic meaning = deliverance Hebrew Yasha (Joshua, Jesus) Greek Sodzo; Soteria; Suter (Savior)
Definition of Salvation Physical deliverance National deliverance Spiritual deliverance Eternal deliverance
Three Tenses of Salvation PAST Deliverance from penalty of sin Theological Terms Rom 5:1 Rom 8:1 TIME Effect PRESENT Deliverance from power of sin Progressive Sanctification 1 Cor 1:18 Phip 2:12, 13 Rom 6-8 FUTURE Deliverance from presence of sin Glorification Rom 13:11 Rom 8:30 1 Peter 1:5 Justification
Mans Need of Salvation 1. Man s original state and fall 2. Man s present state of sin 3. Man s present state of alienation 4. Man s present state under condemnation 5. Man s present state under control of darkness
Mans Present State of Sin Guilt our legal, external standing before God Romans 3:23 Ephesians 2:1-3
Sins Character 1. That which ought not to be minimized excused out-grown 2. Primarily against God (Psalm 51:4) His standard Glory (Romans 3:23) 3. It s exceeding sinfulness Angelic proof Human proof Divine proof
Mans Present State of Sin Depravity (Romans 3:10-18) Definition: Man s essential condition since the Fall, characterized by corruption. Man has an evil and perverted nature throughout.
Total Depravity The principle of sin has pervaded every aspect of man s nature and he is totally incapable of achieving his own salvation.
Mans Present State of Sin Extent All men are depraved All of man is depraved
Mans Present State of Sin Results Dead in trespasses and sins Ephesians 2:1-3 Incapable of pleasing God Romans 8:7-8 Under power of sin Ephesians 2:1-2 Incapable of saving himself Galatians 2:16
Mans Present State of Alienation-- Romans 8:7-8 Man s Present State Under Condemnation -- Romans 3:9-23 Man s Present State Under Control of Darkness -- Ephesians 2:1-3
The Control of Darkness 1. Blinded by the god of this world (2 Cor 4:3-4) 2. Walking according to the age course of this world (Eph 2:2a) 3. Walking according to the prince of the authority (power) of the air (Eph 2:2b) 4. Satan constantly working in unbeliever (Eph 2:2c) 5. Unsaved men serve Satan (1 Cor 12:2; Gal 4:8)
Definitions A. RECONCILIATION Definition: To change a person from enmity to friendship 2 Corinthians 5:14-31 B. PROPITIATION Satisfaction Romans 3:21-27 C. REDEMPTION To buy, or to ransom in order to set free. Galatians 3:13
Definitions D.ATONEMENT To cover, thus to pardon sin. Psalm 78:38; Hebrews 9:22 E. JUSTIFICATION To be acquitted of guilt, resulting in the elimination of condemnation. Romans 5:1
TERMINOLOGYELECTION 1.Omniscience 2.Foreknowledge 3.Foreordination 4.Predestine 5.Election 6.Retribution 7.Preterition 8.Sovereign
ELECTION Scripture: Matthew 22:14 Acts 13:48 Ephesians 1:4 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Definition: That aspect of the eternal purpose of God whereby he certainly and eternally determines by means of unconditional and loving choice who will believe. This is not merely the intention of God to save all who may believe; rather, it determines who will believe.
OMNISCIENCE Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4 Isaiah 40:28 Romans 11:33 Hebrews 4:13 Definition: Relates to God s knowledge of all that is or could be. He has full knowledge of himself and all of his creation. He knows from eternity all that will occur for certain and also all that could occur.
FOREKNOWLEDGE Scripture: Acts 2:23 Romans 8:29; 11:2 Ephesians 1:5 Definition: The selective knowledge of God that makes one an object of God s love; it is more than mere knowledge or cognition beforehand. The term focuses on God s motivation to act, relating to persons rather than what the persons will or will not do.
FOREORDINATION Scripture: Ephesians 1:5 Definition: God s predetermination of all things that occur in his creation, both events and a person s actions. All things that happen external to God are determined by him and are certain.
PREDESTINATION Scripture: Romans 8:29-30 Definition: Differs from foreordination in that the former concerns the determination of all things, whereas predestination relates specifically to the determination of the elect and their conformity to the image of Christ. Predestination never occurs in the sense of one s being predestined to damnation.
CALLING Scripture: General: Matthew 22:14 John 3:16-18 Effectual: John 6:4 Romans 8:28-30 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 Definition: General: The call of the Gospel through proclamation in which all persons are invited to receive Christ. Effectual: The application of the word of the Gospel to the elect. The Holy Spirit does this work only in the elect, and this results in salvation.
SALVATION Scripture: John 3:16-17; 6:37 Acts 4:12 Definition: The culmination of election: the sum total of all God s work for man in delivering him from his lost condition in sin and presenting him in glory. It is received through faith, but faith is not a cause or reason for which God has justified the person. The cause of God s salvation is wholly in Himself not in man (Rom 9:12, 16)
REPROBATION Scripture: Isaiah 6:9-10 Romans 9:27; 11:7 Definition: God s passive attitude in passing over some people in tbhe bestowment of salvation. It is an expression of God s divine justice in condemning them to eternal punishment for sins.
REDEMPTION 1.Agaraz 2.Exararaz 3.Lutro
Benefits of Salvation 1. Justification Romans 3:24 2. New Position 1 Peter 2:5, 9 Philippians 3:20 Ephesians 2:19 3. An Inheritance Colossians 2:9, 10 Ephesians 1:3, 11, 14 1 Peter 1:4
Benefits of Salvation 4. Strength to live the Christian Life Romans 6:14 Romans 8 2 Corinthians 3:6-13 Ephesians 4:6 5. Sanctification 1 Corinthians 6:11 1 Peter 1:16 Ephesians 5:26, 27
CIRCLES OF GRACE Effectual Call Conviction Gospel General Call Common Grace 1. PROVISION 2. RESTRAINT
FOUR FOLD PICTURE PROPITIATION the answer to God s wrath REDEMPTION the answer to our bondage to sin and Satan SACRIFICE the answer to our guilt RECONCILIATION the answer to God s alienation from us
BRIDGE ILLUSTRATION (6) (1) HEAR S (4) CHRIST (1) N GOD LIFE 4. Romans 5:8; 1 Cor 15:3, 4 5. Ephesians 2:8-9 6. John 5:24; John 1:12; Rev 3:20 MAN DEATH 1. Romans 3:23 2. Romans 6:23 3. Hebrews 9:27
REPENTANCE epistrepho = means turning back methanelomai = carries the idea of regret metanoeo = means a change of mind
LORDSHIP SALVATION 1. Salvation is by God s grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. 2. Saving faith includes a willingness to submit to Jesus as Lord. 3. Saving faith includes repentance from sin. 4. Evidenced by a transformed life.
Man Trying to Reach God GOD GOD MAN MAN
THE THREE ASPECTS OF PERFECTION POSITIONAL (1 Cor 6:11) ULTIMATE (1 Jn 3:2) 7. SERVE GOD PAST GOD S PART EPH 4:11-13 6. WORSHIP ISA 6:1-7 5. FELLOWSHIP-CHRISTIAN HEB 10;25 4. PRAYER 1 THESS 5:17 3. STUDY & OBEY WORD 1 PET 2:2, 3 2. YIELD SELVES TO HOLY SPIRIT ROM 6:13 1. RECKON OLD NATURE DEAD Present our Part PRACTICAL(1 PET 1:14,15) ROM 6:11
