![]() It sinful root rests in a state of self-sufficiently, as opposed to absolute dependency. ![]() Boast - In context, this means to praise oneself for anything one has accomplished or caused to be accomplished. Only in conversion (faith + repentance) does man act, and even this action must be divinely aided by the Holy Spirit.Į. In election, calling, and regeneration man is passive and God alone is active. There are no works man may do to earn the right to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Works or own doing - This is anything done by a person whether for reward, pleasure, or merit of any kind. In the order of salvation, conversion (which includes the giving and exercise of the gifts of faith and repentance), comes "after" regeneration.ĭ. In context, it is the ability to believe in the redeeming work of Christ alone for salvation. Faith - This is the gift of God given to his children at regeneration. Saved - In context, this is the reality of conversion, justification, adoption, and the now but not yet absolute surety of glorification ( edoxasen, aorist form in Rom. Grace - In context, this means underserved favor not something one can earn or even deserve to receive. Some brief definitions may assist us here:Ī. And this is not your own doing it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryĮphesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith.He Gave Us Scripture: Foundations of Interpretation.Your Kingdom Come: The Doctrine of Eschatology.Kingdom, Covenants & Canon of the Old Testament. ![]()
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