Art. #7
How is regeneration effected?*
In a manner above our comprehension
How are Repentance and Faith worked in our souls?
By the regenerating Spirit of God
What is the Eternal Purpose of God?
Election
When is Sanctification begun?*
At Regeneration
What does the word church mean?
It is derived from the Greek word ecclesia, which means the called-out of separated ones.
What are the different kinds of Baptism?
Immersion - Affusion - Sprinkling
Is there a difference between being Born Again and Regeneration?
No
What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?
None
What does God do according to His Purpose in Election? *
He Regenerates, Sanctifies and Save sinners.
That it is begun at a certain time and grows from that time on.
What is meant by the idea that Sanctification is a progressive work?
What are the ordinances of the Church?
Baptism and the Lord's Supper
Who is eligible to be baptized?
Anyone who is a believer in the Redemptive work of Christ on the Cross.
What does regeneration consist of?
Giving a holy disposition to the mind
What does unfeigned contrition mean?*
No hypocrisy in our penitent requests to God
What does it mean - Election comprehends all the means in connection with the end?
In order to effect Election, God can employ whatever means He deems necessary.
How is sanctification maintained in the hearts of believers?
By the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the continual us of the appointed means.
What are three ways out of church fellowship?
Death - Exclusion - Requested letter of dismissal
It is a memorial to commemorate the dying love of Christ.
What is the significance of the Lord's Supper?
The Holy Spirit in connection with Divine Truth
What elements are at work to effect Regeneration?
What do we mean by our Guilt, Danger and Helplessness?
We are guilty before God, In danger of God's wrath and helpless to save ourselves
What does Election promote?
Love, Prayer, Praise, Trust in God, and active imitation of His free Mercy
What are the roles assigned to the Holy Spirit in Article 10?
The Sealer and Comforter
What are the 3 ways of gaining entrance into Church fellowship?
Baptism - Letter of commendation - Expression of experience in a Christian fellowship of like faith
By what prescription do we baptize in the name of Jesus only or by the Trinitarian formula?*
As we are instructed by Jesus in Matt 28:19-20, we baptize according to the Trinitarian formula
What evidence can we witness in the life of a born-again person?
The Holy fruits of repentance and faith and newness of life.
When was Jesus: Prophet, Priest and King?
Jesus was prophet while on earth; He is High Priest now, He is my King now and soon reigning King over all Creation.
What does it mean - Election encourages the use of means in the highest degree?
Because of Election God can and will employ all means to encourage acceptance of His invitation.
What does it mean that we are partakers of His Holiness?
By being sanctified, the Holiness of God is imparted to us through the use of the appointed means'
Bishops (or Pastors) and Deacons
Name the two other views relative of the Lord's Supper?
1. Transubstantiation- Catholic view: elements transferred into Christ's body and blood.
2. Consubstantiation - Lutheran view: Christ is present in and with the elements.