Systematic TheologyCapitol Hill Baptist ChurchCORE SEMINARS SESSION I

INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY&

THE DOCTRINE OF THE WORD

I. INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

A. What is Systematic Theology?

B. What Systematic Theology is not:

C. Advantages of Studying Theology Systematically & a Caution:

D. Why Study Theology?

E. How Do We Study Theology?

1. The Need for an Authority

2. Three positions for “final appeals” on theological questions:

a) The Evangelical Position –

b) The Traditionalist Position –

c) The Subjectivist Position –

II. THE DOCTRINE OF THE WORD

Article I, Of the Scriptures , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried.

A. The Case for the Bible As Our Authority

1. Old Testament(John 10:35; Mark 12:24; Luke 24:25-26)

2. New Testament(Matt. 28; John 14:26, 16:12-15; I Cor. 2:13)

3. Credibility of Scripture

Definitions of millennial views from A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith by Robert Reymond:

“The Latinized word ‘millennium,’ meaning ‘a thousand years,’ derives its theological bearing from the six references in Revelation 20:1-7 to ‘a [the] thousand years.’ Premillennialists argue that between this present age and the eternal state a thousand-year reign of Christ will occur, ushered in by Christ’s return. That is to say, Christ’s reign will occur before (‘pre’) this thousand-year period commences. Postmillennialists, on the other hand, contend that the spread of the gospel will eventually ‘Christianize’ the world, ushering in a ‘golden age of righteousness’ on the earth. This golden age, still in the future (which may or may not be literally a thousand years long), is said to be the thousand-year period alluded to in Revelation 20. It will be terminated with the great apostasy referred to in 2 Thessalonians 2:3, which apostasy will be addressed by Christ himself at his second coming. In other words, according to postmillennial teaching Christ will return after (‘post’) the ‘millennium.’ Amillennialists view the thousand years of Revelation 20 as referring both to this age and to the intermediate state of the souls of martyred Christians during this age between their death and resurrection, which latter event occurs at Christ’s return.”

I. Historic (Classic) Premillennialism

II. Dispensational Premillennialism (Pretribulational Premillennialism)

B. Attributes of Scripture:

1. Divine Inspiration: (II Tim. 3:16; II Peter 1:21)

2. Biblical Inerrancy:(Heb. 6:18; Prov. 30:5)

3. Biblical Infallibility:(Rev. 22:18-19)

4. The Clarity of Scripture:(I Cor. 2:14; Psalm 19:7)

5. The Necessity of Scripture:(Rom. 1:19, 2:14)

6. The Sufficiency of Scripture:(II Tim. 3:16-17)

C. Experience vs. Scripture

Closing & Prayer

Capitol Hill Baptist Church Systematic TheologyCORE SEMINARS SESSION II

THE EXISTENCE AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

Article II, Of the True God , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is JEHOVAH, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth; inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.

I. INTRODUCTION

II. GOD’S EXISTENCE

A. A Biblical, Presuppositional Apologetic

If we are Christians, we can say that we believe that God is “really there,” because He has revealed Himself to all men ______________ by creation and providence, ____________________ in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, ________________ in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, and _____________ through the Work of His Spirit.

B. Traditional Arguments for the Existence of God

1. The Cosmological Argument

2. The Teleological Argument

3. The Moral Argument (Moral/Natural Law)III. Postmillennialism

IV. Amillennialism (“Realized” or “Inaugurated” Millennialism)

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CORE SEMINARS MILLENNIUM HANDOUT Session XIII

Different Perspectives on the Millennium

The word millennium means “one thousand years.” When Christians discuss their views on the millennium, they are referring to their interpretation of Revelation 20:1-10. Revelation 20:4b-5a says that certain people “came to life an reigned with Christ a thousand years. (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.)” What are we to make of this?

A multitude of interpretations of how Revelation 20 interacts with the rest of biblical eschatology have been advanced. The differences between the various interpretations depend more on the interpreter’s hermeneutical and theological presuppositions than on the strict text of the ten much debated verses.

This morning we will briefly discuss the main tenets of the four major views on the time and nature of the millennium: dispensational premillennialism, historic premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism.

I. THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

1. The Independence or Self-Existence of God(John 5:26, Acts 17:24-25)

2. The Immutability of God(Num. 23:19, Ps. 102:26, Mal. 3:6, Heb. 6:17-18, 13:8)

3. God is Infinite(Ps. 90:2-4, Jer. 23:23-24, Isa. 57:15, Prov. 15:3, Ps. 139:7-10, Ps. 145:3)

4. The Unity of God & The Trinity(Exod. 34:6-7, Deut. 6:4)

5. God is Spirit(John 4:24, 1 Tim. 1:17)

6. God’s Omniscience – His Perfect Knowledge(Matt. 10:30, I John 3:20)

7. God’s Omnipotence – His Sovereign Power

(Matt. 19:26, Isa. 40:12, Jer. 32:17)1. God’s Wisdom

(I Cor. 1:18-20, Job 12:13)

2. God’s Truthfulness(Titus 1:2, John 14:6, 17:3, Ps. 25:10, Heb. 10:23, II Tim. 2:13)

3. God’s Goodness (Mark 10:18, Jas. 1:17, I Tim. 4:4, Ps. 145:9, 15, 16)

11. God’s Holiness (Heb. 10:10, Hab. 1:13, I Tim. 6:15-16)

12. God’s Righteousness (Rom. 3:26, Deut. 32:4)

13. God’s Glory(Luke 2:9, Rev. 21:23)

I. THE MILLENNIUM(Rev. 20:1-10) *See Millennium Perspectives Handout*

II. FINAL JUDGMENT(Rom. 2:5; Acts 17:30-31; Rev. 20:11-15; Acts 10:42; Mt. 25:31-34, 41; Rom. 2:6,8; 1 Cor. 3:12-15)

1) Jesus Christ will be the Judge

2) Unbelievers will be judged and condemned to eternal punishment

3) Believers will be judged

“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, an all His angels with Him, He will sit on His throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” – Matthew 25:31-33.

III. THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH (Rev. 21-22; Rom. 8:19)

“I heard a loud voice from the throne saying ‘Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’” - Revelation 21:3-4.

A. There will be a sudden, personal, visible, bodily return of Christ.(Jn. 14:3; Acts 1:11; 1 Thess. 4:16, 5:2; Mt. 16:27)

“The Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call, and with the sound of the trumpet of God.” – 1 Thess. 4:16.

B. The time of Christ’s coming is unknown(Mt. 24:36, 42; Mk. 13:34-37; Luke 21:11; Acts 1:7; 2 Pet. 3)

“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” – Matthew 24:36.

C. Christians should eagerly await Christ’s return(Rev. 22:20; Tit. 2:12-13; Phil 3:20; I Pet. 4:13; John 14:3)

“Do not let your hears be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” – John 14:1-4.

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THE DOCTRINES OF CREATION & PROVIDENCE

Article I, Of the True God , CHBC Statement of Faith

We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite and intelligent Spirit…the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth…

I. Introduction

II. Nine Biblical Statements About Creation

1. God created by _____________________.(Gen. 1; Heb. 11:3; Ps. 148:5)

2. God created the universe out of _________________.(Rev. 4:11; Ps. 33:6,9, Ps. 90:2)

3. God created __________ things – both visible and invisible, both in _________________ and ___________.(John 1:3; Neh. 9:6; Col. 1:16)

4. God created ______________ and _______________.

(Gen. 1:26, 2:7, 21-22; Rom. 5)5. God created _______________.

(2 Tim. 1:9)

6. The _________ and _____________ play a part in creation.

(Gen 1:2; Job 33:4; Ps. 104:30; John 1:3; Col. 1:15-16)

7. God is ________________ from creation; yet God is always ____________________ in creation and creation is always _______________ on God. (Eph. 4:6; Acts 17:25-28)

Models of God’s relationship with the universe:

a) Biblical

b) Materialism

c) Pantheism

d) Dualism

e) Deism

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III.INTRODUCTION TO ESCHATOLOGY

Article XVIII, Of the World to Come , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that the end of the world is approaching; that at the last day Christ will descend from heaven, and raise the dead from the grave to final retribution; that a solemn separation will then take place; that the wicked will be adjudged to endless punishment, and the righteous to endless joy; and that this judgment will fix forever the final state of men in heaven or hell, on principles of righteousness.

IV. INTRODUCTION(Rev. 1:3)

V. THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST(I Thess. 4:16; Mt. 24:30-31, 26:64; Rev. 1:7; Jas. 5:7-8; 2 Thess. 2:1; Tit. 2:13; Zeph. 1:15-18; 3:8-9; Acts 1:11)

“At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to another.” – Matthew 24:30-31.

VI. CHURCH GOVERNMENT(Matt. 18:15-17; 1 Cor. 5; 2 Cor. 2:6-8; Gal. 1:8; 2 Tim. 4:3)

8. God created the universe to _________________________.(Isa. 43:7; Ps. 19:1; Jer. 10:12)

9. The universe God created was ___________________.(Gen 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31)

III. Providence – God’s Ongoing Relationship with Creation.

1. Preservation(Heb 1:3; Col. 1:17; Neh. 9:6; Job 34:14-15)

2. Concurrence(Gen. 45:5; Eph. 1:11; Job 37:6-13; Prov. 16:9, 33; Job 14:5; Phil. 2:13)

3. Government(Dan 4:35; Rom. 8:28; Ps. 103:19)

God is continually involved with all created things in such a way that He: 1) keeps them existing and maintaining the properties with which he

created them [preservation]; 2) cooperates with created things in every action, directing their distinctive properties to cause them to act as they do [concurrence]; and 3) directs them to fulfill His purposes [government].

IV. THE DECREE(S) OF GOD

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BIBLICAL ANTHROPOLOGY: SIN

Article III, Of The Fall of Man , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that Man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker; but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and happy state; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint but by choice; being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil; and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin, without defense or excuse.

V. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM OF SIN(1 Jn. 3:5; Jn. 1:29; Matt. 1:21; Isa. 59:2)

VI. THE BIBLICAL VOCABULARY OF SIN

VII. THE THEOLOGICAL CONCEPT OF SIN(Rom. 3:20, 7:7, 14:23)

VIII. GOD HATES SIN: BOTH SIN AND SINNER ARE OBJECTS OF HIS WRATH(Heb. 1:9; Rom. 9; Eph. 2:3; Jn. 3:36; Ps. 5)

VII. THE LORD’S SUPPER (COMMUNION)(Matt. 26:26-29; 1 Cor. 11:23-39)

1. Meaning of the Lord’s Supper

2. How is Christ present in the Lord’s Supper

3. Who should participate in the Lord’s Supper

VIII. CHURCH DISCIPLINE

(Matt. 18:15-17; 1 Cor. 5:1-7; Heb. 12:6; Gal. 6:1)

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DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH II

INTRODUCTION

RIGHT PREACHING OF THE WORD(Deut. 32:46-47; Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 1:21; Rom. 10:13-17; 1 Tim. 4:13; 2 Tim. 3:15-4:5; Jas. 1:18; Acts 20:27-32; Heb. 4:12; Acts 6:7, 12:24).

BAPTISM(Acts 2:41, 8:12, 26-39; Mark 1:5; Jn. 3:23; Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12)

IX. THE ORIGIN OF SIN(1 Jn. 1:5; Hab. 1:13; Jas. 1:13; Deut. 3:24; Ps. 16:4; Eph.

1:11; Gen. 50:20)

Two Biblical Propositions:1) God is absolutely sovereign, but his sovereignty never

functions in Scripture to reduce human responsibility;2) Human beings are responsible creatures—that is, they

choose, they believe, they disobey, they respond, and there is moral significance in their choices; but human responsibility never functions in Scripture to diminish God’s sovereignty or to make God absolutely contingent.1

X. THE FALL: A CASE STUDY

XI. EIGHT BIBLICAL STATEMENTS ABOUT SIN

1. Inherited Guilt: We are counted guilty because of Adam’s sin.(Rom. 5:12-21)

2. Inherited Corruption: We have a sinful nature because of Adam’s sin.(Ps. 51:5, 58:3)

3. In our natures we totally lack spiritual good before God.(Gen. 6:5-6, 8:21; Ps. 14:2-3; Isa. 64:6-7; Eph. 2:1-3, 4:17-19

1 D.A. Carson, A Call to Spiritual Reformation, 148.

4. In our actions we are totally unable to do spiritual good before God.(Jer. 13:23, Rom. 8:7-8, 1 Cor. 2:14, 2 Cor. 4:4)

5. All are sinful before God.(Ps. 14:3, 143:2; 1 Kings 8:46; Rom. 3:23)

6. Any one sin makes us legally guilty before God. (Rom. 5:15, Jas. 2:10-11)

7. There are different degrees of sin.(John 19:11; Lev. 4:22)

8. When a Christian sins, their fellowship with God is disrupted and their Christian life is damaged.(Rom. 6:16; Eph. 4:30)

VIII. THE MORTIFICATION OF SIN

I. THE CHURCH – LOCAL AND UNIVERSAL(1 Cor. 16:19; Acts 9:31; 1 Cor. 12:28)

II. THE CHURCH – MILITANT AND TRIUMPHANT(2 Cor. 10:4; Eph. 6:12; Matt. 16:18)

III. THE ATTRIBUTES OF THE CHURCH(Eph. 4:3-4, 2:20)

1. One

2. Holy

3. Catholic

4. Apostolic

IX. The Marks of the Church(1 Cor. 10:20; Rev. 2:9; Phil. 1:3-11; 1 Thess. 1:2-10)

IV. BIBLICAL METAPHORS FOR THE CHURCH

1. ____________ Images(1 Tim. 5:1-2; Eph. 3:14; 2 Cor. 6:18; Matt. 12:49-50; Eph. 5:22-

33; 2 Cor. 11:2)

2. ___________________ Images(John 15:5; Rom. 11:17-24; 1 Cor. 3:6, 9)

3. ____________________ Images(1 Pet. 2:4-5; 2 Cor. 6:16; 1 Cor. 3:16-17)

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4. The ________________of _______________(1 Cor. 12:12-27; Rom. 12:4-6; Eph. 1:22-23, 4:15-16)

V. THE CHURCH – VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE(2 Tim. 2:19; 1Cor. 1:2; 1 Thess. 1:1; Phil. 1:1-2)

The invisible church is “the church as God sees it.”The visible church is “the church as it appears to Christians and

to the world.”

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CHRISTOLOGY: THE PERSON OF CHRIST

Article IV, Of the Way of Salvation , CHBC Statement of Faith

We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly through grace; through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God; who by the appointment of the Father, freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by his personal obedience, and by his death made a full atonement for our sins; that having risen from the dead he is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in his person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all sufficient Savior.

I. INTRODUCTION

II. THE HUMANITY OF CHRIST

1. The Necessity of Jesus’ Humanity(Rom. 5:18-19; 1 Cor. 15:45, 47; Heb. 2:14-17; 1 Tim 2:5; Heb. 2:8-9; Luke 19:17, 19; 1 Cor. 6:3; 1 John 2:6, 3:2-3; 2 Cor. 3:18, 1 Pet. 2:21; 1 Cor. 15:42-49; Heb. 2:18, 4:15-16)

2. The Beginning(Gal. 4:4, Luke 1, Gen. 3:15, Luke 2:7)

3. Body, Mind and Soul(Luke 2:40,52; Heb. 5:8, Mark 13:32, Matt. 8:10, John 11:35, Heb 5:7)

4. Sinlessness(2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Pet.2:22; Heb. 4:15, Jas. 1:13)

5. Hometown Reception(Matt. 13, John 7:5)

6. The God-Man Forever (Luke 24:39-42; Rev. 1:12-16; Acts 1:9-11)

III. THE DEITY OF CHRIST1. Scriptural Evidences

(Col. 2:9; Heb. 1:3; John 8:58)

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THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH

I. INTRODUCTION

Article XIII, Of a Gospel Church , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the Gospel; observing the ordinances of Christ; governed by His laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His word that its only scriptural officers are Bishops or Pastors, and Deacons, whose qualifications, claims, and duties are defined in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus.

II. THE CHURCH DEFINED(Eph. 5:25; Rom. 9:6; Jas. 1:1; Gal. 6:16; I Pet. 2:9)

III. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST(Matt. 16:18; Col. 3:10; Eph. 2:11-22)

1. All who are truly born again will persevere to the end

2. Only those who persevere to the end are truly born again

3. Those who finally fall away may give external signs of conversion

IX. DEATH(Rom 8:1; II Cor. 5:8, 15:26; Phil. 1:23; Luke 23:43)

Article XVII, Of the Righteous & the Wicked , CHBC Statement of FaithWe believe that there is a radical and essential difference between the righteous and the wicked; that such only as through faith are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit of our God, are truly righteous in His esteem; while all such as continue in impenitence and unbelief are in His sight wicked, and under the curse; and this distinction holds among men both in and after death.

X. GLORIFICATION(1 Cor. 15:51-52; 1 Thess. 4:14-16; Rom. 8:11; 1 Cor. 15:53;

Rev. 21:35)

2. Attributes of Deity Seen in Jesus(Rev. 22:13, Heb. 7:16)

3. Kenosis Theory: Danger of Narrow Readings of Text(Phil. 2:5-11)

IV. THE HYPOSTATIC UNION

1. Early Heresies

2. The Chalcedonian Definition (451 A.D.)

3. Combining the Texts

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IV.THE WORK OF CHRIST: ATONEMENT

Article IV, Of the Way of Salvation , CHBC Statement of Faith

We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly through grace; through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God; who by the appointment of the Father, freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by his personal obedience, and by his death made a full atonement for our sins; that having risen from the dead he is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in his person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all sufficient Savior.

The Necessity of the Atonement (Eph. 2:8; Rom. 6:23; Matt. 26:39; Lk. 24:26; Heb. 2:17, 10:1-4)

The Cause of the Atonement – God’s Love & Justice(John 3:16, Rom. 5:8, Rom. 3:25-26)

1. Sanctification begins at regeneration

2. Sanctification is a two-part process

3. Sanctification is never completed in this life

4. God causes sanctification in the life of a believer

XI. PERSEVERANCE(John 6:38-40, 10:27-29; Eph. 1:13-14; John 8:31; Col. 1:22-23; Matt. 7:21-23; 1 John 2:19)

Article XI, Of the Perseverance of Saints , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.

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V.GOD’S PLAN OF REDEMPTION II

XII. INTRODUCTION

XIII. ADOPTION(Eph. 1:4-5; Gal. 4:6; Rom. 8:14-17, 23; 1 John 3:1-3; John 1:12; Heb. 2:10-11)

XIV. SANCTIFICATION(Rom. 6:11-14, 8:13; Col. 3:5; Eph. 4:17-24; Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:18; 1 Pet.2:2; 1 John 1:8; James 3:2; Phil. 3:12; John 17:17; 1 Thess. 5:23; Phil: 2:12-13)

Article X, Of Sanctification , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that Sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers of his holiness; that it is a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration; and that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer and Comforter, in the continual use of the

appointed means, - especially, the word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness and prayer.

I. ATONEMENT IN THE NT: CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS

A. The Nature of the Atonement(Rom. 5:19; Phi. 3:9; Heb. 5:8-9)

Active Obedience of Christ

Passive Obedience of Christ

B. Language of the Atonement

1. Sacrificial and Ritual Language(Eph. 2:13, Rom. 5:9)

2. Redemption: Language of Prison/Marketplace(Matt. 20:28, Rom. 3:24)

3. Reconciliation: Language of Relationship(Rom. 5:1, 10)

4. Justification: Language of Law (Acts 13:39, 1 Jn. 4:10)

II. Theories of the Atonement

A. The Ransom to Satan Theory

B. The Governmental Theory

C. The Moral Influence Theory

D. Penal Substitution (Substitutionary Atonement)(2 Pet. 2:24, Rom. 3:24-26, 2 Cor. 5:21)

III. Conclusion – What this means for us…

XV. CONVERSION (FAITH & REPENTANCE)(Rom. 10:14; John 14:11; Js. 2:19; 2 Cor. 7:9-10; Acts 20:21)

Article VIII, Of Repentance and Faith , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that Repentance and Faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God; whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest and King, and relying on Him alone as the only and all sufficient Savior.

VIII. JUSTIFICATION

(Romans 4-6)

Article V, Of Justification , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that the great Gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in Him is Justification; that Justification includes the pardon of sin, and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness; that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer's blood; by virtue of which faith His perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us of God; that it brings us into a state of most

blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity.

XVI. REPROBATION(Jude 4; 1 Pet. 2:8; Rom. 9:17-24)

XVII. THE GOSPEL INVITATION(1 Cor. 1:9; 2 Pet. 1:10; 2 Tim. 1:9)

Article VI, Of the Freeness of Salvation , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth, but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation.

XVIII. REGENERATION(Ezek. 36:26-27; John 1:13; Eph. 2:4-5; Acts 16:14; 1 John 3:9)

Article VII, Of Grace In Regeneration , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that, in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again; that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind; that it is effected in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit, in connection with divine truth, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel; and that its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance, and faith, and newness of life.

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VI.THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

XIX. INTRODUCTION

XX. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD

1. The Holy Spirit possesses divine attributes(Heb. 9:14, Ps. 139:7-10, 1 Cor. 2:10-11)

2. The Holy Spirit does Divine work(John 3:5-6)

3. Scripture identifies Him as God(Acts. 5:1-4)

4. The Holy Spirit is identified as the Yahweh of the OT(Isa. 6:9-10/Acts 28:25-27, Ps. 95:7/Heb. 3)

5. Though distinguished from the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit is represented as equal with the Father and the Son in the great Trinitarian passages of the New Testament

(Matt. 3:16, Matt. 28:19, Eph. 2:18)

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6. The Holy Spirit comes from the Father, and is sent by the Father and the Son

(John 14-16; 1 Cor. 11:3)

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VII.GOD’S PLAN OF REDEMPTION I

XXI. INTRODUCTION

XXII. ORDER OF SALVATION(Eph. 2:8; 1 Cor. 1:18; Rom. 13:11; Rom. 8:29-30)

XXIII. ELECTION/PREDESTINATION(Acts 13:48; Eph. 1:4-5,11; 1 Thes. 1:4-5; 2 Thes. 2:13; Rom. 9:10-16)

Article IX, Of God’s Purpose of Grace , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that Election is the eternal purpose of God, according to which He graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners; that being perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, it comprehends all the means in connection with the end; that it is a most glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, being infinitely free, wise, holy and unchangeable; that it utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of his free mercy; that it encourages the use of means in the highest degree; that it may be ascertained by its effects in all who truly believe the Gospel; that it is the foundation of Christian assurance; and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence.

1. As the One Who Gives Us Assurance(Rom. 8:16, Eph. 1:13-14, Rom. 8:9)

2. As the One Who Inspires Scripture(2 Tim. 3:16, 2 Pet. 1:21, Jn. 14:26)

3. As the One Who Teaches(Jn. 16:13; 1 Cor. 2:12; Ps. 119:18)

XXIV. THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH(Acts 20:28, Acts 9:31)

XXV. BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT/FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT(Matt. 3:11, Mk. 1:8, Lk. 3:16, Jn. 1:33, Acts 1:5, 11:16, 1 Cor. 12:13, Jn. 20:21-22, Eph. 5:18)

XXVI. THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. Personal Pronouns(Acts 10:19-20, 13:2)

2. Personal Properties(1 Cor. 12:11)

3. Personal Activities(Rom. 15:30, 1 Tim. 4:1, Rev. 2:7, Luke 12:12, John

14:26)

Capitol Hill Baptist Church Systematic TheologyCORE SEMINARS SESSION VIII

CLASS NOTES

VIII.THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Article VIII, Of Repentance and Faith , CHBC Statement of Faith We believe that Repentance and Faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God; whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest and King, and relying on Him alone as the only and all sufficient Savior.

XXVII. INTRODUCTION

XXVIII. THE OLD TESTAMENT AND NEW TESTAMENT(Ezek. 36:27; Acts 2:17-19)

XXIX. The Spirit at Work

1. As the One Who Gives Life

In Creation (Ps. 104:30, Job 34:14-15)

In Regeneration (Jn. 3:6-7, Eph. 2:5)

2. As the One Who Purifies

Cleansing from Sin (1 Cor. 6:11)

Fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)

Conviction of Sin (Jn. 16:8, Rom. 8:13)

*Whose job is it then? (Phi. 2:12-13)

3. As the One Who Empowers

Jesus (Lk. 1:35, 4:1)

Spiritual Gifts (1 Cor. 12:7-11)

4. As the One Who Prays For Us(Rom. 8:26-27)