Thinking on Scripture

As a Christian, it is possible to have correct thinking (orthodoxy) and not live by it. James wrote, “To one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin” (Jam 4:17). There are times when believers know God’s Word, but because of negative volition, do not apply it. See complete study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/When-a-Christian-Turns-to-a-Sinful-Lifestyle.pdf

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology-3.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology-2.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology-2.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology-2.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology-1.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology-1.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

For the unsaved who are destined for the lake of fire, repentance is necessary concerning salvation if one understands it to mean having a change of mind that salvation is obtained solely in Christ. Unbelievers cannot stop sinning, which means they cannot save themselves, and their good works have no saving merit (Isa 64:6; Gal 2:16; Eph 2:8-9; Tit 3:5). The lost need to understand that salvation is 100% in Christ alone. Peter said, “there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). And when the Philippian Jailer asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30), the simple reply was given, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). The gospel is simple. It means believing in the One who died for our sins, was buried, and raised again on the third day, as Scripture teaches (1 Cor 15:3-4). And salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone (John 3:16), and not by any human effort (Eph 2:8-9; Tit 3:5), for “the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness” (Rom 4:5). For Christians, turning from a life of sin and producing good works should follow salvation (Eph 2:10; Gal 6:10), but they are never a condition of it.

The cross of Christ is where we meet God for salvation.

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

As Christians, we possess God’s righteousness as a gift (Rom 5:17; 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9), and we continue to possess a sinful nature and commit personal acts of sin (Eccl 7:20; 1 John 1:8, 10). Martin Luther understood this duality and coined the Latin phrase “simul iustus et peccator,” which translates as, “simultaneously righteous and a sinner.” Though Christians are declared righteous in God’s sight, sin will constantly be present (Eccl 7:20; 1 John 1:8, 10), to varying degrees, depending on the status of the believer’s spiritual walk with the Lord. “The believer is not only both righteous and sinful at the same time but is also always or completely both righteous and sinful at the same time. What does this mean? With respect to our fallen human condition, we are, and always will be in this life, sinners. However, for believers, life in this world is no longer a period of doubtful candidacy for God’s acceptance. In a sense we have already been before God’s judgment seat and have been acquitted on account of Christ. Hence we are also always righteous.” (Timothy George, Theology of the Reformers, 72) I agree with the phrase “simul iustus et peccator,” that a Christian is “simultaneously righteous and a sinner.” I think a better phrase is “semper iustus et peccator,” that we are “always righteous and a sinner.” Both are true. Always. As a Christian, I am righteous because I have received God’s “gift of righteousness” (Rom 5:17). This is “the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith” in Christ (Phil 3:9). God gave me His righteousness at the moment I trusted Christ as my Savior, and like all of God’s gifts, it can’t be given back, “for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Rom 11:29). As one who possesses God’s righteousness, I am forever justified in His sight. The matter is settled in heaven. God has made it so. After being saved, the issue for every Christian is to advance to spiritual maturity (Heb 6:1), which glorifies God and edifies others.

At the moment of faith in Christ, God’s righteousness is gifted to the believer (Rom 5:17; cf. 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9), and he is at once made right with God and declared just in His sight. Divine justification is not by human works at all, “for there is none righteous, not even one” (Rom 3:10), “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). Rather, Paul reveals we are “justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus” (Rom 3:24). Like our spiritual birth, justification is a one-and-done event, perfect in itself, not to be confused with our experiential sanctification, which occurs over time. Being justified in God’s sight is by faith alone and not by any human works, for “by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight” (Rom 3:20a). Rather, “to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness” (Rom 4:5), for “a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified” (Gal 2:16).

In Matthew 5:19, Jesus describes two kinds of believers. The first is a bad believer who lives disobediently to God's Word and teaches others to be disobedient as well. Jesus said the bad believer will suffer the consequence of being identified as "least" in the kingdom of heaven. In addition, the bad believer will suffer discipline in time (Heb 12:1-11), and forfeit rewards in eternity (1 Cor 3:10-15; 2 John 1:8). But then Jesus describes the ideal believer who walks in obedience to God's Word and teaches others to live in obedience as well. This believer will be rewarded and described as "great" in the kingdom of heaven. We should all be like the good believer, as this person reaches spiritual maturity, glorifies God, edifies others, and maximizes his/her rewards in eternity. #God #christianity #sin #heaven

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology.pdf Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

Judicial forgiveness is the forgiveness we receive from God when we stand before Him as the Judge of all humanity. This is a one-and-done event that is never repeated, as we are “forgiven us all our transgressions” (Col 2:13). Judicial forgiveness of sins is available to all, but each person must exercise their own volition and turn to Christ, and Christ alone, for salvation. The record of Scripture is that “there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12), and “everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins” (Acts 10:43).

In our relationship with God, there are two kinds of forgiveness. One is judicial and the other is parental. Judicial forgiveness is the forgiveness we receive from God when we stand before Him as the Judge of all humanity. This forgiveness occurs at the moment of faith in Christ, where “everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins” (Acts 10:43; cf. Eph 1:7; Col 1:14). This is a one-and-done event that is never repeated, as we are “forgiven us all our transgressions” (Col 2:13). Parental forgiveness is the ongoing forgiveness we receive from God as our Father and is repeated many times throughout a believer’s life. Judicial forgiveness brings us into a right relationship with Him at the moment of faith in Christ. Parental forgiveness restores our fellowship with Him.

In this series of lectures, Dr. Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of Soteriology, which is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter, which means savior, and logos, which means a word about, or the study of something. The word salvation is used throughout the Bible of physical deliverance as well as spiritual deliverance. Click here for PDF copy of my study notes: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Biblical-Terminology-Related-to-Soteriology-2.pdf Two Kinds of Forgiveness with God: https://thinkingonscripture.com/2024/01/30/two-kinds-of-forgiveness-with-god/ Two Kinds of Forgiveness with People: https://thinkingonscripture.com/2024/02/05/two-kinds-of-forgiveness-with-people/ Thinking on Scripture Blog: https://thinkingonscripture.com/ Thinking on Scripture Podcast: https://windowwalker.podbean.com/

The Bible reveals God is holy. God declares of Himself, “I am holy” (Lev 11:44), and the psalmist says, “holy is the LORD our God” (Psa 99:9), and the Seraphim declare, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts” (Isa 6:3). In these verses, the word “holy” translates the Hebrew word qadōsh (קָדוֹשׁ), which means “to be holy, [or] separated.” James Swanson says it refers “to being unique and pure in the sense of superior moral qualities and possessing certain essential divine qualities in contrast with what is human.” God’s holiness is closely linked with His righteousness, justice, and perfection. Holiness denotes moral purity.

The apostle Paul referred to the Bible as “the holy Scriptures” (Rom 1:2), and “the sacred writings” (2 Tim 3:15). The terms “holy” and “sacred” mean the Bible is a special book in that it conveys divine revelation from God to mankind (2 Tim 3:16-17). Though written by human authors under the inspiration of God the Holy Spirit (2 Pet 1:20-21), the end product is “the word of God, which performs its work in you who believe” (1 Th 2:13).