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Rapture

Tom Major — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:35:11 GMT

Pre-tribulation Rapture: actually it is prior, pre-tribbers mark the beginning of the tribulation not with the rapture but with the covenant of the antiChrist (Dan 9:27)

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-	The majority view taught in [[dispensationalism]], is referred to as the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. This is the belief that the Rapture will occur at the beginning of "Daniel's 70th Week," interpreted as the final seven years of this age. In this view, believers will be translated into immortal bodies in the Rapture before the great persecutions by the Antichrist and seven years of [[Tribulation]]. Central passages for this view include Luke 17:26-32 and Revelation 3:10.	+	The majority view taught in [[dispensationalism]], is referred to as the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. This is the belief that the Rapture will occur sometime prior to the beginning of "Daniel's 70th Week," interpreted as the final seven years of this age. In this view, believers will be translated into immortal bodies in the Rapture before the great persecutions by the Antichrist and seven years of [[Tribulation]]. Central passages for this view include Luke 17:26-32 and Revelation 3:10.

	According to this view, the Christian Church (that existed prior to this seven year period) has no vital role in Daniel's seventieth week and is therefore removed from the scene while God completes his program for Israel. The pre-trib rapture is the view popularized through the work of dispensational preachers such as [[Hal Lindsey]] and [[Tim LaHaye]] in his recent ''Left Behind'' novel series.		According to this view, the Christian Church (that existed prior to this seven year period) has no vital role in Daniel's seventieth week and is therefore removed from the scene while God completes his program for Israel. The pre-trib rapture is the view popularized through the work of dispensational preachers such as [[Hal Lindsey]] and [[Tim LaHaye]] in his recent ''Left Behind'' novel series.

Rapture

Jim Ellis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:56 GMT

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-	The '''Rapture''' is the popular term used to describe one aspect of the [[Parousia\|Lord's return]] as presented by the [[Apostle]] [[Paul]] in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. The word "rapture" comes from the Latin ''rapere'' used by the [[Vulgate]] to translate the [[Greek]] word ''harpazō'' ~~({{StrongGreek\|726}})~~, which is rendered by the phrase "caught up" in most English translations. See below:	+	The '''Rapture''' is the popular term used to describe one aspect of the [[Parousia\|Lord's return]] as presented by the [[Apostle]] [[Paul]] in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. The word "rapture" comes from the Latin ''rapere'' used by the [[Vulgate]] to translate the [[Greek]] word ''harpazō'', which is rendered by the phrase "caught up" in most English translations. See below:

	:"For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be '''caught up''' together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord." (1 Thess. 4:16-17, [[ESV]])		:"For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be '''caught up''' together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord." (1 Thess. 4:16-17, [[ESV]])
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	===Pre-tribulation Rapture===		===Pre-tribulation Rapture===
-	The majority view taught in [[dispensationalism]], is referred to as the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. This is the belief that the Rapture will occur ~~sometime prior to~~ the beginning of ~~the~~ "[[Daniel's ~~70 weeks\|~~70th Week ~~of Daniel]]~~," interpreted as the final seven years of this age. In this view, believers will be translated into immortal bodies in the Rapture before the great persecutions by the Antichrist and seven years of [[Tribulation]]. Central passages for this view include Luke 17:26-32 and Revelation 3:10.	+	The majority view taught in [[dispensationalism]], is referred to as the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. This is the belief that the Rapture will occur at the beginning of "Daniel's 70th Week," interpreted as the final seven years of this age. In this view, believers will be translated into immortal bodies in the Rapture before the great persecutions by the Antichrist and seven years of [[Tribulation]]. Central passages for this view include Luke 17:26-32 and Revelation 3:10.

	According to this view, the Christian Church (that existed prior to this seven year period) has no vital role in Daniel's seventieth week and is therefore removed from the scene while God completes his program for Israel. The pre-trib rapture is the view popularized through the work of dispensational preachers such as [[Hal Lindsey]] and [[Tim LaHaye]] in his recent ''Left Behind'' novel series.		According to this view, the Christian Church (that existed prior to this seven year period) has no vital role in Daniel's seventieth week and is therefore removed from the scene while God completes his program for Israel. The pre-trib rapture is the view popularized through the work of dispensational preachers such as [[Hal Lindsey]] and [[Tim LaHaye]] in his recent ''Left Behind'' novel series.

	===Mid-tribulation===		===Mid-tribulation===
-	Another view found in dispensational thought is that believers will remain on Earth for the first half of the Tribulation and will be raptured at the mid-point of the seven-year [[Tribulation]], which is the start of the Great Tribulation.	+	Another view found in dispensational thought is that believers will remain on Earth for the first half of the Tribulation and will be raptured at the mid-point of the seven-year [[Tribulation]], which is the start of the Great Tribulation.{{citation needed}}

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-	This relatively new position is postulated by some at [[Trinity Evangelical Divinity School]]. The view is that the Scriptures are intentionally unclear about when the rapture occurs. This leaves the believer expecting the rapture at any time before or during the Tribulation. The advantage of this position is that it coincides with the idea of immanency (Jesus could return at any moment like a "thief in the night") evidenced in the New Testament and in the writings of the Church Fathers while allowing for the possibility of seeing the Antichrist rise to power (2 Thessalonians 2:5ff). This position has not been given much publicity, but it avoids some of the liabilities of the above positions. {{~~citations~~ needed}}	+	This relatively new position is postulated by some at [[Trinity Evangelical Divinity School]]. The view is that the Scriptures are intentionally unclear about when the rapture occurs. This leaves the believer expecting the rapture at any time before or during the Tribulation. The advantage of this position is that it coincides with the idea of immanency (Jesus could return at any moment like a "thief in the night") evidenced in the New Testament and in the writings of the Church Fathers while allowing for the possibility of seeing the Antichrist rise to power (2 Thessalonians 2:5ff). This position has not been given much publicity, but it avoids some of the liabilities of the above positions. {{citation needed}}

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-	This view states that those who are actively looking for the return of Christ will be raptured. The Christians who are not looking for his return and are being lazy in their Christians lives will miss the rapture event.	+	This view states that those who are actively looking for the return of Christ will be raptured. The Christians who are not looking for his return and are being lazy in their Christians lives will miss the rapture event.{{citation needed}}

	==Criticism of a separate "rapture"==		==Criticism of a separate "rapture"==
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	In Acts 1:11, Luke does use the word ''analambanō'' ({{StrongGreek\|353}}) because there he is describing Jesus being taken up into heaven. He could also have used another Greek word to express the idea of "lifting up." The Greek verb ''epairō'' ({{StrongGreek\|1869}}) is used to describe God taking Jesus up to heaven in Acts 1:9. Luke wrote both the gospel and the book of Acts. If in Luke 17:34 he had wanted to say that we are going to be taken up into heaven he would have used one of the two words that he used to describe Jesus being "taken up" in Acts.		In Acts 1:11, Luke does use the word ''analambanō'' ({{StrongGreek\|353}}) because there he is describing Jesus being taken up into heaven. He could also have used another Greek word to express the idea of "lifting up." The Greek verb ''epairō'' ({{StrongGreek\|1869}}) is used to describe God taking Jesus up to heaven in Acts 1:9. Luke wrote both the gospel and the book of Acts. If in Luke 17:34 he had wanted to say that we are going to be taken up into heaven he would have used one of the two words that he used to describe Jesus being "taken up" in Acts.

-	It is not clear what Matthew and Luke meant by word "taken". Many believe ~~it refers more~~ to end times judgment than to salvation. In Matthew 27:27 and John 19:16 the same word – ''paralambanō'' - describes Jesus’ arrest.	+	It is not clear what Matthew and Luke meant by word "taken". Many believe the context supports a reference to end times ''judgment'' rather than to salvation. In Matthew 27:27 and John 19:16 the same word – ''paralambanō'' - describes Jesus’ arrest.

	== References ==		== References ==
-	~~<references/>~~	+	{{reflist}}

	==See also==		==See also==

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Jim Ellis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:15 GMT

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Jim Ellis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:57 GMT

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Regeneration

Jim Ellis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:32:21 GMT

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	{{quotation\| At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of '''regeneration''' and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.\|Titus 3:3-7}}		{{quotation\| At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of '''regeneration''' and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.\|Titus 3:3-7}}

Talk:Misconceptions about Christian beliefs

Aaron Shafovaloff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:29:54 GMT

I second that

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	:It is too broad and unwieldy by nature. I think it should be considered for deletion. [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 12:58, 10 January 2009 (UTC)		:It is too broad and unwieldy by nature. I think it should be considered for deletion. [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 12:58, 10 January 2009 (UTC)
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		+	:: I second that :-\ - [[User:Aaron Shafovaloff\|Aaron Shafovaloff]] 07:29, 20 November 2009 (UTC)

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Xwm2011 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:05:20 GMT

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Regeneration

CME — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:11:55 GMT

Packer reference

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	According to Hodge's ''Systematic Theology,'' the word ''regeneration'' is used almost universally to refer to the instantaneous change from spiritual death to spiritual life. He says it is not used to designate "the whole work of sanctification, nor the first stages of that work comprehended in conversion, much less justification or any mere external change of state."<ref name="Hodge" /> In calling it a spiritual resurrection—the beginning of a new life, Hodge adds, "Sometimes the word expresses the ''act'' of God. God regenerates. Sometimes it designates the subjective ''effect'' of his act" (emphasis added).		According to Hodge's ''Systematic Theology,'' the word ''regeneration'' is used almost universally to refer to the instantaneous change from spiritual death to spiritual life. He says it is not used to designate "the whole work of sanctification, nor the first stages of that work comprehended in conversion, much less justification or any mere external change of state."<ref name="Hodge" /> In calling it a spiritual resurrection—the beginning of a new life, Hodge adds, "Sometimes the word expresses the ''act'' of God. God regenerates. Sometimes it designates the subjective ''effect'' of his act" (emphasis added).
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	The word for ''regeneration'' in Titus 3:5 is the Greek word ''palingenesias.'' It is used only one other place in the entire Bible—Matthew 19:28. Jesus says to the twelve apostles, “Truly, I say to you, in ''the new world'' (lit. "in the regeneration" [Greek ''en te palingenesia''])<ref name="Piper" /> when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” This is a reference to the rebirth of the creation--“in the new heavens and the new earth” (Isaiah 65:17, 66:22).		The word for ''regeneration'' in Titus 3:5 is the Greek word ''palingenesias.'' It is used only one other place in the entire Bible—Matthew 19:28. Jesus says to the twelve apostles, “Truly, I say to you, in ''the new world'' (lit. "in the regeneration" [Greek ''en te palingenesia''])<ref name="Piper" /> when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” This is a reference to the rebirth of the creation--“in the new heavens and the new earth” (Isaiah 65:17, 66:22).

-	One's inherently sinful nature is profoundly and miraculously changed by regeneration—the new birth—so that person can respond to [[God]] in Faith, and live in accordance with His will (Matt. 19:28; John 3:3,5,7; Titus 3:5). No one can come alive to God apart from the Spirit’s work.<ref>R. C. Sproul."The New Genesis." Web: http://www.the-highway.com/genesis_Sproul.html 18 Nov 2009</ref>	+	One's inherently sinful nature is profoundly and miraculously changed by regeneration—the new birth—so that person can respond to [[God]] in Faith, and live in accordance with His will (Matt. 19:28; John 3:3,5,7; Titus 3:5). No one can come alive to God apart from the Spirit’s work.<ref>R. C. Sproul. "The New Genesis." Web: http://www.the-highway.com/genesis_Sproul.html 18 Nov 2009</ref>

	==Applies to the whole of Creation==		==Applies to the whole of Creation==
-	It extends to the whole nature, altering one's governing disposition, illuminating the mind, freeing the will, and renewing a person's nature.<ref name="Packer">J. I. Packer. ''The Nature of Regeneration. '' Web: [http://www.xmission.com/~fidelis/volume3/chapter9/boston.html The Nature of Regeneration], by [[Thomas Boston]]</ref>

	John Piper points out that the new birth is conceived by Jesus as something that will happen to all creation, not just human beings. He explains that this is because the whole of creation is defiled and disordered as result of the Fall (Romans 8:20-23). The whole universe will replace its futility and corruption and disease and degeneration and disasters with a whole new order—a new heaven and a new earth. Therefore, the new birth for an individual person may be seen as "the first installment of the final, universal regeneration of the universe."		John Piper points out that the new birth is conceived by Jesus as something that will happen to all creation, not just human beings. He explains that this is because the whole of creation is defiled and disordered as result of the Fall (Romans 8:20-23). The whole universe will replace its futility and corruption and disease and degeneration and disasters with a whole new order—a new heaven and a new earth. Therefore, the new birth for an individual person may be seen as "the first installment of the final, universal regeneration of the universe."
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	* The first is its decisiveness. The regenerate man has forever ceased to be the man he was; his old life is over and a new life has begun; he is a new creature in Christ, buried with him out of reach of condemnation and raised with him into a new life of righteousness (see Rom. 6:3-11; 2 Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:9-11).		* The first is its decisiveness. The regenerate man has forever ceased to be the man he was; his old life is over and a new life has begun; he is a new creature in Christ, buried with him out of reach of condemnation and raised with him into a new life of righteousness (see Rom. 6:3-11; 2 Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:9-11).

-	* The second fact emphasized is the monergism of regeneration. Infants do not induce, or cooperate in, their own procreation and birth; no more can those who are "dead in trespasses and sins" prompt the quickening operation of God's Spirit within them (see Eph. 2:1-10). Spiritual vivification is a free, and to man mysterious, exercise of divine power (John 3:8), not explicable in terms of the combination or cultivation of existing human resources (John 3:6), not caused or induced by any human efforts (John 1:12-13) or merits (Titus 3:3-7), and not, therefore, to be equated with, or attributed to, any of the experiences, decisions, and acts to which it gives rise and by which it may be known to have taken place.\|[[J. I. Packer]]<ref>[http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer_regen.html Regeneration], Elwell Evangelical Dictionary.</ref>}}	+	* The second fact emphasized is the monergism of regeneration. Infants do not induce, or cooperate in, their own procreation and birth; no more can those who are "dead in trespasses and sins" prompt the quickening operation of God's Spirit within them (see Eph. 2:1-10). Spiritual vivification is a free, and to man mysterious, exercise of divine power (John 3:8), not explicable in terms of the combination or cultivation of existing human resources (John 3:6), not caused or induced by any human efforts (John 1:12-13) or merits (Titus 3:3-7), and not, therefore, to be equated with, or attributed to, any of the experiences, decisions, and acts to which it gives rise and by which it may be known to have taken place.\|[[J. I. Packer]]<ref name=Packer>[http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer_regen.html Regeneration], Elwell Evangelical Dictionary.</ref>}}

	== Meaning of Grace: "But God..." ==		== Meaning of Grace: "But God..." ==
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	At the end of Titus 3:5, Paul describes regeneration as a ''cleansing'' and a ''renewing'' by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit gives life (John 6:63). Jesus says, "I am the way the truth and the life” (John 14:6). Piper paraphrases this as Jesus saying in effect, "When the Spirit connects you to me by faith, you experience a new birth." Piper adds that regeneration provides a ''cleansing'' from all that is past and a ''renewal'' for all that is future.<ref name=Piper/>		At the end of Titus 3:5, Paul describes regeneration as a ''cleansing'' and a ''renewing'' by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit gives life (John 6:63). Jesus says, "I am the way the truth and the life” (John 14:6). Piper paraphrases this as Jesus saying in effect, "When the Spirit connects you to me by faith, you experience a new birth." Piper adds that regeneration provides a ''cleansing'' from all that is past and a ''renewal'' for all that is future.<ref name=Piper/>

-	{{quote\|Regeneration has been defined as "an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8)." The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)".<ref>[[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351)</ref> Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; 2 Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).\|J.I. Packer<ref name="Packer" />}}	+	Seventeenth century renowned theologian [[Thomas Boston]] cautions that there are false conceptions in grace. He claims that many are deluded into mistaking some partial changes they experience for the great and thorough change known as Regeneration. Some of his points are these:
		+	*One may engage in all the outward duties of religion, and yet not be born again. They may advance to a great deal of strictness in their own way of religion, and yet be strangers to the new birth.
		+	*Sharp soul-exercises and pangs of conscience of themselves do not bring about the new birth.
		+	*Regeneration is a real thorough change, whereby one is made a new creature (2 Cor. 5:17). The Lord God makes the creature a new creature, "as the goldsmith melts down the vessel of dishonor, and makes it a vessel of honor."
		+	*Regeneration is a change of qualities or dispositions. Vicious qualities are removed, and contrary dispositions are replaced.
		+	*Regeneration is a supernatural change. To be born again is to be born of the Spirit (John 3:5).
		+	*It is a change into the likeness of God. "We, beholding, as in a glass, the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image" (2 Cor. 3:18).
		+	*It is a universal change; "all things become new" (2 Cor. 5:17).
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		+	In conclusion, J.I. Packer offers this detailed definition:
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		+	{{quote\|Regeneration has been defined as "an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8)." The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)".<ref>[[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351)</ref> Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (1 Cor. 2:14-15; 2 Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).\|J.I. Packer<ref name="Packer" />}}

	== Endnotes ==		== Endnotes ==

User talk:CME

CME — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:23:34 GMT

Draft Regeneration article

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	G.H., Excellent work in cleaning up the article on [[Regeneration]]. In my opinion you can't go wrong drawing from the likes of Sproul, Piper, Hodge, and Packer. Please check the draft on footnote 4.0 & 4.1. The link doesn't work for me and the formatting may be a bit off. Thanks, [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 12:40, 19 November 2009 (UTC)		G.H., Excellent work in cleaning up the article on [[Regeneration]]. In my opinion you can't go wrong drawing from the likes of Sproul, Piper, Hodge, and Packer. Please check the draft on footnote 4.0 & 4.1. The link doesn't work for me and the formatting may be a bit off. Thanks, [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 12:40, 19 November 2009 (UTC)
		+	:Jim, your words of affirmation mean a very great deal to me. I will try to track down the 4.0 and 4.1 footnotes. I "inherited" them with the article and neglected to verify them. Appreciatively, [[User:CME\|G.H.]] 05:23, 20 November 2009 (UTC)

Rapture

Tom Major — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:48:29 GMT

Pre-tribulation Rapture:

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	==Variations==		==Variations==
	===Pre-tribulation Rapture===		===Pre-tribulation Rapture===
-	The majority view taught in [[dispensationalism]], is referred to as the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. This is the belief that the Rapture will occur sometime prior to the beginning of the "[[Daniel's 70 weeks\|70th Week of Daniel]]," interpreted as the final seven years of this age. In this view, believers will be translated into immortal bodies in the Rapture before the great persecutions by the Antichrist and seven years of [[Tribulation]].	+	The majority view taught in [[dispensationalism]], is referred to as the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. This is the belief that the Rapture will occur sometime prior to the beginning of the "[[Daniel's 70 weeks\|70th Week of Daniel]]," interpreted as the final seven years of this age. In this view, believers will be translated into immortal bodies in the Rapture before the great persecutions by the Antichrist and seven years of [[Tribulation]]. Central passages for this view include Luke 17:26-32 and Revelation 3:10.

	According to this view, the Christian Church (that existed prior to this seven year period) has no vital role in Daniel's seventieth week and is therefore removed from the scene while God completes his program for Israel. The pre-trib rapture is the view popularized through the work of dispensational preachers such as [[Hal Lindsey]] and [[Tim LaHaye]] in his recent ''Left Behind'' novel series.		According to this view, the Christian Church (that existed prior to this seven year period) has no vital role in Daniel's seventieth week and is therefore removed from the scene while God completes his program for Israel. The pre-trib rapture is the view popularized through the work of dispensational preachers such as [[Hal Lindsey]] and [[Tim LaHaye]] in his recent ''Left Behind'' novel series.
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	This view was developed by Marvin Rosenthal;<ref>Marvin J. Rosenthal,''The Pre-wrath Rapture of the Church'', Lightning Source Inc, 1990.</ref> it is almost (but not quite) a Post-Trib position, but differs in one regard: Rosenthal believes Jesus will return for believers just prior to the [[Battle of Armageddon]], near the very end of the [[Great Tribulation]]. This solves a problem in Post-Trib [[eschatology]], namely, how can immortalized (raptured) believers enter the Millennium and have children? Since the mass conversion of Israel (and it is assume some others) occurs in the context of the Battle of Armageddon, this allows mortal believers to enter and populate the Millennial Kingdom.		This view was developed by Marvin Rosenthal;<ref>Marvin J. Rosenthal,''The Pre-wrath Rapture of the Church'', Lightning Source Inc, 1990.</ref> it is almost (but not quite) a Post-Trib position, but differs in one regard: Rosenthal believes Jesus will return for believers just prior to the [[Battle of Armageddon]], near the very end of the [[Great Tribulation]]. This solves a problem in Post-Trib [[eschatology]], namely, how can immortalized (raptured) believers enter the Millennium and have children? Since the mass conversion of Israel (and it is assume some others) occurs in the context of the Battle of Armageddon, this allows mortal believers to enter and populate the Millennial Kingdom.
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		+	===Partial rapture===
		+	This view states that those who are actively looking for the return of Christ will be raptured. The Christians who are not looking for his return and are being lazy in their Christians lives will miss the rapture event.

	==Criticism of a separate "rapture"==		==Criticism of a separate "rapture"==

Sago fourth

Jim Ellis — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:39:20 GMT

deleted "[[Sago fourth]]" content was: 'hey carson' (and the only contributor was 'Dilljo84')

User talk:Apologet

Jim Ellis — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:23:20 GMT

welcome

New page

Misconceptions about Christian beliefs

Apologet — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:35:34 GMT

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	== The Adam and Eve story is really about sex ==		== The Adam and Eve story is really about sex ==

-	'''False:''' Adam and Eve's ''nakedness'' is not about sex, it is about innocence. The ~~bible~~ says that they were "naked and not ashamed" (Genesis 2:25) – not in the brazen way that an exotic dancer today might be "naked and not ashamed" but in a remarkably pure and simple abscence of any kind of sin.	+	'''False:''' Adam and Eve's ''nakedness'' is not about sex, it is about innocence. The Bible says that they were "naked and not ashamed" (Genesis 2:25) – not in the brazen way that an exotic dancer today might be "naked and not ashamed" but in a remarkably pure and simple abscence of any kind of sin. Additionally, God's command to Adam and Eve was to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28), a command which was given during creation, not after the fall, demonstrating that sex, in and of itself is a pure act when done within the boundaries God has set.

	Nor was the choice to ''eat the forbidden fruit'' about sex; it was about something far more profound. It was about our choice to doubt God's word ("Did God really say..." Genesis 3:1), disobey it ("they ate it" Genesis 3:6-7), and choose instead to be little gods ourselves ("...you will be like God..." Genesis 3:5). Eating the fruit is thus all about [[sin]], not about sex.		Nor was the choice to ''eat the forbidden fruit'' about sex; it was about something far more profound. It was about our choice to doubt God's word ("Did God really say..." Genesis 3:1), disobey it ("they ate it" Genesis 3:6-7), and choose instead to be little gods ourselves ("...you will be like God..." Genesis 3:5). Eating the fruit is thus all about [[sin]], not about sex.
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	* [[the Fall]]		* [[the Fall]]
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	== When good people die they become angels ==		== When good people die they become angels ==

User talk:CME

Jim Ellis — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:40:57 GMT

comment and request

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	:I sincerely appreciate your "soft answer" Prov. 15:1 response. Egalitarianism is on vacation. Complementarianism is next. [[User:CME\|G.H.]] 18:46, 16 November 2009 (UTC)		:I sincerely appreciate your "soft answer" Prov. 15:1 response. Egalitarianism is on vacation. Complementarianism is next. [[User:CME\|G.H.]] 18:46, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
	::Sorry if my phrase "push this one agenda" came across as inflammatory. I should have worded it better. But we have suffered numerous situations in the past where this was in fact the case. That aside, I think we all agree that fair and objective presentation of opposing views is the goal -- in a given article as well as in corresponding articles. Thanks again. [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 19:44, 16 November 2009 (UTC)		::Sorry if my phrase "push this one agenda" came across as inflammatory. I should have worded it better. But we have suffered numerous situations in the past where this was in fact the case. That aside, I think we all agree that fair and objective presentation of opposing views is the goal -- in a given article as well as in corresponding articles. Thanks again. [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 19:44, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
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		+	==Draft Regeneration article==
		+	G.H., Excellent work in cleaning up the article on [[Regeneration]]. In my opinion you can't go wrong drawing from the likes of Sproul, Piper, Hodge, and Packer. Please check the draft on footnote 4.0 & 4.1. The link doesn't work for me and the formatting may be a bit off. Thanks, [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 12:40, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

Talk:Regeneration

Jim Ellis — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:35:20 GMT

removed obsolete comments

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-	~~==S. Lewis Johnson==~~
-	~~Seeing those audio references to S. Lewis Johnson brought a tear to my eye. I was saved under his ministry of the Word in 1975. [[User:Gomarus\|Gomarus]] 11:28, 4 Nov 2005 (EST)~~
-	~~: Praise God man, praise God. God is good, and loves to be good. -[[User:Aaronshaf\|Aaronshaf]] 11:35, 4 Nov 2005 (EST)~~

-	== ~~Too many definitions? ==~~	+	==Clean up==
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-	Is it me or are there 3-4 definitions in the first two paragraphs? I think it sounds a little repetitive, but I'll wait for other thoughts. Also, the first definition sounds like a quote - either that, or whoever wrote it can write really well. [[User:JordanBarrett\|JordanBarrett]] [[User_talk:JordanBarrett\|(talk)]] 10:46, 30 April 2006 (PDT)	+
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-	:The first three paragraphs are all one quote. I recently added the second two paragraphs, extending the quote, to provide more info. I'm not satisfied with the article consisting of just the one long quote, but I haven't had a chance to do anything more with it. [[User:Gomarus\|Gomarus]] 14:18, 30 April 2006 (PDT)	+
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-	~~:: Makes sense - totally cool. [[User:JordanBarrett\|JordanBarrett]] [[User_talk:JordanBarrett\|(talk)]] 15:41, 30 April 2006 (PDT)~~	+
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	It has been pointed out that this article currently consists of one long quote, which is not ideal. Clean up and stub notices have been added as of this date. [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 13:05, 18 November 2009 (UTC)		It has been pointed out that this article currently consists of one long quote, which is not ideal. Clean up and stub notices have been added as of this date. [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 13:05, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

Regeneration

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	According to Hodge's ''Systematic Theology,'' the word ''regeneration'' is used almost universally to refer to the instantaneous change from spiritual death to spiritual life. He says it is not used to designate "the whole work of sanctification, nor the first stages of that work comprehended in conversion, much less justification or any mere external change of state."<ref name="Hodge" /> In calling it a spiritual resurrection—the beginning of a new life, Hodge adds, "Sometimes the word expresses the ''act'' of God. God regenerates. Sometimes it designates the subjective ''effect'' of his act" (emphasis added).		According to Hodge's ''Systematic Theology,'' the word ''regeneration'' is used almost universally to refer to the instantaneous change from spiritual death to spiritual life. He says it is not used to designate "the whole work of sanctification, nor the first stages of that work comprehended in conversion, much less justification or any mere external change of state."<ref name="Hodge" /> In calling it a spiritual resurrection—the beginning of a new life, Hodge adds, "Sometimes the word expresses the ''act'' of God. God regenerates. Sometimes it designates the subjective ''effect'' of his act" (emphasis added).
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		+	* [http://www.believerschapeldallas.org/audio/slj-69_systematic-theology/045_SLJ_69_32K.mp3 Riches of Divine Grace: Regeneration] (MP3), by S. Lewis Johnson
		+	* The Holy Spirit in Regeneration - [http://www.believerschapeldallas.org/audio/slj-69_systematic-theology/071_SLJ_69_32K.mp3 Part 1], [http://www.believerschapeldallas.org/audio/slj-69_systematic-theology/072_SLJ_69_32K.mp3 Part 2], [http://www.believerschapeldallas.org/audio/slj-69_systematic-theology/073_SLJ_69_32K.mp3 Part 3] (MP3s), by S. Lewis Johnson
		+	* [http://www.trinitylectures.org/MP3/Regeneration.mp3 Regeneration] (MP3), by Gordon H. Clark
		+	* [http://broadcast.ligonier.org/podcast-media/rym20080714.mp3 Must I Be Born Again?] (MP3), by [[R. C. Sproul]] (July 14, 2008)
		+	* [http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Sermons/BySeries/83/ You Must Be Born Again] (Audio & Video), A sermon series by [[John Piper]]
		+	* [http://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?speakerWithinSource=&subsetCat=&subsetItem=&mediatype=&includekeywords=&keyword=Paul^Washer&keyworddesc=Paul+Washer&currsection=sermonsspeaker&AudioOnly=false&SpeakerOnly=true&keywordwithin=regeneration&x=16&y=11 Sermons on Regeneration] (SermonAudio.com), by [[Paul Washer]]
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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
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	{{quote\|Regeneration has been defined as "an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8)." The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)".<ref>[[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351)</ref> Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; 2 Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).\|J.I. Packer<ref name="Packer" />}}		{{quote\|Regeneration has been defined as "an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8)." The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)".<ref>[[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351)</ref> Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; 2 Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).\|J.I. Packer<ref name="Packer" />}}
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-	* [http://www.believerschapeldallas.org/audio/slj-69_systematic-theology/045_SLJ_69_32K.mp3 Riches of Divine Grace: Regeneration] (MP3), by S. Lewis Johnson
-	* The Holy Spirit in Regeneration - [http://www.believerschapeldallas.org/audio/slj-69_systematic-theology/071_SLJ_69_32K.mp3 Part 1], [http://www.believerschapeldallas.org/audio/slj-69_systematic-theology/072_SLJ_69_32K.mp3 Part 2], [http://www.believerschapeldallas.org/audio/slj-69_systematic-theology/073_SLJ_69_32K.mp3 Part 3] (MP3s), by S. Lewis Johnson
-	* [http://www.trinitylectures.org/MP3/Regeneration.mp3 Regeneration] (MP3), by Gordon H. Clark
-	* [http://broadcast.ligonier.org/podcast-media/rym20080714.mp3 Must I Be Born Again?] (MP3), by [[R. C. Sproul]] (July 14, 2008)
-	* [http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Sermons/BySeries/83/ You Must Be Born Again] (Audio & Video), A sermon series by [[John Piper]]
-	* [http://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?speakerWithinSource=&subsetCat=&subsetItem=&mediatype=&includekeywords=&keyword=Paul^Washer&keyworddesc=Paul+Washer&currsection=sermonsspeaker&AudioOnly=false&SpeakerOnly=true&keywordwithin=regeneration&x=16&y=11 Sermons on Regeneration] (SermonAudio.com), by [[Paul Washer]]
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	== Endnotes ==		== Endnotes ==

Regeneration

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-	{{quotation\|But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.\|Titus 3:4-7}}

-	~~'''Regeneration''' is the spiritual transformation in a person~~, ~~brought about~~ by ~~the [[Holy Spirit]]~~, ~~that brings the individual from being spiritually dead to become a spiritually alive human~~ being. ~~One's inherently sinful nature is profoundly~~ and ~~miraculously changed so that person can respond to [[~~God~~]] in Faith~~, ~~and live~~ in ~~accordance with His will (Matt. 19:28; John 3:3~~,~~5,7; Titus 3:5). No one can come alive~~ to ~~God apart from the Spirit’s work.<ref>R.C. Sproul. "The New Genesis." Web: http://www.the-highway.com/genesis_Sproul.html 18 Nov 2009</ref> It extends to the whole nature~~, ~~altering one's governing disposition, illuminating~~ the ~~mind, freeing the will, and renewing a person~~'~~s nature.<ref name=Packer>J.I. Packer.~~ ''~~The Nature of Regeneration.~~'' ~~Web: [http://www.xmission.com/~fidelis/volume3/chapter9/boston.html The Nature~~ of ~~Regeneration]~~, by ~~[[Thomas Boston]]</ref>~~	+	{{quotation\| At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of '''regeneration''' and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.\|Titus 3:3-7}}

-	"Regeneration~~, or new birth,~~ is ~~an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by~~ the ~~gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8). The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of~~ a ~~restored relationship with God in Christ~~, ~~and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23)~~ by ~~God~~ the Holy Spirit ~~(Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24)~~, ~~by virtue of which we~~ become '~~new men~~' ~~(Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness~~ of the ~~truth created after~~ the ~~image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)" ([[B. B. Warfield]],~~ ''~~Biblical and Theological Studies~~''~~, 351)~~. ~~Regeneration is the~~ "~~birth~~" ~~by which this work~~ of ~~new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (I Pet. 2:2; II Pet. 3:18).~~ Regeneration ~~in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom~~. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; II Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).	+	'''Regeneration''' is the spiritual transformation in a person, brought about by the [[Holy Spirit]], that brings the individual from being spiritually dead to become a spiritually alive human being. '''Regeneration''' is another way of speaking about the ''new birth'' or the ''second birth'' or being ''born again.''<ref name="Piper">John Piper."Through the Washing of Regeneration." Web: 18 Nov 2009</ref>

-	~~"The use of~~ the ~~figure~~ of new birth ~~to describe this change emphasizes two facts about it. The first is its decisiveness. The regenerate man has forever ceased to be the man he was; his old life is over and~~ a new life ~~has begun; he is~~ a new creature ~~in Christ~~, ~~buried with him out of reach of condemnation and raised with him into~~ a ~~new life~~ of ~~righteousness (see Rom. 6:3-11; II Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:9-11). The second fact emphasized is~~ the ~~monergism of regeneration. Infants do not induce~~, or cooperate in, their own procreation and birth; no more can those who are "dead in trespasses and sins" prompt the quickening operation of God's Spirit within them (see Eph. 2:1-10). Spiritual vivification is a ~~free, and~~ to man mysterious, exercise of divine power (John 3:8), not explicable in terms of the combination or cultivation of existing human resources (John 3:6), not caused or induced by any human efforts (John 1:12-13) or merits (Titus 3:3-7), and ~~not, therefore,~~ to ~~be equated with~~, ~~or attributed~~ to, ~~any of the experiences~~, ~~decisions~~, and ~~acts to which it gives rise and by which it may be known to have taken place~~.<ref>~~[[J~~. I. ~~Packer]], [http://www~~.~~monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer_regen.html Regeneration], Elwell Evangelical Dictionary~~.</ref>	+	This subjective change worked in one's soul by the grace of God is variously designated in Scripture as a new birth, a resurrection, a new life, a new creature, a renewing of the mind, a dying to sin and living to righteousness, a translation from darkness to light, etc. In theological language, it is called regeneration, renovation, and conversion. These terms are often used interchangeably.<ref name="Hodge">Charles Hodge. ''Systematic Theology. '' Vol 3. Web: 18 Nov. 2009</ref>

-	{{~~stub~~}}	+	According to Hodge's ''Systematic Theology,'' the word ''regeneration'' is used almost universally to refer to the instantaneous change from spiritual death to spiritual life. He says it is not used to designate "the whole work of sanctification, nor the first stages of that work comprehended in conversion, much less justification or any mere external change of state."<ref name="Hodge" /> In calling it a spiritual resurrection—the beginning of a new life, Hodge adds, "Sometimes the word expresses the ''act'' of God. God regenerates. Sometimes it designates the subjective ''effect'' of his act" (emphasis added).
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		+	==Etymology==
		+	The word for ''regeneration'' in Titus 3:5 is the Greek word ''palingenesias.'' It is used only one other place in the entire Bible—Matthew 19:28. Jesus says to the twelve apostles, “Truly, I say to you, in ''the new world'' (lit. "in the regeneration" [Greek ''en te palingenesia''])<ref name="Piper" /> when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” This is a reference to the rebirth of the creation--“in the new heavens and the new earth” (Isaiah 65:17, 66:22).
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		+	One's inherently sinful nature is profoundly and miraculously changed by regeneration—the new birth—so that person can respond to [[God]] in Faith, and live in accordance with His will (Matt. 19:28; John 3:3,5,7; Titus 3:5). No one can come alive to God apart from the Spirit’s work.<ref>R. C. Sproul."The New Genesis." Web: http://www.the-highway.com/genesis_Sproul.html 18 Nov 2009</ref>
		+
		+	==Applies to the whole of Creation==
		+	It extends to the whole nature, altering one's governing disposition, illuminating the mind, freeing the will, and renewing a person's nature.<ref name="Packer">J. I. Packer. ''The Nature of Regeneration. '' Web: [http://www.xmission.com/~fidelis/volume3/chapter9/boston.html The Nature of Regeneration], by [[Thomas Boston]]</ref>
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		+	John Piper points out that the new birth is conceived by Jesus as something that will happen to all creation, not just human beings. He explains that this is because the whole of creation is defiled and disordered as result of the Fall (Romans 8:20-23). The whole universe will replace its futility and corruption and disease and degeneration and disasters with a whole new order—a new heaven and a new earth. Therefore, the new birth for an individual person may be seen as "the first installment of the final, universal regeneration of the universe."
		+
		+	==New Birth==
		+	Jesus said that unless we are born again (or “born from above”), we will not see the kingdom of God (John 3:3). Regarding why individuals need this regeneration, Piper points to the poignant description of the human heart in Titus 3:3 for an explanation: "We ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another."
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		+	{{Quote\|The use of the figure of new birth to describe this change emphasizes two facts about it.
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		+	* The first is its decisiveness. The regenerate man has forever ceased to be the man he was; his old life is over and a new life has begun; he is a new creature in Christ, buried with him out of reach of condemnation and raised with him into a new life of righteousness (see Rom. 6:3-11; 2 Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:9-11).
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		+	* The second fact emphasized is the monergism of regeneration. Infants do not induce, or cooperate in, their own procreation and birth; no more can those who are "dead in trespasses and sins" prompt the quickening operation of God's Spirit within them (see Eph. 2:1-10). Spiritual vivification is a free, and to man mysterious, exercise of divine power (John 3:8), not explicable in terms of the combination or cultivation of existing human resources (John 3:6), not caused or induced by any human efforts (John 1:12-13) or merits (Titus 3:3-7), and not, therefore, to be equated with, or attributed to, any of the experiences, decisions, and acts to which it gives rise and by which it may be known to have taken place.\|[[J. I. Packer]]<ref>[http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer_regen.html Regeneration], Elwell Evangelical Dictionary.</ref>}}
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		+	== Meaning of Grace: "But God..." ==
		+
		+	Piper<ref name=Piper/> describes Titus 3: 4 as one of the ‘’most precious phrases in the Bible’’: “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God appeared, he [God!] saved us. We were foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to sinful pleasures, malicious, envious, hated and hating.”
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		+	== How the New Birth happens ==
		+
		+	At the end of Titus 3:5, Paul describes regeneration as a ''cleansing'' and a ''renewing'' by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit gives life (John 6:63). Jesus says, "I am the way the truth and the life” (John 14:6). Piper paraphrases this as Jesus saying in effect, "When the Spirit connects you to me by faith, you experience a new birth." Piper adds that regeneration provides a ''cleansing'' from all that is past and a ''renewal'' for all that is future.<ref name=Piper/>
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		+	{{quote\|Regeneration has been defined as "an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8)." The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)".<ref>[[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351)</ref> Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; 2 Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).\|J.I. Packer<ref name="Packer" />}}

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	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
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	* Piper, John. ''Finally Alive''. Christian Focus, 2009. ISBN 978-1845504212		* Piper, John. ''Finally Alive''. Christian Focus, 2009. ISBN 978-1845504212

-	==External links==	+	== External links ==
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	* [http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/OnlineBooks/ByTitle/3588_Finally_Alive/ Finally Alive] (PDF), by John Piper		* [http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/OnlineBooks/ByTitle/3588_Finally_Alive/ Finally Alive] (PDF), by John Piper
	* [http://www.the-highway.com/genesis_Sproul.html The New Genesis], by [[R. C. Sproul]]		* [http://www.the-highway.com/genesis_Sproul.html The New Genesis], by [[R. C. Sproul]]

Problem of evil

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	*[http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5093 A Good reason for Evil] by Gregory Koukl		*[http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5093 A Good reason for Evil] by Gregory Koukl
	*[http://www.mbrem.com/apologetics/chodge-evil.htm The Existence of Evil] by Charles Hodge		*[http://www.mbrem.com/apologetics/chodge-evil.htm The Existence of Evil] by Charles Hodge
		+	*[http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/arj/v2/n1/dembskis-theodicy-refuted Christian Theodicy in Light of Genesis and Modern Science: A Young-Earth Creationist Response to William Dembski], by Terry Mortenson

Regeneration

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-	{{quotation\|But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.\| Titus 3:4-7}}	+	{{quotation\|But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.\|Titus 3:4-7}}

-	"'''Regeneration''' is the spiritual ~~change wrought~~ in ~~the heart of man~~ by the [[Holy Spirit]] ~~in which his/her~~ inherently sinful nature is changed so that ~~he/she~~ can respond to [[God]] in Faith, and live in accordance with His will (Matt. 19:28; John 3:3,5,7; Titus 3:5). It extends to the whole nature ~~of man~~, altering ~~his~~ governing disposition, illuminating ~~his~~ mind, freeing ~~his~~ will, and renewing ~~his~~ nature.	+	'''Regeneration''' is the spiritual transformation in a person, brought about by the [[Holy Spirit]], that brings the individual from being spiritually dead to become a spiritually alive human being. One's inherently sinful nature is profoundly and miraculously changed so that person can respond to [[God]] in Faith, and live in accordance with His will (Matt. 19:28; John 3:3,5,7; Titus 3:5). No one can come alive to God apart from the Spirit’s work.<ref>R.C. Sproul. "The New Genesis." Web: http://www.the-highway.com/genesis_Sproul.html 18 Nov 2009</ref> It extends to the whole nature, altering one's governing disposition, illuminating the mind, freeing the will, and renewing a person's nature.<ref name=Packer>J.I. Packer. ''The Nature of Regeneration.'' Web: [http://www.xmission.com/~fidelis/volume3/chapter9/boston.html The Nature of Regeneration], by [[Thomas Boston]]</ref>

	"Regeneration, or new birth, is an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8). The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)" ([[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351). Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (I Pet. 2:2; II Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; II Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).		"Regeneration, or new birth, is an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8). The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)" ([[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351). Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (I Pet. 2:2; II Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; II Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).

Chalcedonian Creed

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	==An English translation of the Creed==		==An English translation of the Creed==
-	We, then, following the holy Fathers, all with one consent, teach men to confess one and the same Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the same perfect in Godhead and also perfect in manhood; truly God and truly man, of a reasonable soul and body; consubstantial with us according to the manhood; in all things like unto us, without sin; begotten before all ages of the Father according to the Godhead, and in these latter days, for us and for our salvation, born of the virgin Mary, the mother of God, according to the manhood; one and the same Christ, Son, Lord, Only-begotten, to be acknowledged in two natures, inconfusedly, unchangeably, indivisibly, inseparably; the distinction of natures being by no means taken away by the union, but rather the property of each nature being preserved, and concurring in one Person and one Subsistence, not parted or divided into two persons, but one and the same Son, and only begotten, God the Word, the Lord Jesus Christ, as the prophets from the beginning have declared concerning him, and the Lord Jesus Christ himself taught us, and the Creed of the holy Fathers has handed down to us.	+	We, then, following the holy Fathers, all with one consent, teach men to confess one and the same Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the same perfect in Godhead and also perfect in manhood; truly God and truly man, of a reasonable soul and body; consubstantial with us according to the manhood; in all things like unto us, without sin; begotten before all ages of the Father according to the Godhead, and in these latter days, for us and for our salvation, born of the virgin Mary, the mother of God, according to the manhood; one and the same Christ, Son, Lord, Only-begotten, to be acknowledged in two natures, inconfusedly, unchangeably, indivisibly, inseparably; the distinction of natures being by no means taken away by the union, but rather the property of each nature being preserved, and concurring in one Person and one Subsistence, not parted or divided into two persons, but one and the same Son, and only begotten, God the Word, the Lord Jesus Christ, as the prophets from the beginning have declared concerning him, and the Lord Jesus Christ himself taught us, and the Creed of the holy Fathers has handed down to us. [http://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/creeds2.iv.i.iii.html]

	==See also==		==See also==

Nicene Creed

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	The original Nicene Creed adopted in 325 ended just after the words, "We believe in the Holy Spirit..." Content was added at the First Ecumenical Council of Constantinople in 381 A.D.; hence the name "Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed", which refers to the modified or updated creed. The [[Third Ecumenical Council]] in Ephesus (431 A.D.) reaffirmed the creed in this form and explicitly forbade making additional revisions to it.		The original Nicene Creed adopted in 325 ended just after the words, "We believe in the Holy Spirit..." Content was added at the First Ecumenical Council of Constantinople in 381 A.D.; hence the name "Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed", which refers to the modified or updated creed. The [[Third Ecumenical Council]] in Ephesus (431 A.D.) reaffirmed the creed in this form and explicitly forbade making additional revisions to it.

-	There have been other subsequent [[creed]]s formulated to guard against perceived [[heresy]], but this one, as revised in 381 A.D., was the last time both Catholic and Orthodox ~~communions~~ were in united agreement on a ''Credo''. This creed is not to be confused with the later [[Athanasian Creed]].	+	There have been other subsequent [[creed]]s formulated to guard against perceived [[heresy]], but this one, as revised in 381 A.D., was the last time both the Western (Catholic) and Eastern (Orthodox) churches were in united agreement on a ''Credo''. This creed is not to be confused with the later [[Athanasian Creed]].

	==The 325 Nicene Creed compared to the 381 Constantinopolitan Creed.==		==The 325 Nicene Creed compared to the 381 Constantinopolitan Creed.==

Talk:Regeneration

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Regeneration

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	{{quotation\|But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.\| Titus 3:4-7}}		{{quotation\|But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.\| Titus 3:4-7}}

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	"Regeneration, or new birth, is an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8). The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)" ([[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351). Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (I Pet. 2:2; II Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; II Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).		"Regeneration, or new birth, is an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8). The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)" ([[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351). Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (I Pet. 2:2; II Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; II Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).

-	"The use of the figure of new birth to describe this change emphasizes two facts about it. The first is its decisiveness. The regenerate man has forever ceased to be the man he was; his old life is over and a new life has begun; he is a new creature in Christ, buried with him out of reach of condemnation and raised with him into a new life of righteousness (see Rom. 6:3-11; II Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:9-11). The second fact emphasized is the monergism of regeneration. Infants do not induce, or cooperate in, their own procreation and birth; no more can those who are "dead in trespasses and sins" prompt the quickening operation of God's Spirit within them (see Eph. 2:1-10). Spiritual vivification is a free, and to man mysterious, exercise of divine power (John 3:8), not explicable in terms of the combination or cultivation of existing human resources (John 3:6), not caused or induced by any human efforts (John 1:12-13) or merits (Titus 3:3-7), and not, therefore, to be equated with, or attributed to, any of the experiences, decisions, and acts to which it gives rise and by which it may be known to have taken place.<ref>[http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer_regen.html ~~J. I~~. ~~Packer]~~</ref>	+	"The use of the figure of new birth to describe this change emphasizes two facts about it. The first is its decisiveness. The regenerate man has forever ceased to be the man he was; his old life is over and a new life has begun; he is a new creature in Christ, buried with him out of reach of condemnation and raised with him into a new life of righteousness (see Rom. 6:3-11; II Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:9-11). The second fact emphasized is the monergism of regeneration. Infants do not induce, or cooperate in, their own procreation and birth; no more can those who are "dead in trespasses and sins" prompt the quickening operation of God's Spirit within them (see Eph. 2:1-10). Spiritual vivification is a free, and to man mysterious, exercise of divine power (John 3:8), not explicable in terms of the combination or cultivation of existing human resources (John 3:6), not caused or induced by any human efforts (John 1:12-13) or merits (Titus 3:3-7), and not, therefore, to be equated with, or attributed to, any of the experiences, decisions, and acts to which it gives rise and by which it may be known to have taken place.<ref>[[J. I. Packer]], [http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer_regen.html Regeneration], Elwell Evangelical Dictionary.</ref>
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	Jim, the entire article on [[Regeneration]] is a direct quote from J.I. Packer's book. That's not Theo-kosher, is it? Seems like such a long quote is a copyright violation, plus it presents a single view. [[User:CME\|G.H.]] 21:41, 17 November 2009 (UTC)		Jim, the entire article on [[Regeneration]] is a direct quote from J.I. Packer's book. That's not Theo-kosher, is it? Seems like such a long quote is a copyright violation, plus it presents a single view. [[User:CME\|G.H.]] 21:41, 17 November 2009 (UTC)
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		+	:G.H., The long quote is not a copyright violation. Yes, it presents one view, but this view is a consensus in Reformed theology. However, we agree this is not a good representative article. I am adding a clean-up banner and stub notice. Unfortunately this is one of many articles that need improvement. Thanks, [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 12:58, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

Christians For Biblical Equality

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-	[http://www.cbeinternational.org Christians for Biblical Equality] is a non-profit organization comprised of individual and church members from over 80 denominations who believe that the Bible, properly interpreted, teaches the fundamental equality of men and women of all ethnicities and all economic classes, based on the teachings of ~~scripture as reflected in Galatians 3:28~~: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.	+	[http://www.cbeinternational.org Christians for Biblical Equality] is a non-profit organization comprised of individual and church members from over 80 denominations who believe that the Bible, properly interpreted, teaches the fundamental equality of men and women of all ethnicities and all economic classes, based on the teachings of Scripture:
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		+	{{quotation\|There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.\|Galatians 3:28}}

	== History ==		== History ==
-	The headlines of the Fall 1987 issue of Priscilla Papers announced New Organization Incorporated.The name of the organization was Men, Women and God: Christians for Biblical Equality.” In time the name was shortened to Christians for Biblical Equality when the group was incorporated in Minnesota as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization on January 2, 1988.

-	Initially this group was made up of members of the Minnesota Chapter of the Evangelical Women’s Caucus. They had withdrawn from EWC after the 1986 conference in Fresno, Calif., when EWC was moving in a direction these members perceived as unbiblical. But equality is biblical, and the need for communicating this truth led to the formation of a new organization, growing out of Catherine Kroeger’s contact with Men, Women, and God in London.	+	The headlines of the Fall 1987 issue of ''Priscilla Papers'' announced that a new organization had been incorporated. The name of the organization was "Men, Women and God: Christians for Biblical Equality.” In time the name was shortened to Christians for Biblical Equality when the group was incorporated in Minnesota as a non-profit IRS Section 501(c)(3) organization on January 2, 1988.
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		+	Initially, this group was made up of members of the Minnesota Chapter of the Evangelical Women’s Caucus. They had withdrawn from EWC after the 1986 conference in Fresno, Calif., when EWC was moving in a direction these members perceived as unbiblical. But equality is biblical, and the need for communicating this truth led to the formation of a new organization, growing out of Catherine Kroeger’s contact with Men, Women, and God in London.

	The Minnesota group issued a nationwide invitation to attend a two-day conference in St. Paul, Minn., in March 1987, to determine the interest and feasibility of establishing a new organization. At the close of the conference, 22 people from throughout the United States were invited to join the first steering committee, and many from that group convened at the Brewster, Massachusetts, home of Catherine and Richard Kroeger in August 1987. This group determined that a national organization was needed to provide education, support and leadership about biblical equality.		The Minnesota group issued a nationwide invitation to attend a two-day conference in St. Paul, Minn., in March 1987, to determine the interest and feasibility of establishing a new organization. At the close of the conference, 22 people from throughout the United States were invited to join the first steering committee, and many from that group convened at the Brewster, Massachusetts, home of Catherine and Richard Kroeger in August 1987. This group determined that a national organization was needed to provide education, support and leadership about biblical equality.
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	CBE’s first major project was the creation of a statement on "Men, Women, and Biblical Equality" [http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/about/biblical_equality.shtml] which laid out the biblical rationale for equality as well as its application in the community of believers and the family. The authors, Gilbert Bilezikian, W. Ward Gasque, Stanley Gundry, Gretchen Gaebelein Hull, Catherine Clark Kroeger, Jo Anne Lyon, and Roger Nicole, were joined by a host of other signers who also wished to align themselves with these views. It was presented at the first CBE international conference in St. Paul, July 20-23, 1989, attended by over 300. In 1990 it was published widely in such national forums as ''Christianity Today'' and ''Leadership.'' This generated much interest in the form of new CBE members as well as in the form of theological attacks. Eventually this opposition grew into an organization known as the Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW).		CBE’s first major project was the creation of a statement on "Men, Women, and Biblical Equality" [http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/about/biblical_equality.shtml] which laid out the biblical rationale for equality as well as its application in the community of believers and the family. The authors, Gilbert Bilezikian, W. Ward Gasque, Stanley Gundry, Gretchen Gaebelein Hull, Catherine Clark Kroeger, Jo Anne Lyon, and Roger Nicole, were joined by a host of other signers who also wished to align themselves with these views. It was presented at the first CBE international conference in St. Paul, July 20-23, 1989, attended by over 300. In 1990 it was published widely in such national forums as ''Christianity Today'' and ''Leadership.'' This generated much interest in the form of new CBE members as well as in the form of theological attacks. Eventually this opposition grew into an organization known as the Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW).

-	==Statement of Faith==	+	== Statement of Faith ==
		+
	Their conservative theological position may be seen in their Statement of Faith:		Their conservative theological position may be seen in their Statement of Faith:
-	We believe in the equality and essential dignity of men and women of all ethnicities, ages, and classes. We recognize that all persons are made in the image of God and are to reflect that image in the community of believers, in the home, and in society.	+	{{Quotation\|We believe in the equality and essential dignity of men and women of all ethnicities, ages, and classes.<br><br>
-	We believe that men and women are to diligently develop and use their God-given gifts for the good of the home, church, and society.	+	We recognize that all persons are made in the image of God and are to reflect that image in the community of believers, in the home, and in society.<br><br>
-	We believe in the family, celibate singleness, and faithful heterosexual marriage as God’s design.	+	We believe that men and women are to diligently develop and use their God-given gifts for the good of the home, church, and society.<br><br>
-	We believe that, as mandated by the Bible, men and women are to oppose injustice.	+	We believe in the family, celibate singleness, and faithful heterosexual marriage as God’s design.<br><br>
		+	We believe that, as mandated by the Bible, men and women are to oppose injustice.}}

	== Publications ==		== Publications ==
-	* ''Mutuality''	+
-	* ''Priscilla Papers''	+
-	* ''E-Quality''	+
	* [http://blog.cbeinternational.org/ ''CBE Scroll'']		* [http://blog.cbeinternational.org/ ''CBE Scroll'']
		+	* ''E-Quality''
		+	* ''Mutuality''
		+	* ''Priscilla Papers''

	== External links ==		== External links ==
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	=== Writings ===		=== Writings ===
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	* [http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/pdf_files/free_articles/PPWhatIsBiblical.pdf What is Biblical Equality?] (PDF)		* [http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/pdf_files/free_articles/PPWhatIsBiblical.pdf What is Biblical Equality?] (PDF)
	* [http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/pdf_files/free_articles/hoggatt_munn_review.pdf Wild at Heart: Essential Reading or “Junk Food of the Soul”?] (PDF)		* [http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/pdf_files/free_articles/hoggatt_munn_review.pdf Wild at Heart: Essential Reading or “Junk Food of the Soul”?] (PDF)
	* [http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/free_articles/ManandWomanatCreation.pdf Woman and Man at Creation] (PDF)		* [http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/free_articles/ManandWomanatCreation.pdf Woman and Man at Creation] (PDF)

Egalitarianism

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-	{{~~quote~~\|'''There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.'''\|Galatians 3:28	+	{{quotation\|'''There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.'''\|Galatians 3:28}}

-	Egalitarianism with regard to the doctrine of grace is taught throughout the Bible.For instance, the Psalms are a good example of use of the concept of Grace in the Hebrew Bible. The psalmist, traditionally seen to be King David, calls out to God to intercede in both his personal affairs and with the concerns of the nation. Other Hebrew concepts used to describe the grace of God include a group of words whose basic element is ''hen'' or ''hanam,'' which means the spontaneous gift of affection; and ''raham'', which implies mercy and compassion, including the merciful restoration of a broken relationship. In the NT, most of Jesus' parables provide examples of grace in the sense of undeserved or unmerited favor or reward. A prime example is the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). Another is the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matt. 20:15-16).	+	Egalitarianism with regard to the doctrine of grace is taught throughout the Bible. For instance, the Psalms are a good example of use of the concept of Grace in the Hebrew Bible. The psalmist, traditionally seen to be King David, calls out to God to intercede in both his personal affairs and with the concerns of the nation. Other Hebrew concepts used to describe the grace of God include a group of words whose basic element is ''hen'' or ''hanam,'' which means the spontaneous gift of affection; and ''raham'', which implies mercy and compassion, including the merciful restoration of a broken relationship. In the NT, most of Jesus' parables provide examples of grace in the sense of undeserved or unmerited favor or reward. A prime example is the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). Another is the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matt. 20:15-16).

	In both the Tanakh and [[New Testament]], repeated reference is made to the doctrine. Some scholars argue that the system of laws used in Ancient Israel outlined a basis for human rightshat was egalitarian at its core: "Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike…" (Deut. 1:17), discussing the economy of grace by which God deals with his subjects. In the NT, the Apostle Peter in a post-resurrection appearance says, "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism…" (Acts 10:34).		In both the Tanakh and [[New Testament]], repeated reference is made to the doctrine. Some scholars argue that the system of laws used in Ancient Israel outlined a basis for human rightshat was egalitarian at its core: "Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike…" (Deut. 1:17), discussing the economy of grace by which God deals with his subjects. In the NT, the Apostle Peter in a post-resurrection appearance says, "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism…" (Acts 10:34).
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	Illustrative of efforts to institutionalize this notion are these excerpts from the organizational ''Statement of Faith'' of [[Christians for Biblical Equality]], a major Christian Egalitarian organization:		Illustrative of efforts to institutionalize this notion are these excerpts from the organizational ''Statement of Faith'' of [[Christians for Biblical Equality]], a major Christian Egalitarian organization:

-	{{~~quote~~\|	+	{{quotation\|
	* We believe in the equality and essential dignity of men and women of all ethnicities, ages, and classes. We recognize that all persons are made in the image of God and are to reflect that image in the community of believers, in the home, and in society.		* We believe in the equality and essential dignity of men and women of all ethnicities, ages, and classes. We recognize that all persons are made in the image of God and are to reflect that image in the community of believers, in the home, and in society.
	* We believe that men and women are to diligently develop and use their God-given gifts for the good of the home, church and society.\|[[Christians for Biblical Equality]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/about/who_we_are.shtml#statement \|title=Statement of Faith \|accessdate=2009-11-14\|publisher=Christians for Biblical Equality}}</ref>}}		* We believe that men and women are to diligently develop and use their God-given gifts for the good of the home, church and society.\|[[Christians for Biblical Equality]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cbeinternational.org/new/about/who_we_are.shtml#statement \|title=Statement of Faith \|accessdate=2009-11-14\|publisher=Christians for Biblical Equality}}</ref>}}

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	* [http://GenderNeutralBibles.com GenderNeutralBibles.com]		* [http://GenderNeutralBibles.com GenderNeutralBibles.com]
	* [http://www.worldmag.com/subscriber/displayarticle.cfm?id=10357 Changing God's words], by [[Wayne Grudem]] - "In trying to make the Bible more accessible to today's young readers, the TNIV toys with Scripture's meaning and accuracy"		* [http://www.worldmag.com/subscriber/displayarticle.cfm?id=10357 Changing God's words], by [[Wayne Grudem]] - "In trying to make the Bible more accessible to today's young readers, the TNIV toys with Scripture's meaning and accuracy"
-	* [http://no-tniv.com no-tniv.com]
	* [http://www.frame-poythress.org/poythress_articles/2005Tniv.htm TNIV's Altered Meanings: An Evaluation of the TNIV], by Vern S. Poythress		* [http://www.frame-poythress.org/poythress_articles/2005Tniv.htm TNIV's Altered Meanings: An Evaluation of the TNIV], by Vern S. Poythress
	* [http://www.frame-poythress.org/poythress_articles/2005Small.htm Small Changes in Meaning Can Matter: The Unacceptability of the TNIV], by Vern S. Poythress		* [http://www.frame-poythress.org/poythress_articles/2005Small.htm Small Changes in Meaning Can Matter: The Unacceptability of the TNIV], by Vern S. Poythress

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CME — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:41:28 GMT

Regeneration: new section

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	I think using some limited material extracted fom their article(s) would be acceptable if you were the author there. The safest approach is for us to rewrite/rework/integrate to make it our own (i.e. Theopedia's) and not even have the appearance of "copying". Thanks. [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 14:22, 12 November 2009 (UTC)		I think using some limited material extracted fom their article(s) would be acceptable if you were the author there. The safest approach is for us to rewrite/rework/integrate to make it our own (i.e. Theopedia's) and not even have the appearance of "copying". Thanks. [[User:Jim Ellis\|Jim Ellis]] 14:22, 12 November 2009 (UTC)
	::ThankYOU, Jim. Wise approach. [[User:CME\|G.H.]] 21:35, 12 November 2009 (UTC)		::ThankYOU, Jim. Wise approach. [[User:CME\|G.H.]] 21:35, 12 November 2009 (UTC)
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		+	== Regeneration ==
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		+	Jim, the entire article on [[Regeneration]] is a direct quote from J.I. Packer's book. That's not Theo-kosher, is it? Seems like such a long quote is a copyright violation, plus it presents a single view. [[User:CME\|G.H.]] 21:41, 17 November 2009 (UTC)

Regeneration

CME — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:38:14 GMT

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-	:"But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.~~" (~~Titus 3:4-7)	+	{{quotation\|But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.\| Titus 3:4-7}}

	"'''Regeneration''' is the spiritual change wrought in the heart of man by the [[Holy Spirit]] in which his/her inherently sinful nature is changed so that he/she can respond to [[God]] in Faith, and live in accordance with His will (Matt. 19:28; John 3:3,5,7; Titus 3:5). It extends to the whole nature of man, altering his governing disposition, illuminating his mind, freeing his will, and renewing his nature.		"'''Regeneration''' is the spiritual change wrought in the heart of man by the [[Holy Spirit]] in which his/her inherently sinful nature is changed so that he/she can respond to [[God]] in Faith, and live in accordance with His will (Matt. 19:28; John 3:3,5,7; Titus 3:5). It extends to the whole nature of man, altering his governing disposition, illuminating his mind, freeing his will, and renewing his nature.
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		+	"Regeneration, or new birth, is an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8). The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)" ([[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351). Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (I Pet. 2:2; II Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; II Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).
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		+	"The use of the figure of new birth to describe this change emphasizes two facts about it. The first is its decisiveness. The regenerate man has forever ceased to be the man he was; his old life is over and a new life has begun; he is a new creature in Christ, buried with him out of reach of condemnation and raised with him into a new life of righteousness (see Rom. 6:3-11; II Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:9-11). The second fact emphasized is the monergism of regeneration. Infants do not induce, or cooperate in, their own procreation and birth; no more can those who are "dead in trespasses and sins" prompt the quickening operation of God's Spirit within them (see Eph. 2:1-10). Spiritual vivification is a free, and to man mysterious, exercise of divine power (John 3:8), not explicable in terms of the combination or cultivation of existing human resources (John 3:6), not caused or induced by any human efforts (John 1:12-13) or merits (Titus 3:3-7), and not, therefore, to be equated with, or attributed to, any of the experiences, decisions, and acts to which it gives rise and by which it may be known to have taken place.<ref>[http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer_regen.html J. I. Packer]</ref>

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-	"Regeneration, or new birth, is an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8). The Bible conceives salvation as the redemptive renewal of man on the basis of a restored relationship with God in Christ, and presents it as involving "a radical and complete transformation wrought in the soul (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23) by God the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5; Eph. 4:24), by virtue of which we become 'new men' (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10), no longer conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:9), but in knowledge and holiness of the truth created after the image of God (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Rom. 12:2)" ([[B. B. Warfield]], ''Biblical and Theological Studies'', 351). Regeneration is the "birth" by which this work of new creation is begun, as sanctification is the "growth" whereby it continues (I Pet. 2:2; II Pet. 3:18). Regeneration in Christ changes the disposition from lawless, Godless self-seeking (Rom. 3:9-18; 8:7) which dominates man in Adam into one of trust and love, of repentance for past rebelliousness and unbelief, and loving compliance with God's law henceforth. It enlightens the blinded mind to discern spiritual realities (I Cor. 2:14-15; II Cor. 4:6; Col. 3:10), and liberates and energizes the enslaved will for free obedience to God (Rom. 6:14, 17-22; Phil. 2:13).	+	==Endnotes==
-		+	{{reflist}}
-	"The use of the figure of new birth to describe this change emphasizes two facts about it. The first is its decisiveness. The regenerate man has forever ceased to be the man he was; his old life is over and a new life has begun; he is a new creature in Christ, buried with him out of reach of condemnation and raised with him into a new life of righteousness (see Rom. 6:3-11; II Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:9-11). The second fact emphasized is the monergism of regeneration. Infants do not induce, or cooperate in, their own procreation and birth; no more can those who are "dead in trespasses and sins" prompt the quickening operation of God's Spirit within them (see Eph. 2:1-10). Spiritual vivification is a free, and to man mysterious, exercise of divine power (John 3:8), not explicable in terms of the combination or cultivation of existing human resources (John 3:6), not caused or induced by any human efforts (John 1:12-13) or merits (Titus 3:3-7), and not, therefore, to be equated with, or attributed to, any of the experiences, decisions, and acts to which it gives rise and by which it may be known to have taken place." [http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer_regen.html J. I. Packer]	+

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

Nicene Creed

CME — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:26:33 GMT

Jesus Christ

CME — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:22:30 GMT

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	The title 'Christ', from the Greek ''Christos'', is the equivalent of the Hebrew ''Messias'', meaning "anointed one." Thus, the term Christ is a title rather than a proper name and identifies Jesus as the anticipated Messiah of the [[Old Testament]].		The title 'Christ', from the Greek ''Christos'', is the equivalent of the Hebrew ''Messias'', meaning "anointed one." Thus, the term Christ is a title rather than a proper name and identifies Jesus as the anticipated Messiah of the [[Old Testament]].

-	"To believe that 'Jesus is the Christ' is to believe that he is the Anointed, the Messiah of the prophets, the Saviour sent of God, that he was, in a word, what he claimed to be. This is to believe the gospel, by the faith of which alone men can be brought unto God. That Jesus is the Christ is the testimony of God, and the faith of this constitutes a Christian (1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 John 5:1)." <ref>[http://eastonsbibledictionary.com/c/christ.htm Christ], Easton Bible Dictionary</ref>	+	{{quote\|To believe that 'Jesus is the Christ' is to believe that he is the Anointed, the Messiah of the prophets, the Saviour sent of God, that he was, in a word, what he claimed to be. This is to believe the gospel, by the faith of which alone men can be brought unto God. That Jesus is the Christ is the testimony of God, and the faith of this constitutes a Christian (1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 John 5:1). <ref>[http://eastonsbibledictionary.com/c/christ.htm Christ], Easton Bible Dictionary</ref>}}

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	== Jesus' life and ministry ==		== Jesus' life and ministry ==
-	"When he was about thirty years of age" (Luke 3:23) Jesus was baptized, signifying the beginning of his ministry. He was then tempted by the [[devil]], and remained obedient unlike the disobedience of Israel in the midst of their temptations. Throughout his ministry he performed many miracles, healing the sick, raising the dead, and performing many "signs" (cf. [[Gospel of John]]). He told parables, and the NT (especially the Gospels) are full of his teachings. Furthermore, Jesus lived a sinless life, fulfilling the law and completely obeying the will of God.	+	"When he was about thirty years of age" (Luke 3:23) Jesus was baptized, signifying the beginning of his ministry. He was then tempted by the [[satan\|devil]], and remained obedient unlike the disobedience of Israel in the midst of their temptations. Throughout his ministry he performed many miracles, healing the sick, raising the dead, and performing many "signs" (cf. [[Gospel of John]]). He told parables, and the NT (especially the Gospels) are full of his teachings. Furthermore, Jesus lived a sinless life, fulfilling the law and completely obeying the will of God.

-	:''See main pages: [[Baptism of Jesus]], [[Life of Jesus]], [[Miracles of Jesus]], [[Obedience of Jesus]], [[Parables of Jesus]], [[Sinlessness of Jesus]], [[Teachings of Jesus]], [[Temptation of Jesus]]	+	:''See main pages: [[Baptism of Jesus]], [[Life of Jesus]], [[Miracles of Jesus]], Obedience of Jesus, [[Parables of Jesus]], [[Sinlessness of Jesus]], [[Teachings of Jesus]], [[Temptation of Jesus]]

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	Traditionally, Christology has been approached "from above" and "from below." While these are not the only methods, they have remained the current methods for doing theology.		Traditionally, Christology has been approached "from above" and "from below." While these are not the only methods, they have remained the current methods for doing theology.
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	=== What did Jesus actually say and do? ===		=== What did Jesus actually say and do? ===
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	==See also==		==See also==

		+	* [[Emotions of Jesus]]
	* [[Historicity of Jesus]]		* [[Historicity of Jesus]]
		+	* [[Jesus as the second Adam]]
		+	* [[Titles of Jesus]]
	* [[Union with Christ]]		* [[Union with Christ]]
-	* [[Titles of Jesus]]
-	* [[Jesus as the second Adam]]
-	* [[Emotions of Jesus]]

-	==External links==	+	== External links ==
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	* [http://www.bible.org/page.asp?page_id=726 Christology: Jesus Christ], by Greg Herrick (bible.org)		* [http://www.bible.org/page.asp?page_id=726 Christology: Jesus Christ], by Greg Herrick (bible.org)
-	* [http://www.~~mtio~~.~~com~~/~~articles~~/~~bissar49~~.~~htm The Person and Work of~~ Christ]~~, Augustus to Tiberius~~, by ~~Dr. Paul L. Maier~~	+	* [http://www.svchapel.org/Assets/Docs/TheologyLessons/growing-in-christ.pdf Growing in Christ] (PDF), by [[Gary Gilley]]
-	* [~~http://www.whoisjesus-really.com Who is Jesus--Really?~~] ~~Views, with Q & A, on the person and work of Jesus Christ~~	+
	* [http://eastonsbibledictionary.com/j/jesus.htm Jesus], Easton's Bible Dictionary		* [http://eastonsbibledictionary.com/j/jesus.htm Jesus], Easton's Bible Dictionary
-	* [http://www.~~svchapel~~.~~org~~/~~Assets~~/~~Docs/TheologyLessons/growing-in-christ~~.~~pdf Growing in~~ Christ] ~~(PDF)~~, by [~~[Gary Gilley]~~]	+	* [http://www.mtio.com/articles/bissar49.htm Person and Work of Christ], Augustus to Tiberius, by Dr. Paul L. Maier
		+	* [http://www.whoisjesus-really.com Who is Jesus—Really?] Views, with Q & A, on the person and work of Jesus Christ

-	~~[[Category:Jesus Christ]]~~

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Puritan

Jim Ellis — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:46:22 GMT

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		+	'''Puritan''', or puritanism, refers to the movement of English [[Protestantism\|Protestants]] advocating further reforms or even separation from the established [[Church of England]] which arose on the heels of the [[Protestant Reformation\|Reformation]], especially seeking ''purity'' of [[worship]] and [[doctrine]].
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		+	==Terminology==
		+	The word ''Puritan'' is now applied unevenly to a number of Protestant churches from the late 16th century to the early 18th century. However, [[Puritans]] did not, by and large, use the term for themselves. It was a term of abuse that first surfaced in the 1560s. "Recusants", "Precisemen", and "Precisions" were other early antagonistic terms for Puritans who preferred to call themselves "the godly." The word "Puritan" was thus always a descriptor of a ''type'' of religious belief, rather than a particular form of church order.
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		+	That said, the single theological movement most consistently self-described by the term "Puritan" was [[Reformed]] or [[Calvinism\|Calvinistic]] and led to the establishment of the Presbyterian Church. The term was used by the group itself mainly in the sixteenth century, though it seems to have been used often and in its earliest recorded instances as a term of abuse. By the middle of the 17th century the group had become so divided that "Puritan" was most often used by opponents and detractors of the group, rather than by the practitioners themselves. The [[Puritans\|practitioners]] knew themselves as members of particular churches or movements, and not by the simple and nebulous term "Puritan."
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		+	==History==
		+	{{sectionstub}}
		+
		+	==Beliefs==
		+	The central tenet of Puritanism was God's supreme authority over human affairs, particularly in the church, and especially as expressed in the Bible. This view led them to seek both individual and corporate conformance to the teaching of the Bible, and it led them to pursue both moral purity down to the smallest detail as well as ecclesiastical purity to the highest level.
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		+	On the individual level, the Puritans emphasized that each person should be continually reformed by the grace of God to fight against indwelling [[sin]] and do what is right before God. Every Christian, , a humble and obedient life would arise.
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		+	The Puritans tended to admire the early church fathers and quoted them liberally in their works. In addition to arming the Puritans to fight against later developments of the [[Roman Catholic]] tradition, these studies also led to the rediscovery of some ancient scruples. [[Chrysostom]], a favorite of the Puritans, spoke eloquently against drama and other worldly endeavors, and the Puritans adopted his view when decrying what they saw as the decadent culture of England, famous at that time for its plays and bawdy London. The Pilgrims (the separatist, congregationalist Puritans who went to America) are likewise famous for banning from their New England colonies many secular entertainments, such as games of chance, maypoles, and drama, all of which were perceived as kinds of immorality.
		+
		+	At the level of the church body, the Puritans believed that the worship of the church ought to be strictly regulated by what is commanded in the Bible (known as the [[regulative principle]]). The Puritans condemned as idolatry many worship practices regardless of the practices' antiquity or widespread adoption among Christians, which their opponents defended with tradition,. Like some of Reformed churches on the European continent, Puritan reforms were typified by a minimum of ritual and decoration and by an unambiguous emphasis on preaching. Like the early church fathers they eliminated the use of musical instruments in their worship services, for various theological and practical reasons.{{citations needed}}
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		+	Another important distinction was the Puritan approach to church-state relations. They opposed the Anglican idea of the supremacy of the monarch in the church (Erastianism), and following [[John Calvin\|Calvin]] they argued that the only head of the Church in heaven or earth is Christ (not the Pope or Archbishop of Canterbury). However, they believed that secular governors are accountable to God (not through the church, but alongside it) to protect and reward virtue, including "true religion", and to punish wrongdoers — a policy that is best described as non-interference rather than separation of church and state. The separating Congregationalists, a segment of the Puritan movement more radical than the Anglican Puritans, believed the Divine Right of Kings was [[heresy]], a belief that became more pronounced during the reign of Charles I of England.{{citations needed}}
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		+	Other notable beliefs included:
		+	*An emphasis on private study of the [[Bible]]
		+	*A desire to see education and enlightenment for the masses (especially so they could read the Bible for themselves)
		+	*The [[priesthood of all believers]]
		+	*Simplicity in worship, the exclusion of vestments, images, candles, etc.
		+	*Some approved of the episcopalian church hierarchy, but others sought to reform the episcopal churches on the [[Presbyterian\|presbyterian model]]. Some separatist Puritans were presbyterian, but most were Congregationalists.
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		+	In addition to promoting lay education, it was important to the Puritans to have knowledgeable, educated pastors, who could read the Bible in its original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic, as well as ancient and modern church tradition and scholarly works, which were most commonly written in Latin, and so most of their divines undertook rigorous studies at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge before seeking ordination. Diversions for the educated included discussing the Bible and its practical applications as well as reading the classics such as Cicero, Virgil, and Ovid. They also encouraged the composition of poetry that was religious nature, though they eschewed religious-erotic poetry except for the [[Song of Solomon]], which they considered magnificent poetry, without error, regulative for their sexual pleasure, and, especially, as an [[allegory]] of Christ and the Church.
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		+	In modern usage, the word ''puritan'' is often used as an informal pejorative for someone who has strict views on sexual morality, disapproves of recreation, and wishes to impose these beliefs on others. None of these qualities were unique to Puritanism or universally characteristic of the Puritans themselves, whose moral views and [[asceticism\|ascetic]] tendencies were no more extreme than many other Protestant reformers of their time, and who were relatively tolerant of other faiths — at least in England. The popular image is slightly more accurate as a description of Puritans in colonial America, who were among the most radical Puritans and whose social experiment took the form of a Calvinist [[theocracy]].
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		+	== Further reading ==
		+	* Leland Ryken, ''Worldly Saints: The Puritans As They Really Were''. Zondervan, 1990. ISBN 0310325013
		+	* Joel R. Beeke and Randall J. Pederson, ''Meet the Puritans, With a Guide to Modern Reprints''. Reformation Heritage Books, 2006. ISBN 1601780001
		+	* John Coffey and Paul C. H. Lim, eds. ''The Cambridge Companion to Puritanism''. Cambridge University Press, 2008. ISBN 0521678005
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		+	==See also==
		+	*[[Puritans]] for a list of famous Puritans and their associated biographical articles.
		+	==External links==
		+	* [http://www.wsu.edu/~campbelld/amlit/purdef.htm Puritanism in New England]
		+	* [http://www.endtimepilgrim.org/puritans.htm Puritan History; Past, Present, and Future]
		+	* [http://www.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/puritans.html ''Puritans''] by Kay Kizer

Boston Red Sox

Jim Ellis — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:44:38 GMT

deleted "[[Boston Red Sox]]" Vandalism: content was: 'The Red Sox are terrible! Go YANKEES!!' (and the only contributor was 'Robbiej220')

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
-	* [[First Council of Nicaea]]
-	* [[First Council of Constantinople]]
	* [[Apostles' Creed]]		* [[Apostles' Creed]]
-	* [[Trinity]]
	* [[Filioque clause]]		* [[Filioque clause]]
		+	* [[First Council of Constantinople]]
		+	* [[First Council of Nicaea]]
		+	* [[Trinity]]

	[[Category:Creeds and Confessions]]		[[Category:Creeds and Confessions]]