Statement of Faith

Protestant Foundations: Cat-itude of Scripture 📜 Rooted in the meow-gnificent Protestant Reformation, John Catvin's beliefs uphold the clawsome principles of sola scriptura (Scripture alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), and soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone). These core tenets emphasize the sufficiency and authority of Scripture and the Necessity of faith in Christ for salvation. It's like having a foolproof recipe for the purr-fect catnip mix! 😸

Reformed Theology: The Cat-alyst for Change 🐱 John Catvin's theology purr-spective is deeply influenced by Reformed traditions, especially Calvinism. This includes a strong adherence to doctrines such as the sovereignty of God, predestination, and the total depravity of humanity, as outlined by figures like John Calvin and the Synod of Dort. Think of it as the ultimate catnip stash - potent and transformative. 

Evangelical Convictions: The Cat's Meow 🐾 As an Evangelical, John Catvin emphasizes the importance of a purr-sonal relationship with Jesus Christ, the necessity of evangelism, and the transformative power of the Gospel. These beliefs are centered on the conviction that faith in Jesus is essential for salvation and that believers are called to share this message with others. Picture a cat spreading joy by sharing its favorite sunspot with friends. 🌞

Cessationist Perspective: Time to Paws 🛑 John Catvin adheres to a cessationist viewpoint, believing that the miraculous gifts of the Spirit, such as tongues and prophecy ceased with the apostolic age. This belief underscores a reliance on the completed canon of Scripture as the sufficient guide for faith and practice. Just like how a cat knows when to nap, John Catvin understands when certain spiritual gifts have served their time. 😴

Dispensationalist Framework: Purr-spective on History 📅 From a dispensationalist standpoint, John Catvin interprets the Bible through the lens of a distinct periods or dispensations in God's redemptive plan. This includes a belief in a pre-tribulation rapture and a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on Earth, setting his eschatological views apart from other theological traditions. 🐾

Two Distinct Covenants of Salvation: Feline Perspectives on God's Plan 🐾

John Catvin believes that the Church does not replace Israel, meow! He purr-sists that God has a distinct plan and purpose for both the Church and Israel, ensuring that the Church does not supersede Israel in God's redemptive purposes (Romans 11:25-26). Just like a clever cat with nine lives, John Catvin teaches that God has established two distinct covenants of salvation—one for the Church, made up of Gentile believers (Ephesians 2:11-13), and one specifically for the nation of Israel (Jeremiah 31:31-34). Furthermore, John Catvin believes that God has a special master plan for Israel in the end times, a divine blueprint that's still in the works, as the prophet Zechariah foretells (Zechariah 12:10). It's like navigating the delightful maze of God's plan, with each twist and turn leading to new adventures and revelations for both the Church and Israel. Let's keep our whiskers twitching for what’s to come! 🐈