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| What are the two main sections of the Bible? |
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| The Old Testament and The New Testament |
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| What do we mean when we say that the Bible is “inspired?” |
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| God used men to write exactly what he wanted. |
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| What warning does God give us about the words of the Bible? |
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| We should not add to or subtract anything from the Bible. |
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| What are the two main teachings of the Bible? |
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| What are the three purposes of God’s law? |
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God’s law acts as a curb—to keep the wicked actions of sinful people within bounds.
God’s law acts as a mirror—to show sinners their sin and need for a Savior.
God’s law acts as a guide for Christians—to show them the kind of life that pleases God. |
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| What does the gospel show us? |
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| The gospel shows our Savior, Jesus Christ. |
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| How many gods does the Bible say there are? |
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Definition
| There is only one true God. |
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| How many persons are in the true God? |
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Definition
| There are three persons— Father, Son and Holy Spirit. |
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Term
| How did the universe come to be? |
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| How did God create the world? |
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| He created the world out of nothing, using only the power of his Word. |
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| How long did it take God to create the world? |
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Definition
| It took six, twenty-four hour, days. |
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| How does God take care of his creation? |
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| Usually he uses natural means but sometimes he uses miracle. |
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| Any disobedience to God’s laws. |
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| All people are born naturally sinful. |
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| What is the result of sin? |
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| The result of sin is eternal punishment. |
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| What was God’s solution for sin? |
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Definition
| He sent the world a Savior, Jesus Christ. |
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| What does the name “Jesus” mean? |
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Definition
| It means “The Lord saves.” |
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| What does the word “Christ” mean? |
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Definition
| It means the Anointed or Chosen One. |
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| How do we know that Jesus is God? |
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Because:
1) The Bible calls him God,
2) The Bible describes him as God,
3) The Bible shows him doing things only God can do. |
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| How do we know Jesus is man? |
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Definition
Because,
1) The Bible calls him man,
2) The Bible describes him as a man,
3) The Bible shows him acting like man. |
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| Why was it necessary that Jesus be both true man and true God in one person? |
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Definition
1) So he could be under God’s law, and keep the law perfectly.
2) So he could die, and pay for all sins by his death. |
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Term
| What are the three offices Jesus holds? |
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Definition
1) Prophet
2) Priest
3) King |
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| What did Christ do as a Prophet while he was on the earth? |
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| He preached God’s Word, especially the Good News of forgiveness and eternal life through faith in him. |
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| What did Christ do as a Priest while he was on the earth? |
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Definition
| He sacrificed himself to pay for the sins of the world. |
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| What did Christ do as King while he was on the earth? |
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| He won the victory over sin, death and the devil, and now he rules in our hearts by his Word. |
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| What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus “redeemed” us? |
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| It means that Jesus “bought us back” from sin, death and the devil. |
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| Jesus redeemed us with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death. |
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| What was Jesus’ humiliation? |
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Definition
| The time when he gave up the full use of his divine power. |
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| What are the steps of Jesus’ humiliation? |
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Definition
| He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. |
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| What was Jesus’ exaltation? |
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| The time when he made full use of his power as the God-Man. |
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| What are the steps of Jesus’ exaltation? |
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Definition
| He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. |
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| Why is it important for you that Jesus physically rose from the dead? |
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Definition
| Because it means that he will also raise me from the dead. |
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| No one knows when Jesus will return. |
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| What will Jesus do when he returns? |
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| He will send those who do not believe in him to eternal punishment in hell. But those who do believe in him, he will bring to eternal life with him in heaven. |
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| The Holy Spirit is true God together with the Father and the Son. |
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| How do we receive the benefits of the forgiveness which Jesus won for us? |
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Definition
| Through faith in Jesus, which the Holy Spirit gives us. |
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Term
| Give three reasons why we can’t come to faith in Jesus on our own. |
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Definition
We can’t come to faith in Jesus by our own doing because:
1) We are born spiritually blind;
2) We are born spiritually dead;
3) We are born spiritual enemies of God. |
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| How then do we become believers in Jesus? |
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Definition
| We become believers by the work of the Holy Spirit, who creates faith in our hearts. |
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| What does the Holy Spirit use to create faith? |
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Definition
| He uses the Means of Grace. |
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Term
| What are the Means of Grace? |
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| The Means of Grace is the gospel in God’s Word and Sacraments. |
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| How many sacraments are there? |
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Definition
| There are two sacraments. |
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| What are the two Sacraments? |
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Definition
1) Baptism
2) The Lord’s Supper |
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| What does the Holy Spirit do for us after we come to faith in Jesus? |
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Definition
| He strengthens our faith with God’s Word and Sacraments. |
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Term
| Of what do we become members when we come to faith in Jesus? |
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Definition
| We become members of the Holy Christian Church. |
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| Who are the members of the Holy Christian Church? |
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Definition
| Only those who believe that Jesus Christ is their Savior from sin. |
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Term
| What is another term we use for “The Holy Christian Church?” |
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Definition
| We also call it the “invisible church.” |
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| What is a Christian congregation? |
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Definition
| A group of people who gather together around God’s Word and Sacraments. |
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| What is the difference between The Holy Christian Church and a Christian congregation? |
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Definition
| A Christian congregation may have unbelievers mixed with believers. The Holy Christian Church is made up only of believers. |
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| What is another way we refer to a Christian congregation? |
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| We also call it the “visible church.” |
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A sacrament is a sacred act which:
1) was instituted by Christ;
2) uses earthly elements;
3) offers the forgiveness of sins, new life and salvation. |
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| What does the word “baptize” mean? |
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Definition
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| What is the purpose of baptism? |
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Definition
| To create or strengthen faith by washing away sins with water and the Word. |
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Term
| Whom does the Bible say we are to baptize? |
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Definition
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| Why do we baptize babies? |
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Definition
1) God commands us to baptize all people.
2) Babies are sinful and need forgiveness.
3) Babies can have faith.
4) The Bible gives examples of entire families being baptized, and does not exclude babies. |
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| When was the Lord’s Supper instituted? |
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Definition
| On Maundy Thursday, the night Jesus was betrayed. |
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| Who instituted the Lord’s Supper? |
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| What four elements are present in the Lord’s supper? |
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Definition
1) Bread
2) Wine
3) Jesus’ body
4) Jesus’ blood |
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Term
| How do we know that Jesus’ body and blood are truly present in the Lord’s Supper? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does Jesus give us in the Lord’s Supper? |
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Definition
| He gives us the personal forgiveness of sins, new life, and salvation. |
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Term
| How can the Lord’s Supper give us these blessings? |
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Definition
| Because Jesus’ words give the Lord’s Supper this great power, and his words give us faith to receive these blessings. |
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Term
| How often should we attend the Lord’s Supper? |
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Definition
| God doesn’t command us exactly how often, but Jesus tells us we will want to take every opportunity. |
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Term
| Why do we call Lord’s Supper a “sacrament” and not a “sacrifice”? |
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Definition
| A “sacrifice” is something we do for God. A “sacrament” is something God does for us. In Lord’s Supper God is doing something for us. |
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Term
| Whom does God not want to attend the Lord’s Supper? |
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Definition
1) Those who are not repentant of their sins.
2) Those who have not been instructed in what the Lord’s Supper is.
3) Those who are not able to examine themselves.
4) Those who don’t share the same beliefs. |
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| What do we call the practice of going to communion only with those who believe the same things we do? |
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| Why are we careful about whom we invite to Holy Communion? |
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Definition
| We do not want anyone to bring judgment on himself by receiving Holy Communion in an unworthy way, as God’s Word teaches us. |
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Term
| What are the two ways God has given his law? |
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Definition
1) He wrote it on our hearts.
2) He also wrote it on stone tablets at Mount Sinai. |
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Term
| What are the three types of law God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai? |
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Definition
1) The Civil Law
2) The Ceremonial Law
3) The Moral Law |
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Term
| Why did God give the Civil and Ceremonial Laws? |
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Definition
| To show his Old Testament people how to be governed and how to worship. |
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| Why did God give the Moral Laws? |
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Definition
| To show all people, then and now, how he wants them to live. |
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| Where do we find the Moral Law? |
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| What is the 1st commandment? |
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Definition
| You shall have no other gods. |
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| What three things does God require of us in this commandment? |
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Definition
| We should fear, love and trust in God above all things. |
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| What is the 2nd commandment? |
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Definition
| You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. |
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Term
| How doe we misuse God’s name? |
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Definition
| When we use his name to curse, swear, lie, or deceive, or use witchcraft. |
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Term
| How do we use God’s name properly? |
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Definition
| When we call upon God’s name in every trouble, pray, praise and give thanks. |
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| What is the 3rd commandment? |
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Definition
| Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. |
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| What does the word “Sabbath” mean? |
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Definition
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| What does God teach us in this commandment? |
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Definition
| We should fear and love God that we do not despise preaching and his Word, but regard it as holy and gladly hear and learn it. |
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Term
| What is the 4th Commandment? |
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Definition
| Honor your father and mother, that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. |
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| What does this commandment require of us? |
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Definition
| We should fear and love God that we do not dishonor or anger our parents and others in authority, but honor, serve and obey them, and give them love and respect. |
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Term
| When is the only time we can disobey someone in authority over us? |
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Definition
| When they tell us to do something that goes against God’s Word. |
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| What is the 5th Commandment? |
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Definition
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| What does God require of us in this commandment? |
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Definition
| We should fear and love God that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every bodily need. |
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| What is the 6th Commandment? |
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Definition
| You shall not commit adultery. |
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Term
| When is God’s gift of sex rightly used? |
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Definition
| When it takes place within the marriage of one man and one woman. |
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| What does this commandment forbid? |
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Definition
| It forbids sex outside of marriage, homosexuality, and impure thoughts. |
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| What is the 7th Commandment? |
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Definition
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| What does God require of us in this commandment? |
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| We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor’s money or property, or get it by dishonest dealing, but help him to improve and protect his property and means of income. |
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| What is the 8th Commandment? |
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Definition
| You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. |
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Term
| What does God protect in this commandment? |
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Definition
| He protects our good name and reputation. |
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Term
| What is the 9th Commandment? |
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Definition
| You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. |
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| What is the 10th Commandment? |
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Definition
| You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, workers, animals, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. |
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Term
| What does God forbid in the 9th and 10th Commandments? |
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Definition
| He forbids us to desire something we do not have the right to have. |
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| What does the word “minister” mean? |
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Definition
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| Who is involved in Christian ministry? |
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Definition
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| What do we mean when we say that God has given us the Keys to his Kingdom? |
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Definition
| It means that God has given us the power to forgive or not forgive sins. |
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| Whom does God want us to give his forgiveness? |
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Definition
| Those who repent of their sins. |
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| Whom does God not want us to give his forgiveness? |
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Definition
| Those who refuse to repent. |
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Term
| What is the goal of keeping God’s forgiveness from someone? |
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Definition
| To show them the seriousness of their sin, and lead them to repent. |
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| Prayer is the way we talk to God. |
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Term
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Definition
1) We honor God with it.
2) God wants us to pray.
3) God blesses those who pray. |
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| What prayer did Jesus give as an example of how to pray? |
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Definition
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| If you were to die tonight, why should God let you into heaven? |
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Definition
| Not because of anything I have done, but because I have faith in Jesus, who lived a perfect life for me, and was punished for my sins on the cross. |
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| What does this make you want to do? |
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