Denominations
What are the 3 major branches of Christian denominations? What are we?
Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox
Protestant → Pentecostal
About how many prophecies were there about Jesus in the Old Testament?
At least 300
True or False: Everyone has a choice (free will) to repent.
True
Are there some sins God will not forgive? Why or why not?
No, once you receive Jesus Christ as your personal savior, He will accept you no matter what mistakes you have made in the past
What does the word “Gospel” mean?
Good news
What does “Christian” mean and what are the 4 core beliefs?
Definition: followers of Christ
(1) Truly human and truly God, (2) Died for our sins, (3) Rose from the dead, (4) Ascended and will return
What does it mean that Jesus was “fully God and fully man”
He experienced the full range of human life and emotions while also possessing all the attributes of God
His full humanity allowed Him to sympathize with human struggles and serve as a perfect example
His divinity enabled Him to bear the wrath of God and provide redemption for humanity
What does “repentance” mean?
Repentance means a person has admitted to wrongdoing, has asked forgiveness, and is renewed with the desire to follow God and His commandments
Essentially, turning back to God
How would you answer someone who says, “I am too sinful to be accepted by God?”
In Christianity, the only thing needed to be accepted by God, is an attitude of submission
Once you receive Jesus Christ as your personal savior, He will accept you no matter what mistakes you have made in the past
(Bonus) What 4 books of the Bible make up the "Gospels"?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Why is Jehovah’s Witness considered heretical?
Sample answer: They do not believe in the Trinity. They believe do not believe Jesus is God or that the Holy Spirit is a distinct person
Using the prophecies of the Old Testament, how can you prove that Jesus Christ is God/Messiah to a non-believer?
The probability that Jesus of Nazareth could have fulfilled even eight such prophecies would be only 1 in 10^17. That's 1 in 100, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000
Jesus fulfilled all of the 300+ prophecies
Why do we need to repent?
To be forgiven of our sins
Otherwise, we will perish / die
How were people saved in the Old Testament?
In Romans 4 the apostle Paul makes it very clear that the Old Testament way of salvation was the same as the New Testament way, which is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. To prove this, Paul points us to Abraham, who was saved by faith: “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness” (Romans 4:3).
What is the Gospel?
Refers to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ
Belief that God, through Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, has offered forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God for those who respond with faith and repentance
Includes the historical events of Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection
Encompasses the promises of eternal life and a renewed relationship with God
Name at least one difference between the 3 major branches of Christian denominations.
Catholic: Pope is the key human authority over the church; salvation through grace aided by the 7 sacraments; highly structured, praying to saints, Eucharist
Orthodox: Authority is shared among bishops; focus on theosis (a mystical process of becoming one with God); highly structured, using icons, praying to saints, Eucharist
Protestant: Bible is the sole authority; salvation by faith alone; emphasize preaching and reading the Bible
What does Genesis 3:15 mean?: “And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.”
God states there will be enmity between the serpent (Satan) and the woman (humanity), and their "seeds" (descendants)
The woman's seed, understood as Jesus Christ, will eventually crush the serpent's head (a mortal blow), symbolizing Christ's ultimate victory over Satan, sin, and death through His resurrection
While the serpent will only bruise His heel (a temporary, suffering wound), symbolizing the pain and death Jesus endured on the cross
According to the Bible, what should we do to be saved (Romans 10:9)?
If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Explain the unforgivable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit (Mark 3:28-29)
The unforgivable sin is blasphemy (“defiant irreverence”) of the Holy Spirit in the context of the Spirit’s work in the world through Christ
The guilty party, a group of Pharisees, had witnessed irrefutable evidence that Jesus was working miracles in the power of the Holy Spirit, yet they claimed that He was possessed by the prince of demons, Beelzebul
The only unpardonable sin today is not a single act of sin, but continued unbelief
Give 3 practical examples of how you can share the Gospel (evangelism)
Street, Door-to-door, Cross-cultural, Event
Invitation, Hobby, Sports, Home, Friendship, Family
Volunteer, Common place, Praise, Prayer, Online