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What is our only hope in life and death?
That we are not our own but belong to God.
How can we gLorify God?
by loving him and by obeying his commands and law.
what does god require in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments?
sixth, that we do not hurt or hate our neighbor seventh, that we live purely and faithfully. Eighth that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else
what is sin?
sin is rejecting or ignoring god in the world he created, not being or doing what he requires in his law
what sort of redeemer is needed to bring us back to god?
one who is truly human and also truly God.
What is God?
God is the creator of Everyone and everything.
What does the law of God require?
that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love our neighbor as ourselves
What does God require in the ninth and tenth Commandments?
Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive. tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone
What is idolatry?
idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the creator
why must the redeemer be truly human?
that in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin.
How many persons are there in God?
There are three persons in One God: the father, the son, and the holy spirit.
what does God require in the first, second, and third commandments?
First, that we know God as the only true God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverance.
can anyone keep the Law of God perfectly?
since the fall, no human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly.
will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished?
no, God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them both in this life, and in the Life to come
why must the redeemer be truly god?
that because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective
how and why did God Create Us?
God created us male and female in his own image to Glorify Him.
What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments?
Fourth, that on the sabbath day we spend time in worship of God. Fifth, that we love and honor our Father and our mother.
did God create us unable to keep his law?
no, but because of the disobedience of adam and eve we are all born in sin and guilt, unable to keep God’s law.
is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favor?
Yes, God reconciles us to himself by a redeemer
why was it necessary for Christ, the redeemer, to die?
Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God.
What else did God Create?
God created all things And all his creation Was very good
what is the law of GOd Stated in the ten commandments?
you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your god. remember the sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. you shall not covet.
since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?
that we may know the holy nature of God, and the sinful nature of our hearts; and thus our need of a savior.
who is the redeemer?
the only redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ
Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?
Yes, because christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, god will remember our sins no more.