Memorization
Fill in the blank...
"I believe in God, the father almighty, ______________________________."
creator of heaven and earth
What is the apostles creed? Why do we say it?
The apostles creed is a summary of the teachings in the Bible. It helps us to know and understand who God is.
What did God the father create?
Everything known and unknown to man
Who is Jesus Christ?
He is God incarnate
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The third member of the trinity. God
Fill in the blank...
"I believe in Jesus Christ, ________________."
His only Son, out Lord
True or False
The Holy Spirit is not a part of the trinity
False
What does it mean for God the father to be "almighty"?
He is over all things. He is our soverign ruler
How can we be certain our sins are paid for by Jesus?
Because he rose from the grave
What is the role of the Holy Spirit
to reveal to us new truth and further enable us to live a more holy life.
Fill in the blank...
"________________________.
He ascended to heaven."
The third day he rose again from the dead
How does the apostles creed help teach the gospel?
The apostles creed teaches us about the nature of God the father and his love which was poured out for us through Jesus Christ alone.
Where is God the Father
Enthroned in Heaven above
Where is Jesus now?
seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
Since the beginning of time
Finish this sentence to the very end...
"I believe in the Holy Spirit, the ....
holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
What does the apostles creed when it refers to the "holy catholic church"
The true Christian church of all times and all places
What have we received from God the Father?
His only son Jesus Christ
What will Jesus do when he comes again?
Judge the living and the dead
What gender is the Holy Spirit?
Male
Say the entire apostles creed from memory
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; 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. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
In your own words, summarize everything the apostles creed states
There is one God, who is eternally existent in three persons. God created all things and therefore is above all things. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our sins were purchased. Through faith in Jesus, we find forgiveness, new life, and enter into the family of God.
What is the trinity? What are the characteristics of each member of the trinity?
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Father creates and governs
Son has died in our place/ reconciled us to God
Holy Spirit reveals to us how to live a more holy life
Why is the miraculous birth of Jesus necessary?
To show he was fully human and fully God
What is one way you have personally and powerfully seen the Holy Spirit at work in your own life?
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