Baptism
True or False: You can only be baptized as a baby.
FALSE - The power of baptism has nothing to do with what we do or don't remember. A baby can be baptized and it has has same effect as it would if a student or adult was baptized. God's promise does not fade over time!
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and 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.
What did Martin Luther say about the elements of communion?
"God is here"
Baptism is a ______ ________ from Jesus. We're called to live in the freedom that we have been given. Through this freedom, we can share in the gospel of Christ.
The first part of the Apostles Creed points to God's character as _________. This part shows us that God is a loving, watching, involved ________ who keeps working and creating now and forever.
(hint: it's the same word)
Creator.
While we might do communion differently than the church down the street, what is the most important thing to remember?
(hint: the rules matter, but not as much as Jesus' promises. Churches all over struggle with the "hows" of Holy Communion. The truth is, this stuff matters but it's better to remember that _________________)
Forgiveness is a gift freely given out of God's grace.
Baptism is God inviting us into a life that is not ruled by ______, ________ and _________.
Sin, Suffering and Death.
The second article of the creed is focused on _______. It tells us why _____ matters to us and that it is ______ who saves us from sin and brings us the grace of God.
(hint: Same word!)
Jesus.
FALSE - ALL are welcome
What is confirmation & how does it tie into baptism?
An affirmation of baptism.
The third article focuses on the ___________. And how the __________ works in the world. The ___________ gives us faith in something and that something is what we speak about in Articles One and Two.
The Holy Spirit.
Holy Communion is a sacrament like __________.
Baptism
Baptism is done differently in other faith traditions. How do we know that our way is the right way?
We don't! Through our theological differences influence how we execute it, baptism at any age, whether a river, font, cistern or hospital bed, it is good and right. The meaning of baptism is found in Christ's presence, not in the details of our practice.
This is a statement of beliefs; this contains the main Christian teachings and is often recited in church services.
Because Jesus is truly present in the elements of bread and wine, we believe this sacrament is effective in giving us the things Jesus promised--namely, __________, ___________ and ____________.
forgiveness, live and salvation.