Ten Commandments
Apostle's Creed
Lord's Prayer
Holy Baptism/Confession
Lord's Supper
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How did God give His Law?
When God created people, He wrote the Law on their hearts. Later He arranged the Law in Ten Commandments, wrote it on two tables of stone, and made it known through Moses.
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Why do we say “I believe”?
Everyone must believe for himself or herself, no one can be saved by another’s faith.
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How do we keep God’s name holy?
When God’s Word is taught among us in its truth and purity When we live according to the Word of God
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What gifts are given in Baptism?
Forgiveness of sins Rescues from death and the devil Gives eternal salvation
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What is a sacrament? What 3 things?
A sacrament is a sacred act 1. Instituted by God 2. In which God Himself has joined His Words of promise to a visible element. 3. And by which He offers, gives, and seals the forgiveness of sins earned by Christ.
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What are the 2 tables of the Law?
Commandments 1-3 that deal with our relationship to God Commandments 4-10 that deal with our relationship with others
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How does God make himself known?
Through the existence of the world (natural knowledge of God). Through conscience (natural knowledge of God). Especially through the Holy Scriptures in which God clearly reveals Himself and His gift of salvation in Christ (revealed knowledge of God).
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How is God’s will done in our lives?
He breaks and hinders the plans of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature, which try to destroy our faith in Christ Jesus. He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith and helps us lead God-pleasing lives. He supports us in all our troubles until we die.
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Can an unbaptized person be saved?
It is only unbelief that condemns. Faith cannot exist in the heart of a person who despises and rejects Baptism against better knowledge. But those who believe the Gospel, yet die before they have opportunity to be baptized are not condemned.
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Does everyone receive the body and the blood?
Yes, because the Sacrament depends on Christ’s word not on our faith.
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Who is the only true God?
The only true God is the triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three distinct persons in one divine being (the Holy Trinity) Spirit, eternal, unchangeable (immutable), almighty, all-powerful (omnipotent), all-knowing (omniscient), present everywhere (omnipresent), holy (sinless and hating sin), just (fair and impartial), faithful (keeping His promises), good (Kind, desiring our welfare), merciful, gracious (forgiving), love
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What is the image of God and do we still have it?
The image of God was: Adam and Eve truly knew God as He wishes to be known and were perfectly happy in Him. They were righteous and holy, doing God’s will. Do we still have it? No, this image was lost when our first parents disobeyed God and fell into sin. Their will and intellect lost the ability to know and please God. In Christians God has begun to rebuild His image, but only in Heaven will it be fully restored.
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To whom should we pray?
We should pray to the true God only, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, not to idols, saints, or anything God has created.
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What is the office of the keys?
The office of the Keys is that special authority which Christ has given to His church on earth to forgive the sins of repentant sinners, but to withhold forgiveness from the unrepentant as long as they do not repent. Christ has given to His church the authority to forgive sins or to withhold forgiveness. The authority of the office of the Key works like a key to open heaven by forgiving sins, or to close heaven by not forgiving them.
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What is given to us in the Sacrament of the Altar?
In this sacrament Christ gives us His own true body and blood for the forgiveness of sins.
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What are some of the names for God?
I am who I am Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace The Lord our Righteousness Jesus Father, Son, and Holy Spirit The Word
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Why is there suffering in the world?
Evil and suffering are in the world because of sin. But in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God has demonstrated His power over sin and death. God in His almighty power and love causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him.
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Why do we pray to God for daily bread?
We pray to God for daily bread, which includes everything that has to do with the support and needs of the body, because Christ wants us to: Realize that our entire life and that of everyone else depends on God. Receive all our physical blessings with thanksgiving. Look to God for physical as well as spiritual blessings.
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Who are repentant believers?
Repentant believers are those who are sorry for their sins (contrition) and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Savior (faith).
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How should we examine ourselves before receiving the Sacrament of the Altar?
We are examine ourselves to see weather We are sorry for our sins We believe in our Savior Jesus Christ and in His words in the Sacrament We plan, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to change our sinful lives.
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How is God’s name misused?
Speak God’s name uselessly or carelessly Curse – blaspheming God by speaking evil of Him or mocking Him, calling down the anger or punishment of God upon oneself or another Swear – taking an oath in which we call on God to witness the truth of what we say or promise and to punish us if we lie or break our promise Use satanic arts – using God’s name in order to perform or claim to perform supernatural things with the help of the devil, such as casting spells, calling up a spirit, fortune-telling, consulting the dead, or other occult practices. By joining with people who do these things or who worship satan Lying or deceiving by His name – teaching false doctrine and saying it is God’s word, covering up and unbelieving heart or a sinful life by pretending to be Christian
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What does Christ mean?
The title Christ (Greek) or Messiah (Hebrew) means “the anointed.” Jesus has been anointed with the Holy Spirit without limit to be our Prophet, Priest, and King.
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What does God want us to do for those who sin against us?
Our heavenly Father wants us to forgive and to do good to those who sin against us.
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What is the Old Man and the New Man?
Old Man The Old Adam is the corrupt and evil nature that we inherit because of Adam’s fall into sin. The Old Adam is to be drowned by daily contrition (sorrow for sin) and repentance (faith) and overcome evil desires New Man The new man is the new spiritual life and nature created in us by the washing of rebirth. The new man emerges and arises as we daily live and grow before God in true faith and good works.
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What is confirmation?
Confirmation is a public rite of the church preceded by a period of instruction designed to help baptized Christians identify with the life and mission of the Christian community.
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