God and the Bible
How many books are in the Bible?
66
False. God wants us to work, and in some cases, a job is a form of daily bread which God provides. (Q. 307)
What are the two tables of the Law?
Table 1: Love God (1-3)
Table 2: Love one another (4-10)
(Q. 23)
How was Jesus related to John the Baptist.
They were cousins.
Mary was cousins with John's mother Elizabeth.
Name 3 different Denominations
Lutheran, Baptist (Southern or Reformed), (United) Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Nazarene, Nondenominational, Evangelical/E-Free, Orthodox (Eastern or Oriental), Pentecostal, Calvary Chapel, Vineyard, Anglican, Episcopalian, etc.
True or False: Since the Bible is old, it is outdated.
False.
God's word is perfect and is good today.
2 Timothy 3:16
How many petitions are in the Lord's Prayer?
7.
Who are the three persons of the Trinity?
God the Father
God the Son
God the Holy Spirit
What does "Gospel" mean?
Good news.
True or False: Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians.
False. Both Mormons and JWs deny the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
What is the purpose of the Bible?
To show us how we may be saved. (Q. 3)
Why did Jesus give us the Lord's Prayer?
To show us what true prayer is and to teach us how to speak to our Heavenly Father. (Q. 273)
True or False: Since I cannot keep the Law perfectly, it is Evil since it causes me to sin.
False: God gave us the Law and it is good. However, we know that Christ fulfilled the Law. We still keep the Law as it is good practice to do so, not because it saves us.
(Q. 22)
What instrument was King David known to play?
The Lyre.
True or False: "Jehovah" is one of the names God gives us to call him.
False: the name "Jehovah" is an amalgamation of the name "Yahweh" and the word "Adonai." The Bible never instructs us to call God "Jehovah."
What are the two main teachings of the Bible?
Law and Gospel. (Q. 10)
What do we mean when we ask, "Your Kingdom come?"
That God may rule in the hearts and lives of believers, and that Christ will come again soon and establish the new heaven and earth. (Q. 293)
Define Justification and Sanctification
Justification: Being made perfect in God's eyes. (JUST as if I never sinned)
Sanctification: Being made more perfect in this life by the Holy Spirit.
Which King, upon declaring to be like God, was cursed to act like a wild beast for 7 years?
King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon.
What is Martin Luther known for?
The Protestant Reformation. Calling out the wrongdoings of the Catholic church and separating from it.
How did God give us the Bible?
By giving His word to Inspired writers. (Q. 4)
In what ways may God tempt you?
Trials and Tests to strengthen your faith. (Q. 316)
God will NEVER tempt you to sin.
According to the Creed, what do the three persons of the Trinity do?
Father: Creates
Son: Redeems
Spirit: Sanctifies the Church
Moses received the 10 Commandments on what mountain?
Mount Sinai.
Describe the three major Trinitarian heresies.
Arianism: states that God created Christ and the Holy Spirit; denies Christ's divinity.
Modalism: God switches between being the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Partialism: God is 33% Father, 33% Son, and 33% Spirit.