Christian Disciplines
Name the three Christian Disciplines we learned about this semester.
Bible reading, prayer and fasting.
What does the word 'atonement' mean?
'Covering'
What is another word for 'fruit'?
'evidence'
On the Day of Atonement, who was the one person that could enter the Most Holy Place?
The High Priest
"The wages of sin is ________."
death
In two simple words, what does it mean to be a Christian?
Follow Christ
What was the purpose of the Law of Moses? Why did God give the ancient Israelites rules to live by?
Who/what is the Holy Spirit?
God in us. His spirit dwelling within us.
What set of verses is the Lord's Prayer found in?
Matthew 6:9-13
What does the Passover meal commemorate?
The Israelites escaping Egyptian slavery. Putting the blood of a lamb on their doorposts saved their firstborn children and animals from dying.
Why do we read the Bible?
To get to know/ learn more about Jesus.
What does it mean to 'repent'?
List the nine fruit of the Spirit.
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
Explain the two ways in which Jesus' blood covers us/covers for us.
1. His blood covers FOR our sins. He paid the debt of our sins.
2. His blood covers us in the presence of our Holy God, so we don't have to fear being consumed by Him.
What do the elements of Communion represent?
Bread - Jesus' body broken for us
Wine - Jesus' blood poured out for us
Why do we pray?
To communicate with God.
How does Jesus fulfill our need for a high priest and animal sacrifices?
Jesus is our high priest because He is the mediator between us and God. He is our perfect sacrifice because He lived a perfect life and satisfied God's requirement for atonement for all people, forever.
How do we produce the fruit of the spirit?
Not by our own will, but by allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us from the inside out.
What is the purpose of taking Communion?
To remember Jesus' sacrifice.
Explain Sanctification.
Sanctification is a process. From the moment we accept Jesus to the time we meet Him face to face, we are being transformed into His image.
What is the purpose of biblical fasting?
To deny your flesh (of food) and feed your spirit (with prayer and bible reading).
What does it mean for us to eat Jesus' flesh and drink His blood?
To take on who He is, His characteristics, His likeness.
Ancient people believed 'you are what you eat'
Explain Justification.
Justification is a moment. We are declared righteous in God's sight when we accept our need for a savior, Jesus.
Explain Glorification.
Glorification is the last step. We are made Holy. God gives us new bodies and we enter into New Creation.
If the purpose of being a Christian is not to live a better life, or be a better person; what is it?
To be a reflection/ image of God. To renew the earth, to make disciples.