Trinity
What does "triune" mean? What name is given to each Person of the Trinity?
Three in one.
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
What are the two natures of Christ? How long has each existed, and how long will each exist?
Human and divine. His divinity from eternity, and his humanity which he received in time from his mother. Both exist now and for eternity.
In what words of the Second Article do you confess the humiliation of Jesus?
1) Conceived… 2) born… 3) suffered… 4) was crucified… 5) died… 6) was buried
Does God want anyone to be condemned to eternal death? (Eze. 33:11)
No.
Say to them, “As I live, declares the Lord God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from their way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why should you die, O house of Israel?”
Can someone who does not believe in the Triune God be saved? (John 14:6).
No.
Jesus said to him, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
Hebrews 4:15 (Active Obedience)
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin.
What was it necessary for Jesus to be true man?
So that he could live a perfect life in our place under the law (Active Obedience) and so that he could suffer and die in our place (Passive Obedience).
Why is the blood of Jesus called “holy and precious”? (1Jo. 1:7)
Because it is the blood of the Son of God, which cleanses us from all sin.
"But if we walk in the light, just as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin."
What will eternal life be like? (Rom. 8:18)
For I conclude that our sufferings at the present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.
What hymn describes the work of all three Persons?
Hymn 37...
John 1:29
The next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
What is Jesus' state of Humiliation? (Philippians 2:7–8)
Not making use of all of his divine powers.
“But he emptied himself by taking the nature of a servant. When he was born in human likeness, and his appearance was like that of any other man, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross.”
What is Jesus’ State of Exaltation? (Phi. 2:9-11)
Jesus making full use of all of his divine powers.
9 Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
How do you receive this forgiveness or justification? (Rom. 3:28)
Through faith.
For we conclude that a person is justified by faith without the works of the law.
What is the First Article?
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth
Romans 16:17
But I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the teaching that you learned, and keep away from them.
What is the 2nd article?
And in Jesus Christ, His 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 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 shall come to judge the living and the dead.
In what words of the Second Article do you confess the exaltation of Christ?
1) He descended… 2) the third day he rose… 3) he ascended… 4) is seated at the right hand of God… 5) from there He shall come to judge… 6)
What is the Third Article and its explanation?
I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
What is the explanation to the 1st Article?
I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears and all my members, my ability to reason and all my senses, and still preserves them; that He richly and daily provides me with food and clothing, home and family, property and goods, and all that I need to support this body and life; that He protects me from all danger, guards and keeps me from all evil; and all this God does out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me; for all this it is my duty to thank and praise, to serve and obey Him. This is most certainly true.
What is it that brings Christians together? (Joh. 8:31-32)
Agreement on God’s Word.
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples. 32 You will also know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
What is the explanation to the 2nd article?
I believe that Jesus Christ is true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary; and that He is my Lord, Who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood, and with His innocent suffering and death; in order that I might be His own, live under Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness; just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true.
11. What does the resurrection of Jesus prove for my comfort? (#176 & Rom. 4:25)
- Jesus is God the Son
- God’s Word is true
- He has made full satisfaction for the sins of the world, including mine
- I too shall rise again on the last day.
He was handed over to death because of our trespasses and was raised to life because of our justification.
What is the explanation to the 3rd article?
I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Ghost has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith; just as He calls, gathers, enlightens and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian Church He daily and richly forgives me and all believers all our sins; and at the last day He will raise up me and all the dead, and will give me and all believers in Christ eternal life. This is most certainly true.