Memory Work
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
He _____ me against ____ ______ ...
He DEFENDS me against ALL DANGER ...
What does "triune" or "trinity" mean?
Tri- means three, "-une" means unity, so three in one or a tri-unity.
What is a Creed?
A statement of belief
or
A summary of what one believes
(comes from the Latin "credo" which means "I believe")
What's the difference between angels and demons?
All angels were created holy by God, but some fell into rebellion. These "fallen" angels are now enemies of God and His people are called devils or demons.
I believe that ____ has ____ me and ___ _____; ...
I believe that GOD has MADE me and ALL CREATURES; ...
...and ______ and ________ me from all _____.
...and GUARDS and PROTECTS me from all EVIL.
Who are the three persons/members of the Holy Trinity?
God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Why do we start our confession of the Creeds with "I believe," even when we're saying it with a church full of other believers?
Do human beings become angels when they die?
No. Angels and humans are separate creatures in God's creation.
(Jesus became human to work redemption for us; there is no redemption possible for the demons.)
...that He has _____ me my _____ and _____, eyes, _____, and all my ______, ...
...that He has GIVEN me my BODY and SOUL, eyes, EARS, and all my MEMBERS, ...
All this He does only out of ______, ________ goodness and _____, ...
All this He does only out of FATHERLY, DIVINE goodness and MERCY, ...
Which member of the Trinity and what work of God does the 1st Article focus upon?
God the Father and the work of creation
Which of the three universal Christian Creeds do we study/learn in the Small Catechism?
The Apostles' Creed
(This is the baptismal creed, used in all baptisms)
Did God create using evolution?
No; (God created by His Word. He spoke creation into existence, forming and filling it in six days.)
...my _____ and all my _____, and still _____ _____ of them.
...my REASON and all my SENSES, and still TAKES CARE of them.
...without any _____ or _______ in me. For all this it is my _____ ...
...without any MERIT or WORTHINESS in me. For all this it is my DUTY...
Which member of the Trinity and what work of God does the 2nd Article focus upon?
God The Son and the work of Redemption
Which of the three universal Christian creeds do we usually use when we celebrate Holy Communion?
The Nicene Creed
Can the theory of evolution be verified scientifically?
No; evolution cannot be verified scientifically and all attempts to do so have failed.
He _____ and _____ provides me with ____ that I _____ to support this ______ and _____.
he RICHLY and DAILY provides me with ALL that I NEED to support this BODY and LIFE.
...to ______ and ______, serve and _______ Him. This is most ______ ______.
...to THANK and PRAISE, serve and OBEY Him. This is most CERTAINLY TRUE.
Which member of the Trinity and what work of God does the 3rd Article focus upon?
God the Holy Spirit and the work of sanctification
Which of the three creeds is the longest (and most recent) and often only used on Holy Trinity Sunday?
The Athanasian Creed
What is at least one reason that evolution cannot and does not fit/agree with the Bible?
- assumes there is no God/Creator
- says death is not the result of sin (thus denying the need for Jesus' sacrifice)
- claims life happened by accident over millions or billions of years, not that God created life on purpose over 6 days