Trinity
What are the three Creeds which we as Lutherans confess and believe?
Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian
True or false: Jesus was born from Mary and Joseph.
False.
The theological term which describes how God the Son became man. This term literally means "to take on flesh."
Incarnation
When are a person's sins forgiven by God?
a. when someone repents
b. when Jesus died on the cross
c. when he/she makes up for what he/she has done
d. no one needs to be forgiven anything
b. when Jesus died on the cross
I ________ that Jesus ________ - _________ God, _______ of the _________ from _________
I believe that Jesus Christ - true God, begotten of the Father from eternity...
What does the word "trinity" mean?
"Tri-unity"
In heaven Jesus sits at the ___ ___ of God the Father.
"right hand"
The theological term that means to purchase or buy back a slave, or to rescue someone from certain peril.
redemption
How does Jesus' death accomplish the forgiveness of our sins?
He takes upon Himself the penalty of our sins, so that we might go free.
...and __________ of the _________ Mary - is my _________.
...and born of the virgin Mary - is my Lord.
True or false. The Father created the universe without the help of the Son and Spirit.
False
When Jesus intercedes to the Father for us, He acts as our...
Who is our High Priest
The theological term for being raised from the dead.
resurrection
How do we receive the forgiveness of our sins?
By faith in Christ as His work of redemption is applied to us through the Word, confession and Sacraments.
He has __________ me, a __________ and condemned __________, and has _________ me from _________, _____________, and the ________ of the _________
He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, and has freed me from sin, death, and the power of the devil...
True or false: the persons of the Trinity are just different roles God plays, for instance: in the Old Testament God is Father, in the New He is Son, and now the Holy Spirit.
False. God is simultaneously Father, Son, and Spirit. They are eternal persons, not simply roles God plays.
What are the two natures of Jesus?
Jesus is both God and man.
A friend tells you that Jesus did not need to die and rise in order to redeem us because God loves everyone. How might you respond?
Because God loves everyone He sent His Son to accomplish our salvation. Without the death and resurrection of Christ in our place.
...not with silver ___ gold but with his ______ and ______ blood and his _________ suffering and _________.
...not with silver or gold but with his holy and precious blood and his innocent suffering and death.
The Doctrine of the Trinity states that God is one ________ in three _________.
God is one substance/essence in three persons.
True or false: Jesus is God's first and greatest creation.
False. The Son of God is "true God, begotten of the Father from eternity", and therefore has no beginning.
The two stages of Jesus' life on earth are describe by these two words:
1. _______________ (His birth life and death)
2. _______________ (His descending into hell, resurrection and ascension)
1. humiliation
2. exaltation
Why was it impossible for God to save us without the death of Christ?
God is just, and must deal with sin and those who rebel against Him. By placing the just punishment of our sin upon His Son, God made a way for Him to remain just and also merciful.
He has ________ all this in _________ that I _______ be his _______, live ________ him in his ________ and _________ him in everlasting _____________, innocence and __________ even as he is _________ from the ___________ and lives and ________ for all ___________. This is most _________ true!
He has done all this in order that I might be his own, live under him in his kingdom, and service him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness, even as he is risen from the dead and lives and reigns for all eternity. This is most certainly true.