Theology
What does it mean that God is holy?
God is morally pure and perfect. He is separated or set apart from sin.
What is grace?
Grace is a gift of God's love, given to people completely underserved, by which they are saved.
Why do we receive water baptism? Give 2 examples.
Visible command of Jesus
Jesus set the example
Demonstration of entry into Church
Testimony before the world
Outer expression of inner change
2 Timothy 3:16 - Scripture
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness
How many books are in the Bible? How many in Old Testament and New Testament?
Old Testament - 39 books
New Testament - 27 books
Altogether - 66 books
How does the Bible stand out among other books?
It opens the curtain to future events/prophecy, inspired and breathed out by God, accurate in historic places and time.
What is the difference between justification and sanctification?
Justification is a one-time action, but sanctification is a lifelong process in the life of a believer.
What are some practices of the Church?
Evangelizing, spiritual development, worship, fellowship
Acts 1:8 - Power to Witness
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
Name all of the teachers you had during baptism class.
7, Bogdan, Anton, Andriy, Alex B., Alex M., Igor P., Igor K.
Name at least 3 attributes of God, moral or natural.
Natural: Creator, omnipotent, omnipresent, eternal, omniscient, unchanging, self-sufficient, sovereign.
Moral: Holy, righteous, just, merciful, compassionate, love
What is sin, and why is it serious in God's eyes?
Sin means to miss a mark, specifically to miss the mark of God's perfect standard.
God is a just judge and must punish sin.
What is the essence of the Lord's Supper? Give 3 examples.
To proclaim the Lord's death
Remember what He did for us
To have communion with Christ and His body
To give Him thanks
To pledge for a future
Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
How many active pastors do we have? Name them.
What is the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer? List 3 examples.
Gives rebirth
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Approves us as children of God
Gives spiritual gifts
Equips church
What is the concept of Biblical repentance?
A deep emotional repentance that includes a transformation in thoughts and actions. It leads to a new life in Christ.
What are the results of water baptism? Give 3 examples.
Faithful follower of Jesus Christ
Member of the Body of Christ/Church
Responsible before the Church
Participate in the Lord's Supper
Serve
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
When was the Slavic Gospel Church established, and who was the pastor?
1990, Sergey M.
Did Jesus claim to be God? Explain.
Jesus Christ was truly man and truly God.
John 8:58-59, "Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.' "
Revelation 22:12, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."
What damage has sin brought into the world? Give at least 2 examples.
Humanity died spiritually
Innocence was lost
Man hides from God
Man does not want responsibility
Interconnection was lost
Curse, pain, sickness, and death.
How do you determine a calling to a specific ministry?
Corresponding talents/gifts necessary to serve.
1 Timothy 3:16 - Proclamation of faith
Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.
Say all of the 10 Commandments
1. No other gods
2. No idols
3. Do not take God's name in vain
4. Keep the Sabbath holy
5. Honor your parents
6. Do not murder
7. Do not commit adultery
8. Do not steal
9. Do not lie
10. Do not covet