Lutheran History and General Catechism
Who wrote the Small Catechism?
Martin Luther
What person of the Trinity is the first article of the Apostles' Creed about?
When we confess our sins to God, does there have to be a pastor there for our sins to be forgiven?
No! God forgives our sins at any time and in any place. However, there are special rites of confession and forgiveness that are used in worship or when an individual needs to experience confession and forgiveness in their own lives.
Who received the 10 Commandments from God on stone tablets?
Moses
What is the fancy name for Baptism and Communion?
Sacraments
True or False: Luther thought you should read the Small Catechism instead of the Bible.
FALSE! The Small Catechism is a supplement to learning about the Christian faith and a tool for teaching. However, we SHOULD read the Bible as long as we have access to it!
How many creeds to Lutherans hold to?
3, Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian
"Daily Bread" doesn't just mean bread. What is (at least) one other thing this might refer to?
Food, water, shelter, love, other daily needs, etc. Many answers are acceptable.
The first three commandments primarily have to do with the relationship between ___________ & _____________.
Us and God
In the Lutheran church, do we ever need to get baptized more than once?
No. We believe in ONE baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
Who did Martin Luther write the Small Catechism for?
Families and individuals
How many articles are in the Apostles' Creed?
3
Is the Lord's Prayer we use in worship exactly the same as what we read in the Bible?
No
The last seven commandments primarily have to do with the relationship between __________ & ___________.
Us and others
Not usually! The table is open for all to receive the promises of Jesus Christ.
What language did Martin Luther translate the Bible to?
German
True or False: Lutherans sometimes speak the Nicene Creed in worship.
True! We typically use it on special occasions.
What are the really long prayers during church called where the worship leader reads the prayers and the congregation responds after each petition?
Prayers of the People OR Prayers of Intercession
Are the 10 Commandments the only laws in the Old Testament?
No, Leviticus and Deuteronomy are primarily books of law as well.
What two things do we need for something to be called a sacrament?
Command from Jesus and a physical object.
Example:
Baptism: Command from Jesus (Matthew 28:18-19), water
Communion: Command from Jesus (Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 14-20), bread and wine
Martin Luther started the Reformation movement by posting a document on a church door. It was a list of theses. How many theses were on his list?
95 Theses!
True or False: Martin Luther wrote the Apostles' Creed.
False. We don't actually know who wrote the Apostles' Creed. It likely developed out of tradition in the very early church.
What is another word for "hallowed"?
Sacred, holy, special, set apart
What do we call the "holy day" or "day of rest" in the 10 Commandments?
Sabbath
Name one gift we get in Baptism
Forgiveness of sins, redemption from death and the devil, eternal salvation, spiritual gifts, community of Christians, etc.