Ten Commandments
What is the 4th Commandment
You shall honor your father and your mother.
What is a creed?
A statement of belief
Why are babies to be baptized?
They are sinners in need of forgiveness
What are the visible elements in Communion?
Bread and wine
What is the key to the correct understanding of the scriptures?
Jesus
What is original sin?
The sin you are born with
Why do we call it the Apostle's Creed?
It was based on what the apostles taught and confessed.
What is special about the water in Baptism?
Nothing until it is combined with God's Word
Define "Real Presence"
Christ is present In, With, and Under the bread and wine.
What are the six chief parts of the Catechism?
10 Commandments, Apostle's Creed, Lord's Prayer, Baptism, Communion, Confession/Absolution
What are the two tables of the Law?
Our relationship with God and our relationship with our neighbor.
What are the three creeds?
Apostle's, Nicene, and Athanasian Creed
Who is to be baptized?
All Nations or everyone
How do we know Communion is not a symbolic action?
Christ Himself says "This is my body, This is my blood"
What is the office of the keys?
The authority given to the church to forgive sins or withhold forgiveness of sins
What is the summary of all the commandments?
Love
What is the threefold office of Christ?
Prophet, Priest, King
Who instituted Baptism?
Jesus/God
What is the chief blessing given in Communion?
Forgiveness of sins, Life and Salvation
Why do you need the Holy Spirit to begin and sustain faith in you?
Without the Holy Spirit we are Blind, Dead, and enemies of God
What is the three fold purpose of the Law?
Curb, Mirror, Guide
How does God make Himself known?
Conscience, creation, God's Word
What benefits does Baptism give?
The forgiveness of sins, life and salvation as well as faith and the Holy Spirit
How should we examine ourselves before taking Communion
Am I a sinner, Do I believe that Jesus died for me, Do I hope to change my sinful behavior
What is prayer?
A conversation with God