Communion
Who started the Lord's Supper?
Jesus Christ himself at the last supper with his disciples before he was arrested and crucified.
What is Baptism?
Baptism is water used by God’s command and connected with God’s Word.
Who first prayed the Lord's prayer, making it an excellent example for how we should pray?
Jesus Christ himself!
What does the word "creed" mean?
It is from the Latin word "credo" which means, "I believe".
What are the 1st two commandments?
You shall have no other gods.
You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.
What is the sacrament of Holy Communion?
It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ for us Christians to eat and to drink.
What are God's words connected with Baptism?
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit!” - Matthew 28:19-20
What are the first 2 petitions of the Lord's Prayer?
Our Father in Heaven,
Hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come.
What is the first Article of the Apostle's Creed?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
What are the third and fourth commandments?
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
Honor your father and mother, that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.
What blessing do we receive through this eating and drinking?
That is shown us by these words, “Given and poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins.” Through these words we receive forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation in this sacrament.
What does Baptism do for us?
Baptism works forgiveness of sin, delivers from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this. Christ said, “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”
What are the 3rd and 4th petitions of the Lord's Prayer?
Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.
What is the second Article of the Apostle's Creed?
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
What are the 5th and 6th commandments?
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
How can eating and drinking do such great things?
The words, “Given and poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins.” These words are the main thing in this sacrament, along with the eating and drinking. Whoever believes these words has what they say, the forgiveness of sins.
How can water do such great things?
It is not the water that does such things, but God’s Word which is in and with the water, and faith which trusts this Word used with the water. Baptism is, a gracious water of life and a washing of rebirth by the Holy Spirit.
What are the 5th and 6th petitions of the Lord's Prayer?
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation.
What is the third Article of the Apostle's Creed?
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.
What are the 7th and 8th commandments?
You shall not steal.
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Who, then, is properly prepared to receive this sacrament?
He is properly prepared who believes these words, “Given and poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins.”
What does baptizing with water mean?
Baptism means that the old Adam in us should be drowned by daily contrition and repentance, and that all its evil deeds and desires be put to death. A new person should daily arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever.
What is the 7th and final petition of the Lord's Prayer and how do we end the prayer?
But deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
What does this mean?
I believe that I cannot by my own thinking or choosing believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him.
But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.
In this Christian Church he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers.
On the Last Day he will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true.
What are the 9th and 10th commandments?
You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.
You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, workers, animals, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.