Why did Jesus have to die?
This word refers to the many ways theologians have tried to explain how Jesus’ death makes us "at one" with God?
What is atonement?
CHILDREN/YOUTH - Amazing, according to the hymn. This five-letter word means God’s unearned and freely given love.
What is grace?
This book of the Bible is filled with short, wisdom-filled sayings — kind of like ancient holy fortune cookies.
What is Proverbs?
This hymn imagines a peaceful walk and talk with Jesus while the dew is still on the roses.
What is In the Garden?
He didn’t just part the waters of the Red Sea, this biblical man was also chosen by God to receive and deliver the Ten Commandments.
Who is Moses?
CHILDREN/YOUTH - Did somebody call a doctor? This atonement theory sees sin as a sickness that Jesus came to cure.
What is the Healing Theory?
John Wesley called practices like prayer, Scripture reading, fasting, and worship by this name because they were means by which God’s grace is made available to us.
What are the means of grace?
“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord” comes from this prophetic book — originally written not to graduates, but to God’s people living in exile.
What is Jeremiah?
Our first Sunday after Easter focused on this Gaither hymn, inviting people to share what it is about Jesus that helps them “face tomorrow.”
What is Because He Lives?
Six days of work? This commandment reminds God’s people to rest and keep this day holy.
What is the sabbath?
Let my people go! This atonement theory casts Jesus in the role of a new Moses, delivering humanity from slavery worse than Egypt.
What is the New Exodus Theory?
"Just as if I had" never sinned! This grace refers to the moment we are forgiven and made right with God.
What is Justifying Grace?
The famous “love chapter” — often read at weddings — comes from this letter of Paul, where it was originally written to a church busy arguing and fighting with one another.
What is 1 Corinthians?
CHILDREN/YOUTH - One of the very first songs children learn in church, this simple hymn reminds us of one truth “for the Bible tells me so.”
What is Jesus Loves Me?
In the 2nd commandment, we are warned against making and worshiping these.
What are idols?
Actions speak louder than words. This atonement theory says Jesus taught humanity how to live by showing us how to love, serve, and give ourselves for others.
What is Moral Influence/Example Theory?
From the word Latin word sanctus meaning holy. This grace describes God’s ongoing work to make us more like Christ.
What is Sanctifying Grace?
Often read from on Pentecost Sunday, this New Testament book tells the story of the Holy Spirit descending like fire and the birth of the early church.
What is Acts?
When I consider all the works that Swedish poet Carl Boberg has done, this hymn has to be the greatest of all.
What is How Great Thou Art?
CHILDREN/YOUTH - Parents everywhere are big fans of this commandment, which tells children to do this.
What is honor your father and mother?
This theory frames Jesus’ death and resurrection as a heavyweight bout with Christ winning over sin, death, and the devil.
What is Christus Victor?
Think of this grace as your “PRE-existing condition” with God — present and at work in your life before you even realize you need it.
What is Prevenient Grace?
CHILDREN/YOUTH - Stephen Curry has a verse from this New Testament book inscribed on his shoes — though “I can do all things” apparently does not include making every three-pointer.
What is Philippians?
You can’t help but rise up on Easter while singing this triumphant hymn proclaiming how Christ “arose a victor from the dark domain.”
What is Up From the Grave He Arose?
Moses climbed this mountain to receive the Ten Commandments from God.
What is Mt. Sinai?