Question 1
Why are we called ‘Christians’?
Because Jesus the Christ has our highest allegiance and we share His anointing now and forever.
K-2: Because Jesus the Christ has our highest allegiance.
How are we enabled to live this new life in Christ?
Jesus pours out the Holy Spirit to indwell all believers, guiding and gifting them to bear fruit.
What are the Scriptures?
The inspired word of God, which consists of the Old and New Testaments.
K-2: The Bible
2 Corinthians 5:21
“For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (ESV)
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (KJV)
Philippians 2:12b – 13
“…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work his good pleasure.” (ESV)
“…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” (KJV)
How can I know God’s will?
By the clear teaching and application of Scripture
K-2: By reading the Bible.
How can I know God’s will in gray areas?
By listening to the Holy Spirit and asking: is it good, pure, edifying, and glorifying?
K-2: Is it good, pure, edifying, glorifying.
What is the Apostles’ Teaching?
Everything found in the Apostles’ Creed.
I Peter 3:15
“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” (ESV)
“but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” (KJV)
Romans 12:2
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (ESV)
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (KJV)
Should new covenant Christians obey old covenant
commands?
No, we are in the new covenant of Christ and we
follow His law, which fulfills the law of Moses.
K-2: No
Can I have assurance of salvation?
Yes, through resting in Christ’s finished work, through the witness of the Spirit, and willing obedience.
K-2: Yes
What is sanctification?
Our growing to be more like Jesus.
Romans 13:8
“…for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” (ESV)
“…for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.” (KJV)
Acts 11:26
“…and in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.” (ESV)
“...And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” (KJV)
How does trusting allegiance in Christ transform my
relationships in this world?
We have restored relationship with God, life together with fellow believers, and are a ready witness to a watching world.
K-2: Relationship with God, life with other believers, be a witness.
What were the early Christians especially devoted to?
The Apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer.
What is the great exchange?
In union with Christ by faith what is His by nature is mine by grace;
Romans 8:16
“The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God” (ESV)
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” (KJV)
Psalm 62:8
“Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.” (ESV)
“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.” (KJV)
What is the great exchange?
In union with Christ by faith what is His by nature is
mine by grace;
What is prayer?
Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in adoration,
confession, thanksgiving, and supplication.
K-2: Prayer is talking with God.
Why are we called ‘Christians’?
Because Jesus the Christ has our highest allegiance and we share His anointing now and forever
K-2 Answer: Because Jesus the Christ has our highest allegiance
Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (ESV)
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (KJV)
Acts 2:42
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (ESV)
“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (KJV)