Our Sin Debt
What is a debt?
Something owed to someone else such as repayment of a loan, mortgage, or as repayment for wrongdoing.
How did Jesus pay for our sins?
By living a sinless life and dying on the cross.
Noun
How do we show we love God?
We obey his commandments.
What is one way that we can identify with Jesus publicly?
By being baptized.
Why is sin a debt?
The payment for sin is death. We owe the consequence for our own rebellion.
How was Jesus able to live a life without sin?
Jesus is God. Since His Father is God, He did not inherit a sin nature.
What part of speech is "Trust?"
Verb
What is a commandment?
A rule from God, given for his glory and our good.
Why do we, as Baptists, dunk for baptism?
Baptism by immersion follows the example given by Jesus. We show His death, burial, and resurrection.
Answer in the form of a verse from Romans 3: How many people have a sin debt?
Roman 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Why were we created?
To glorify God.
What is the difference between faith and trust?
Faith is what you believe, trust is faith in action.
What does it mean to imitate someone?
To behave or act like them.
What is the word we used to describe the moment that God sees as as holy because of the sacrifice of Jesus?
Justification
Answer in the form of a verse from Romans 6: What is the payment (wage) for sin?
Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Answer with a verse from Romans 5: How did God show His love for us?
Romans 5:8 - But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
What illustration did we use to compare faith and trust?
The Great Blondin crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope many times and performed many stunts. Everyone believed in his skills, but no one would get in the wheelbarrow to cross with him.
Who do we imitate as Christians?
Jesus Christ
What is the name for the process that Christians go through to become more like Jesus?
Sanctification
Answer in the form of a verse from Romans 10: How do we accept the payment made by Jesus for our sin debt?
Romans 10:9 - because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Answer with a verse from John 14: Who is the way to heaven?
John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
When we accept salvation from Jesus, what does God call us?
What is the literal translation of the word "Christian"?
Little Christ
How do Christians avoid sin?
We walk in the light as Jesus is in the light.