Grace
What is one difference between Lutherans and Catholics?
What is “The Church?”
Community of believers
What was Jesus’ religion/faith?
Jewish
Does doubt cancel out faith?
No
What is idolatry?
Trusting in or worshiping something that isn't God and that doesn't give life.
What does ‘sin’ mean?
Missing the mark
Luther said, in Freedom of a Christian, that we are free ____ sin and free ____ good works.
for
What did Jesus say were the two greatest commandments? (1 point for each)
Love God
Love neighbor
When Adam and Eve sinned, who did they blame?
Each other and the serpent
What are the two biggest holy days in the Christian calendar?
Christmas & Easter
How many sacraments do Lutherans practice, and what are they?
Two--baptism & communion
What is the ‘Word of God’ (3 parts, 100 points for each)
Jesus Christ
Written Word (Bible)
Spoken Word (preached)
What does the word ‘gospel’ mean?
good news
Name the three temptations that Satan put to Jesus in the wilderness (100 points for each)
Turn stone into bread (provision)
Jump from a high place and let the angels catch you (protection)
Bow to me, and the kingdoms of the world will be yours (power)
Finish the phrase of this hymn: “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound…”
that saved a wretch like me.
Ephesians 2:8 says, “For by ____ you have been saved through _____”
Grace
Faith
Pastor Tobi often says, “Just because you ____ doesn’t mean you _____.”
should
John 3:16 says, “For God so love the ____ that he gave his only ____ that whoever believes in him will not perish but have _____ ______.” (only complete answer receives points)
world
Son
eternal life
What is ‘evil?’
corruption or perversion of good
What are the four main parts of worship (we list them in the bulletin every week)? (100 points for each correct answer)
Gathering
Word
Meal
Sending
Who deserves grace? Who gets grace?
No one
Everyone
Luther said that God reigns in two ways—Two Kingdoms. What are those two kingdoms? (250 points for each)
Right Hand--kingdom of justice, laws, civic order
Left Hand--kingdom of mercy, grace
Where can Law be found in the Bible? Where can Gospel be found in the Bible? (full answer for points)
Everywhere--both Old and New Testaments
Pastor Tobi said, “If your belief doesn’t lead to greater love, then it’s _______.”
wrong--bad theology
Where does the liturgy (the words we sing like “This is the Feast” and “Lamb of God” mostly come from?