Bible Verses
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"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
Genesis 1:1
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What was inscribed above the cross at the crucifixion of Jesus ?
"King of the Jews"
And set up over his head his accusation written, This Is Jesus The King Of The Jews. Matthew 27:37
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Who baptized Jesus and in what body of water?
John the Baptist in the Jordan River
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” Matthew 3:13
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A Christian ritual that involves eating bread and drinking wine or grape juice to remember Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.
Taking communion
Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:26-28
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What does the water symbolize in the context of Baptism?
Purification (A new life following Christ)
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. John 3:5
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"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:16
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What is the Sunday prior to the resurrection of Jesus called?
Palm Sunday.
"Jesus's entry into Jerusalem, with the crowds laying down cloaks and waving palm branches" Matthew 21:1
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The first (4) books of the New Testament are referred to as the Gospels; Name the (4) in the order they occur in the bible.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
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A Christian sacrament that involves the use of water to symbolize admission into the church. It is a way to demonstrate a commitment to God and to the church.
Baptism
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38
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For the wages of ________ is death, but the free gift of God is __________ in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1.Sin 2. Eternal Life
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
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John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the bible, consisting of only two words. What are they?
"Jesus Wept."
John 11:35
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After the death of Jesus, whom did He send to help His followers?
The Holy Spirit.
"And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit!'". John 20:22
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The "good news" that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for our sins and rose again is called what?
The Gospel (translation meaning good news)
"I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" John 14:6
"Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation" Mark 16:15
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Which of the following best represents the meaning of the word "Amen" commonly used at the end of prayer?
A. With Love
B. So be it
C. Until next time
D. Joy be within
B. So be it.
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"For by __________ you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
Grace
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
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"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8
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Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?
Mary Magdalene
"When he was risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons". Mark 16:9
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Who is the angel who told Mary she would give birth to Jesus?
Angel Gabriel
26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. Luke 1:26-31
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A common practice in Christian churches where people are invited to come forward after a sermon to publicly profess their faith or make a decision to follow Christ.
Alter call (invitation)
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To be spiritually reborn through faith in Jesus Christ is known as being?
Born Again, Born of the spirit, Born from above
"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3
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"We love because he first loved us."
1 John 4:19
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Right before Jesus ascended to Heaven, He blessed his disciples in what town?
Bethany
"Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them". Luke 24:50
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Jesus instructs his disciples to spread the gospel to all nations. It appears in the Gospel of Matthew, 28:16–20. This is refereed to as the "______ _______"?
Great Commission
"And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:16-20
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Name Pastor Drews favorite football and baseball team
Football-Dallas Cowboys
Baseball- Yankees
(Horrible teams but we still love him) Garrett
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"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of ______ and the ________, he cannot enter the kingdom of God."
Water and the spirit.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” John 3:5