Memory Work
I _____ in the _____ _____, the holy _____ church, the _____ of saints...
I BELIEVE in the HOLY SPIRIT, the holy CHRISTIAN church, the COMMUNION of saints ...
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is God; one of the three Persons of the Holy Trinity (along with the Father and the Son)
What is the Church?
The Body of Christ -- all true believers gathered around the Word rightly preached and the Sacrament rightly administered.
What does this article say will happen when Jesus returns on the Last Day?
God will raise me and all the dead (resurrection)
... the _____ of _____, the _____ of the body, and the _____ _____. Amen.
... the FORGIVENESS of SINS, the RESURRECTION of the body, and the LIFE EVERLASTING. Amen.
What is the term we use for the special work of the Holy Spirit?
SANCTIFICATION (to make holy)
Who is the Head of the Church?
Jesus Christ is the head; this is why it's called the "Christian" Church
What will be the difference between believers and unbelievers in the resurrection?
Believers will be raised to eternal life; unbelievers will be raised to eternal death--shame and torment in hell forever
I believe that I _____ by my own _____ or _____ believe in _____ _____ my _____ or _____ to Him;
I believe that I CANNOT by my own REASON or STRENGTH believe in JESUS CHRIST my LORD or COME to Him;
What are the "gifts" by which the Holy Spirit enlightens us?
The means of grace, or holy BAGS; which are the Word and Sacraments or Baptism, Absolution, Gospel, and Supper
What is the main purpose of the Church?
To spread the Gospel and proclaim the forgiveness of sins through Jesus.
Death is the terrible consequence of sin. (The wages of sin is death [Romans 6:23])
... but the _____ _____ has _____ me by the _____, enlightened me with His _____, _____ and kept me in the _____ _____.
... but the HOLY SPIRIT has CALLED me by the GOSPEL, enlightened me with His GIFTS, SANCTIFIED and kept me in the TRUE FAITH.
What is the Spirit's primary function in the life of the believer?
To bring to mind all that Jesus taught and did; to bring us Jesus/keep us connected to Jesus
How many true Churches are there?
Only one; while there are many denominations and "church" buildings, the true Church is made up of all true believers in Jesus Christ.
What will happen to the rest of creation when Christ returns?
In this _____ church He _____ and richly _____ all my _____ and the _____ of all believers. On the _____ _____ He will raise me and _____ the _____, and give eternal life to me and _____ _____ in _____. This is most certainly true.
In this CHRISTIAN church He DAILY and richly FORGIVES all my SINS and the SINS of all believers. on the LAST DAY He will raise me and ALL the DEAD, and give eternal life to me and ALL BELIEVERS in CHRIST. This is most certainly true.
Does the Holy Spirit want to bring everyone to faith in Jesus?
Yes; God desires all to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4)
Why do we call the true Church "invisible?"
Because faith, which alone makes one a member of the Church, is invisible.
When will the Last Day happen?
We don't know. No one does, but the Father