Law
Did God create us unable to keep His law?
No, but because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve we are all born in sin and guilt, unable to keep God’s law.
What is idolatry?
Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator. (Elevating something or someone above God).
What does it mean that God is triune?
That He is one God, three Persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
At what point does a Christian receive the Holy Spirit?
Immediately when they put their faith in Jesus.
Why is it necessary that the Messiah (Saviour) be truly human?
That in human nature He might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin.
How can we glorify God?
By loving Him and by obeying His commands and law.
What is justification and when does it happen?
Justification is our being declared righteousness before God. It happens immediately when we put our faith in Jesus.
What happens to those who don't put their faith in Jesus?
They will be cast out from the presence of God, into hell, to be justly punished, forever.
Is the Holy Spirit a force?
No, He's a Person.
Why is it necessary that the Messiah (Saviour) be truly God?
That because of His divine nature His obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective.
What is sin?
Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world He created, not being or doing what He requires in His law.
What is sanctification and when does it happen?
Sanctification is our gradual and growing righteousness as we're transformed by the Holy Spirit, and it happens throughout the course of our entire lives.
What is the church?
A community elected for eternal life and united by faith, who love, follow, learn from, and worship God together.
Was the Holy Spirit present in creation?
Yes! Genesis 1:2 says, "The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters."
What does it mean to have faith in Jesus?
It means receiving and resting on Him alone for salvation as He is offered to us in the gospel.
What two things does the law of God require? (How did Jesus summarize the law?)
That we love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength; and that we love our neighbour as ourself.
What are the sacraments/ordinances?
Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
What is the Lord's Prayer?
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever, amen.]
What role does the Holy Spirit play in the lives of Christians?
Leads, guides, convicts, helps, encourages, etc.
In addition to redeeming the humans He saves through faith, what else does Christ redeem?
Every part of fallen creation.
What are the Ten Commandments?
You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet.
What is atonement?
It is a making right between two parties (in the case of Christianity, it is Jesus reconciling humans to God through faith in Him).
What is the ascension?
The ascension refers to Christ's departure from the earth after His resurrection. He returned to the heavenly places with the Father where He now advocates for us in the presence of his Father and also sends us his Spirit.
How has the Holy Spirit been involved in the creation of the Bible?
The biblical authors were inspired by the Holy Spirit, and even today the Holy Spirit helps Christians understand the word of God as they read it (called "illumination" in theology).
What does everlasting life for the Christian include?
That we will live with and enjoy God forever in the new heaven and the new earth, where we will be forever freed from all sin in a renewed, restored creation.