Opening Prayer
10 Commandments Apostle’s Creed Lord’s Prayer Baptism Holy Communion Office of the Keys/Confession
Books of the Bible
Law/Gospel Worksheet
Matthew 3:1-17
The Apostle’s Creed
What is a creed? (107) A statement of belief – from Latin credo which means “I believe”
Why is this called “The Apostle’s Creed” Why is this called “The Apostle’s Creed”? It is a summary of what the first apostles taught about Jesus NOT because it was written by the apostles.
Nature & Conscience Bible Natural Knowledge of God How does God reveal Himself to us? Nature & Conscience Natural Knowledge of God Bible Revealed Knowledge of God
Who is the only true God? (110) Triune God Triune and Trinity = “Three in One” Term not in Bible, but describes what the Bible teaches about God
Three persons, One God Father = Creator Son = Redeemer Spirit = Sanctifier
Trinity Three-in-One Triune God TRIUNE - Term not found in Bible, but describes what the Bible teaches about God.
Father Holy Spirit Son Creator Sanctifier Redeemer FATHER CREATOR SON REDEEMER HOLY SPIRIT SANCTIFIER
Why do we call God “Father”? (113) Father of Jesus My Father
Why is He called “Maker” Why is He called “Maker”? (114) Made everything out of nothing in six days - Creation
What is meant by “heavens and earth” What is meant by “heavens and earth”? (115) Everything – if it exists, God made it
What does God do to take care of me What does God do to take care of me? (133) Gives me what I need: food, clothing, home, family, work, rest Defends, Guards and Protects me
Assignment Memory Work
Closing Prayer