Confirmation Lesson 4 Apostle’s Creed: Third Article

Opening Prayer Devotions Go over Homework #3 & #4

Second Article: Son/Redeemer Jesus =Savior Christ =Messiah =“The Anointed One” SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Second Article: Son/Redeemer What are the two natures of Jesus? True God and True Man JESUS IS TRUE GOD & TRUE MAN Called God, divine attributes, names, works, glory I Tim 2:5-6 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all men-- the testimony given in its proper time. (NIV) Col 2:9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form Called man, human characteristics Matt 4:2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. John 19:28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty.“ Luke 24:39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.“

Second Article: Son/Redeemer How did Jesus rescue you from sin? By His death on the cross He paid for my sin JESUS IS TRUE GOD & TRUE MAN Called God, divine attributes, names, works, glory I Tim 2:5-6 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all men-- the testimony given in its proper time. (NIV) Col 2:9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form Called man, human characteristics Matt 4:2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. John 19:28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty.“ Luke 24:39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.“

His death paid for my sins I, too, will rise What does the resurrection of Jesus prove for us? (4) Jesus is the Son of God His teachings are true His death paid for my sins I, too, will rise

What are the two states in which Jesus existed to earn our salvation? Humiliation and Exaltation

What is the humiliation of Christ? As a man He did not always and fully use His power as God.

What are the six steps of the humiliation of Christ? Conceived Born Suffered Crucified Dead Buried

Define the Exaltation of Christ As a man, Jesus now always and fully use His power as God.

What are the five steps of the exaltation of Christ judge sits at right hand ascend rose descended

For whom did Jesus die? Everyone

The Apostle’s Creed

atone make payment for sin communion fellowship, sharing, participation, union congregation Group of believers in a particular place

denomination Group of congregations that believe the same enlighten make something known hypocrite someone who pretends to believe but does not

justified declared "not guilty" reincarnation belief that we are reborn in new bodies saints believers in Christ

sanctification make holy synod walking together

Father Holy Spirit Son Creator Sanctifier Redeemer FATHER CREATOR SON REDEEMER HOLY SPIRIT SANCTIFIER

Third Article: Holy Spirit What does it mean that “the Holy Spirit called me by the Gospel”? (188) Through the Good News of Jesus the Spirit invites and enables me to believe. SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Third Article: Holy Spirit After you believe in Jesus, what does the Spirit lead you to do? (190) Good Works SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Third Article: Holy Spirit Define a good work in God's Sight (4). (191) done from faith in keeping with 10 Commandments for glory of God benefit of neighbor SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Third Article: Holy Spirit Who is the Holy Spirit?(193) Third person of the Trinity SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Third Article: Holy Spirit Whom does the Holy Spirit want to save? (196) everyone Why are some people not saved? (197) They resist and reject the work of the Spirit. SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Third Article: Holy Spirit What is the Holy Christian Church or the Communion of Saints? (202) all true believers in Jesus Christ SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Visible Denomination Congregation Building worship service List six ways the word "church" is used (175) Invisible Visible Denomination Congregation Building worship service SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Third Article: Holy Spirit What is your denomination? Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod What is your congregation? Grace Lutheran Church SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Third Article: Holy Spirit Why must we firmly believe in Justification by Grace through Faith? (4 reasons) (210) Chief Doctrine of Christianity distinguishes from false religions gives comfort to believers gives glory to God SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Third Article: Holy Spirit How can you be sure you have eternal life? (208/209) Because I believe in Jesus SECOND ARTICLE: SON/REDEMPTION Jesus = "Savior" Christ = Messiah = Anointed One

Assignment Memory Work: The Apostle’s Creed

Assignment Read Questions 186-229 in Catechism Family Devotion on the 3rd Article. Ask 5 of your friends the name of their congregation & Denomination

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