Purpose of Confirmation What do you think it is? To become a member of this church To be able to take communion To confirm/strengthen your faith

Purpose of Confirmation To know: To grow: To show:

Purpose of Confirmation To know: more about the Bible and what you believe To grow: To show:

Purpose of Confirmation To know: more about the Bible and what you believe To grow: in your faith in Jesus as you know more about the Bible To show:

Purpose of Confirmation To know: more about the Bible and what you believe To grow: in your faith in Jesus as you know more about the Bible To show: your faith, what you believe, to share and talk about your faith because you know your Bible better

Lesson 1 The Bible

The Bible How do we know there is a God? Psalm 14:1 – The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

The Bible How do we know there is a God? Psalm 14:1 – The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” A fool says there is no God

The Bible How do we know there is a God? Hebrews 3:4 – For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.

The Bible How do we know there is a God? Hebrews 3:4 – For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Everything is built by someone

The Bible How do we know there is a God? Romans 1:20 – Since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.

The Bible How do we know there is a God? Romans 1:20 – Since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. Things in nature show God’s power and divine nature

The Bible How do we know there is a God? Romans 2:14-15 – When Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.

The Bible How do we know there is a God? Romans 2:14-15 – When Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them. Our conscience tells us

The Bible How do we know there is a God? We know from the things he created and by listening to our conscience.

Key Term! Natural knowledge of God – Things we can learn about God from nature or conscience.

The Bible Why do we need the Bible? 1 Corinthians 2:9 – No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.

The Bible Why do we need the Bible? 1 Corinthians 2:9 – No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. No one has seen God

The Bible Why do we need the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:15 – From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

The Bible Why do we need the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:15 – From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. To show us our salvation

The Bible Why do we need the Bible? We need the Bible as a light that reveals to us what God has done to save us.

Key Term! Revealed Knowledge of God – The revelation given to us in the Bible which tells us what God has done to save us through Jesus Christ.

The Bible The Bible has two major parts Old Testament

The Old Testament Written between _______________ Written in the _________ language Written by __________________________ There are ______ books in the Old Testament

The Old Testament Written between 1500-400 BC Written in the _________ language Written by __________________________ There are ______ books in the Old Testament

The Old Testament Written between 1500-400 BC Written in the Hebrew language Written by __________________________ There are ______ books in the Old Testament

The Old Testament Written between 1500-400 BC Written in the Hebrew language Written by Moses, kings, and prophets There are ______ books in the Old Testament

The Old Testament Written between 1500-400 BC Written in the Hebrew language Written by Moses, kings, and prophets There are 39 books in the Old Testament

Hebrew – Genesis 1:1

The Bible The Bible has two major parts New Testament

The New Testament Written between _______________ Written in the _________ language Written by _______________________ There are _____ books in the New Testament

The New Testament Written between 40-100 AD Written in the _________ language Written by _______________________ There are _____ books in the New Testament

The New Testament Written between 40-100 AD Written in the Greek language Written by _______________________ There are _____ books in the New Testament

The New Testament Written between 40-100 AD Written in the Greek language Written by evangelists and apostles There are _____ books in the New Testament

The New Testament Written between 40-100 AD Written in the Greek language Written by evangelists and apostles There are 27 books in the New Testament

Greek – John 3:16

Important facts about the Bible Less than 1% of the words are uncertain. None of the disputed words change the teachings of the Bible. The Hebrew Old Testament that we have is the same one Jesus used. For a list of all the books, turn to p 31-33 in the Catechisms or the front of your Bibles

The Bible: The Series Hyperlink to a trailer for the Bible miniseries

BREAK TIME!

The Bible How can the Bible be God’s Word if people wrote the words? 2 Peter 1:21 – Prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

The Bible How can the Bible be God’s Word if people wrote the words? 2 Peter 1:21 – Prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. People were carried (moved/driven) along by the Holy Spirit

The Bible How can the Bible be God’s Word if people wrote the words? John 14:26 – The counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

The Bible How can the Bible be God’s Word if people wrote the words? John 14:26 – The counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. People were taught by Holy Spirit

The Bible How can the Bible be God’s Word if people wrote the words? 2 Timothy 3:16 – All Scripture is God-breathed.

The Bible How can the Bible be God’s Word if people wrote the words? 2 Timothy 3:16 – All Scripture is God-breathed. The Bible is God-breathed = spoken

The Bible How can the Bible be God’s Word if people wrote the words? All the words of the Bible are God’s Word because the Holy Spirit taught the human writers not only the thoughts but even the words they wrote. (verbal inspiration)

The Bible Of what are we assured by the fact that the Bible is God’s Word? John 17:17 – Your Word is truth.

The Bible Of what are we assured by the fact that the Bible is God’s Word? John 17:17 – Your Word is truth. It is true

The Bible Of what are we assured by the fact that the Bible is God’s Word? 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 – My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.

The Bible Of what are we assured by the fact that the Bible is God’s Word? 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 – My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. Based on God’s power, not man’s wisdom

The Bible Of what are we assured by the fact that the Bible is God’s Word? That assures us that it is true because it is based on God’s power.

The Bible What are the two main teachings of the Bible? John 1:17 – For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Matthew 22:37–40 37 Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

The Bible What are the two main teachings of the Bible? John 1:17 – For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Matthew 22:37–40 37 Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

The Bible What are the two main teachings of the Bible? Romans 1:16 – For I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. John 3:16 “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.

The Bible What are the two main teachings of the Bible? Romans 1:16 – For I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. John 3:16 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.

The Bible What are the two main teachings of the Bible? They are the Law and Gospel

The Bible What is the purpose of the law? Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.

The Bible What is the purpose of the law? Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.

The Bible What is the purpose of the law? Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. Law is to Show us Our Sin (S.O.S.) and need for a Savior.

The Bible What are the three uses of the law? 1 Timothy 1:9–10 9 We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine

The Bible What are the three uses of the law? 1 Timothy 1:9–10 9 We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine Law as a curb

The Bible What are the three uses of the law? Romans 7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”

The Bible What are the three uses of the law? Romans 7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “Do not covet.” Law as a mirror

The Bible What are the three uses of the law? Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

The Bible What are the three uses of the law? Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Law as guide

The Bible What are the three uses of the law? Law serves as a curb, mirror, and guide

The Bible What is the purpose of the gospel? John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

The Bible What is the purpose of the gospel? John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

The Bible What is the purpose of the gospel? John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. The Gospel Shows us Our Savior (S.O.S.), and what he has done to save us.

Practice! Law or Gospel or both? John 3:16 - 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. Gospel

Practice! Law or Gospel or both? Matthew 5:48 – Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Law

Practice! Law or Gospel or both? Romans 3:20 – Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. Law

Practice! Law or Gospel or both? Romans 1:16 – I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes; first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Gospel

Practice! Law or Gospel or both? John 11:25-26 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” Gospel

Practice! Law or Gospel or both? Ephesians 5:25-26 – Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word… both

Practice! Law or Gospel or both? Isaiah 64:6 – All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. Law

Practice! Law or Gospel or both? John 10:27-28 – “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” Gospel

Practice! Law or Gospel or both? Romans 6:23 – The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Both

Homework Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework Memorize: Study notes for a quiz 2 Peter 1:21 John 20:31 The First Article through to “and all my abilities.” Old Testament books (Genesis – Esther) Study notes for a quiz Read: Genesis 1:2-14; Psalm 104; Job 38-39