1. Confirmation 2011-2012 September 28, 2011

2. God Preserves His Fallen Creation 1.Usually by natural means, but at times by miracles. Genesis 8:22I Kings 17:1-16 My Creator Preserves (takes care of, provides for) me

3. God Preserves His Fallen Creation Psalm 91:11 My Creator Preserves (takes care of, provides for) me 2.He sends his angels (messengers) to watch over me.

4. God Preserves His Fallen Creation 3.He either keeps evil from me or makes it work out for my good. Psalm 91:10Romans 8:28 My Creator Preserves (takes care of, provides for) me

5. God Preserves His Fallen Creation 4.He gives me what I need out of grace (undeserved love) because I am his child. 5.So I don’t want to worry or grumble and I do want to thank and serve God in everything I do. Romans 8:32I Corinthians 10:31 My Creator Preserves (takes care of, provides for) me

6. Why do I sin against my loving God? 2. Mankind lost God’s image when Adam and Eve fell into sin. Genesis 1:26 1. Mankind was first created in the image of God (holy and perfect. Genesis 3

7. Why do I sin against my loving God? 3.The one who tempted Adam and Eve to sin was the devil

8. The Devil’s work…  Devil = Liar, slanderer  Satan = enemy, adversary  Temptation = the devil’s attempts to get us to doubt or disobey God.

9. Where the devil came from: He was a good angel who fell into sin along with many other angels who are now called demons. 2 Peter 2:4 Revelation12:9

10. Why do I sin against my loving God? 4. All people are now born lost in sin, and condemned to death. Romans 5:18-19 Genesis 5:3

11. Our original sinful nature is called: Original (inherited) sin

12. How can I be saved from sin? Genesis 3:15 I John 3:8 Acts 16:31 1.God promised sinful mankind a Savior from sin. 2.God sent his Son to destroy the devil’s power. 3.By trusting in Jesus Christ, I am saved.

13. I love God my Heavenly Father because… 1.He created me. 2.He preserves me. 3.He sent Jesus for me. Lion of the tribe of Judah…

14.  Multiple Choice  Word Study  Bible Books Assignment for next week

15. For the Quiz next time  Review lesson 3  Memorize: VIP 3-4VIC 1-5  Memorize: Lord’s Prayer (The Second Petition) Your Kingdom come. What does this mean? God’s kingdom comes…. How does God’s kingdom come? God’s kingdom comes when…