The Apostles Creed THE FIRST ARTICLE Catechism pp
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The Apostles’ Creed THE FIRST ARTICLE Catechism pp 99 -115
I Believe Can anyone else sleep, eat, learn for you? Certainly not! Why do we, as Christians, say “I believe. . . ”? Your faith must be in your heart.
The Unique Dimensions of a Box Three Distinct Dimensions Unique Identity Unity of Purpose EP TH Single Space Not confused D H E I G H T WIDTH
The Father Almighty Why is the order important? An Almighty Father would intimidate by His power, making it difficult to recognize His love. We come to know the indisputable love of a perfect Father. . . Who uses His power to save rather than destroy.
The Maker of Heaven and Earth By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of His mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; He puts the deep into storehouses. Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. Psalm 33: 6 -9
The Apostles’ Creed THE SECOND ARTICLE Catechism pp 115 -143
Person of Jesus TRUE MAN Called Man Human Body & Soul Human Actions TRUE GOD Divine Names Divine Attributes Works of God United in One Person by the VIRGIN BIRTH So He Could Be Under the Law Die in Our Place Our Savior Keep the Law Perfectly Redeem All People
The Work of Jesus Redemption Purchased for God 1 Corinthians 6: 19 -20; Titus 2: 14 Reconciliation Justification Made Friends Again with God At-one-ment Acquitted; Declared Innocent, Holy, Perfect for Jesus’ Sake
JUSTIFICATION God as Judge Demands Jesus as Defender Pleads Punishment Blood Death Punished Bled for them Died for them Arrogant Unbelief. . . Death Humble Faith. . . Life
The Steps of Jesus’ Humiliation: Conceived Born Suffered Crucified Died Buried
The Steps of Jesus’ Exaltation Coming Again to Judge Seated at God’s Right Hand Ascension Resurrection Descended into Hell
Jesus will Return!
The Christian Responds That I Might Live Righteousness Innocence Covered by His Holiness Hate Sin Do His Will Imperfectly Now Blessedness Cheerfully, Gladly Doing His Will Perfectly in Heaven
The Apostles’ Creed THE THIRD ARTICLE Catechism pp 144 -168
What is My Natural, Spiritual Condition? Ephesians 2: 1 Dead in trespasses and sins. 1 Peter 2: 25 Like sheep going astray. (lost) Acts 26: 17 -18 In the dark, needing eyes to be opened. (blind) Psalm 82: 5 Knowing, understanding nothing. Romans 8: 6 -7 The sinful mind is hostile to God.
SANCTIFICATION C A L L E D Out of the Unbelieving World To be Holy by Faith in Jesus By the Gospel In the Word In the Sacraments The Means of Grace
CHRIST’S REDEMPTION Becomes Mine Through FAITH Impossible by the Sinful Nature Dead in Sin Enemy of God Possible Only by the Work of the Holy Spirit Through the Gospel
SANCTIFIED TO DO GOOD WORKS Ephesians 2: 10 We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. Philippians 2: 13 It is God who works in you to will and to do His good purpose. What Makes a Good Work?
We can be the Church, under the guidance and blessing of the Holy Spirit, when we work together, using the gifts God has given us to build up one another in worship and service to God. How will you be the Church?