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To glorify God and enjoy Him forever
For what purpose was man created?
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God the Father sent the Son to die for us, the Son sent the Spirit to comfort, convict and guide us into the truth of the Gospel
Describe the order of sending in the Gospel, who sent who in the order of salvation?
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The church is the gathering of people who trust and serve the true God
Who is the church?
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Welch's (1869)
What company was the first to introduce grape juice for communion and thus cause the grape juice revolution across all churches?
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Justification: In Jesus dying for our sins, he pays the punishment we deserve so that we might have a right legal standing (a declaration before God) to be holy in his sight.
Adoption: because of Jesus' death, we are unified with him in faith becoming part of the family of God.
Explain Jesus' role in Justification and Adoption (ie. define the terms)
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Trinity: 1) There is one God 2) God is three persons 3) each person is fully God.
What is the term used to describe the relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? Please summarize and define the term.
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Baptism and Lord's supper
What are the two sacraments that Jesus asked us to perform? What do these two sacraments represent?
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Please give a brief overview of your life journey to faith (1 min max)
Share your Testimony with the class
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1) Effectual calling (convincing of our sin and misery apart from God, enlightening of our minds in Christ, and renewing our wills to God)
2) Regeneration and Conversion 3) Sanctification and Assurance
What is the Holy Spirit's role in God's work of salvation?
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1) Through creation (Romans 1:20)
2) Through the law written in our hearts/ conscience (Romans 2:15) 3) Through Jesus Christ! (Hebrew 1:1)
What are the three ways that God reveal himself to mankind
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God always had his Church; first, it was the family of Abraham, Second, it became Israel (through Moses and the kings), Third, Jesus came and taught that all who truly believed in him would be part of his church. THE CHURCH IS FIRST A 1) FAMILY 2) A nation 3) the gathering of all the peoples from every nation who believes in the true God.
Briefly outline how the church came about (3 steps)
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Please give a brief overview of your life journey to faith (1 min max)
Share your Testimony with the class
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Jesus will come and judge the world with the Father. Those who have put their faith in Christ will be saved and enter into paradise with Him. Those who don't will be judged. Please take a moment to pray and ask God for mercy for those who do not yet know Jesus.
What will happen to us at the "end of the age?"
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1) Creation 2) Decree 3) Providence
What are the three terms used to describe God's making all things, God's planning of all things and God's continued care of all things?
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Local elders are called the session, a larger gathering of elders from different sessions is called the presbytery, a larger gathering of the Presbyteries are called the General Assemblies.
Please explain the different terms used to describe the various levels of church leadership in the Presbyterian church
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St. Nicholas! That's right Santa Clause slapped Arius who was on trial.
St. Nicholas faced church disciplining as his actions were not consistent with how we are to care for those who are doctrinally wrong. Physical violence isn't the way in a theological disagreement.
According to legend: In the Council of Nicea (AD 325), there was a fight that broke out amongst the church leaders present. Who was the rumoured church leader that threw the first punch/slap at the heretic, Arius? Saint________?
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God created us to walk in a relationship with him. We failed and sinned against him by our unfaithfulness to Him. Though we deserve to be judged, in loving-kindness, Jesus was sent by the Father to die for our sins. Through faith in christ we are restored to a right relationship to God and free to glorify and enjoy him forever. The Holy Spirit is sent to help us see this, savour this and live this out.
Briefly outline the Gospel narrative in full.
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What is God is spirit, infinite, eternal and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth.
What is the church?What is God? (List 4 attributes of God cited in the WSC,#4)
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Ref 1 Timothy 3 or Titus 1
What are some of the qualities of an elder/deacon outlined in the bible (name 5)
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Jeff Hynds was the most recent pastor to get ordained. Joe Choi is set for his exam this July! Let's take a short moment to pray for them! It's a long process of many exams, interviews and a lot of bible/church history/ order jeopardy O.O
Which Staff at Grace was the most recent pastor to get ordained, who is the next one scheduled to get examined in July? Please name them and Pray for them!
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