1. February 16, 2011 Lesson Seventeen

2. Key Question: What tools does the Holy Spirit use to work faith in me?

3. 1. What message works faith? a. Romans 1:16* The Gospel is God's power that works saving faith b. 1 John 1:7-2:2 The Gospel promises full and free forgiveness because of Jesus' sacrifice for us

4. Heav en Sins - Iniquities – Trespasses - Transgressions ForgivnessForgivness G o s p e l C h r i s t

5. 2. How does the Gospel's promise of forgiveness come to us? a. 2 Timothy 3:15* Through the Bible, the Gospel promises forgiveness b. Acts 22:16* Through Baptism, the Gospel promises forgiveness c. Matthew 26:26-28* Through the Lord's Supper, the Gospel promises forgiveness

6. ForgivnessForgivness G o s p e l C h r i s t

7. 3. What is the Bible? a. 2 Peter 1:21* The Bible is the words that God gave men to write. It is God's Word. b. John 17:17* The Bible is true. It has no errors and no broken promises from God.

8. 4. What is Baptism? a. Ephesians 5:25, 26* Baptism is water connected with God's word and promise b. 1 Peter 3:21 Baptism saves us by washing away our sins

9. 5. What is the Lord's Supper? a. 1 Corinthians 11:23-25* The Lord's Supper is Christ's body and blood with the bread and wine b. Matthew 26:28 The Lord's Supper promises forgiveness of sins

10. Sacrament: A sacred act started by Jesus that offers, gives, and seals, forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation Sacraments = Baptism & Lord's Supper Means of Grace: The tool God uses to bring me his undeserved love, which promises forgiveness in Jesus. Means of Grace = The Gospel in Word and Sacraments

11. Key Question: What tools does the Holy Spirit use to work faith in me?

12. Forgiveness Life Salvation from Jesus God's Word Sacraments Baptism Lord's Supper Means of Grace The Gospel Forgiveness Life Salvation Faith in Jesus