Welcome to Confirmation 2017-2018!
What to bring each week Catechism Folder Bible Writing Instrument
Vocabulary catechism doctrine Gospel inerrant inspiration a book of instruction in the form of questions and answers doctrine teaching Gospel Good News of Jesus inerrant without error inspiration breathe into
Vocabulary law reason salvation Scripture testament command ability to think salvation being saved from sin Scripture "Writing"; usually refers to the Bible testament promise
The life and salvation God gives through Jesus! What is Christianity? The life and salvation God gives through Jesus!
Where does God speak to us? What are some other names for the Bible? Scripture Good Book God’s Word
How is the Bible divided? Old Testament and New Testament
What do we mean when we say the Bible is “inspired?” The Holy Spirit gave the writers the thoughts and words to write for God.
God’s Word
“Biblios” = Book Testament = promise or covenant
God’s Word Old Testament Hebrew Prophets 39 books New Testament Greek Apostles and Evangelists 27 books 1400 B.C. 100 A.D.
Old Testament 3 9 New Testament 3 x 9 = 27 66 Books in Bible
Old Testament History = Genesis – Esther Poetry = Job – Song of Songs Prophets = Isaiah – Malachi
New Testament History = Matthew – Acts Epistles = Romans – Jude Prophecy = Revelation
God’s Word
What does all the Bible point to?
What is the final authority – The Bible or your reason?
Two Great Doctrines of the Bible Law Gospel
What does the Law tell you? What to do What not to do How to be
What does the Gospel tell you? Good news of forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ.
What are the six chief parts of Christian Doctrine? Ten Commandments Apostle’s Creed Lord’s Prayer Baptism Confession Holy Communion
Martin Luther Monk October 31, 1517 Excommunicated Translated Bible Writings – wrote catechism in 1529
Upon what do we base all of our teachings about God? God’s Word
Assignment Memory Work With Your Parents THERE WILL BE A WRITTEN TEST EVERY WEEK! All questions will be taken from the worksheets.