Part Three

Christ and Salvation

63

QUESTION

Who is the Saviour*?

ANSWER

The only Saviour* of sinners* is the Lord* Jesus Christ.

SCRIPTURE

 Luke 2:11; Acts 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 1:15
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64

QUESTION

Who is Jesus Christ?

ANSWER

Jesus Christ is the eternal* Son of God.

SCRIPTURE

John 1:1,14,18; John 3:16,18; Galatians 4:4; Colossians 1:15-18; Hebrews 1:1-3; 1 John 5:20
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65

QUESTION

Why did God send his Son into the world?

ANSWER

God sent his Son into the world because he loved us. He sent his Son because he is a God of mercy and grace*.

SCRIPTURE

Psalm 103:8-11; John 3:16-17; Romans 5:7-8; Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 John 4:9-10
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66

QUESTION

Was Jesus Christ both God and man?

ANSWER

Yes, Jesus was fully God and he was fully man.

SCRIPTURE

 John 1:1-3,14; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 2:14-18
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67

QUESTION

What work did Jesus the Saviour* do?

ANSWER

He obeyed God in every way and he took the punishment for sinful* people.

SCRIPTURE

Romans 8:3-4; Philippians 2:7-8; Hebrews 4:15;
Hebrews 9:14-15

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68

QUESTION

Why did Jesus die?

ANSWER

Jesus put away God’s anger by dying in the place of sinful* people.

SCRIPTURE

Mark 10:45; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Galatians 3:13
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69

QUESTION

How could the eternal* Son of God suffer in the place of sinful* people?

ANSWER

Jesus, the Son of God, became a man.

SCRIPTURE

 John 1:14; Galatians 4:4,5; Colossians 2:9
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70

QUESTION

How did the Son of God become a man?

ANSWER

He was conceived* by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin* Mary.

SCRIPTURE

Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-21
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71

QUESTION

What kind of life did Jesus Christ live on earth?

ANSWER

A simple, honourable* and humble life.

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 8:20; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 4:18-19;
2 Corinthians 8:9; 2 Corinthians 10:1

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72

QUESTION

Did the Lord* Jesus Christ ever sin*?

ANSWER

No, he was holy and pure.

SCRIPTURE

John 8:29; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 7:26;
1 Peter 2:21-23

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73

QUESTION

What kind of death did Jesus Christ die?

ANSWER

Christ died on a cross*.

SCRIPTURE
Luke 23:33; Galatians 3:13; Philippians 2:8
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74

QUESTION

Did Christ remain in the grave after he died?

ANSWER

No, Christ rose from death on the third day.

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 28:5-7; Luke 24:5-8; Romans 4:25;
1 Corinthians 15:3,4

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75

QUESTION

Whom will God rescue from the result of their sin*?

ANSWER

God will rescue those who repent* of sin*. And who believe on the Lord* Jesus Christ.

SCRIPTURE

  Mark 1:14,15; John 3:16-18; Acts 20:21
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76

QUESTION

What does it mean to repent*?

ANSWER

To repent* is to be sorry for my sin*. And to turn from my sin* because it offends God.

SCRIPTURE

Luke 19:8-10; 2 Corinthians 7:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10
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77

QUESTION

What does it mean to believe or to have faith* in Christ?

ANSWER

To have faith* in Christ is to believe in Jesus. We trust* only in him to save* us.

SCRIPTURE

John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 John 5:11-12

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78

QUESTION

Can you repent* and believe in Christ by your own power?

ANSWER

No, I must have the help of the Holy Spirit*.

SCRIPTURE

 Jeremiah 13:23; John 3:5-6; John 6:44; 1 Corinthians 2:14
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79

QUESTION

Where do people hear the truth about Christ?

ANSWER

In the Gospel*, the good news that offers a Saviour* to all people.

SCRIPTURE

Mark 1:1; Acts 15:7; Romans 1:16-17
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80

QUESTION

What has Jesus our Saviour* become to us?

ANSWER

Jesus Christ has become our Prophet*, our Priest and our King.

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 13:57; John 18:37; Hebrews 1:1-3;
Hebrews 5:5-6; Revelation 1:5

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81

QUESTION

How is Jesus Christ a Prophet*?

ANSWER

Because He shows us who God is. And teaches us how to please Him.

SCRIPTURE

Deuteronomy 18:18; John 1:18; John 4:25-26;
Acts 3:22; 1 John 5:20

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82

QUESTION

Why do we need Christ as a Prophet*?

ANSWER

Because we cannot know God without Him.

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 11:25-27; John 17:25-26; 1 Corinthians 2:14-16
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83

QUESTION

How is Jesus Christ a Priest?

ANSWER

He died in our place and He speaks to God for us.

SCRIPTURE

Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 7:24-25;
1 John 2:1-2

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84

QUESTION

Why do we need Christ as a Priest?

ANSWER

Because our sin has made us guilty and ashamed.

SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Isaiah 53:6;
Romans 3:10-12; Romans 3:23; James 2:10

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85

QUESTION

How is Jesus Christ a King?

ANSWER

He rules over us and He defends us.

SCRIPTURE

Psalm 2:6-9; Ephesians 1:19-23; Revelation 15:3-4

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86

QUESTION

Why do we need Christ as a King?

ANSWER

Because we are weak and afraid.

SCRIPTURE

2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Philippians 4:13; Colossians 1:11-13; Hebrews 13:5-6; 2 Timothy 1:12

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87

QUESTION

What blessings* do we receive when we believe in Jesus Christ?

ANSWER

God forgives* us and He declares us to be righteous*. God receives us into His family as His own dear children. God makes us holy* in heart* and in behaviour. God makes us perfect in body and soul* at the resurrection*.

SCRIPTURE

Romans 5:18; Galatians 4:4-6; Ephesians 1:5;
Hebrews 10:10-14; 1 John 3:2

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88

QUESTION

Does God give me these blessings* because I have earned them by my good behaviour?

ANSWER

No, God gives me these blessings* because of His grace*. I do not deserve them and I cannot earn them.

SCRIPTURE

Isaiah 64:6; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7

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89

QUESTION

Will God ever remove His blessings* from those who truly repent* and believe?

ANSWER

No, Jesus will never leave those who trust* Him to save* them.

SCRIPTURE

John 10:27-30; Romans 8:38-39; Philippians 1:6;
1 Peter 1:3-5

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90

QUESTION

What is the grace* of God?

ANSWER

The grace* of God is His love and goodness to us when we do not deserve it.

SCRIPTURE

Exodus 34:6; Ephesians 1:7-8; 2 Corinthians 8:9
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