Part Four
Spirit and Church
91
QUESTION
What does God desire for all who trust in Jesus as Saviour?
ANSWER
He wants them to be holy in heart* and in behaviour. He wants them to be like Jesus.
SCRIPTURE
Ephesians 1:4; 1 Peter 1:15; 2 Corinthians 7:1
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92
QUESTION
How does God make us holy* in heart* and in behavior?
ANSWER
God gives us a new heart*. And He gives us the Holy Spirit.
SCRIPTURE
Ezekiel 36:26; Romans 8:1-14; Galatians 5:22-26;
Ephesians 1:13
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93
QUESTION
Who is the Holy Spirit*?
ANSWER
The Holy Spirit* is God. God the Father and God the Son sent the Holy Spirit*.
94
QUESTION
What now has the Holy Spirit become to us?
ANSWER
The Holy Spirit is the Comforter, the Companion, and the Guide to all who trust in Jesus.
95
QUESTION
How may I know the Holy Spirit is making me holy*?
ANSWER
I will grow to be more like my Saviour, Jesus Christ. I will see the fruit of the Spirit in my heart* and in my behavior.
96
QUESTION
What is the fruit of the Spirit?
ANSWER
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
97
QUESTION
Will you always prosper* if you follow Jesus?
ANSWER
No. I may sometimes have troubles. I may sometimes suffer or be hated just as Jesus was.
SCRIPTURE
John 15:18-19; 2 Timothy 3:12; Romans 8:23-25;
James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 4:12-13
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98
QUESTION
How does God help you in times of trouble?
ANSWER
He gives me the Spirit to comfort me. He gives me the church to care for me. He gives me His promise to work in all things for my good and for His glory.
SCRIPTURE
Romans 5:3-5; Romans 8:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:11;
1 Peter 4:12-19; 1 Peter 5:10
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99
QUESTION
What is the universal Church*?
ANSWER
The universal Church* is made up of all of God’s redeemed* people. The Church* is the family of God the Father. It is the body of Christ the Son. It is the place where the Holy* Spirit* lives.
SCRIPTURE
1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 3:14-15; Ephesians 5:23;
Colossians 1:24; Hebrews 2:11
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100
QUESTION
What is the local church*?
ANSWER
The local church* is a group of people that trust in Jesus Christ and obey His teachings. They worship God together. They hear and learn the scriptures together. They care for each other and are cared for. They pray and work together to see God’s kingdom* grow. They baptize believers and eat the Lord’s Supper.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42; Acts 8:36-39; Acts 14:23; Romans 6:1-5; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Titus 1:5
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101
QUESTION
Should you be a part of a local church?
ANSWER
Yes. The local church is the community that helps me grow and stay strong in my faith. It is where I learn to obey Jesus’ new command.
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 10:24-25
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102
QUESTION
What is the new command that Jesus gave to the church?
ANSWER
Jesus said, “Love each other. You must love each other as I have loved you.”
SCRIPTURE
John 13:34
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103
QUESTION
How may we show this love for one another?
ANSWER
We show this love when we are kind to each other, pray for each other, and forgive each other. We show this love when we honour* each other, help each other, and encourage each other. We show this love when we speak the truth to each other and put each other’s needs before our own.
SCRIPTURE
Romans 12:10; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:9,13;
1 Thessalonians 4:18; James 5:16
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104
QUESTION
What is Baptism*?
ANSWER
In baptism* a church* leader puts a person under water for a moment. Then the person is brought up out of the water. They do this in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit*.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 3:6,16; Mark 1:5; Acts 8:12
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105
QUESTION
Who can be baptized*?
ANSWER
Baptism* is for everyone who repents* of their sins*. It is for all those who believe in Christ for salvation*.
SCRIPTURE
Acts 2:38,39; Acts 8:36-37; Acts 16:30-33
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106
QUESTION
What does baptism* mean?
ANSWER
Baptism* is a sign of the believer’s* unity with Christ when He died, was buried and was raised from the dead. It says that I am part of His church.
SCRIPTURE
Acts 16:30-33; Romans 6:3-5; Colossians 2:12
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107
QUESTION
How do Christians remind each other about Jesus’ death for them?
ANSWER
We share in the Lord’s supper together.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 14:22-24; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
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108
QUESTION
What is the Lord’s* Supper?
ANSWER
At the Lord’s* Supper we eat bread and drink the cup. We do this to remember the death of Jesus Christ.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 14:22-24; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
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109
QUESTION
What does the bread mean?
ANSWER
The broken bread speaks about the broken body of Christ. He died once because of our sins*.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 26:26; 1 Corinthians 11:24
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110
QUESTION
What does the cup mean?
ANSWER
The cup speaks about the blood of Christ. He bled once for our salvation*.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 26:27-28; 1 Corinthians 11:25
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111
QUESTION
Who should eat the Lord’s* Supper?
ANSWER
The Lord’s Supper is for everyone who repents* of their sins*. It is for all those who believe in Christ for salvation*.
SCRIPTURE
1 Corinthians 10:16,17; 1 Corinthians 11:18-29
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112
QUESTION
Who gave baptism* and the Lord’s* Supper to the church*?
ANSWER
The Lord *Jesus Christ.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 26:26-29; Matthew 28:18-20
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113
QUESTION
Why did Jesus Christ give baptism* and the Lord’s* Supper to the church*?
ANSWER
Jesus Christ gave these to show that His people belong to Him. These acts remind us of what Jesus has done for us.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:1-5;
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
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114
QUESTION
What was Christ’s last command on earth to His Church*?
ANSWER
“All authority in heaven* and on earth has been given to me. So go and make disciples* of all nations. Baptize* them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit*. Teach them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end.”
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 28:18-20
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115
QUESTION
What is the Lord’s* Day?
ANSWER
The Lord’s* Day is the first day of the week. The early Christians gathered to worship* on that day.
SCRIPTURE
Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Revelation 1:10
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116
QUESTION
Why is it called the Lord’s* Day?
ANSWER
Because on that day Christ rose from the dead.
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 28:1-6; Luke 24:1-6; John 20:1
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QUESTION
How may we best spend the Lord’s* day?
ANSWER
We best spend the Lord’s* Day when we gather with God’s people to worship* Him and encourage* each other in our faith.
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 27:4; Romans 12:9-13; Colossians 3:16
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