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LESSON 1

LESSON 1. THE BIBLE. THE CATECHISM. THE CATECHISM. A book of instruction in the form of questions and answers. What it is:. Who wrote it:. Martin Luther (1483 – 1546). So that the head of the family could teach his family the chief parts of Christian doctrine (teaching).

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LESSON 1

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  1. LESSON 1 THE BIBLE

  2. THE CATECHISM

  3. THE CATECHISM A book of instruction in the form of questions and answers What it is: Who wrote it: Martin Luther (1483 – 1546) So that the head of the family could teach his family the chief parts of Christian doctrine (teaching) Why it was written:

  4. THE CATECHISM 1. The Ten Commandments What’sin it: 2. The Apostles’ Creed 3. The Lord’s Prayer 4. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism 5. The Use of the Keys and Confession 6. The Sacrament of Holy Communion The Bible The source of the Catechism’s teachings:

  5. THE BIBLE

  6. THE BIBLE The Bible Old Testament New Testament

  7. THE BIBLEWords to Know One who speaks God’s Word to God’s people Prophet: One who speaks or writes the Good News about Jesus Evangelist: One who is sent out as Jesus’ messenger Apostle: Bible: Word meaning “book” The “writings” referring to the Bible Scriptures:

  8. WHAT IS THE BIBLE?

  9. 2 Timothy 3:16 • 16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

  10. 2 Peter 1:21 • 21For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

  11. John 14:26 • 26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

  12. What is the Bible? 1. God the Holy Spirit breathed into (inspired) the writers to write the exact words He wanted.

  13. 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 • 12We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. 13This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.

  14. What is the Bible? 1. God the Holy Spirit breathed into (inspired) the writers to write the exact words He wanted. 2. The Bible is therefore word-for-word God’s Word (Verbal Inspiration)

  15. John 10:35 • 35…..-and the Scripture cannot be broken--

  16. John 17:17 • 17. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

  17. What is the Bible? 1. God the Holy Spirit breathed into (inspired) the writers to write the exact words He wanted. 1. God the Holy Spirit breathed into (inspired) the writers to write the exact words He wanted. 2. The Bible is therefore word-for-word God’s Word 3. Everything the Bible says is true since it’s God’s Word

  18. Revelation 22:18-19 • 18I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. 19And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

  19. What is the Bible? 1. God the Holy Spirit breathed into (inspired) the writers to write the exact words He wanted. 2. The Bible is therefore word-for-word God’s Word 3. Everything the Bible says is true since it’s God’s Word 4. We shouldn’t add anything to or subtract anything from the Bible

  20. Application • Evaluate this statement: I believe the Bible is God’s Word because it makes so much sense.

  21. WHY DID GOD GIVE US THE BIBLE?

  22. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 • 15and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

  23. Why Did God Give us the Bible? 1. To teach us the way of salvation (deliverence) by trusting in Jesus. 2. To guide us in God-pleasing living after we have come to trust in Jesus.

  24. WHAT ARE THE TWO MAIN TEACHINGS (DOCTRINES) OF THE BIBLE?

  25. John 1:17 • 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

  26. What are the Two Main Teachings (Doctrines) of the Bible? The Law (God’s Commands) The Gospel (God’s Promises)

  27. Exodus 20 • The Ten Commandments 1 And God spoke all these words: 2 "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. 4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand {generations} of those who love me and keep my commandments. 7 "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

  28. Exodus 20 • 8 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates. 11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. 12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. 13 "You shall not murder. 14 "You shall not commit adultery. 15 "You shall not steal. 16 "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

  29. Exodus 20 • 17 "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." 18 When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance 19 and said to Moses, "Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God speak to us or we will die." 20 Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning." 21 The people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.

  30. What are the Two Main Teachings (Doctrines) of the Bible? The Law (God’s Commands) The Gospel (God’s Promises) • Exodus 20 • Do! Don’t! • What to do and not to do

  31. John 19:30 • 30When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

  32. What are the Two Main Teachings (Doctrines) of the Bible? The Law (God’s Commands) The Gospel (God’s Promises) • John 19:30 • Does! • What God has done for our salvation • Exodus 20 • Do! Don’t! • What to do and not to do

  33. Romans 3:20 • 20Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.

  34. What are the Two Main Teachings (Doctrines) of the Bible? The Law (God’s Commands) The Gospel (God’s Promises) • John 19:30 • Does! • What God has done for our salvation • Exodus 20 • Do! Don’t! • What to do and not to do Romans 3:20 2. Shows us our sin, mirror, x-ray

  35. Luke 2:14 • 14"Glory to God in the highest,        and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

  36. What are the Two Main Teachings (Doctrines) of the Bible? The Law (God’s Commands) The Gospel (God’s Promises) • John 19:30 • Does! • What God has done for our salvation • Exodus 20 • Do! Don’t! • What to do and not to do Romans 3:20 2. Shows us our sin, mirror, x-ray Luke 2:14 2. Shows us our Savior

  37. Galatians 3:10 • 10All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law."

  38. What are the Two Main Teachings (Doctrines) of the Bible? The Law (God’s Commands) The Gospel (God’s Promises) • John 19:30 • Does! • What God has done for our salvation • Exodus 20 • Do! Don’t! • What to do and not to do Romans 3:20 2. Shows us our sin, mirror, x-ray Luke 2:14 2. Shows us our Savior Galatians 3:10 3. Condemns all

  39. Romans 1:16 • 16I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

  40. What are the Two Main Teachings (Doctrines) of the Bible? The Law (God’s Commands) The Gospel (God’s Promises) • Exodus 20 • Do! Don’t! • What to do and not to do • John 19:30 • Does! • What God has done for our salvation Romans 3:20 2. Shows us our sin, mirror, x-ray Luke 2:14 2. Shows us our Savior Romans 1:16 3. Has the power to save all who believe Galatians 3:10 3. Condemns all

  41. HOW DOES GOD WANT US TO USE HIS WORD?

  42. Luke 11:28 • 28He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

  43. How Does God Want Us to Use His Word? 1. To hear and study it. 2. To live according to it. 3. Through it He will strengthen (confirm) us in our Christian faith and life.

  44. ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK • Study carefully the notes you have taken in class; be sure you understand them. • Study carefully Questions 1-17; 145-147 in the Catechism. Be able to answer these questions in your own words. • Complete the “Working with God’s Word” section. Read the Bible sections and fill in all the blanks. Parents please check this section and correct their Bible Study. • Memorize these Bible verses: • John 1:17 – “The law was given through Moses; grace and truth cam through Jesus Christ.” • Romans 1:16 – VIP “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” • John 10:35 – “The Scripture cannot be broken.”

  45. ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK • 5. Memorize in order the names of the following New Testament books: • Matthew Romans • Mark 1st and 2nd Corinthians • Luke Galatians • John Ephesians • Acts Philippians • Colossians • CompleteWorksheet #1 at home and have your parents correct it with the answer key. • Complete Key Truths Sheet and be ready to take a quiz at our review secession on October 10th.

  46. KEY TRUTHS • Lesson One: Martin Luther wrote the catechism to help ___________ teach their children the chief doctrines of the __________. The Holy Spirit __________ or breathed into, the writers of the Bible the exact words he wanted. That means everything in the Bible is ________. The two main teachings of the Bible are the ____ which _____ ___ _____, and the gospel which _____ __ ________. Closing Prayer

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