Confirmation Class 2011-2012Zion Ev. Lutheran ChurchW6906 County Road KArlington, WI 53911

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The CatechismWhat it is: A book of instruction in the form of

questions and answers.

Who wrote it? Martin Luther (1483-1546)

The CatechismWhy it was written: So that the head of the family

could teach his family the chief parts of Christian doctrine (teaching)

The CatechismWhat’s in it:

(Open up your blue book and white booklet)1. The Ten Commandments2. The Apostles’ Creed3. The Lord’s Prayer4. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism5. The Use of the Keys and

Confessions6. The Sacrament of Holy Communion

The source of the Catechism’s teachings:

The Bible

The BibleBible Old Testament New

TestamentBooks 39 27

Writers Moses, Kings,Prophets

Evangelists, Apostles

Kinds of Books History, poetry, prophecy

History, letters, prophecy

Language Hebrew Greek

Content History of IsraelPromise of a Savior

Tells about the Savior who has come

Words to Know:Prophet One who speaks God’s Word to

God’s people

Evangelist One who speaks or writes the Good News about Jesus

Apostle One who is sent out as Jesus’ messenger

Bible Word meaning “book”

Scriptures The “Writings” referring to the Bible

What is the Bible?

What is in the Bible?2 Timothy 3:16 2 Peter 1:21

1. God the Holy Spirit breathed into (inspired) the writers to write the exact words he wanted.

1 Corinthians 2:12-13We 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. This 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.

2. The Bible is therefore word-for-word God’s Word.

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

3. Everything the Bible says is true since it’s God’s Word.

Revelation 22:18-19

4. We shouldn’t add anything or subtract anything from the Bible.

Why did God give us the Bible?

1. To teach us the way of salvation (deliverance) by trusting in Jesus.

2. To guide us in God-pleasing living after we have come to trust in Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

What are the two main teachings (doctrines) of the Bible?

The Law (God’s Commands)

The Gospel (God’s Promises)

1.Do! Don’t!What to do and not to do

1.Does!What God has done for our salvation

What are the two main teachings (doctrines) of the Bible?

The Law (God’s Commands)

The Gospel (God’s Promises)

2. Shows us our sin(mirror, mri)

2. Shows us our Savior

Romans 3.20 John 20.30-31

What are the two main teachings (doctrines) of the Bible?

The Law (God’s Commands)

The Gospel (God’s Promises)

3. Condemns all 3. Has the power to save all who believe.

Galatians 3.10 Romans 1.16

How does God want us to use His Word?1. Hear it2. Live according

to it3. Through it He

will strengthen (confirm) us in our Christian faith and life.

Multiple ChoiceWord StudyBible Books

Read pages 20-25 in “Luther’s Catechism”

Assignment for next week

For the Quiz next time Review lesson 1 Memorize: VIP 1

The Gospel in a nutshell: John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and

only Son so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Memorize: Lord’s Prayer (Address) Our Father in heaven. What does this mean? With these words God...