Question 1

Salvation

Accepted Answer

Salvation is a gift from God. You are saved from the eternal consequences of your sin and given eternal life. Salvation is about what God has already done for you – not what you can do for Him.

What is Sin? Sin, by the dictionary definition, is an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law. Biblically, sin is when a person does anything that is out of line with the perfect character and direction of God. Sin causes a separation between humans and God. God is holy and perfect in every way. When we act out of line with His nature, we create a divide between us and our Creator. Because God so loved the world, He had a plan to save us from our sin.

Question 2

Water Baptism

Accepted Answer

The Bible teaches that we should be baptized in water in the name of the Father, the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We believe in water baptism because Jesus himself modeled it for us. In the book of Luke it says, “When all the people were baptized, Jesus was baptized too. As he was praying, heaven was opened.” Luke 3:21 Baptism is an outward confession of an inward decision. Baptism is a command. Everyone who confesses Christ should be baptized. Baptism comes from the word “baptize” which means to immerse. Baptism represents a burial of the old way of life and mindset. Baptism is not a prerequisite to salvation. Baptism doesn’t get you to heaven… it announces to your friends you are headed to heaven.

Question 3

Sanctification

Accepted Answer

Now that I have received salvation and understand what it means, what comes next? Sanctification is the ongoing process of submitting to God’s Word and Spirit to complete the development of Christ’s character in us. Sanctification is not about perfection, it is about progression. It is the Holy Spirit’s continued work in us to become more like him.

Question 4

God

Accepted Answer

There is one God who is the creator of all things and is infinitely perfect, all-knowing, and eternally existing in three manifestations: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Question 5

Jesus Christ

Accepted Answer

Jesus Christ is both God and man, having been conceived by God the Father and born of a woman, the virgin Mary. His death on the cross was the complete and final sacrifice for our sins. He also arose physically from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now sits at the right hand of Father God.

Question 6

The Holy Spirit

Accepted Answer

The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ; to convict people of sin; to regenerate the repentant sinner; and to indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the Christian for Godly living and service.

Question 7

The Word of God

Accepted Answer

The Bible is fully inspired by the Holy Spirit and God-Breathed The Bible is the word of God, written by faithful men chosen by God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. While humans were the vessels God used to write down the passages, the truth of the Bible did not come from human understanding or knowledge. Every part of the Bible is God-breathed. While various writers bring different perspectives, the Bible is inspired by God and reveals his identity, nature, and divine plan for all of humankind.

Question 8

Holy Communion

Accepted Answer

Communion is a celebration that has been practiced by Christian churches since the very beginning of our faith. In fact, Jesus himself taught and instructed us on the practice of remembering in communion with one another.

Question 9

The Church

Accepted Answer

The true Church is composed of all such persons, who through faith have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior. These believers in Christ are called Christians and together make up the body of Christ.

Question 10

Prayer

Accepted Answer

The power of prayer deepens our dependence on Him and sharpens our faith. When we pray we choose to put everything in God’s hands knowing that His hand will show up in every aspect of our lives and in those around us. The act of prayer is what creates our intimacy with God. We can practice the spiritual habit of prayer knowing that our requests go to a God who hears us and who invites us to be intimately involved in His plan. For this reason, we pray in confidence knowing that our prayers are powerful and can bring about change in any circumstance. There are no levels to this. We all can enter prayer with a posture of trust, openness, and faith, believing that God can do far more than we could even ask or imagine.  It’s not about our circumstance, it’s about our heart stance.

Question 11

Fasting

Accepted Answer

Fasting is the ancient practice of choosing to abstain from food for a certain period of time. It is a spiritual discipline, the purpose of which is training to become more like Jesus. The motivation of our fasting is to draw closer to the heart of God. Fasting is a Christian discipline to break the power of the flesh in our life – our desires, sins, and cravings – and to feed on the Holy Spirit. In summary, fasting is not about getting from God but it is about getting to God.

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