Basic Truths of the Christian Faith-BSF School Program

What is the purpose of my life?

• My purpose is to know God, love Him, enjoy Him and glorify Him.

• My purpose is to know God, get what I want and be happy.

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Who is God?

• God is the creator and holds everyone and everything together. He is holy and does not change.

• God is a force that punishes people.

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What is the Trinity?

• Matthew, Mark and Luke

• Father, Son and Holy Spirit

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What is Creation?

• Creation is God making everything out of nothing by His powerful Word.

• Creation is God making everything out of something by his Powerful Word.

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What is sin?

• Sin is everything in thought, word and deed that is contrary to your will.

• Sin is everything in thought, word and deed that is contrary to the will of God.

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Will God allow our sin to go unpunished?

• Yes. Some sins aren't that bad and don't need God's forgiveness.

• No. Every sin offends God and must be punished.

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Why must the Redeemer be truly human?

• Only a perfect human being could pay for the sins of other human beings.

• Only a perfect human could heal sick people.

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Where does faith in Jesus Christ come from?

• Faith in Jesus Christ is something you are born with.

• Faith in Jesus Christ is a gift from God through the Holy Spirit.

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What defines or describes the providence of God?

• God’s providence means He wisely directs and permits all that happens in His creation.

• God's providence means He provides everything his creation wants.

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Who is the Holy Spirit?

• The Holy Spirit is the heartbeat of God.

• The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity.

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