FWB Catechism Flashcards
- Who is God?
God is a spirit (John 4:24) who is the Creator of everything (Genesis 1:1). He is perfectly good (Psalm 34:8) and has all power (Isaiah 40:10). God is a personal being with the ability to think, feel, speak, and act.
- Is there any other God?
No. There is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4), and He exists as a union of three persons called the Trinity: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Mark 1:9-11).
- When did God begin to exist?
Never. God has always existed and had no beginning (Genesis 1:1). He is the only self- existent being.
- What is the relationship among the three persons of the Trinity?
They love one another (John 14:31; 17:26; Galatians 5:22). They are equal, though they have different roles (Matthew 28:18-20).
- What is the role of the Father?
The Father loves the Son (John 3:35). He providentially cares for the world and all who are in it (Matthew 6:26). He reveals Jesus to people (Matthew 16:17) and draws them to Him (John 6:44). He forgives sins (Matthew 6:14). He listens to and answers prayers (Matthew 6:9-13). He sends the Holy Spirit to mankind (John 14:26). He keeps believers from the devil (John 10:29), and He sends them out in His service (John 20:21).
- What is the role of the Son?
The Son offers forgiveness and saves people from their sins (Matthew 9:6; 18:11). He serves as judge over mankind (John 5:22).
- What is the role of the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit convicts people of sin and convinces them of the truth of Jesus (John 16:8). The Holy Spirit regenerates those who trust Christ (John 3:5-6). When a person becomes a Christian, the Holy Spirit begins to live in him and help him become holy (Romans 8:9). He intercedes for us (Romans 8:26).
