Keys and Confession Flashcards
What are the two keys that God gives the church?
Binding and loosing
The binding key tells someone that their sins are . . .
not forgiven
The loosing key tells someone their sins are
forgiven
When you forgive someone their sins it is called the ____________key.
loosing
When you don’t forgive someone their sins it is called the __________ key.
binding
True or False? We should never judge anyone when they sin.
False. God tells us to judge sin.
When someone is sorry for their sins another word for that is p________.
penitent
When someone is not sorry for their sins another word for that is i_________.
impenitent
Who alone may serve as a pastor of a congregation?
men who meet the qualifications
What is a pastor called to do?
preach the word, administer the sacraments, and properly administer church discipline
When someone refuses to repent, what is a Christian and a church called to do?
- tell them privately to repent
- bring one or two others along
- tell it to the church
What if an impenitent sinner refuses to repent after having been called by the church to repent?
They are to be excommunicated.
Why would a chruch excommmunicate someone?
In order to bring them to repentance and save their soul.
When you forgive someone their sins another word for this is a___________.
absolution
What should you do if a sin is really bothering you and you can’t stop thinking about what you’ve done?
Go and confess your sin privately to your pastor.
