Lesson 3

Question 1

Not using any of Cara’s biblical examples, cite a biblical verse and briefly discuss how that verse uses
God’s immutable/eternal attributes to provide comfort.

Question 2

Cara argues that the expression “without . . . passions” (WCF1) was not intended by the divines to mean
that God is w/out passions/emotions absolutely. Give one of Cara’s several rationales.

Answer 2

Cara sees “passions” in WCF 2.1 as not arguing that God has no emotions, but that God
does not have (1) emotions related to a body, and (2) uncontrollable emotions that make
one do bad things.

Question 3

Is the Son’s attribute of “eternally begotten” (WCF3) related to his substance or personal property?

Question 4

Name the five main parts of Luther’s Small Catechism

Answer 4

1. TEN COMMANDMENTS (PART 1)
2. CREED (PART 2)
3. LORD’S PRAYER (PART 3)
4. SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (PART 4)
5. SACRAMENT OF THE ALTER (PART 5)

Question 5

Using the numbering system of Luther’s Small Catechism, in which commandment does Luther discuss
“rulers”?

Question 6

According to Luther’s Large Catechism, distinguish between a “valid” baptism and when one “receives”
baptism.

Answer 6

Baptism is valid if the Word is connected to it. Lack of faith does not invalidate a
baptism, but faith is needed to “receive” baptism.