Review Questions-Belgic Confession-Articles 16-35

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Questions

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Why is it so important that our Saviour is truly and fully both human and God? (Art. 19-20)

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Only a true man could stand in our place and receive punishment for man’s sin. Only true God could enable a true man to suffer the full punishment of God’s wrath

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come back to life

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What kind of work does Christ do as our High Priest? (Heb 7:23-27) (Art. 21-22)

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He intercedes for us and was the ultimate sacrifice. Just like a high priest intercedes for the people and offers sacrifices for the sins of the people to be forgiven.

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If you fall into sin many times

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feel terrible about yourself and are ashamed of your sin and doubt whether God could ever want to forgive you

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Christ already paid for these sins

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so it’s not the quality of repentance but the quality of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

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Article 23 is about how we can stand before God’s judgment seat and not be condemned. Explain who all the parties are (Judge

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Defendant

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Defendant: the human race (especially believers)

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Judge: God

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Charge: all our sins

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we are law breakers

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Prosecuting Attorney: evil conscience

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Satan- accuser of our brothers

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Initial Verdict: we are guilty as charged- all humans die

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Defendant Attorney: Jesus Christ

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Final Verdict: no condemnation because of Jesus

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What is the difference between justification and sanctification? (Art. 23 & 24)

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Justification: legally declared right in in God’s eyes(one-time)

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Sanctification: the process of becoming holy through the Holy Spirit(ongoing)

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According to God’s Word

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how are we to judge a genuinely “good” work from a bad one? (Heb 11:6;

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Matt 7:17; 1 Cor 10:31) (Art 23 & 24)

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Any work that we do has to come from faith in god

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in obedience to his law and with an intention to his glory.

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According to Hebrews 8:5 and 10:1

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what is meant by the “shadows of the law”? (Art. 25)

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They are symbols that point to and reveal teachings about Christ.

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How is the bronze altar of the tabernacle a shadow of Christ? (Art. 25)

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Jesus sacrifice/death on the cross for all our sins

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it is a shadow of the cross

Question 28

What is an Intercessor? Why do we need one? (Art. 26)

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An intercessor is someone who pleads the case of another

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like a lawyer. We need one because as sinners we can't go into the presents of our holy God unless the sin is taken away.

Question 30

How is Jesus a unique and great Intercessor? Give some special qualities He has for this task.

Question 31

Jesus is a unique and great intercessor because of his great love

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his great power and his great sympathy for us; He laid down His life for us

Question 32

Based on biblical data

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what is the Biblical definition of "church"? (Art. 27)

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A gathering or assembly of God's people for worship. A church is the people

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not the location or building.

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Is the church visible? Give three proofs from the Bible.

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Yes

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as seen in:

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Numbers 1:18-19 (gathering counted)

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Genesis 17:14 (removal from God's people)

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Acts 18:22 (greeted church implies visibility)

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Who is the Head of the church and what does that imply (mean) for the way the church acts?

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Jesus is the Head

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implying He has authority over the church

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How does Christ want believers to treat the church with respect to: fellow believers and office bearers? (Art 28)

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Christ wants believers to join the church and be living members - using Spirit-given gifts to help

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care for

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What are the three marks of the true church? What are some marks of the false church? (Art. 29)

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Ture:

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1. Pure preaching of the gospel

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2. Proper administration of the sacraments

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3. Faithful exercise of church discipline

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False:

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1. Offering sacrifices to false gods (Jeremiah 19)

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2. Plotting to kill Jesus (Luke 6)

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3. Not being faithful to God during trials (Revelation 2:9-10).

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In the church

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who does the appointing to office? Which offices have been established in the church?

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(Art 30 & 31)

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The Holy Spirit appoints elders

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ministers

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Elder

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minister and deacon

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The Holy Spirit

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It is Christ who gives the office barriers (Eph 4) and uses the Holy Spirit

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What is a Church Order? When did ours come into existence (Art. 32)

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It is s a document containing rules for how churches cooperation together in the federation: came into existence in 1618

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Give a brief definition of the term "sacraments" (see Lord's Day 25

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q/a 66). (Art. 33

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They are holy visible signs and seals which declare the promise of the gospel

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What is the connection between circumcision and baptism? (Colossians 2:11-12)

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Baptism is “called the circumcision of Christ

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” it replaces circumcision.

Question 70

Explain how your attendance at Catechism classes is connected to participating in the Lord's Supper.

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You are instructed in the teachings of God's word

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with the goal of leading to a true understanding of faith.