Foundations of the Faith

Lesson One: The Beginning of our Faith

Objectives: To prove the existence of God, to prove the Bible is the Word of God, to encourage faith in God.

INTRODUCTION:

In the study of any subject, it is important to have an open mind True False

In religious matters, very few people are willing to openly examine True Falsethe evidence to see if what they believe is really true

If we are to ask others to examine the evidence with an open mind, True Falsethen we too must be willing to do the same

LESSON:

DOES GOD EXIST?

HEBREWS 3:4Can a house build itself? Yes No

If a house exists, then there must be a builder True False

If a house must have a builder, then must the universe have Yes Noa designer?

If at one time nothing existed, could something exist today? Yes No

PSALM 19:1, PSALM 14:1

Since the beginning of time, people have easily been able to count the stars Yes No

The vastness of the universe tells us something about Yes NoGod’s power and nature

ROMANS 1:20

The presence of design in the universe indicates Yes Nothe presence of the Creator

Even with billions of years involved, it is difficult to imagine Yes No

such order in the universe today merely through chance.

IS THE BIBLE GOD’S WORD?

JOB 26:7, 38:16

Did Job say that the earth hangs on nothing at least Yes NoA dozen centuries before Galileo walked the earth?

Could Job have known this without divine inspiration? Yes No

GENESIS 6:15; ECCLESIATES 1:5-7

Noah, through his own knowledge and experience, discovered Yes Nohow to design and build a seaworthy ship (30x5x3 ratio).

Through scientific evidence (apart from God’s guidance), Yes NoSolomon discovered the water cycle.

ISAIAH 40:21-22

About 2300 years later, when Columbus made his voyage, some Yes Nopeople believed that the earth was flat.

Did Isaiah state the scientific fact that the earth is circular Yes Nocenturies before Columbus ever lived?

WHY FOLLOW GOD?

2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17

What tool has God chosen to use today to inform mankind Bible Koranhow to live?

God’s word plus man’s religious traditions are needed to True Falsemake us complete.

EPHESIANS 1:3

Every spiritual blessing today is found in Christ. True False

Among these blessings are our salvation, our redemption True Falseand our fellowship with other Christians.

JOHN 10:10, JOHN 14:6

Jesus came to this world so that we might have life. True False

Jesus is just one of many ways to God and to spiritual fulfillment. True False

REVIEW:

After examining all of the available evidence, it is reasonable True Falseto conclude that God exists.

The Bible is God’s means of communicating with mankind today. True False

The Christian religion surpasses all other religions of the world True Falsebecause it follows Jesus—the very Son of God.

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Lesson Two:

The Word of God

Objectives: To prove the Bible is inspired, to discuss the godhead, to prove that Jesus must be obeyed.

INTRODUCTION:

In the study of any subject, an open mind is necessary to reach a True Falseproper conclusion.

If a house must have a builder, the universe must have a designer. True False

Jesus came to this world so that we might have life. True False

LESSON:

THE BIBLE IS INSPIRED

2 PETER 1:17-21

Could forty different writers working over 1500 years all agree if Yes Nothey were not inspired?

JOB 26:7, ISAIAH 40:22

Job stated the earth hangs on nothing well before Galileo said it. True False

Isaiah said the earth was round many years before science proved it. True False

MICAH 5:2, MATTHEW 2:1-6

About 700 BC, Micah foretold the birthplace of Jesus. True False

If the scriptures were not inspired could they have such unity, Yes Noscientific foreknowledge and prophetic fulfillment?

GALATIANS 1:8-10

Would the Apostles be condemned if they taught a different gospel? Yes No

God has often allowed men, apostles or angels to change his words. True False

1 CORINTHIANS 4:6, 2 JOHN 9-11

We are warned not to go beyond what is written. True False

IS JESUS GOD?

MATTHEW 28:18-20, MATTHEW 3:16-17

The Godhead is composed of God the Father, Jesus the Son TRUE FALSEand the Holy Spirit.

JOHN 3:16, 1:14

God the Father sent his only begotten Son (Jesus) into the world. TRUE FALSE

The Word (Jesus) became flesh and lived among us. TRUE FALSE

JOHN 1:1-2

Was the Word (Jesus) with God in the beginning? YES NO

Is Jesus God? YES NO

JOHN 1:29

John the Baptizer stated that Jesus is the Savior of the world and TRUE FALSEGod’s Son.

JOHN 14:6, HEBREWS 5:8-9

Is Jesus the only way to the Father? YES NO

Is eternal salvation limited only to those who obey Jesus? YES NO

MATTHEW 7:13-14

Are most people entering the narrow gate that leads to eternal life? YES NO

1 TIMOTHY 2:5, TITUS 2:11-14

Jesus has all authority and is the only one authorized to mediate TRUE FALSE(make peace) between God the Father and mankind.

God’s grace appeared in the person of Jesus Christ bringing TRUE FALSEsalvation to all men.

Do you personally believe that Jesus is God, and that He is the only YES NOauthority in religious matters today?

REVIEW:

Do you believe the Bible is the Word of God? YES NO

Does Jesus have all authority, and is He God? YES NO

I want to follow the majority of people religiously because most YES NOpeople are going to heaven.

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Lesson Three: The Old & The New Covenants

Objectives: Illustrate the difference in the two Covenants and confirm that we are under the New Covenant

REVIEW:

Do you believe the Bible is inspired by God? YES NO

Do you believe that Jesus has all authority in religious matters today? YES NO

LESSON:

WHO ARE THE JEWS AND THE GENTILES?

JOHN 8:31-33, ACTS 7:8Were the Jews children of Abraham? YES NO

+To be a Jew, a person had to have both parents of proven descent from Abraham and had to have his genealogy registered at the Tabernacle or Temple+

ACTS 10:28, ROMANS 2:9-16The Jews did not associate with other nations (Gentiles). TRUE FALSE

Does God show partiality between the Jews and Greeks/Gentiles today? YES NO

Are you a Jew or a Gentile? JEW GENTILE

TO WHOM WERE THE 10 COMMANDMENTS GIVEN?

EXODUS 34:27, JOHN 1:17Was the Lord speaking to Moses? YES NO

Did God make this covenant (including the 10 Commandments) with Moses GENTILES ISRAELand the nation of the Gentiles or to Israel (Jews)?

Did God make this covenant (the 10 Commandments) with Gentiles? YES NO

EPHESIANS 2:13-16Jesus died on the cross to make peace for the Jews and Gentiles by abolishing TRUE FALSE

the dividing walls of hostility, which included the 10 Commandments.

WERE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TEMPORARY?

GALATIANS 3:8, 14-16Were the Gentiles included in God’s promise to Abraham? YES NO

The promise made to Abraham, that all nations (Jews and Gentiles) would be CHRIST MOSESblessed, was fulfilled through Abraham’s seed, and that seed is _______

The promise given to Abraham included all nations; the Law given to Moses TRUE FALSEand the Jews excluded all other nations.

GALATIANS 3:17-19, 21-25Is the promise that was given to Abraham 430 years older than the YES NO

Law given to Moses?

Due to sin, the Law of Moses was added until Christ (the seed) should come. TRUE FALSE

The Law of Moses served its purpose, and was fulfilled by leading TRUE FALSEthe Jews to Christ.

ROMANS 7:1-4A Jewish widow was free to remarry, because death severed (ended) the TRUE FALSE

law to her husband.

Like a woman with two husbands, Jews following two laws (Law of Moses TRUE FALSEand Law of Christ) would be committing spiritual adultery.

At the cross the Jews, through the body of Christ, died to the Law of TRUE FALSEMoses and were free to be remarried to Christ.

ROMANS 7:6-7Were the Jews released from the Law? YES NO

The Jews were released from the Law that said “You shall not covet,” TRUE FALSEone of the 10 Commandments.

The Gentiles were not released from the Law of Moses, because they TRUE FALSEwere never under it.

MATTHEW 5:17, LUKE 24:44Did Jesus come to destroy the Law of Moses? YES NO

Did Jesus say the Law would pass away when all was fulfilled (accomplished)? YES NO

Did Jesus fulfill the Law of Moses, when he was upon the earth? YES NO

JOHN 19:28-30Was all accomplished (fulfilled) when Jesus died on the cross? YES NO

When Jesus died, the Jews were released from the Law of Moses, which TRUE FALSEwas fulfilled and abolished.

The Law, including the Ten Commandments and decrees/regulations, was TRUE FALSEtaken out of the way (canceled) and nailed to the cross, when Jesus died.

THE PURPOSE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

ROMANS 15:4, 1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-11Even though the Law has ended, we can still learn from the TRUE FALSE

Old Testament Scriptures.

FOLLOW WHAT/WHO TODAY?

MATTHEW 17:1-5, 5:21-22, 5:27-28God said we can listen to anyone we want: Jesus, Moses or Mohammed TRUE FALSE

The commands of Jesus must be obeyed from the heart. TRUE FALSE

Are the commands of Jesus found in the New or Old Testament? NEW OLD

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Lesson Four: The Time

of Bible Miracles

Objectives: To discuss the purpose of miracles and to discuss the cessation of Bible miracles.

REVIEW OF PREVIOUS LESSONS:

Do you believe in the One God of the Bible? YES NO

Do you believe that the Bible is inspired by God? YES NO

Do you believe that Jesus was involved in the creation of this universe, YES NOand that He is God?

Do you believe that Jesus has all authority in religious matters today? YES NO

Am I a Jew or a Gentile? JEW GENTILE

Were the Ten Commandments given to the Gentiles? YES NO

Should you learn and study from the Old Testament today? YES NO

LESSON:

THE PURPOSE OF MIRACLES

JOHN 1:1-3, JOHN 20:30-30, ACTS 2:22The first purpose of the miracles was to prove that Jesus is Deity/God. TRUE FALSE

Would there have been any purpose in the apostle John recording YES NOthose miracles if Jesus were still performing miracles today?

Do we still need miracles to be performed today to prove that YES NOJesus is God’s son?

Do you believe in recorded miracles? YES NO

MARK 16:20, HEBREWS 2:1-4

The second purpose of miracles was to confirm God’s Word to TRUE FALSEthose who heard.

“Was confirmed” is __________ tense. FUTURE PAST

Do we still need miracles to prove that the Bible is God’s Word? YES NO

2 CORINTHIANS 12:12

The third purpose of miracles was to verify a true apostle. TRUE FALSE

Are there still miracles verifying modern, true apostles today? YES NO

MATTHEW 8:17

The fourth purpose of miracles was not to fulfill prophecy. TRUE FALSE

1 CORINTHIANS 13:8

Did the Apostle Paul say that spiritual gifts/miracles would pass away or YES NOcome to an end?

Note: There is a big difference in the providence of God which works today in healing and helping through natural law and Bible miracles which work against natural law in order to prove something.

2 TIMOTHY 4:20

The apostle Paul healed every co-worker when he was sick. TRUE FALSE(Why leave a co-worker sick when you can heal him?)

The healing of a backache that cannot be verified medically is TRUE FALSEequal to a Bible miracle.

Bible miracles were often only partially effective, such as causing a TRUE FALSEperson who was on the verge of death to be well enough not to die but still be bed-ridden and have other medical problems.

Since miracles were to prove that Jesus is God, confirm Scripture, TRUE FALSEverify a true apostle and fulfill prophecy, the purpose and time of miracles were coming to an end 2000 years ago.

List the four things we learn from the recorded miracles in the New Testament:

1.

2.

3.

4.

REVIEW:

The miracles performed by Jesus proved that He is Deity/God. TRUE FALSE

The miracles verified a true apostle and confirmed God’s word. TRUE FALSE

The miracles also fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. TRUE FALSE

Miracles, like the ones in the Bible, are still being performed today. TRUE FALSE

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Lesson Five: Man’s

Greatest Problem

Objectives: To realize the possibility of apostasy and to recognize the nature and danger of sin.

INTRODUCTION:

Do you believe that Jesus has all authority today? YES NO

Were the Ten Commandments given to the Gentiles? YES NO

Miracles prove that Jesus is God, verified apostleship, confirmed TRUE FALSEScripture, and fulfilled prophecy.

LESSON:

CAN YOU FALL FROM GRACE?

JOHN 1:17, GALATIANS 5:2-4Jesus brought grace and truth TRUE FALSE

If a person keeps one part of the Law of Moses, he is obligated to YES NOkeep the whole law (all of it)

Those who bind the Law of Moses (including the Ten Commandments) TRUE FALSEare severed (cut off) from Christ and have fallen from grace.

JOHN 14:15, 1 CORINTHIANS 14:37Those who love Jesus will keep his commandments. TRUE FALSE

The apostles taught and wrote down the commandments of Jesus. TRUE FALSE

WHAT COMMANDMENTS DO WE KEEP TODAY?

HEBREWS 8:6-8, 9:15-17Through the ministry of Jesus, we (Jews and Gentiles) have a TRUE FALSE

better covenant (testament).

A will (covenant/testament) becomes effective when the one who TRUE FALSEmade it dies, not before. Jesus is the Mediator of the New Covenant (testament).

Can you receive an inheritance if you do not comply with the terms YES NOof the will (covenant/testament)?

WHAT IS MAN’S GREATEST PROBLEM?

JOHN 8:21-24Is a person who dies in sin separated from Jesus? YES NO

Can a person who dies in sin go to heaven with Jesus? YES NO

ROMANS 3:9, 23; 6:23Jews and Gentiles all sin and fall short of the glory of God. TRUE FALSE

The wage (earnings) of sin is death (eternal separation from God). TRUE FALSE

WHAT IS SIN?

1 JOHN 3:4, JOHN 8:34Sin is breaking the law. TRUE FALSE

A person who submits to, commits and practices sin becomes a slave of sin. TRUE FALSE

Sin is something you _________________ INHERIT DO

GENESIS 2:15-17, 3:6God commanded man not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. TRUE FALSE

Was Eve tempted by:Lust of the flesh (good for food)? YES NOLust of the eyes? (delight to the eye)? YES NOPride of life (makes one wise)? YES NO

Did Adam inherit Eve’s sin? YES NO

EZEKIEL 18:4, 20-24Is each person responsible for his/her own sins? YES NO

Does God hold you responsible for your father’s sin? YES NO

Is sin passed on from one generation to another? YES NO

HOW DOES SIN COME INTO YOUR LIFE?

JAMES 1:12-15; 4:17God does not tempt anyone to do wrong. TRUE FALSE

When I refuse to do what is right, I commit sin TRUE FALSE

1 TIMOTHY 2:1-4Does God want some people to be lost? YES NO

God desires that you be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. TRUE FALSE

CONCLUSION:

Is it possible to fall from grace? YES NO

Is eternal separation from Jesus caused by sin? YES NO

Do you inherit sin? YES NO

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Lesson Six: The Gospel of Christ

Objectives: To learn what we can do about our sin and to identify the gospel of Jesus Christ.

REVIEW:Jesus is God and has all authority today in my daily life. TRUE FALSE

Today, Christians keep nine of the Ten Commandments TRUE FALSE

Miracles fulfilled their purpose and ended about 1900 years ago. TRUE FALSE

Can a Christian fall from grace and be lost? YES NO

Can sin cause an eternal separation from Jesus? YES NO

Do you inherit sin? YES NO

LESSON:

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT SIN IN MY LIFE?

JOHN 8:21-23, 31-34A person who dies in sin is lost eternally TRUE FALSE

To be a disciple, a person must live in the word of Jesus TRUE FALSE

Can the truth make you free from sin? YES NO

1 CORINTHIANS 6:9-11Were there thieves, fornicators, drunkards and homosexuals in Corinth? YES NO

Were these people forgiven of their sins? YES NO

Since these people were forgiven, can we be forgiven today of our sins? YES NO

JOHN 8:24, 12:42-43Can you overcome sin if you do not believe in Jesus? YES NO

Some people believed in Christ but would not confess him. TRUE FALSE

Some people have a form of religion which is worthless. TRUE FALSE

ROMANS 10:10, MATTHEW 10:32-33Faith (belief) must come from a person’s heart, and confession of TRUE FALSE

Jesus from a person’s mouth.

Jesus will deny those, before the Father, who will not confess him TRUE FALSEbefore men.

Does that mean that you must verbally confess Jesus before men? YES NO2 CORINTHIANS 7:10, 2 PETER 3:9Is repentance the same as godly sorrow? YES NO

Is salvation the same as repentance? YES NO

Those who refuse to repent will perish. TRUE FALSE

ACTS 17:29-31, 26:19-21Does God want everyone to repent? YES NO

Is there a Day of Judgment coming? YES NO

Repentance is more than feeling sorry, it is a change of lifestyle. TRUE FALSE

Has a person repented if there is no change in action? YES NO

ROMANS 2:4-11God’s kindness (goodness) will lead you to _____________. REPENTANCE DEATH

Those who are stubborn and refuse to repent of sin will give an TRUE FALSEaccount to God in the judgment.

Sin separates us from, and makes us enemies of God. TRUE FALSE

Through the blood of Jesus, we are justified and reconciled TRUE FALSE(brought back) to God.

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?

1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4, 17The gospel includes Christ’s death for our sins, his burial TRUE FALSE

and his resurrection.

2 THESSALONAINS 1:6-9Obeying the gospel is necessary for salvation. TRUE FALSE

Everlasting punishment is waiting for those who do not obey the gospel. TRUE FALSE

LUKE 24:45-47, ACTS 2:22-24, 36-38Were the apostles commanded to preach the gospel to everyone? YES NO

Faith, repentance and baptism are all part of the preaching of the gospel. TRUE FALSE

REVIEW:

Eternal separation is caused by sin that is inherited. TRUE FALSE

To be saved, a person must believe and confess in Christ. TRUE FALSE

To be saved a person must repent of his sin. TRUE FALSE

Because of Jesus’ death, his shedding of blood, you can be TRUE FALSE

saved from God’s wrath.

You are saved by obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ. TRUE FALSE

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Lesson Seven: Forgiveness of Sin

Objectives: To understand how to receive forgiveness of sins and recognize the need of obeying the gospel.

YOUR RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND: (Please Answers These Questions On Your Own In The Next Few Minutes)

Have you ever been baptized? YES NO

What were you baptized in? HOLY SPIRIT WATER

If you were baptized with water, what method was used? SPRINKLING BURIAL

What was the reason for your baptism? ___________________

Do you feel that you have been saved? YES NO

If “yes” how were you saved? ___________________

I was saved BEFORE – DURING – AFTER my baptism.

I am __________ that I have obeyed the gospel. UNSURE SURE

REVIEW: (Now We Will Work Together Again As a Class)

Today I want to give Jesus total authority over my life TRUE FALSE

Faith in, confession of Jesus and repentance come ________ baptism BEFORE AFTER

LESSON

JOHN 14:3, 8:21Does Jesus have a prepared place for believers? YES NO

Can you go and live with Jesus if you die in your sin? YES NO

REVELATION 21:1-4, 8Will there be any pain, crying or death when you are with Jesus? YES NO

A lake of fire awaits those who die in sin. YES NO

Is the sin of lying equal to the sin of adultery and murder in God’s eyes? YES NO

All liars will be in the lake of fire. YES NO

GALATIANS 5:19-21

Write down some of the sins, from these verses that are still being committed today and will keep people out of God’s Kingdom.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ROMANS 5:8-10Jesus died for people who were ____________. RIGHTEOUS SINNERS

Through Jesus you can die to sin and live for righteousness. YES NO

HOW CAN I BE FORGIVEN OF MY SINS? ROMANS 3:23, 1 JOHN 1:10Does everyone fall short of the glory of God? YES NO

Will honest people confess that they are sinners? YES NO

2 CORINTHIANS 5:21, 7:8-10God the Father made Jesus to become sin on our behalf. YES NO

Repentance is produced by worldly sorrow. YES NO

Godly sorrow is being sorry your sins hurt God. YES NO

ACTS 2:38, 1 PETER 3:21The Apostle Peter commanded believers to repent and be baptized TRUE FALSE

for the forgiveness of sin.

The Apostle Peter said, “…that baptism does _____ save you.” NOT NOW

Your sins are forgiven ___________ baptism. BEFORE DURING

COLOSSIANS 2:12, ACTS 8:35-38According to the Bible, is baptism a burial in water? YES NO

ACTS 2:36-38, 8:9-13, 16:25-34These people heard the gospel ________ they were baptized. BEFORE AFTER

These people believed the gospel ________ they were baptized. BEFORE AFTER

You repent ________ hearing the gospel. BEFORE AFTER

ACTS 19:1-5, MARK 16:15-16Were these people baptized more than once? YES NO

These people had a complete understanding of the gospel at their baptism. YES NO

Can your understanding of the gospel be complete if your teaching is incomplete? YES NO

Can your understanding be incomplete and your baptism be right? YES NO

MUST I OBEY THE GOSPEL?2 THESSALONAINS 1:6-9, 2:14Is obedience to the gospel really necessary? YES NO

Are you called by God through the gospel of Jesus Christ? YES NO

MATTHEW 7:13-14, 21-27

Most people are going the right way. TRUE FALSE

You can call Jesus Lord and still be foolish if you do not obey his word. TRUE FALSE

NOW COMPARE YOUR PERSONAL ANSWERS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS LESSON TO WHAT YOU KNOW NOW.

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Lesson Eight: Worship & Participation in the Church

Objectives: To understand how to worship God properly and to see how to be a part of the Lord’s church.

REVIEW OF PREVIOUS LESSONS

Have you made Jesus the ruler of your life? YES NO

Do you love Jesus enough to obey his commandments? YES NO

Have you submitted to Jesus by obeying the gospel? YES NO

I am __________ that I am saved from my sin. SURE UNSURE

HOW SHOULD I WORSHIP?

JOHN 4:20-24, 9:35-38, MARK 7:6-9Does God seek people to worship Him in spirit and truth? YES NO

Does God accept every kind of worship? YES NO

CHURCH/GROUP WORSHIP

ACTS 2:38-42Those who believed and repented of their sins were immersed/baptized TRUE FALSE

into Jesus

Did these believers devote themselves to the apostles’ teachings, to the YES NObreaking of bread, to prayer and fellowship?

ACTS 20:6-7; 1 CORINTHIANS 11:18-30, 16:1-2Christians in Corinth and in Troas (Acts 20:7), took the Lord’s Supper TRUE FALSE

(breaking bread) on the first day of the week.

Did these Christians listen to God’s Word and break bread (or take the YES NOLord’s Supper) like Christians in Acts 2:42?

From this context do we learn that there is a wrong way and a right way to YES NOtake the Lord’s Supper?

Did these Christians come together on Sunday and give of their prosperity? YES NO

LUKE 22:14-20, MARK 14:22-26Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper and told His disciples to take the TRUE FALSE

bread only.

Is breaking bread, studying the Scriptures, praying, giving and fellowship YES NO

something that Christians in the New Testament did on Sunday, the first day of the week?

Would it be wrong/sinful to serve water and cookies for the Lord’s Supper? YES NOEPHESIANS 5:15-21; 1 CORINTHIANS 14:15Was the church in the city of Ephesus commanded to sing? YES NO

As you sing, you should make melody in (on) your __________ to the Lord. PIANO HEART

Do these passages say anything about using an organ or any man made YES NOinstrument in singing psalms, hymns or spiritual songs?

SHOULD I JOIN A CHURCH?

ACTS 2:36-38, 47The apostle Peter commanded believers to repent and be immersed/baptized TRUE FALSE

for the forgiveness of sins.

Did these people join the church? YES NO

Did the Lord add to his church/number those who were being saved? YES NO

Did the Lord add lost people to his church? YES NO

These people were added by the Lord __________ they obeyed the gospel. BEFORE AFTER

EPHESIANS 5:23-25, 32, ACTS 2:47Christ is the only Savior of His body, the church. TRUE FALSE

Can you be saved outside the body, the church of Christ? YES NO

Is it possible to join a church which is not the body of Christ? YES NO

ACTS 20:28, COLOSSIANS 1:18Did Jesus purchase the church with His own blood that He shed on the cross? YES NO

Since Jesus has all authority and is the head of the church, does the church YES NOhave the right to make ANY DIFFERENT rules and regulations?

Can you be committed to Jesus without being committed to his church? YES NO

IDENTIFYING CHRIST’S CHURCH

The following characteristics identify Christ’s blood bought church:

a. worshipping according to the truth TRUE FALSE

b. searching the Scriptures TRUE FALSE

c. observance of the Lord’s Supper every first day of the week. TRUE FALSE

d. all baptized believers taking both the bread and fruit of the vine. TRUE FALSE

e. singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. TRUE FALSE

f. Christ the only head. TRUE FALSE

g. the Lord adding only the saved to his church. TRUE FALSE

h. the church obeying Christ and submitting to His teachings. TRUE FALSE

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Lesson Nine: Finding

Christ’s Church

Objectives: To identify Christ’s church and to promote unity among the brethren.

INTRODUCTION:A. God accepts every kind of worship as long as it is sincere. TRUE FALSEB. Should baptized believers take the Lord’s Supper every Sunday? YES NOC. The purpose of singing is to entertain those in attendance. YES NOD. Can a person be saved outside of Christ’s church/body? YES NOE. Is the church bought with the blood of Christ? YES NO

AM I IN THE RIGHT CHURCH?JOHN 17:20-22; ACTS 11:26The disciples of Christ became known as Christians. TRUE FALSE

Do you have a serious responsibility in answering the prayer of Jesus, to YES NObe one religiously?

Have you found Catholics, Lutherans, Baptists, Methodists, etc. in the Bible? YES NO

MATTHEW 16:13-18; I CORINTHIANS 3:11Peter’s confession, “Thou are the Christ, the son of the living God”, is TRUE FALSE

the rock upon which the church was built.

How many churches did Jesus promise to build? TRUE FALSE

THE CHURCH IN PROPHECYISAIAH 2:2,3; JOEL 2:28-32 Identify where and how the church would be established:

What city? _______________ What nations? _______________What days? _______________ Whose teaching? _______________Whose house? _______________

LUKE 24:47; ACTS 2:14-17Did Jesus command His apostles to teach all nations beginning at YES NOJerusalem, as Isaiah prophesied?

The apostle Peter stated, according to prophecy that this would take TRUE FALSEplace in the last days.

See diagram below and answer these questions: Which church are you a member of now? Which church would you have been a member of in A.D. 30?

ACTS 2:1; 14-27; LEVITICUS 23:15-16The church was established on the first Pentecost, after the resurrection TRUE FALSE

of Jesus Christ, in the last days (about A.D. 30).

Do you believe the prophecies were fulfilled when Jesus established His church? YES NO

ACTS 20:28; COLOSSIANS 1:18Was the church important to Jesus, since the purchase price was His own blood? YES NO

Does the church have more than one head, and does the head (Jesus) have YES NOmore than one body (church)?

THE BASIS FOR UNITY

EPHESIANS 4:1-4; ROMANS 6:17Christians are to be diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. YES NO

Would all Christians, be one if they believed and submitted, from the YES NOheart, to the FORM of Christ’s teaching?

Just as there is one body, there is one Spirit and one hope. YES NO

EPHESIANS 4:5; ROMANS 10:17There is one Lord and there is one church. TRUE FALSE

Is a church that follows a creed book or catechism in subjection to Christ? YES NO

If you want to be saved, how many choices of lords and churches do you have? ONE MANY

Does the one faith come by hearing the word/message of Christ? YES NO

EPHESIANS 4:5; COLOSSIANS 2:9-12Just as there is one Lord and one faith, there is only one baptism. TRUE FALSE

The one baptism in the Bible is a burial. TRUE FALSE

A person must believe and repent before baptism, which is a burial. TRUE FALSE

EPHESIANS 4:4-6, MATTHEW 28:19The seven points for unity are: one body/church, one Spirit, one hope, TRUE FALSE

one Lord, one faith, one baptism and one Father.

Will believing and obeying God’s Word produce unity? YES NO

Following the doctrines and creeds of men produces division. YES NO

REVIEW AND SUMMARY

You can identify Christ’s church by…a. …its worship. TRUE FALSEb. …baptism, the Lord adds the saved to His church. TRUE FALSEc. …the beginning of the Lord’s church fulfilling prophecy. TRUE FALSEd. …the basis of unity. TRUE FALSE

Have you found anywhere in the Bible where Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran or YES NOMethodist churches, etc. are mentioned?

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Lesson Ten:

True Discipleship

Objectives: To identify what is a true disciple, to discuss the possibility of apostasy and to learn how to bear fruit.

INTRODUCTION:A. Is it your desire to worship God in spirit and truth? YES NO

B. Can you join the church of your choice and still submit to Jesus? YES NO

C. The Lord’s church can be identified by its organization. YES NO

D. Jesus’ prayer for unity should be taken seriously by His followers. YES NO

E. Jesus is the only head of the church and the Scriptures are the only TRUE FALSEbasis for religious unity.

F. Will everyone enter the kingdom of heaven who calls Jesus, “Lord”? YES NO

AM I A TRUE DISCIPLE OF CHRIST?

JOHN 8:31-34; 20:24-29Believers are to abide (continue) in the teachings (words) of Jesus. TRUE FALSE

Is Jesus both Lord and God? YES NO

Can you be a true disciple of Christ and ignore His teachings (words)? YES NO

LUKE 6:40, 46-49; ACTS 11:26Will a fully-trained disciple become like the teacher? YES NO

Did the disciples of Christ become known as Christians? YES NO

MATTHEW 10:24, 32-37Is a disciple above his teacher? YES NO

Did Jesus come to bring peace upon the earth? YES NO

Becoming a disciple of Christ will sometimes cause a division in the family. TRUE FALSE

LUKE 9:23-26; 14:25-30Every disciple must carry his own cross. TRUE FALSE

A true disciple will take up the cross daily and die to self. TRUE FALSE

Can you be a true disciple of Jesus if your family relationships are more YES NOimportant to you than your relationship with Jesus?

LUKE 14:16-24; 9:57-62Is Jesus pleased with people who offer excuses for not following Him? YES NO

That which comes first in our lives reflects our priorities. TRUE FALSE

LUKE 14:31-35True disciples change their attitude toward the value of possessions. TRUE FALSE

Can you love (serve) God and the world at the same time? YES NO

A true disciple is controlled by __________. JESUS THINGS

ROMANS 6:15-23; JAMES 4:1-5A friend of the world is an enemy of God. TRUE FALSE

Will a true disciple become a slave of the Lord Jesus Christ? YES NO

Anyone who is not a slave of Jesus is a slave of Satan. TRUE FALSE

JOHN 14:15True disciples express their love for Jesus through obedience to His commands. TRUE FALSE

Does God want you to be faithful to Him? YES NO

ONCE SAVED, ALWAYS SAVED

2 PETER 2:20-22Can a disciple become unfaithful (lost) as a result of going back into the world? YES NO

A Christian going back into the world is like a pig going back to a mud hole. TRUE FALSE

2 TIMOTHY 3:14-17; 2 PETER 3:16-18The Scriptures equip a Christian for every good work. TRUE FALSE

Some people misuse, abuse and distort the Scriptures to their own destruction. TRUE FALSE

Do the Scriptures have the same power for us today to overcome Satan as TRUE FALSEthey did for Jesus two thousand years ago?

1 JOHN 1:5-10; 5:13God is light, and sin is darkness. TRUE FALSE

You can know that you have eternal life by the things written (Scriptures). YES NO

Walking in the light is the same as living by the Scriptures (truth). TRUE FALSE

Are opinions or feelings safe guides to eternal life? YES NO

Eternal life (salvation) is something that you __________. FEEL KNOW

JOHN 13:33-35; 1 JOHN 4:19-21True disciples are known by their love for one another. TRUE FALSE

Loving each other has something to do with showing our love for God. TRUE FALSE

JOHN 15:8; MATTHEW 28:18-20Bearing fruit is a mark of a true disciple. TRUE FALSE

Foundations of the Faith

Lesson Eleven:

Biblical Miracles

Objectives: To identify the purpose of miracles, to see who was empowered to perform miracles and prove the cessation of miracles.

REVIEW OF PREVIOUS LESSONSA. The Bible is God’s inspired word. TRUE FALSE

B. Gentiles must obey the Ten Commandments today. TRUE FALSE

C. Sin is man’s greatest problem. TRUE FALSE

D. Jesus died upon the cross, so you could have your sins forgiven. TRUE FALSE

E. Faith, repentance, confession and immersion are essential to obeying the gospel. TRUE FALSE

F. You can join the Lord’s church. TRUE FALSE

G. Christ established many churches, so people would have a choice. TRUE FALSE

PURPOSE OF MIRACLES

JOHN 5:36, 10:24-25, 34-42The works (miracles) that Jesus performed were his witness that he was sent by God. TRUE FALSE

Did John the Baptizer perform miracles? YES NO

HEBREWS 2:1-4; ACTS 2:43; 15:12Miracles (signs) were a witness to the teachings of the apostles. TRUE FALSE

Did the apostles perform miracles? YES NO

The apostles were guided into all truth by the Holy Spirit, and the TRUE FALSEmiracles were visible proofs to this fact.

ACTS 8:4-13Did the apostles lay their hands on a man by the name of Philip? YES NO

Through the laying on the apostles’ hands, Philip received the power of YES NOthe Holy Spirit to perform great miracles.

ACTS 8:14-24; 2 TIMOTHY 1:6Did the apostles come all the way from the city of Jerusalem to lay their YES NO

hands upon the Samaritan Christians?

Did Simon observe that it was only through the laying on of the apostles’ YES NOhands that they received the power of the Holy Spirit?

Did Simon try to buy that authority (power) from Philip? YES NO

If the power of the Holy Spirit was given only by the laying on of the apostles CEASED CONTINUEhands, what happened to this power and the miracles when they died?

ACTS 1:6-11; 2:5-11Were there Jews from different nations who spoke diverse languages (tongues)? YES NO

Each one heard the apostles speak in his own language or tongue. TRUE FALSE

The apostles had the ability to speak in tongues, so these people could TRUE FALSEhear the gospel in their own native languages.

Are tongues the same as languages? YES NO

Did the apostles speak in languages (tongues) that no one could understand? YES NO

ACTS 10:44-47; 11:15-18Cornelius (a Gentile) and his family spoke in languages (tongues) to help TRUE FALSE

the Jews believe that God also accepted the Gentiles.

The household of Cornelius was baptized with the Holy Spirit (just like TRUE FALSEthe apostles on the day of Pentecost) and spoke in languages.

ACTS 2:1-4; 19:1-6The apostles received the Holy Spirit and the gift of speaking in TRUE FALSE

languages directly from heaven.

The Ephesian Christians received the gift of speaking in languages and the TRUE FALSEHoly Spirit by the laying on of the apostle Paul’s hands.

1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-31Does the one body (church) have many members? YES NO

Did all members speak in tongues? YES NO

Were Christians who could not speak in tongues inferior to those who could? YES NO

1 CORINTHIANS 14:16-19; 26-28Ten thousand words that cannot be understood are more important than five TRUE FALSE

words that listeners can understand.

Everything done in the church assembly should be to edify everyone present. YES NO

When the church was assembled, speaking in tongues (languages) was limited TRUE FALSEto two or, at the most, three.

If no interpreter was present, was it permissible to speak in a language YES NOthat the assembly could not understand?

1 CORINTHIANS 13:8-13; 14:18-20Did the apostle Paul say that the gifts of prophecy, tongues and knowledge YES NO

would come to an end?

The spiritual gifts were to help the church to grow during her infancy and TRUE FALSEwere, therefore, temporary.

When the apostles and those who had the apostles’ hands laid upon them TRUE FALSEdied, the miraculous gifts ended.

Foundations of the Faith

Lesson Twelve:

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Objectives: To identify how to pray, what to pray for, learn who should pray in the assembly and why prayer is effective.

REVIEW OF PREVIOUS LESSONSA. Your only hope of salvation is through Jesus Christ. TRUE FALSE

B. The gospel is God’s power to save you today. TRUE FALSE

C. Have you repented of, or died to your sins and been buried by baptism YES NOinto the death of Jesus Christ?

D. Are all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus? YES NO

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY

LUKE 11:1, MATTHEW 6:8Do Christians/disciples of Jesus need to be taught how to pray? YES NO

The moment you become a Christian, you automatically know how to pray. TRUE FALSE

Should you ask God for your food even though he already knows we need food? YES NO

MATTHEW 6:6-7, JAMES 4:3Does God accept all types of prayers? YES NO

Do you have to consider your purpose and motive when praying? YES NO

LORD, LOOK A MY HEART

JAMES 4:6-10; 1 PETER 5:5-6People who are proud of themselves are approved and accepted by God. TRUE FALSE

Does God exalt humble, prayerful Christians? YES NO

Christians should be clothed with humility toward one another. TRUE FALSE

LORD, TO WHOM DO I PRAY?

MATTHEW 6:9, EPHESIANS 5:20Jesus taught his disciples to address their prayers to God the Father. TRUE FALSE

The apostle Paul taught Christians to pray to God the Father, in the name TRUE FALSEof our Lord Jesus Christ.

Do Christians have to pray to God the Father through Jesus Christ? YES NO

1 TIMOTHY 2:5, JOHN 14:6, ACTS 4:12Is Jesus the one and only mediator between you and God? YES NO

Are prayers addressed to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and to various saints YES NOacceptable to God the Father?

LORD, WHAT SHOULD I PRAY FOR?Matthew 6:11-15, 6:25-32Should Christians pray for their daily food and forgiveness of sins? YES NO

Will God help Christians overcome the temptations of this life? YES NO

Does our forgiveness of sin depend upon our willingness to forgive others? YES NO

JAMES 5:13, 16Prayer is not important to a Christian who is sick and suffering. TRUE FALSE

Is prayer powerful and effective if you are a righteous person? YES NO

1 TIMOTHY 2:1-4, COLOSSIANS 4:2-4Should faithful Christians pray for all men? YES NO

Faithful Christians are commanded to pray for the leaders of our country. TRUE FALSE

Is it God’s desire that all men be saved? YES NO

Christians should pray for open doors to teach the gospel. TRUE FALSE

MATTHEW 9:37-38, LUKE 6:27-28, 23:34Christians should pray for more workers in the Lord’s church. YES NO

Christians should not pray for their enemies. TRUE FALSE

Does Jesus want you to pray for those who mistreat you? YES NO

PHILIPPIANS 4:6, ACTS 8:22, 1 JOHN 5:16Is prayer the way to overcome worry and anxiety? YES NO

Christians need to pray for forgiveness. TRUE FALSE

Should Christians pray for a brother who will not repent of sin? YES NO

LORD, WHO SHOULD PRAY IN THE LORD’S ASSEMBLY?1 TIMOTY 2:8, 11-14, 1 CORINTHIANS 11:4, 14:34-35Men are commanded to pray in every place. YES NO

Are Christian women permitted to teach or to exercise authority over men? YES NO

The order of the creation and Eve’s deception are the reasons TRUE FALSEwomen are not permitted to teach or exercise authority over men.

Should Christian women be used to lead prayer, speak, or read Scripture in YES NOthe assembly?

SUMMARYA. Are all spiritual blessings in our Lord Jesus Christ? YES NO

B. Can you be saved by anyone other than Jesus Christ? YES NO

C. As a Christian, do you need to be taught how to pray? YES NO

D. Is it necessary to pray in the name of Jesus to God the Father? YES NO

E. Does God accept all prayers, from all people? YES NO

G. Christians should pray for more workers in the Lord’s Church. YES NO

Foundations of the Faith

Lesson

Thirteen: Reaching Out to Lost Souls

Objectives: To review what has been covered in this course and to encourage the student to evangelize lost souls.

REVIEW OF PREVIOUS LESSONS1a. There is ample evidence from creation to prove the existence of God. TRUE FALSE1b. The Christian religion surpasses all other religions because it follows Jesus, TRUE FALSE

the very Son of God.2a. Prophecy, scientific accuracy and inerrancy prove that the Bible is the TRUE FALSE

inspired Word of God.2b. The majority of all people living today are going to heaven. TRUE FALSE3a. The Ten Commandments were given only to the Jewish people. TRUE FALSE3b. The Old Covenant was temporary in nature. TRUE FALSE4a. The purpose of miracles was to prove that Jesus is God, to confirm TRUE FALSE

Scripture, to verify a true Apostle and to fulfill prophecy.4b. Since the purpose of miracles has been fulfilled, the time of miracles TRUE FALSE

has come to an end.5a. Sin is something that you do, not something you inherit. TRUE FALSE5b. Sin causes an eternal separation from Jesus. TRUE FALSE6a. Because of Jesus’ death, his shedding of blood, you can be saved TRUE FALSE

from God’s wrath. 6b. You are saved by obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ. TRUE FALSE7a. Obedience to the gospel includes faith, confession, repentance and TRUE FALSE

baptism for the remission of sins.7b. The Apostle Peter said, “Baptism now does save you.” TRUE FALSE8a. One way to identify the Lord’s church is by seeing how it worships TRUE FALSE

(observing the Lord’s Supper weekly, singing songs, etc)8b. When you are saved, the Lord adds you to his church. TRUE FALSE9a. Are names of religious groups such as Baptists, Methodists or Catholics TRUE FALSE

found in the Bible?9b. The only basis for unity in the Lord’s church is obedience to the TRUE FALSE

Lord’s Word—the Bible.10a. A true disciple of Christ will leave behind anything that distracts him TRUE FALSE

from following God.10b. It is possible for a Christian to stray from the faith and be lost eternally. TRUE FALSE11a. According to the New Testament, only the apostles and those whom the TRUE FALSE

apostles laid their hands on had the ability to do miracles.11b. It is wrong for a anyone to speak an unknown tongue in the church assembly TRUE FALSE

without an interpreter so that everyone can understand what is being said.12a. We should pray to God through the name of Jesus. TRUE FALSE12b. Only men should lead prayer in the worship assembly of the church. TRUE FALSETHE MISSION OF JESUS AND HIS FOLLOWERS

LUKE 19:10Jesus came from heaven that he may seek and save that which was lost. TRUE FALSE

A disciple should not have the same mission as his master. TRUE FALSE

JOHN 4:27-38Jesus saw the need to teach the good news as more important than what TRUE FALSE

other people thought about him, food or anything else.

Is the field (lost souls) around us today ripe for harvest? YES NO

MATTHEW 28:18-20Jesus told his disciples that making disciples was not their priority. YES NO

Christians should never keep silent when it comes to teaching the gospel. TRUE FALSE

THE EXAMPLE OF CHRISTIANS IN THE EARLY CHURCH

ACTS 8:4Teaching the word is only the job of the preacher and a few others. TRUE FALSE

The church grew because every member saw the necessity of teaching others. TRUE FALSE

ACTS 18:24-28Apollos should not have been approached by Aquila and Priscilla because it TRUE FALSE

might have hurt his feelings.

When Apollos was taught the way more accurately, he began to do TRUE FALSEgreat work for God.

COLOSSIANS 1:4-6, ROMANS 15:20-24Without the benefit of modern transportation, internet or television, the gospel TRUE FALSE

was preached to everyone in less than fifty years after the death of Christ.

Although only twelve men in an obscure place could preach the gospel to the TRUE FALSEentire world in one lifetime, today it is impossible for us to reach the whole world in our lifetimes.

THE NEED FOR THE GOSPEL TODAY

ROMANS 3:23-26The world’s main problem is sin. TRUE FALSE

Jesus is the perfect answer to sin. TRUE FALSE

ROMANS 10:14-17God’s method of making his way known is through the teaching of his word. TRUE FALSE

Teaching other people the gospel makes you beautiful in God’s eyes. TRUE FALSE

2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17, HEBREWS 4:12God’s Word is powerful enough to change souls. TRUE FALSE

List three people you know who are lost and pray for them over this next week. Is there a way you can teach them?

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