Question 1

God

Accepted Answer

God created and reigns over all things. He's one God who exists eternally as three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, equal in nature and united as one. Genesis 1:1,26,27, 3:22 / Psalm 90:2 / Matthew 28:19 / 1 Peter 1:2 / 2 Cor 13:14

Question 2

Human Beings

Accepted Answer

Every person is created in God's spiritual image, made to reflect his character. Of everything God made, people hold the highest place in his creation. Yet while each of us carries real potential for good, we're all affected by a natural inclination to disobey God, what the Bible calls "sin". It's this that separates us from God and lies behind so much of life's brokenness. Genesis 1:27 / Psalm 8:3-6 / Isaiah 53:6 / Romans 3:23 / Isaiah 59:1-2

Question 3

Jesus Christ

Accepted Answer

Jesus Christ is God's Son, equal with the Father in every way. He lived a life free from sin and gave himself as the perfect sacrifice, dying on the cross to pay for the sins of humanity. Three days later he rose from the dead, proving his victory over sin and death once and for all. He returned to the glory of Heaven, and one day he'll come back to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Matthew 1:22,23 / Isaiah 9:6 / John 1:1-5, 14:10-30 / Hebrews 4:14,15 / Romans 1:3,4

Question 4

Salvation

Accepted Answer

Salvation can't be earned, it's a gift from God, freely offered but one we have to choose to receive. No amount of self-improvement or good works can undo our sin. Forgiveness comes only through trusting in Jesus Christ, who alone can save us from sin's penalty. The moment we turn away from living life on our own terms and put our faith in Jesus, we're saved, and eternal life begins right then. Romans 6:23 / Ephesians 2:8-9 / John 14:6 / Titus 3:5

Question 5

Holy Spirit

Accepted Answer

The Holy Spirit is fully God, equal with the Father and the Son. He's at work in the world, opening people's eyes to their need for Jesus Christ, and from the moment someone is saved, he comes to live within them. He gives Christians the strength to live for God, insight into spiritual truth, and direction for doing what's right, and every believer receives a spiritual gift from him at salvation. As Christians, our aim is to live each day led by him. 2 Corinthians 3:17 / John 16:7-13, 14:16 & 17 / Acts 1:8 / 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16 / Ephesians 1:13 / Galatians 5:25 / Ephesians 5:18

Question 6

The Bible

Accepted Answer

The Bible is God's Word, written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It stands as the highest authority for what Christians believe and how we live. Because God inspired every word of it, it's entirely true, without error. 2 Timothy 3:16 / 2 Peter 1:20 & 21 / 2 Timothy 1:13 / Psalm 119:105,160 / Proverbs 30:5

Question 7

Eternity

Accepted Answer

Every person is made to live forever, and how that eternity looks depends on our relationship with God. Apart from him, through sin, means eternal separation, what the Bible calls Hell. United with him, through forgiveness and salvation, means eternal life. Both Heaven and Hell are real, eternal realities. John 3:16 / John 14:17 / Romans 6:23 / Romans 8:17-18 / Revelation 20:15 / 1 Corinthians 2:7-9

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