Confirmation ClassLesson 4

Divine Communication

Prayer

O God, you taught us by your holy apostle that we are buried

with Christ by Baptism into death, that just as he was raised

from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also should

walk in newness of life. Grant that I may walk in the grace of

my baptism, so that the old Adam in me may be drowned and

destroyed by daily sorrow and reprentance, together with all

sins and evil lusts, and that again a new person may daily

come forth and rise, who shall live in the presence of God in

righteousness and purity forever; through Jesus Christ, your

well-beloved Son, our Savior. Amen.

o Martin Luther, 1483-1546

Communication Model

How Does God Communication with us? How did God create the world?

By his Word

What is another name for Jesus?

The Word

Genesis 1

John 1:1,14

Source of Scripture

God through verbal inspiration “breathed into” the prophets and apostles the exact words he wanted them to write in the Bible

Purpose of Scripture

A. That you may believe that Jesus is the Christ so

that you have life in His name.

B. To make you wise for salvation through faith. It is

also for: teaching, rebuking, correcting, and

training in righteousness.

John 20:31 2 Timothy 3:15-16

How does faith come to a person

The Holy Spirit works through the Word and

the waters of baptism to create faith.

Romans 10:17

Verbal Inspiration…

Luther’s Catechism glossary…

God forbids…

A. Anyone to add his own ideas, visions, or teachings to the Bible

B. Anyone to subtract from the Bible by leaving out what he doesn’t want to believe or teach.

C. Anyone to change the Bible by twisting its meaning or by saying that it is a collection of cleverly invented stories.

The Bible is Unique

  Old Testament New Testament

Writers Moses, Kings, Prophets

Apostles, evangelists

Language Hebrew (some Aramaic)

Greek

Books History, poetry, prophecy

History, letters, prophecy

Time 1400 B.C.-400 B.C. 40 A.D.—100 A.D.

Content History of God’s people and promises of the Savior to come

The Good News (Gospel) of Christ’s life and letters for the Christian churches

Law and Gospel

1. The purpose of the Law is to show us our

sins and need for the Savior, and after

conversion, guides us in thankful living.

2. The purpose of the Gospel is to show us our

Savior and creates saving faith in Him, and

after conversion inspires thankful living.

Romans 3:19-23

1. Righteousness ours by: By faith in Jesus

Christ to all who believe

2. Salvation is ours by: The Gospel

Sermons

LawGospel

Principles for interpreting the Bible1. Let Scripture interpret Scripture

This principle states that less clear passages are to be interpreted in light of clear passages.

2. Know the context

Make sure what subject is being addressed, who is speaking, and who are the recipients. Is this section descriptive (telling us about events or people—even sinful activities and people) or is it prescriptive (telling us about God’s will for all people).

3. Know what the original text says.

One should be certain to use a modern English translation that accurately and readably translates the original language (NIV84, NIV, ESV, NASB). It is good to compare translations. It is also good to use Bible commentaries that abide with these principles of interpreting the Bible (The People’s Bible Commentary series by NPH).

 

Discussion

Always be a student of the Scriptures

Acts 17:11

Our Communication with God

Prayer

Daniel 9:3, 19

God hears the prayer of the believer. God does not listen to the prayer of the unbeliever.

Isaiah 1:15 I Peter 3:12

Who should we pray for? Everyone

What should we pray about? Everything

How often should we pray? Continually

Homework

Complete homework section.

See homework. Do homework. Including…

oWrite out Luther’s Morning prayer

oWrite out Luther’s evening prayer

oWrite out prayer for class.

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