Nov
11
Doctrinal Standard: BC #107 (Compare WSC #96)
Q: What is the Lord’s Supper?
A: The Lord’s Supper is a holy ordinance, wherein, by giving and receiving bread and wine, according to Christ’s appointment, His death is showed forth, and the worthy receivers are, not after a corporeal and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of His body and blood, with all His benefits, to their spiritual nourishment, and growth in grace.
Memory Verse:
“And when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.'” – 1 Corinthians 11:24, ESV
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Nov
3
Memory Verse:
“Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized.” – Acts 18:8, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: BC #102
Q: Are the infants of such as are professing believers to be baptized?
A: The infants of such as are professing believers are not to be baptized; because there is neither command nor example in the Holy Scriptures, or certain consequence from them, to baptize such.
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Oct
27
Memory Verse:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” ~ Matthew 28:19, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: BC #101 (Compare to WSC #95)
Q: To whom is Baptism to be administered?
A: Baptism is to be administered to all those who actually profess repentance towards God, faith in, and obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ; and to none other.
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Oct
21
Memory Verse:
“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?”
–Romans 6:3-4a, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: BC #100 (COMPARE WSC#94)
Q: What is Baptism?
A: Baptism is a holy ordinance, wherein the washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, signifies our engrafting into Christ and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord’s.
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Oct
13
Memory Verse:
“And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name” – Acts 22:16, ESV
Doctrinal Standard – Baptist Catechism #99
Q: How do Baptism and the Lord’s Supper differ from the other ordinances of God?
A: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper differ from the other ordinances of God in that they were specially instituted by Christ to represent and apply to believers the benefits of the new covenant by visible and outward signs.
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Oct
9
Memory Verse:
“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” ~ John 6:63, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: #91 (BC #98)
Q: How do Baptism and the Lord’s Supper become effectual means of salvation?
A: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them or in him that administers them, but only by the blessing of Christ and the working of His Spirit in them that by faith receive them.
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Oct
7
1. Have you ever had to confront a brother or sister in Christ? What was your experience? Was it productive?
2. What are the biblical guidelines and grounds for confrontation? When, how, and why should we confront? List and describe.
3. You do not need to share all of the details, but is there someone in your life right now that you need to confront? What is stopping you?
4. Can you relate to Peter’s weaknesses? How so? Share.
5. How can your group pray for you this week? Share.
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Sep
29
Memory Verse:
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” ~ 2 Timothy 2:15, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: WSC #90
Q: How is the word to be read and heard in order to become effective for salvation?
A: For the word to become effective for salvation, we must pay careful attention to it, prepare ourselves, and pray for understanding. We must also receive it with faith and love, treasure it in our hearts, and practice it in our lives.
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