Discussion Questions: Baptist Catechism 42

  1. In what sense are Baptist Catechism questions 42 and 43 still about the benefits that come to those who place their faith in Christ?
  2. What will happen to the bodies of those who die in unbelief and in their sins?
  3. What will happen to the souls of those who die in unbelief and in their sins?
  4. This is an unpleasant thing to speak about. Why must we speak of it?
  5. What should this doctrine prompt us to do?
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Discussion Questions: Luke 13:31-35

  1. Why did the Pharisees tell Jesus about Herod’s desire to do him harm? Were they genuinely concerned for Jesus?
  2. Was Jesus driven to Jerusalem by Herrod, the Pharisees, or by the fear of man? In other words, was his life taken from him? 
  3. Why did Jesus mourn over Jerusalem? 
  4. What did Jesus mean when he said, “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!”
  5. What did Jesus mean when he said, “Behold, your house is forsaken”? 
  6. Why did Jesus cite Psalm 118, saying, “And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’” (Luke 13:35)
  7. The earthly temple in Jerusalem is forsaken. Something greater than the temple is here. Discuss.
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Discussion Questions: Baptist Catechism 39

  1. To review, what are the three main fountainhead benefits that Christ gives to his people in this life? 
  2. What does it mean to have the assurance of God’s love? (See Second London Confession Chapter 18)
  3. What does it mean to have peace of conscience? 
  4. What does it mean to have joy in the Holy Spirit?
  5. What does it mean to increase in grace?
  6. What does it mean to persevere in these things to the end?
  7.  Why will those justified, adopted, and sanctified also enjoy these above-mentioned blessings? What is the connection?
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Discussin Questions: Baptist Catechims 38

  1. To review, what are the main, “fountainhead”, benefits that Christ gives to his people in this life? 
  2. In your own words, what is justification? 
  3. In your own words, what is adoption?
  4. In your own words, what is sanctification?
  5. Why is sanctification called a “work of God’s free grace” instead of an “act of God’s free grace”?
  6. Chapter 13 of our confession of faith is about sanctification. I’d encourage you to read it (​​emmausrbc.org/lbc/#ch13). Discuss some of the ways that God sanctifies his people. What means does he use?
  7. Will our sanctification ever be complete in this life? What is our sanctification preparing us for?

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Discussion Questions: Luke 13:22-30

  1. In what sense was the man’s question for Jesus as stated in Luke 13:23 a question about God’s kingdom? Why do you think he asked the question?  
  2. Why would a yes or no answer from Jesus have been insufficient?
  3. Christ did not ignore or dismiss the man’s question, but he gave him more than he asked for. Discuss. 
  4. Why did Christ answer the man’s question with the command, “strive to enter through the narrow door”?
  5. Who or what does the narrow door symbolize? Who is the master of the house? What does the closing of the narrow door symbolize? 
  6. Why will those on the outside not be able to enter the kingdom? Is it because they sincerely tried to enter the narrow door but were hindered? Or is it because they never cared to enter the narrow door and waited until it was too late? Discuss. 
  7. In what sense is this passage about the transition from the Old Covenant to the New and the partial hardening that would come upon Israel under the New Covenant era (see Romans 11:26)?
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Discussion Questions: Luke 13:18-21

  1. Why is it important to recognize the prominence of the theme of the kingdom of God in Luke’s Gospel? What was mainly communicated about the kingdom before Luke 13:18? What does Christ teach us about the kingdom after Luke 13:18?
  2. In general, what is a kingdom? What elements make up a kingdom?
  3. Who is the King of God’s kingdom? Where is it located? Who are its citizens? What are its laws?
  4. What do we learn about the nature of the kingdom of God through Christ’s comparison of it to a mustard seed? 
  5. What do we learn about the nature of the kingdom of God through Christ’s comparison of it to leaven?
  6. How should this teaching affect your life as a citizen of Christ’s kingdom?    

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Discussion Questions: Luke 13:18-21

  1. Why is it important to recognize the prominence of the theme of the kingdom of God in Luke’s Gospel? What was mainly communicated about the kingdom before Luke 13:18? What does Christ teach us about the kingdom after Luke 13:18?
  2. In general, what is a kingdom? What elements make up a kingdom?
  3. Who is the King of God’s kingdom? Where is it located? Who are its citizens? What are its laws?
  4. What do we learn about the nature of the kingdom of God through Christ’s comparison of it to a mustard seed? 
  5. What do we learn about the nature of the kingdom of God through Christ’s comparison of it to leaven?
  6. How should this teaching affect your life as a citizen of Christ’s kingdom?    
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Discussion Questions: Baptist Catechism 37

  1. To review, what are the main, “fountainhead”, benefits that Christ gives to his people in this life? 
  2. In your own words, what is justification? 
  3. In your own words, what is adoption?
  4. What scene should we picture when thinking about justification? 
  5. What scene should we picture when thinking about adoption? 
  6. What is the connection between justification and adoption? Why must justification precede adoption?
  7. How should the doctrine of adoption affect you in your Christian walk?
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