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We are very interested in questions. We believe a God that
can't stand up to, and even inspire us, with answers to real life questions is
probably no God at all.
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There are numerous questions and answer documents within
various religions and denominations. Many are excellent. The Westminster
Confession of Faith is our Church's statement of faith. Many times the old
English form and style of writing is confusing to people of today, so we are
attempting, in a small way, to clearly summarize scripture with the questions
and answers below.
We desire that you test these questions, challenge us when
they seem weak or incorrect. We'll try to rely on scripture and God's Spirit to
be more accurate and clear. Most of all we are looking for your new questions.
We will try our best to understand your questions and respond to you directly,
via email, then post these new questions and answers here.
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We welcome your questions and comments here: ssbr@msn.com
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Q. 1.
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Our purpose is
to pursue a deepening relationship with God, seeking to honor him above
everything and to enjoy him forever.
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Q. 2.
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Where
can one find the direction God has provided that show us how to pursue, honor and enjoy him?
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Old and New
Testament Scripture is the direction that God has provided to
direct us in how to pursue, honor and enjoy him.
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Q. 3.
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Two primary
things -- what we are to believe concerning God and what responsibility
He places on us.
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Q. 4.
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God is spirit.
God is the only unique being. He is…
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Infinite
Eternal
Unchangeable
Complete
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In His
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Being
Wisdom
Power
Holiness
Justice
Truth
Love
Kindness
Goodness
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(NOTE:
Each attribute on the left modifies each on the right.)
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Q. 5.
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There is only
one God who really exists and is truly God. He exists as three co-equal
persons who share the same divine nature: the Father, the Son and the
Holy Spirit.
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Q. 6.
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God
created and He governs all things. He provides for them according to His
wisdom.
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Q. 7.
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What
importance has Humankind in God's creation?
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God created
humankind with the capacity to know, trust and enjoy Him.
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Q. 8.
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God created
Humankind male and female after his own image, with intelligence,
flawless in his character and relationships
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Q. 9.
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Why
don't people just naturally know, trust and enjoy God?
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God created the
first man and woman in a relationship with him in which they knew,
trusted and enjoyed Him. He left them to the freedom of their own will.
They chose to sever their relationship with God by sinning
against Him. This status passed to all humankind.
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