1. God and His Creation
(Question 1) Who made everything?
God made everything that exists.
(Question 2) Who is God?
The God of the Bible is the only true and living God.
(Question 3) What is God like?
God is holy, good, wise, powerful, and loving.
(Question 4) Does God ever change?
No, God is perfect and never changes.
(Question 5) Does God need anything?
No, God needs nothing and gives life to all things.
(Question 6) Why did God create the world?
God created the world for His glory.
(Question 7) Why did God create people?
God created people to know Him, love Him, and obey Him.
(Question 8) What makes people special in creation?
God made people in His own image.
2. God’s Word
(Question 9) What is the Bible?
The Bible is God’s Word, given to us.
(Question 10) Who wrote the Bible?
The Holy Spirit guided prophets and apostles to write God’s Word.
(Question 11) Why should we read and obey the Bible?
The Bible teaches us the truth about God and salvation.
(Question 12) Does the Bible make mistakes?
No, God’s Word is true and trustworthy.
(Question 13) What does the Bible teach us most clearly?
The Bible teaches us about Jesus Christ.
3. Sin and Our Need
(Question 14) What is sin?
Sin is disobeying God in our thoughts, words, or actions.
(Question 15) Did God make people sinful?
No, God made people good.
(Question 16) What happened when Adam sinned?
Sin entered the world and brought death.
(Question 17) Do all people sin?
Yes, all people are born with sinful hearts, and we all choose to sin.
(Question 18) Why is sin serious?
Sin separates us from God.
(Question 19) Can we fix our sin problem ourselves?
No, we cannot save ourselves from sin.
(Question 20) What do sinners deserve?
Sinners have earned God’s punishment for sin.
4. Jesus Christ
(Question 21) Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God.
(Question 22) Is Jesus God?
Yes, Jesus is truly God in every way.
(Question 23) Did Jesus become human?
Yes, the Son of God became a man.
(Question 24) Did Jesus ever sin?
No, Jesus lived a perfect life.
(Question 25) Why did Jesus come into the world?
Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
(Question 26) How did Jesus save sinners?
Jesus died on the cross in our place.
(Question 27) What happened after Jesus died?
Jesus rose bodily from the dead.
(Question 28) Why is the resurrection important?
It proves that Jesus is Lord and Savior and gives us hope of life with Him.
(Question 29) Where is Jesus now?
Jesus reigns in Heaven at God’s right hand.
(Question 30) What is Jesus doing now?
Jesus reigns over all things and prays for His people.
(Question 31) Will Jesus return?
Yes, Jesus will return in glory.
(Question 32) What will Jesus do when He returns?
Jesus will judge the world and make all things new.
5. Salvation
(Question 33) What is salvation?
Salvation is being rescued from sin and death.
(Question 34) Who saves sinners?
God alone saves us from our sin.
(Question 35) What is grace?
Grace is God’s free gift to undeserving sinners.
(Question 36) How do we receive salvation?
We receive salvation by faith in Jesus Christ.
(Question 37) What is faith?
Faith is trusting Jesus to save us.
(Question 38) What is repentance?
Repentance is turning from sin to God.
(Question 39) What happens when God saves someone?
God forgives our sins and gives us new life.
(Question 40) Can true believers lose their salvation?
No, God holds true believers secure in His love.
(Question 41) How should saved people live?
We should love God and obey Him joyfully.
6. Christian Life, the Church, and Hope
(Question 42) What is the church?
The church is God’s people gathered in Christ.
(Question 43) Why do Christians gather as a church?
We gather to worship God, learn His Word, and love one another.
(Question 44) What are baptism and the Lord’s Supper?
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances God gave to teach us about Jesus.
(Question 45) How should Christians treat others?
We should treat each other with love, truth, and kindness.
(Question 46) What is Heaven?
Heaven is the eternal home of God’s people.
(Question 47) What is Hell?
Hell is a place of eternal punishment away from the joy of God’s presence.
(Question 48) What happens when believers die?
Believers will live with Jesus forever.
(Question 49) What gives Christians hope?
God’s promises in Jesus Christ give us hope.
(Question 50) What is our greatest hope?
Our greatest hope is to live forever with God in His new creation.