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What are the twenty seven books of the New Testament?

What are the thirty nine books of the Old Testament? Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus…Malachi

What are two major sections of the Bible? The two major sections of the Bible are the Old Testament and the New Testament.

How many books are in the Bible? There are 66 books in the Bible.  Focus and Purpose of this Question In this question, we are beginning a series of questions […]

What guide has God given us so that we may grow in our faith and learn how to live in a way that pleases him? God has given us His Word, the Bible, to feed us, guide us, point us to Christ, and show us how to live in a manner that is pleasing to Him and for our good.

What things does the Holy Spirit use to help us grow in our sanctification? The Holy Spirit works in many ways to sanctify us, but He primarily uses the means of grace – specific activities in which God has promised to meet His people and strengthen them by His grace. The most important means of grace are the Word of God, fellowship with believers in the Church, the sacraments of water baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and prayer.

What is sanctification? Sanctification is the gradual process through which those who have already been justified by faith alone are being made holy in all they desire and do, as they are empowered by the Holy Spirit to actively resist sin and embrace righteousness.

How does the Holy Spirit help us? The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, comforts us, guides us, gives us spiritual gifts, and empowers us to resist sin and obey God.

What do we believe about the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is God, coeternal with the Father and the Son, and He dwells forever in everyone who believes in Jesus Christ.

Since we receive all of these benefits by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, must we still do good works and obey God’s Word?