Why did God create man?

Man was created by God as a Co-Worker in the governance of the Work of Creation, so glorifying his creator forever.

What is the nature of God?

God is spirit, triune in nature, being Father, Son and Holy-Spirit yet indivisible, all parts being equal.

How does God show mercy?

God showed mercy by sending his only Son into a fallen world and by Him dying at the hands of wicked man. He being sinless his blood redeemed and reconciled fallen man to his creator.

How did man fall from his state of sinless perfection?

Man fell from grace by willful disobedience to God’s clear command.

What was the clear command given to man by God?

Man must not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

What penalty was associated with the forbidden fruit?

The penalty associated with the forbidden fruit was man would die if he ate thereof.

How did God Judge fallen man?

God judged fallen man by banishing him from the paradise of Eden’s garden.

What provision did God make for man in his exclusion from paradise?

God cursed the ground but permitted man to use it for the provision of his needs by the sweat of his brow. Further, God caused the whole of creation to fall thus providing a safe habitat for fallen man.

How can fallen man avail themselves of the free grace afforded to them, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Fallen man must believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God. By his shed blood their sins can be forgiven. Further they must also confess with their mouth and believe in their heart that God has raised him from the dead.

What gift has God given to aid man to live in his holy presence?

God has given the gift of the Holy Spirit whereby man’s conscience is made alive to the presence of sin, the pursuit of righteousness and the fear of judgment.

What means has God made available for man to know his will and intentions in a fallen world?

God by his will and fore-knowledge has made available his word. This is contained in the holy scriptures handed down from the Prophets and Apostles.

Into what relationship with Himself has God called the redeemed of the earth?

God in his infinite love has called the redeemed to be The Body and Bride of his only begotten son Jesus Christ.

What eternal reward and privilege does God afford to the Church of Christ which is His body upon earth?

The eternal reward and privilege of Christ’s body is, at the end of time to sit-down with Christ at the marriage supper of the Lamb. Then to be with her blessed Lord forever in the new heaven and the new earth.

What do the scriptures teach regarding the coming again to this earth of The Lord Jesus Christ?

The scriptures teach as lightning flashes from the east to the west so shall his coming be. Further the trumpet of God shall sound and the dead shall be raised incorruptible and we shall be changed into His likeness. So we shall be forever with our Lord.