Christian Beliefs (Creed Topics)

We believe in	Grade 7-8 Textbook	Catechism	Colson	The Unshakable Truth Table of Contents
Grade 7
[God, the Bible,  God's Image, ]	Unit 1	1,1,3, 1,1,2,3	Ch 1 , Ch 3, Ch 4	pg. 51-121
God [Meaning of Belief]	Unit 2	1,2,1,1,1	Ch 1	pg. 15-46, 125-150
God the Father   Almighty	Unit 3	1,2,1,1,2-3	Ch 7	pg. 51-81, 314-346
God the Creator of Heaven and  Earth	Unit 4	1,2,1,1,4-5	Ch 2, Ch 12	pg. 51-81, 125-150
Jesus Christ his only Son	Unit 5	1,2,2,2,I-III	Ch 7	pg. 155-210
Jesus our Lord	Unit 6	1,2,2,2,IV	Ch 7	pg. 213-237, 313-346
[Virgin Birth]	Unit 7	1,2,2,3	Ch 6, Ch 7	pg. 155-183
[Jesus’ Crucifixion]	Unit 8	1,2,2,4	Ch 6, Ch 8	pg. 187-210
[Resurrection  and Ascension]	Unit 9	1,2,2,5-6	Ch 6, Ch 7	pg. 277-309
[Jesus will come to judge]	Unit 10	1,2,2,7	Ch 13	pg. 349-373, 407-433
Grade 8
The Holy Spirit	Unit 1	1,2,3,8	Ch 3, Ch 7, Ch 11	pg. 313-346
The Holy Church	Unit 2	1,2,3,9,1-2	Ch 10, Ch 11	pg. 349-373
One catholic and apostolic Church	Unit 3	1,2,3,9,3	Ch 10, Ch 11	pg. 377-404
The communion of saints	Unit 4	1,2,3,9,5	Ch 10	pg. 349-404
The forgiveness of sins	Unit 5	1,2,3,10	Ch 5, Ch 8, Ch 9	pg. 187-327
The resurrection of the body	Unit 6	1,2,3,11	Ch 12	pg. 277-309
Life everlasting	Unit 7	1,2,3,12	Ch 13	pg. 241-271, 349-373, 407-433
Amen [Being  different]	Unit 8	1,2,3,12,C	Ch 14, Ch 15	pg. 241-271

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Luke 1:26-38 Mary and The Angel

The following questions form the basis for this study. 

1. What does the text say about Jesus?
2. How is this passage relevant to us today?
3. Who do you say Jesus is based on the Scripture passage (see example passage)?
4. How has this message been passed on to you?

See 2 Tim 1:5, 2 Tim 3:14-17, for an example of the message of scripture being passed on from one generation to another.

Note the version of the Bible used is linked to the comment using the name/URL option.   For example, the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) is used in the first comment.

Luke 1:26-38

Scripture Studies of Jesus

The following questions form the basis for this study. 

1. What does the text say about Jesus?
2. How is this passage relevant to us today? 
3. Who is Jesus? People can easily give the "right" answer: “He is Lord”, “Saviour”, “God.” But  what are the implications for our lives? For example, we can give the answer Jesus is "Saviour", but still try and save ourselves from trouble we get into.
4. How has this message been passed on to you? - See 2 Tim 1:5, 2 Tim 3:14-17, for an example of the message of scripture being passed on from one generation to another.

You may want to add your own questions or comments to this post for others to consider.

See comments one and two below for Matt 16:13-16 NRSV as an example of how to comment.   Note the version of the Bible used is linked to the comment using the name/URL option.   For example, the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) is used in the first two comments.

Passages which have been set up for comment are presented below:

• Luke 1:26-38 Mary and The Angel
• Luke 2:1-7 Political Background 
• Luke 2:8-20 The Shepherds
• Luke 2:22-40 Temple Visits and Prophecies
• Matt 2: 1-12 The Wise Men
• Matt 2:13-23 Flight to Egypt

If you wish to comment on the example passage using other versions of scripture or study passages not set up yet, make comments below using the questions above.