Faith Lesson Frame

Lutheran Basics Online, Lesson 2 Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, you will have learned:

1. That sin is a broken relationship

2. That our relationship with God is based on faith

3. That faith is our trust in God’s promises

4. That faith is a gift and is something that is constantly changing and growing

Click Faith and Sin Video 1 to begin Lesson 1

1. Bishop Chilstrom explains sin as a broken relationship. What do you think about this statement? Please type your response below:

2. Bishop Chilsrom also says that our broken relationship with God comes from replacing our desire for God with a desire for other things. Do you think this is true? Do you see it in your life or others? Please type your response below:

3. Do you have additional questions, comments or concerns? Please type your response below:

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Click Faith and Sin Video2 to begin lesson 2

Faith and Sin Video 2

1. The word for sin in the Bible is for us to be distorted or to miss the mark. We miss this mark by what we do and don't do. We see this all around us. Can you think of any current events that describe sin in the world? Whose responsible for this hospitality? Please type your response below:

2. Bishop Chilstrom says that we can’t really know why there is sin and evil in the world nor we can’t deal with sin and evil on our own. We can only deal with it through faith in Jesus Christ. What do you think of this? Please type your response below:

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Click Faith and Sin Video 3 to begin lesson 3:

Faith and Sin Video 3

1. Annie Haith shares the story about the loss of her sister to cancer and how she became disconnected from God. Is this part of the journey of faith? Can suffering be a way to deepen our foundation of faith? Please type your response below:

2. Bishop Chilstrom shares the story of the loss of his son to suicide. In his despair he found the healing power of trusting in God’s forgiveness and acceptance. Do you see this as true? Please type your response below:

3. Bishop Chilstrom talks about God leading us and that our battle with sin and evil is learning to trust God even when we may not sense his presence. Someone once said that the opposite of faith is not doubt but certainty. What do you think of this? Please type your response below:

4. Do you have additional questions, comments or concerns? Please type your response below:

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Click Faith and Sin Video 4 to begin lesson 4

Faith and Sin Video 4

1. Annie talks about being a stubborn child with God, yet God never gives up on us. Do you think this is true in our relationship God? Please type your response below:

2. Bishop Chilstrom talks about faith being “already and not yet” and faith not being something we obtain through our own reason or strength but is a gift of God. In Baptism the Holy Spirit welcomes us into a life of faith. Do you see this gift of faith in your own life? Please type your response below:

3. Do you have additional questions, comments or concerns? Please type your response below:

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Click "Submit" and Pastor Carlson will reply by e-mail with helpful comments.

Click the "Faith and Sin" link above to continue with the next 4-part lesson.