Maranatha Confirmation - Apologetics (Fall)
Confirmation Memory Work - Maranatha Free Lutheran Church
12 verses
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Sept. 24, 2026
English
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1 Peter 3:15ESV
9/30/26
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15
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3 Anti-Resurrection Theories and ResponsesNone
11/18/26
The Swoon Theory, Response: How did Jesus escape the tomb?
The Theft Theory, Response: Would the disciples have died for a lie?
The Hallucination Theory, Response: How could people have eaten a meal with him and touched him? -
4 Tools for Defending the FaithNone
11/4/26
The Bible
Luther’s Small Catechism
Other Believers
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6 References to Jesus Outside the BibleNone
10/28/26
His personal name was Jesus.
He was called Christus in Greek.
He had a brother named James.
Jewish leaders did not like him.
He was executed under Pontius Pilate.
His execution was by crucifixion. -
Definition of ApologeticsNone
9/23/26
Apologetics: Defending the Faith
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Definition of Law and GospelNone
10/14/26
Law: The Law teaches what we are to do and not to do.
Gospel: The Gospel teaches what God has done for our salvation. -
Definition of WorldviewNone
10/7/26
Worldview: Beliefs about God, reality, how to behave, and the purpose of life.
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Ephesians 2:8-9ESV
10/21/26
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
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Ephesians 4:15ESV
11/11/26
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
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John 3:16ESV
12/9/26
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
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Romans 1:16ESV
12/2/26
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
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Romans 3:20ESV
10/21/26
For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. Romans 3:20
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