61. Why use bread?

The bread symbolises the broken body of Christ, which was wounded and broken on the cross for our sins.

1 Corinthians 11:23-24.

62. Why use wine?

The wine symbolises the blood of Christ, which was poured out on the cross to take away our sins.

1 Corinthians 11:25.

63. Why should Christians eat the bread and drink the wine?

To show that they are partakers of the blessings which Christ obtained for them through His death on the cross.

John 6:56. 1 Corinthians 11:28.

64. Are there any requirements before taking the bread and wine?

Only truly born again believers are permitted to take of the bread and wine. Also a time of personal examination is required so that we can confess any known sin in our lives.

1 Corinthians 11:28.

65. What do you believe will happen when your life on earth comes to an end?

When my body dies my spirit and soul will return unto God, then I will dwell with the Saviour for evermore.

1 Corinthians 15:53. Acts 24:15. Ecclesiastes 12:7. Luke 23:43.

66. Do you expect anything else to happen?

Yes, my body will rise again and be reunited with my spirit and soul when the Lord Jesus Christ returns to earth to gather His people to Himself.

Matthew 25:31-32. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. Philippians 3:20-21. 1 Corinthians 15:49-52.

67. Do all go to the same place?

No, those who believe in Jesus Christ go to dwell with God and His angels in Heaven, but those who refuse to believe will be cast into Hell with the devil and his demons.

John 3:3. Matthew 18:3.

68. What are angels?

They are spirit beings that wait upon, serve and worship God in Heaven. They are sometimes sent to assist believers on earth.

Psalm 148:2. Hebrews 1:14.

69. What are demons?

They are evil spirits who used to be angels but were cast out of Heaven when they sinned against God. They are used by Satan to tempt men to disobey God.

Luke 10:18. Revelation 12:9.

70. Are not al these spirits, both good and evil, under the dominion of Christ?

Yes, Christ is Lord over all. The angels do His bidding, but the demons can do nothing unless He permits them to.

Isaiah 45:23. Romans 14:11. Philippians 2:10. Ephesians 1:21-22.

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