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12.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What differentiates a true Christian from one who calls himself a Christian?

2. What happens in the life of a true believer after salvation?

3. How can an observer know that a person’s faith is valid?

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4. Looking at the “Christian” church of the 10 century, describe some ways they left the true faith for a
false one?

5-7. Write three unique features of Christianity that differ from all other religions of the world.

8. What is the crucial difference between Christianity and all other religions of the world?

9. Actually, Christianity is not a religion. Rather it is a _____________________ with God.

10. What event in history makes Christianity’s claims authentic?

12.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

Activity: Remember, in the 10 through 12 century, common people did not possess a copy of
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God’s Word. What they believed about Christianity was what they were taught by the priests
and bishops. Church services were held in Latin and few could even understand what was going
on. Ignorance was the rule of the day. That’s why historians call it the “Dark Ages.” It is not
without understanding we can see how thousands would be willing to travel from Europe to
Jerusalem if the promise of Heaven was the reward for their sacrifice. They did not hear or understand
the Gospel. They were lost, blind people leading the lost, blind people to their deaths.

Our world today has not changed much. Many around us are as blind as the pilgrims during the
Crusades. They need to know the truth of the Gospel. Will you be willing to tell them?

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