Video summary: This video is a multimedia presentation on the third article of the Apostles’ Creed. It emphasizes that God chooses believers, not the other way around, and that He then uses them as His instruments to do good works. See the downloadable Instructor’s Handbook for context, and for related exercises and lessons. The video is part of Images of Faith, a collection of supplementary confirmation materials available at no cost to the schools and congregations of the LCMS, WELS, and ELS.
Topics: Apostles Creed, belief, believe, catechism, choose, chosen, confirmation, Creed, election, faith, God, good works, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, sanctification, Small Catechism, third article
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