Our Beliefs
True or False: Christians believe the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are equal in nature but different in roles.
True
True or False: Judaism and Islam share belief in one God but reject the Christian understanding of the Trinity.
True
Who was Israel's first king?
Saul
Which book records the spread of the early church?
+100 if you name the author of this book
Acts (Luke)
How old was Jesus when he began his public ministry?
30
What is our only inerrant and infallible authoritative source?
The Bible (66 books)
Name two world religions that teach reincarnation.
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism
Which judge in Israel had great strength but poor self-control?
Samson
What book focuses on the meaning of life and says “everything is meaningless”?
Ecclesiastes
What disciple walked on water with Jesus?
Peter
There are several beliefs that distinguish Christianity from other religions. Name two.
1.Salvation as a free gift of grace
2. The doctrine of the Trinity (1 being; 3 persons)
3. Deity of Jesus (He is the Most High God; fully God and fully man)
4. Atoning Sacrifice (Jesus died to personally pay for the sins of humanity)
In Islam, who is Jesus believed to be?
A prophet, born of a virgin and a messenger of God
Which king was known for finding the Book of the Law during temple repairs?
Josiah
What book comes directly after the Psalms?
Proverbs
What does “Emmanuel” mean?
God with us
According to 1 Peter 3:15, how should Christians defend their beliefs?
a. with truth and persistence
b. with gentleness and respect
c. with knowledge and courage
d. with patience and silence
b. with gentleness and respect
Which world religion teaches liberation from suffering through enlightenment?
Buddhism
Who was the oldest person recorded in the Bible?
Methuselah
What book says, “Faith without works is dead”?
James
Who helped carry Jesus's cross?
Simon of Cyrene
Give me three examples of things Jesus did or said that point to him being fully God.
(A member of your group can only give one answer)
"Before Abraham was, I AM" (John 8:58)
"I and the Father are one" (John 10:30)
"Whoever has seen me has seen the Father" (John 14:9)
Forgiving Sins (Mark 2:5-7)
Accepting Worship (Matthew 14:33)
Resurrection/Miracles/Power over Nature
Which belief about Jesus do Jehovah’s Witnesses hold?
A) Jesus is fully God
B) Jesus is God the Son
C) Jesus is a created being
D) Jesus is a myth
C) Jesus is a created being
What happened to King Nebuchadnezzar because of his pride?
He lived like an animal (he ate grass like an ox, was drenched by dew, and grew hair like feathers and nails like claws)
Which chapter is often called the “love chapter”?
"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant..."
(half points if you get the Book correct)
1 Corinthians 13
What sign was placed above Jesus on the cross?