General Bible
Which apostle doubted Christ's resurrection until he saw Christ?
Thomas
What is the longest book in the Bible
Psalms
What is the greek saying for "Lord have Mercy"
Kyrie eleison
Finish this creed:
“Light of _____, true God of true God, _____ not _____, of one ______ with the Father.”
Is this the apostles or nicene creed?
“Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not created, of one essence with the Father.”
nicene
Who was the first king of Israel
Saul
Who was the first martyr for the faith?
St Stephen
How many books does the Oriental Orthodox Church recognize apart of the Bible generally
81
Which apostle started the early church in Alexandria Egypt?
Hint: Apostolic succession (linage) of priesthood
St Mark
When was the Nicene creed developed/adopted
325 AD
Which two characters/prophets from the bible were taken up to heaven without physically dying?
Enoch (Henok) and Elijah (Elias)
How many plagues struck Egypt?
10
Blood, Frogs, Lice/Gnats, Flies, Livestock Pestilence, Boils, Hail, Locusts, Darkness, and the Death of the Firstborn
“Blessed are the ______ in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
And what bible book
Matthew 5:3
Who was the first bishop of Ethiopia/Eritrea?
Extra 100 points if you know both names he was known for
Abba Selama/St.Frumentius
What and what are united at the altar
Heaven and earth
Who was the father of John the Baptist
Zechariah
Who was the only female judge of Israel?
Judge meaning: civil leader who delivers Israelites through leadership and fighting off enemies
Deborah
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast______ within me.”
Plus 100 for the Bible book
Spirit
Psalm 51:10
Why does the Oriental Orthodox church reject the council of chalcedon
Because it defined Christ in “two natures”. But Oriental Orthodoxy claims one united incarnate nature of the Word without division, separation, or confusion.
Name all fruits of the spirit and which book has them.
+100 if you know the book
love, joy, peace, longsuffering (patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
Galatians 5:22
Who buried Moses?
God (Deuteronomy 34:5–6)
Which high priest is named "priest of God Most High" and foreshadows Jesus Christ's priesthood?
Melchizedek
What Bible book is this from?
“Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.”
Acts, Revelations, Judges, Psalms
Revelations 2:10
Which Church believes the Holy Spirit proceeds (originates) from the Father and Son?
- Catholic, Baptist, Orthodox
Plus 100 if you know the name of this belief
The Catholic Church
The Filioque controversy
Which Church Father defended the concept of Christ's united nature (Tewahedo) AND defended that St Mary is Theotokos (Mother of God)
St. Cyril of Alexandria
What books are considered the Pentateuch? Name them.
Hint: It's under 15
+100 points if you know what penta means
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
Penta means 5