The Story of our Salvation
Why the Cross
Saint Abba John the Short
100

Who did God send to deliver the Israelites from Egypt?

Moses

100

We can contemplate that the Cross is like a ________ connecting Heaven and Earth

Bridge

100

What does the name Youhanna mean in Arabic?

God is gracious 

200

For the life we lost to return to us, what was necessary?

Lift the sentence of death from us

200

But God forbid that I should boast except in the _____ of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Galatians 6:14).

cross

200

What does the Coptic word “Scetis” mean?

balance of hearts 

300

Why is Christ’s blood enough to redeem all humanity?

Because He is unlimited

300

At Christ’s death, what separated?

The human spirit from the human body

300

Why was Abba John called “the angel”?

He was very humble and obedient

400

.Which happened to the Lord Jesus on the Cross, just like the Passover lamb symbolized?  

None of His bones were broken

400

How did the Lord Jesus die if He is God, who does not die?

We believe Jesus Christ has One, united Nature— both fully Divine and fully human— united without mingling, confusion, or alteration. This “One Incarnate nature of the Divine Logos” means Christ is a single person in whom the Divinity and humanity are perfectly unite

400

What happened when Saint Paesa truly repented?

Angels carried her soul to heaven

500

List the 5 conditions of the Savior. He must be:

Human without sin

Capable of dying 

Unlimited 

Stronger than death

 Creator

500

Why were Christ’s wounds important after the Resurrection?

To prove He was the same One Who died

500

Obey those who rule over you, and be __________ for they watch out for your souls.” (Hebrews 13:17).

submissive 

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