A. 1 Corinthians 3:14
B. 2 Timothy 3:14
C. Galatians 3:14
D. Numbers 3:14
B. 2 Timothy 3:14
Why do we preserve the faith?
There will be lots of earthly things battling with us to try and shake our faith. Therefore, we must keep it in our hearts safe and sound.
What are heresies?
Lies people spread about the Coptic Orthodox religion.
Tend my _____ (John __:__)
Sheep | 21:16
Which part of the Liturgy is based on all our beliefs?
The Holy Orthodox Creed.
Continue in the things which you have _______ and been assured of, _______ from whom you have learned them.
Who is trying to keep us away from the faith?
The devil and false prophets.
Why are heresies dangerous to the faith?
They can cause people to turn away to false teachings.
On this ____ I will build my _____ (Matthew 16:18)
Rock | House
Why do we reject false teachings about our belief?
Because they ruin the sacredness of the Holy Bible and its contents. It also makes people doubt in God.
What does this verse mean?
That we should always be still in what we have been taught knowing that God is the one who has taught us.
True or false: We are the only ones who kept our religion truest to the bible, spiritual teaching, and tradition.
True
What do they hold to talk about heresies?
Ecumenical councils.
The _____ of Hades shall not _______ against the church (Matthew 16:18)
What are the 3 resources of Coptic Orthodox teaching?
The Holy Bible, Church Tradition, and the Holy Liturgy.
Who did St. Paul say this to?
When we are steadfast in our faith, are we building on the rock or on the sand?
On the rock
Warning, avoidance, rebuke, and separation.
Note those who cause _________ and _____ them (Romans 16:17)
Divisions | Avoid
Filled with Christ, Filled with the Holy Bible, Filled with the Holy Orthodox Church, Filled with the Church Fathers, and Integrated.
Why did Paul say this?
To say that the faith must be preserved by keeping the Word of God in all hearts knowing that He is right.
Who are the forefathers who kept the faith?
(Name 2)
St. Athanasius, St. Cyril, St. Dioscorus, St. Samuel the confessor, and more.
What are heresies like?
Ravenous wolves.
Put away from _________ the evil ______
(1 Corinthians 5:13)
Yourselves | Person
What are the seven key elements of our faith?
(Whoever gets the most gets the points)
Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, Holy Scripture, Sacraments, Tradition, Salvation, and Monasticism.