Jesus the Son
Ressurection
The Validity of the Bible
Goodness
Misc.
100
What is the belief that God is three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit but still one God?
The Holy Trinity
100
What happened to Jesus three days after He died?
He rose from the dead (Resurrection)
100
How many people were involved in the writing of the Bible
Who is the Author of the Bible
over 40 different authors over 2000 years
God the Holy Spirit
100
What do people sometimes say instead of “Oh my God” and what does this imply
Oh my goodness this implies that youu can separate goodness from God
100
Can studying science help people understand God?
Science shows how God made the world and how it works
God gave us the blessing of reasoning minds so that we can learn more and get closer to him, but as with anything, knowledge without love is a stumbling block
200
According to John 5:22, who has the power to judge everyone?
Jesus the Son
200
Why do some people say Jesus didn’t really die?
Because of the “Swoon Theory” — they think He fainted instead of dying.
200
How/Why is the bible considered a miracle?
Written by 40 different men from 13 different countries, from 3 separate continents, and yet it all comes together as a literary masterpiece, with one central theme. That’s a miracle...with a divine Author overseeing the whole thing!
200
Finish the verse:
Every ______ ______ and every perfect gift is from _____, and comes down from the ______ __ _____, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
200
What is theism? Gnosticism?
Believe that there is a God
Know that there is a God
300
What does it mean that Jesus is both God and man?
His divine nature and human nature exist together without one taking over the other.
300
What is this + what does it show
The shroud of turin - the cloth that christ was wrapped for burial
shows the mysterious image created by light coming from the resurrected body
300
What is the name of the translation to Greek from ancient Hebrew
The Septuagint
300
How do we know what is good and bad?
Without God, there is no real “good” or “bad” — only opinions or instincts. God is the Source and Standard of goodness itself.
300
What do Orthodox Christians call themselves because they both believe and know God exists?
Gnostic theists
400
What miracle shows Jesus’ divine power but also involves His human body?
Walking on water
400
What is the point of the resurrection (why does it make sense)
We know that prophets did, indeed, go to Hades, which means that we DO need someone to renew our corrupt bodies in order to allow them to enter Paradise. The resurrection, therefore, makes sense as the ultimate resolution to that dilemma.
400
What evidence do people use to claim the bible has contradictions
They take verses out of context or assume it should have every detail.
400
Who gives us the thirst for doing good?
Fill in the blanks (Liturgy): In the Gregorian Liturgy, we call Christ
“the ____ One and ___ of mankind.”
St. Athanasius shows that even our desire to be good is a gift of grace.
In the Gregorian Liturgy, we call Christ “the Good One and Lover of mankind.” All our goodness flows from His divine goodness.
400
In Judges 17:4, why did people do what seemed right to them?
Because there was no king or guidance, so they didn’t follow God