Book of Malachi
What was one major sin of the priests in Malachi's time?
They offered blemished sacrifices
Who defended the Orthodox faith against Arius at the Council of Nicea?
St. Athanasius
All obstacles to practice a spiritual canon fall under these categories _______
Obstruction of the canon
Who first used the term “Communion” to describe the Eucharist?
St. Paul
Why does Christ’s Body and Blood restore access to the Tree of Life?
They are divine food for eternal life
What do we proclaim during the Liturgy?
Our full faith including Trinity, Sacraments, and Resurrection
What verse did St. Athansius use to refute Arius?
"I and My Father are one"
Pride while keeping our spiritual canon makes us just like the _______
Pharisees
Which four sacraments are essential for salvation in the Orthodox Church?
Baptism, Confirmation, Confession, Eucharist
In Exodus 12, what specific condition was required to be saved from death?
Blood of the lamb on the doorposts
What ensures the Orthodox Church preserves sound faith over time?
Sacred Scripture and Holy Tradition
What does the Nicene Creed affirm about the Church?
It is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic
Wasting our time during the day often lead us to the war of procrastination which means _______
I'll do it, but not now
What prevented humanity from accessing the Tree of Life after the fall?
The separation caused by sin
In 1 Corinthians 11, what does St. Paul say about receiving Communion unworthily?
It brings judgment on oneself
What future spiritual reality is prophesied in Malachi 1:11 about pure offerings?
The spread of Christianity and the Eucharist among the nations
What was the role of the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D.?
To address the Arian heresy and affirm the Orthodox Creed
One of the most difficult battles people face while maintaining their spiritual canon is ______
Waundering thoughts and Distractions
What is a required step before taking the Eucharist, as Christ commanded in Matthew 5?
Reconcile with your brother
What role does Elijah play before the Second Coming of Christ, according to Malachi 4:5-6?
He will call people to repentance and restore relationships
" _____ in the things which you have ___ and been assured of, knowing from ___ you have learned them.” 2 Timothy 3:14
But you must continue, learned, whom
What is the role of Church Tradition in Orthodox teaching?
It preserves the teachings received from Christ and the apostles
Distractions often come from _____, _____, and _____. (3 main categories)
Postponing the canon, Obstruction of the canon, Deviance of the goal of the canon
Why are Protestant and Orthodox understandings of the Eucharist different?
Protestant reformers believed it was symbolic, Orthodox believe it is real
What role does Church Tradition play in our faith?
It safeguards and transmits Christ’s teachings through the Apostles