Continue In What You Have Learned
Why is it important for the church to reject heresies?
Stay true to the original church and faith of Jesus Christ, who warns us about false prophets.
What does the name Malachi mean?
"My messenger" or "my angel"
Describe the Arian heresy.
"There was a time when the Son was not" or "before he was created or defined, he did not exist."
Bonus 100 points if you can list the three grievances in the book:
1. The Son is less divine than the Father
2. The Son is not co-equal with the Father
3. The Son has no innate authority, only authority from the Father
What verse encourages believers to "continue in what [they] have learned"?
A) Galatians 1:8
B) 2 Timothy 3:14
C) Matthew 28:20
D) John 21:16
B) 2 Timothy 3:14
Pronounce this word: 'ⲭⲟⲩⲁⲃ
"ek-ouab"
Why is the Virgin St. Mary called Theotokos?
She gave birth to Jesus, who is the Logos: truly and fully God.
How did the priests defile the altar of God?
They offered imperfect sacrifices: lame, sick, or blind animals
Which saint destroyed Arianism at the Council of Nicaea?
St. Athanasius the Apostolic
Galations 1:8 says what?
"But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let them be accursed."
Pronounce this word: ⲛⲓϣϯ
"nishti"
What is the process in dealing with heretics?
1. Warning
2. Avoidance
3. Rebuke
4. Separation
According to the early church fathers, who are the two witnesses mentioned in the Apocalypse/Revelation of John?
What is the relationship between the Father and the Son? This should be a direct and full refutation of Arianism (three distinct points)
1. The Son possesses the same essence as the Father, not a creature or lesser god.
2. The Son is co-equal with the Father. Any reference or demonstration of submission is a reflection of the Son's humility and his unique role as the God-Man.
3. The Son possesses his own authority. This authority is identical in power and essence, though not necessarily in role or function.
Malachi 1:2 says what?
"'I have loved you,' says the Lord. Yet you say, 'In what way have you loved us?'"
Pronounce this word: 'ⲡⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ
“ep-nevma”
What are two key beliefs proclaimed in the divine liturgy?
The Trinity, the incarnation of the Logos, his redemption of humanity by his death and resurrection, his ascension to heaven, his sending us the Holy Spirit, his second coming to judge the world, and the resurrection of the dead.
What is the last verse of Malachi about? Why is this significant?
The last verse of Malachi invokes a curse on the disobedient sons of Israel. The last verse of Revelation is about the grace of the Lord Jesus. Additionally, the first verse of Mark is evangelion: literally good news.
1. When was the Council of Nicaea held?
2. How many bishops attended?
3. Who presided over the Council? At the very least, list the two main Alexandrian delegates.
4. What was the decision of the Council?
1. 325 C.E.
2. 318 bishops of the universal church
3. Alexandros of Alexandria and Athanasius (then a deacon) were in attendance. 100 bonus points per every individual beyond these two!
4. The universal excommunication of Arius
"In every place, _______ shall be offered to My Name, and a ____ ________; for my name shall be great among ___ _______."
"incense", "pure offering", "the nations"
Pronounce this word: ⲥⲫⲓⲅⲝ
"sphinx"
List the five sources of Orthodox teaching.
1. Scripture
2. Church Tradition
3. Liturgy
4. Church Fathers
5. Canons and Ecumenical Councils
(-100 for any indication that this is a tier list)
Malachi curses the priestly class and prophesies of a new "pure sacrifice." What is that sacrifice?
The Eucharist
Under which Alexandrian patriarch did Arius first preach his heresy?
Pope Peter I, the Seal of Martyrs
"Christ", "Christ"
Pronounce this phrase: ⲡⲓϩⲓⲏⲃ 'ⲙⲙⲏⲓ. Bonus 200 points for the translation.
"pi-hyeeb em-mee" = the true lamb.