Intro. to the Bible
Is everything in the Holy Bible true?
How many interpretations does the Coptic Church use to interpret the Holy Bible?
3
Do we believe in mythology?
No
When is the Garden of Eden located (Geographically)?
Between the two rivers (Euphrates and Tigris) known as Iraq now.
Who is the 117th Pope of Alexandria?
H.H. Pope Shenouda III,117th Pope
The Holy Spirit (Written by people)
What are the interpretations of the Holy Bible according to the Coptic Orthodox church?
What do we believe about the theory of Evolution?
We don't believe in evolution- we believe in the first human (Adam)
Who said this?
“God prepared for him (Adam) a joyful life in a peaceful place. The Lord God prepared for him the most beautiful place on earth where there are trees, light, air, fruits, nutrients, and water. It was a complete place.”
St. Irenaeus from the second century
When did the Church begin?
The Church of the New Testament began on the Feast of the Pentecost.
How many people was the Holy Bible written by?
Almost 40
What is the first interpretation?
Signifies the date, time, and reality of an event taking place.
How many chapters in Genesis talk about the beginning of creation?
11 Chapters
What is the proof that the Garden of Eden exists? (verse from the Bible)
"The Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed." (Genesis 2:8)
What are the 3 shapes for building a church? What do they each symbolize?
1. A ship (An ark): The Church protects us from any danger. The shape of the ship reminds us of Noah’s ark where the people were saved from the flood, likewise the Church can protect and save us.
2. A cross: Our Lord Jesus Christ died for us on the Cross to save us so we can go to Heaven. The Church is the way to heaven.
3. A circle: It refers to the eternal nature of the Church, as being endless with no beginning and no end, just like our Lord Jesus Christ.
How long did it take for the Holy Bible to be fully adopted?
15-16 centuries
What is the second interpretation?
The symbolism directed straight to our Lord Jesus Christ and our salvation. Theophoric comes from Theophany which is the appearance of God.
How can people have different skin colors and unique features?
Scientifically it is normal for a child to be born with different looks or features of their parents. It is medically proven to be normal for a child not to carry any of the looks, skin color, eye color, or medical diseases from the parents.
What does blood transfusion prove about mankind?
Unity of mankind
Fill in the Blank: "In the 16th century, ____ ____ protested the _____ _____, and he called that movement “The ______” which means proper ______."
What is the reference for this verse?
"Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private _______, for prophecy never came by the will of _____, bu holy men of ____spoke as they were moved by the ____ ____." (2 Peter 1:20-21)
Interpretation, Man, God, Holy Spirit
What is the third interpretation?
Disciplines, teaches, and directs our lives as Christians, as well as applying the spiritual fruits to be blessed and live a life of righteousness.
Who defended the Word of God answering many questions and false accusations?
The Church Fathers
Name 3 things that prove the existence of Adam.
(Double points if you can name all 5)
1. If Adam is not a real person, then there would be no need for the Lord Jesus Christ or salvation.
2. If Adam is a myth, then the Lord Jesus Christ is also a myth, making our faith imaginary.
3. Our Lord Jesus Christ talked about Adam as a real person.
4. Adam is mentioned in the genealogy of our Lord Jesus Christ.
5. If we claim that Adam is not real, we destroy our Christian faith altogether. Why would the Lord Jesus Christ incarnate for a mythological person who didn't really exist? Therefore, the fall of Adam is real, or else the redemption and salvation would be of no value.
The nave gets its name from the Latin “navies,” meaning a ship. It is usually divided into which two parts?
1. The chancel, or chorus of deacons.
2. The chorus of believers, or the nave of the Church.