Lesson 4 to 9 - Battle Between Good And Evil (Activity 7 to 12)

Question 1

What does Christianity teach about the origin of suffering?

Answer 1

Suffering was not part of God’s plan. The world was created “good”.

Question 2

What caused the divide between humanity and God?

Answer 2

Human disobedience allowed evil to enter the world, resulting if suffering.

Question 3

Why do innocent people suffer according to Christianity?

Answer 3

Suffering is not caused by God innocent individuals often endure the most pain.

Question 4

How do Christians believe Jesus addresses the problem of suffering

Answer 4

Jesus experienced suffering himself and offers a way to restore a world without pain.

Question 5

What is the Christian call regarding suffering?

Answer 5

Christians are called to relive the suffering of others, serving Jesus in their actions.

Question 6

How does God provide support during suffering?

Answer 6

God promises strength and companionship to those who love him, never forsaken them.

Question 7

What is conscience?

Answer 7

Conscience is the inner sense of right and wrong guiding decisions and actions.

Question 8

What is free will?

Answer 8

Free will is the ability to make independent choices, without external coercion or influence.

Question 9

What does the church mean by original sin?

Answer 9

Original sin means humanity inherits a sinful nature from Adam and Eve’s first sin.

Question 10

What is sin?

Answer 10

Sin is any action or thought that violates Gods laws, causing separation from Him.

Question 11

What is repentance?

Answer 11

Repentance is feeling remorse for wrong doing, seeking forgiveness and committing to behavioural change.

Question 12

What is virtue?

Answer 12

Positive moral quality, like honesty or kindness promoting righteous living.

Question 13

What is vice?

Answer 13

Vice is a morally wrong habit that leads individuals away from good character and sin.

Question 14

What does the Bible teach about suffering?

Answer 14

Suffering builds character, strengthens faith, and helps believers rely on God.

Question 15

What does ‘eternity’ teach Christians about enduring suffering?

Answer 15

Eternity gives hope that earthly suffering is temporary, leading to everlasting peace with God.

Question 16

What does Christianity teach about God being involved in suffering?

Answer 16

God is close to the suffering, offering comfort and understanding through Jesus’s experience.

Question 17

How does God know about suffering?

Answer 17

God understands suffering through Jesus’s earthly life and empathizes with human pain.

Question 18

What is salvation?

Answer 18

Salvation is deliverance from sin and its consequences, often leading to eternal life with God.

Question 19

What is temptation?

Answer 19

Temptation is the urge to do something wrong, challenging a person’s morals or principles.

Question 20

What does it mean to exploit?

Answer 20

To exploit means to use something or someone unfairly for personal gain or advantage.

Question 21

What is materialism?

Answer 21

Materialism is a focus on wealth and possessions, often valued over spiritual or ethical beliefs.

Question 22

What is inclination?

Answer 22

Inclination is a natural tendency or preference toward a particular behaviour, feeling, or action.

Question 23

What is the consequence of evil?

Answer 23

Evil results in separation from God, harm to others and oneself, spiritual guilt, suffering, and potential punishment.