Religion Test Gr.9 Flashcards
Revelation
To show or reveal.
Religion
The relationship between God and humans that results in a body of beliefs.
Religion = Reconnecting to the divine.
Beatitudes
Roadmap to happiness.
Covenant
A binding and solemn agreement between God and people.
The Torah
The first five books in the bible
(Also known as The Pentateuch, and The Law)
Genesis
The first book in the Bible. Genesis means “New Beginning” and states that the Earth was created by God in seven days.
Polytheism
An individual who believes in more than one god.
Monotheism
An individual who believes in only one god.
Atheist
An individual who does not believe in any god.
Agnostic
An individual who is “on the fence” with believing in a god or not.
List 5 of the first 10 commandments. (1-5)
- Worship no god but me.
- Do not use my name for evil purposes.
- Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy.
- Respect your father and mother.
- Do not commit murder.
List the remaining 5 commandments. (6-10)
- Do not commit adultery.
- Do not steal.
- Do not accuse anyone falsely.
- Do not desire another man’s wife.
- Do not desire anything else that another person owns.
Who gave us the 10 commandments?
God handed Moses the ten commandments to free the Israelites from slavery and sin.
How did Moses meet God?
Moses met God at the bush that was burning excessively.
What is the first beatitude and its meaning?
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Meaning: Those mourning from a loss or dealing with evil shall be comforted by God’s love.
What is the second beatitude and its meaning?
“Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.”
Meaning: Those who are clean of heart and have their priorities straight shall see God in heaven.
What is the third beatitude and its meaning?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Meaning: Blessed are those who suffer, as they will see God in heaven.
Why was the “burning bush” moment so significant for Moses and the Israelites?
The “burning bush” moment was so significant for Moses and the Israelites because God himself was giving Moses the important task of freeing the Israelites from slavery and sin.
List 5 truths in the Bible.
- Geographic truth
- Religious truth
- Historic truth
- Symbolic truth
- Character truth
List one example for each of the following: Geographic Truth, Religious Truth, Historical Truth, Symbolic Truth, and Character Truth.
- Bethlehem is south of Nazareth
- God loves all creation
- David was a great king in 100 BC
- I am the bread of life
- He is kind and generous
