Religious Studies

Question 1

Origins and their Impact on the Community (sources of authority)

List examples the Bible is used by Christians (at least 2).

Answer 1

1. Teaching people
2. Study
3. Private worship
4. Sunday service (mass)
5. Festivals/special occasions
6. Ceremonies (weddings, baptism, funerals)
7. Spread the word of God
8. In times of crisis
9. Preserve traditions and rules

Question 2

Origins and their Impact on the Community (sources of authority)

List examples on why do all Christians agree that the Bible is a source of authority (at least 2).

Answer 2

1. It contains the 10 Commandments which provide us moral guidance.
2. Includes letters from St. Paul - one of Jesus’ most trusted followers.
3. It contains the teachings of Jesus.
4. It is considered the word of God.
5. It contains advice for living a Christian life.

Question 3

Origins and their Impact on the Community (sources of authority)

Name the books in the Old Testament (at least 2).

Answer 3

1. Books of the Law [Genesis to Deuteronomy]
2. History Books [Joshua to Esther]
3. Poetry and Wisdom [Job to Song of Solomon]
4. Major Prophets [Isaiah to Daniel]
5. Minor Prophets [Hosea to Malachi]

Question 4

Origins and their Impact on the Community (sources of authority)

Name the books in the New Testament (at least 2).

Answer 4

1. Gospels [Matthew to John]
2. The Acts of the Apostles [Acts]
3. Letters written by/of Paul [Romans to Philemon]
4. Other Letters [Hebrews to Jude]
5. Apocalypes (of John) [Revelation]

Question 5

Origins and their Impact on the Community (sources of authority)

List examples on the Catholics uses of the Bible (at least 2).

Answer 5

1. Believe the Bible is the Word of God. By which they mean that they believe God inspired the writers who then wrote in their own words.
2. Believe that the Bible is without error.
3. Do not believe that the Bible is always meant literally.
4. Bible interpretation and church teachings are informed by the the Pope and his most senior Bishops.
5. Teaching from the Bible is almost always taught by Priests and other ordained men.
6. It contains all of the common 66 books, plus 7 other books known by some as the Apocryph.
7. Catholics believe that the Bible and other sources of wisdom contain the truth of salvation.

Question 6

Origins and their Impact on the Community (sources of authority)

List examples on the Protestants uses of the Bible (at least 2).

Answer 6

1. Believe the Bible is the Word of God. By which they mean that they believe God told the writers what to put word for word.
2. Believe that the Bible is without error.
3. Believe that the Bible is literally true.
4. Bible interpretation and church teachings are decided by the Pastor and Elders of the individual churches.
5. Teaching from the Bible is often by the Pastor, but sometimes by people who are not Pastors.
6. It contains only the common 66 books.
7. Believe that the Bible alone contains the truth of salvation.