Rlsiguon Final Exam Part 2

Question 1

What year was Jesus born in? Where was he born? Why was he born there?

Answer 1

Jesus was born around 4 to 6 B.C. in Bethlehem. He was born there to fulfill prophecy.

Question 2

What are the four major areas we learn about Jesus?

Answer 2

The four major areas are his birth, teachings, death, and resurrection.

Question 3

What are the Gospels? What type of information is in them?

Answer 3

The Gospels are the first four books of the New Testament. They contain accounts of Jesus’ life, teachings, death, and resurrection.

Question 4

Who are the authors of the Gospels?

Answer 4

The authors are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Question 5

Which Gospels are the Synoptic Gospels?

Answer 5

The Synoptic Gospels are Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

Question 6

List and explain the three stages of Gospel formation.

Answer 6

The three stages are: 1) The life and teachings of Jesus, 2) Oral tradition, 3) Written Gospels.

Question 7

List the four parts of the New Testament.

Answer 7

The four parts are the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation.

Question 8

Why were the Romans needed in Palestine?

Answer 8

The Romans provided political stability and infrastructure in Palestine.

Question 9

When was Jesus born and how do we know? Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th?

Answer 9

Jesus was born around 4 to 6 B.C. We celebrate Christmas on December 25th as a traditional date for his birth.

Question 10

What are the three things that happened when Jesus was baptized?

Answer 10

1) The heavens opened, 2) The Spirit of God descended like a dove, 3) A voice from heaven declared Jesus as the beloved Son.

Question 11

What are the three instructions Jesus gave people to build his kingdom on earth?

Answer 11

1) Love one another, 2) Make disciples of all nations, 3) Serve others.

Question 12

What are the three temptations by Satan?

Answer 12

1) Turning stones into bread, 2) Jumping from the temple, 3) Bowing down to Satan for worldly power.

Question 13

What is the main message of ‘The Good Samaritan’?

Answer 13

The story emphasizes compassion and kindness to others, regardless of social or ethnic boundaries

This would have surprised the Jewish audience due to the animosity between Jews and Samaritans.

Question 14

List at least two of Jesus’ crimes.

Answer 14

• Blasphemy
• Breaking the Sabbath

Question 15

Why is Easter more important than Christmas in the Christian Church?

Answer 15

Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which is central to Christian faith and salvation.

Question 16

Explain the concept of ‘original sin’.

Answer 16

Original sin is the fallen state of human nature inherited from Adam and Eve, affecting all humanity

It started with their disobedience to God in the Garden of Eden.

Question 17

What are the seven traits of being human?

Answer 17

• Ability to think
• Ability to love
• Ability to choose
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to be creative
• Ability to be in relationships
• Ability to have dignity

Question 18

List the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 18

• Wisdom
• Understanding
• Counsel
• Fortitude
• Knowledge
• Piety
• Fear of the Lord

Question 19

What is the Holy Spirit?

Answer 19

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity, often portrayed as a dove or fire in the Bible.

Question 20

Which are the three sacraments of Initiation?

Answer 20

• Baptism
• Confirmation
• Eucharist

Question 21

Which are the two sacraments of healing?

Answer 21

• Reconciliation
• Anointing of the Sick

Question 22

Which are the two sacraments of service?

Answer 22

• Holy Orders
• Matrimony

Question 23

Which sacrament is known as the central sacrament?

Answer 23

The Eucharist is known as the central sacrament due to its significance in the celebration of the Christian faith.