Short Answers Flashcards
How did the death of Martyrs help the growth of the church?
The steadfast faith of the martyrs encouraged and inspired people to become members of the church
what is the importance of the conversion of Emperor Constantine in the history of the church?
because of the conversion, Christianity became a religion
what is meant of Universal council?
the representation of the church as a whole.
which are the 2 universal councils that our councils recognize?
Constantinople and Ephesus
Find out from the creed, the qualifications used for the Holy Spirit, at the council of Constantinople?
The Holy Spirit was deemed the life giving Lord of all.
why do we observe Wednesdays and Fridays as fasting days?
Friday - Jesus’ Crucifixion
Wednesday - Judas collected the money to betray Jesus
Describe the role St. Dionysius played in establishing our Church’s identity?
added participation to the church worship
List the special talents and qualities of St. Dionysius, the second indigenous saint of our church.
a leader, educator, and writer
His Holiness Baselios Catholicos compared St. Dionysius with Moses, Explain?
St. Dionysius led our church to independence just as Moses led the Israelites to freedom.
What is grace?
a way to connect to God
What is a sacrament?
An act of grace
How many recognized sacraments are in our church?
7
Why does the priest place the rings on the fingers of the bridegroom and the bride?
The Holy Spirit will bestow grace on the family.
what does the thali and the manthrokodi represent?
Thali - 7 strands of the manthrakodi and mathrakodi - Sari given from bridegroom
What are the two important parts in the service of holy matrimony?
blessing of crowns and blessing of rings
What are traditions? why are they important?
Different festivals and holidays to enhance prayer. Conformity with the church. Sacraments are traditions. Sustain journey.
Why should we pray for the departed souls?
Death doesn’t separate us from God, we worship together. believers never die.
Why do angels continuously sing in the heaven?
Music is the highest form of praise and devotion
Describe the incident which throws light on the wisdom and sense of justice of King Solomon.
Two women had both claimed a child one women wanted to divide it, the other would give it to the other women to keep it alive.
Why did Queen Sheeba visit Solomon?
Queen Sheeba came to Jerusalem because she had heard of Solomon’s wisdom. Solomon answered all of her questions.
What made the Lord angry with Solomon?
To establish ties with other countries, Solomon became friendly with women from these countries. The woman praised Astharoth goddess of Sidonians. Solomon worshipped her too, which disobeys God.
What is the true purpose of Christian life?
To Tranfigurate, which is a life long process in order to be glorified. So purpose in not only to see the Glory of God but also to be glorified.
How and why do we use our five senses in worship
To engage in worship eyes - see service Touch - kiss of peace ears - hear praises mouth - sing hymns Nose - smell incense
What are the books known in the name of Solomon?
the book of Solomon
“Give therefore an understanding mind to govern thy people, that I may discern between good and evil” Explain the Context.
God was happy that Solomon asked for wisdom in the dream instead for worldly things, so he blessed Solomon.
what were the steps Hezekiah took to make faith in God firm in Judah?
Hezekiah removed all other temples and commanded that people only worship in Jerusalem temple
How did Hezekiah recover from the fatal illness?
Hezekiah continued to praise the Lord. Isaiah then laid dryed figs on the boil after he received a message from the Lord and gained
“It is easy for the shadow top go forward, so let it go backwards.” Explain the context.
The king responded to Isaiah. Isaiah brought the sundial 10 degrees backwards on the sundial.
