Short Answers Flashcards

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How did the death of Martyrs help the growth of the church?

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The steadfast faith of the martyrs encouraged and inspired people to become members of the church

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what is the importance of the conversion of Emperor Constantine in the history of the church?

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because of the conversion, Christianity became a religion

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what is meant of Universal council?

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the representation of the church as a whole.

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which are the 2 universal councils that our councils recognize?

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Constantinople and Ephesus

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Find out from the creed, the qualifications used for the Holy Spirit, at the council of Constantinople?

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The Holy Spirit was deemed the life giving Lord of all.

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why do we observe Wednesdays and Fridays as fasting days?

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Friday - Jesus’ Crucifixion

Wednesday - Judas collected the money to betray Jesus

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Describe the role St. Dionysius played in establishing our Church’s identity?

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added participation to the church worship

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List the special talents and qualities of St. Dionysius, the second indigenous saint of our church.

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a leader, educator, and writer

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His Holiness Baselios Catholicos compared St. Dionysius with Moses, Explain?

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St. Dionysius led our church to independence just as Moses led the Israelites to freedom.

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10
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What is grace?

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a way to connect to God

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What is a sacrament?

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An act of grace

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How many recognized sacraments are in our church?

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7

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Why does the priest place the rings on the fingers of the bridegroom and the bride?

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The Holy Spirit will bestow grace on the family.

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what does the thali and the manthrokodi represent?

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Thali - 7 strands of the manthrakodi and mathrakodi - Sari given from bridegroom

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What are the two important parts in the service of holy matrimony?

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blessing of crowns and blessing of rings

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What are traditions? why are they important?

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Different festivals and holidays to enhance prayer. Conformity with the church. Sacraments are traditions. Sustain journey.

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Why should we pray for the departed souls?

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Death doesn’t separate us from God, we worship together. believers never die.

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Why do angels continuously sing in the heaven?

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Music is the highest form of praise and devotion

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Describe the incident which throws light on the wisdom and sense of justice of King Solomon.

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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.

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Why did Queen Sheeba visit Solomon?

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Queen Sheeba came to Jerusalem because she had heard of Solomon’s wisdom. Solomon answered all of her questions.

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What made the Lord angry with Solomon?

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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.

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What is the true purpose of Christian life?

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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.

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How and why do we use our five senses in worship

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To engage in worship 
eyes - see service
Touch - kiss of peace
ears - hear praises 
mouth - sing hymns Nose - smell incense
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What are the books known in the name of Solomon?

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the book of Solomon

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"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.
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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
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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
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"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.