Test#4 11/6/14

Question 1

What are the 4 reasons for the Incarnation?

Answer 1

1. To save us from sin
2. To show us His Love
3. To be our model of Holiness
4. To make us Partakers in His Divine Nature

Question 2

What does the first Infancy Narratives have in it?

Answer 2

Matthew: written for a Jewish audience, Joseph plays a central role, Angel appears to Joseph, Magi visit Jesus.

Question 3

What was significant about the Last Supper? What did Jesus establish?

Answer 3

He said one of the Disciples will betray him, and he established the New Commandment.

Question 4

Who was at the foot of the cross when Jesus died?

Answer 4

Mary

Question 5

What is the strongest evidence of Jesus’ divinity? If Jesus’ didn’t rise from the dead, then how is that a problem for Christians?

Answer 5

When Jesus’ rose from the dead, and it would be a problem because it would show that he is only human.

Question 6

Why was Jesus baptized?

Answer 6

To show us an example.

Question 7

What proof do we have of our faith?

Answer 7

The Resurrection

Question 8

What evidence do we have for the Resurrection?

Answer 8

Scripture

Question 9

What are examples of Christ’s Humanity and Divinity?

Answer 9

Humanity
- born of a woman
- dying on the cross
Divinity
- miracles
- Resurrection

Question 10

How is Jesus the promised Messiah?

Answer 10

Because He died on the cross to save us.

Question 11

How is Christ viewed in Judaism?

Answer 11

He is an important role, Jesus was Hebrew by birth, He is part of the Legacy of Abraham and David.

Question 12

How is Christ viewed in Islam?

Answer 12

Jesus is a great prophet in the Koran.

Question 13

How is Christ viewed in Buddhism?

Answer 13

He is seen as an example for each person to follow on their journey toward Nirvana(liberation).

Question 14

How is Christ viewed in Hinduism?

Answer 14

Jesus was a martyr, a great teacher, and an example of non-violence.

Question 15

What is the Incarnation and why is it so important?

Answer 15

It is when God took on flesh, it is important because it helps us understand and be more like God.

Question 16

What are the 4 reasons for the Incarnation and how are the Incarnation and Redemption directly related?

Answer 16

1. Save us from sin
2. Make us partakers in His Divine Nature
3. Show us God’s love
4. Be our Model of Holiness
   They are related because Jesus had to take on flesh and saved us by sacrificing Himself.

Question 17

What is the Hypostatic Union?

Answer 17

Says Jesus is 100% human and Divine, 2 natures in 1 Person of Jesus.

Question 18

How is Jesus both Human and Divine?

Answer 18

Humanity
- Born of a woman
- Like us in all things except sin
- Human will and intellect
Divinity
- Miracles
- Authority to forgive sin
- Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit
- Divine will and intellect

Question 19

Two examples from the Gospels that illustrate Jesus’ Humanity and Divinity?

Answer 19

Humanity
- born of a woman
- died on the cross
Divinity
- healing
- rising from the dead

Question 20

Define the Kingdom of God and list the requirements to enter it.

Answer 20

It is the reign or rule of God, a place of  righteousness and peace. 
Conditions to enter:
1. believe in God
2. have an interior conversion
3. accept Jesus' word
4. sacrifice everything for Him
5. live by His commandment to love

Question 21

How did Jesus revel the Kingdom while on earth?

Answer 21

Revealed it by:

• Transfiguration: shows Jesus in Kingdom
• Miracles: shows Him ruling
• Parables: shows Him showing the Kingdom
• Prayer: shows us getting closer to God

Question 22

What does the second Infancy Narratives have in it?

Answer 22

Luke: written for a Gentile audience, Mary plays a central role, Angel appears to Mary, Shepherds visit Jesus.