Unit F Christian Living - Love / Patience

Question 1

What is the definition of love

Answer 1

Love: commitment to another’s well-being.

Question 2

What is Eros?

Answer 2

sensual love (joy or pleasure received through the senses) - a self-centered love (egoistic).

Question 3

What is Philia?

Answer 3

• mutual love (care, concern and compassion between family and friends) - a sharing love.

Question 4

What is Agape?

Answer 4

unconditional love (acceptance & assistance of another expecting no repayment) -
a self-giving love (altruistic).

Question 5

Love is more than what?

Answer 5

According to Christian understanding, “love” is more than a feeling. Regarding love, Jesus commanded his followers:

Question 6

What is the quote about love?

Answer 6

Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.

Question 7

In the Gospel of John Jesus says that the end result of loving others is the experience of ____

Answer 7

Joy

Question 8

He also explains in this passage that the greatest expression of love is ____

Answer 8

Self sarfice

Question 9

The most famous teaching by Jesus on the topic of love is found in the Parable of the _______

Answer 9

Good Samaritan

Question 10

What is the moral of the Good Samaritan

Answer 10

In this parable Jesus shows that love is expressed in caring action toward others, even those whom we don’t like or have disagreements with.

Question 11

Who is your neighbour according to Jesus

Answer 11

For Jesus one’s neighbour is simply anyone in need that you are able to help.

Question 12

What is Paul’s definition of love?

Answer 12

I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love which Christ Jesus our Kord shows us. We can’t be separated by death or life, by angels or rulers, by anything in the present or anything in the future, by forces or powers in the world above or in the world below, or by anything else in creation.

Question 13

What was johns understanding of love

Answer 13

John’s understanding was that Christians are given the ability to love others because God extended love towards us first.

Question 14

love as something expressed through _____, through giving of ______________

Answer 14

Action, one’s self to another.

Question 15

What is the opposite of love?

Answer 15

Fear

Question 16

What is patience?

Answer 16

WRatience: waiting calmly or without complaint.

Question 17

What is endurance

Answer 17

Endurance: ability to withstand prolonged strain.

Question 18

Part of the early Christians’ encouragement to one another was based on?

Answer 18

their understanding of the temporary nature of their struggles and suffering

Question 19

Temporary nature is contrasted with?

Answer 19

This was contrasted with the eternal nature of the Kingdom of God, which was often portrayed as a reward or prize for enduring in their faith.
Christians encouraged each to be patient as they waited for Jesus to return in the fullness of power to establish his eternal kingdom.

Question 20

patience is often linked with _____ and ________.

Answer 20

Mercy and forgivness

Question 21

Patience is related to the theme of?

Answer 21

service

because Christians understand that they need to be patient with those they seek to serve.

Question 22

In our current society how are patience and endurance treated?

Answer 22

Patience goes against the instant gratification we want. Fast food, short videos on YouTube which means we do not develop patience.
Endurance is bad, such as pain, then we create medications to deal with the pain eventhough it might be more than what it seems

Question 23

Why is patience important in a relationship?

Answer 23

Patience is important in a relationship because it gives the other person space to be themselves, it does not insist on the person changing at that moment in order for the relationship to continue. The best thing you can give to someone else is your time. However, striving to be patient with someone does not mean being tolerant of harmful behaviour. As always, a balanced approach is needed.