Christianity Core Beliefs

Christianity is a ________ religion.

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

Christianity emerged from which religion?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Trick question, it was the first religion to emerge historically

The religious text of Christianity is known as the _______

• Qur'an

• Torah

• Noble Eightfold Path

• Bible

True/false the Bible is organized into two sections, with the New Testament revealing the life and teachings of Jesus as recorded by his disciples known as the "Gospels"

• True

• False

Why is God referred to as "father" in Christianity?

• God has a "parental" relationship w/humanity (takes care of them)

• Jesus referred to him as "father" when praying to God according to Christian religious texts

• God was the father of Abraham according to the Bible

• Answers 1 and 2 are both correct

Which of the following could not be said about the relationship between God and Jesus according to Christians

• Jesus was viewed as being both human and divine (obedient to God as a human, and the visible incarnation of God on earth)

• Christian doctrine teaches that God is male, as Jesus was a male

• Christians pray to Jesus, as they acknowledge him as the Messiah or Redeemer

• Jesus's life and death as a human were a part of God's plan

Which of the following is not a part of the Christian Trinity?

• God

• Jesus

• Holy Spirit

• Angel Gabriel

True of false: Christians believe in invisible beings that can influence individuals and events such as angels and demons

• True

• False

What aspect of Christianity might other religions (such as Islam and Judaism) not agree with?

• The idea that Jesus was raised to Heaven by God after he was crucified

• It's sabbath takes place on a Sunday

• the acknowledgement of Jesus as God and/or the Messiah

• Trick question, these religions see eye to eye on everything!

What do Christians believe happened to Jesus after he was crucified?

• Was resurrected 3 days later

• 40 days later he ascended to Heaven to reign alongside God

• Riots broke out all throughout the Roman Empire

• His sacrifice saved humanity, as it redeemed their sins