WR - Christianity Quiz

1               Why did the Roman authorities have Jesus crucified?

• He was considered a serious threat, a revolutionary

• They were jealous of his magic miracle powers

• To punish the Jews for their rebelliousness

• They confused him with a notorious murderer named Barabbas

'Christ' most literally means:

• anointed one

• awaken one

• God-king

• prophet

What is the 'secret meaning' of the Ichthys symbol?

• Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

• Praise the Lord, all you peoples

• Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior

• God is with us

What did Emperor Constantine do?

• Ordered the execution of Jesus of Nazareth

• Appointed Peter as the first Bishop of Rome

• Legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire

• Moved the capital of Christianity to Jerusalem

 

Which of the following best describes the Catholic understanding of the pope?

• The heir to St Peter

• The keeper of the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven

• The foremost representative of God on Earth

• All of the above

What was the event at which the first Christians received the Holy Spirit?

• Transfiguration

• Resurrection

• Ascension

• Pentecost

The term 'ekklesia' generally refers to:

• the church

• a letter

• the good news

• the geographical territory overseen by an archbishop

What does 'theosis' most nearly mean?

• becoming united with God

• praying with icons

• venerating saints

• excommunication

1               'Gospel' most nearly means:

• Good news

• Faith alone

• Baptism

• Repentance

Which of the following best describes the results of The Fall?

• All humans are stained or held captive by sin, and therefore need God's help to overcome it

• God is cruel and arbitrary

• God wants to bless us with material and financial success

• Every human being goes to Heaven eventually