Christianity and Biblical Concepts

What does the term "Advent" mean in the context of the Christian tradition?

• Departure

• Arrival

• Celebration

• Departure and Arrival

What is the "Big Idea" of Advent for Christians around the world?

• Reflecting on past events

• Celebrating holidays

• Reflecting on Jesus' arrival and anticipating his return

• Focusing on present circumstances

What does the Bible describe as the feeling of anticipating a future that's better than the present?

• Fear

• Joy

• Hope

• Despair

How does biblical hope differ from optimism?

• It is not focused on circumstances

• It depends on positive circumstances

• It is the same as optimism

• It is based on personal achievements

How does the bible describe the basic meaning of the Hebrew word "shalom"?

• Chaos

• War

• Peace in the midst of conflict

• Happiness

According to the Bible, what is the core idea behind the concept of shalom?

• Chaos

• Completeness and wholeness

• War

• Happiness

Biblical languages have many words for the feeling of Joy?

What is different about the Biblical perspective on joy?

• It is dependent on circumstances

• It is an attitude God's people adopt because of their hope in God's love and promise

• It is unrelated to faith

• It is self centered

According to Jesus, what is the most important thing?

• Wealth

• Power

• Both loving God and loving your neighbor

• Pursuing personal happiness

What does 'agape' love primarily mean for Jesus?

• Romantic love

• Familial love

• Friendship

• Action and choice to seek the well being of others over self