DT I Study Guide - Introduction

What is the definition of Theology? Choose all that apply

• The study of Jesus' disciples

• The study of God / The study related to God

• Lover of God

• WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF GOD

• The study of God's revelation of Himself to man

What are Mysteries of Grace?

• When you eat Koshari

• Where the you receive the Holy Spirit

• Where the Holy Spirit grants invisible gifts

• When you fast in the Great Lent

Answer explanation

These are the sacraments

During the sacraments, there is an invisible grace( the physical thing that we are doing) and an invisible grace(the holy spirit coming down)

What is the meaning of Dogma? Choose all that apply

• A set of beliefs that are accepted by the members of the church

• Our faith

• Official teachings of the church

• Our opinion

• The study of God's revelation of Himself to man

True or False?

All religions are equal even if they are contradictory

• True

• False

What is the importance of Dogma? Choose all that apply

• It is important to understand what we believe in

• It is important to participate in the rituals of the church, even if we don't know what's going on

• It unifies our church with one belief system

• It provides validity and foundation to our rituals and practice

• Because Baptism is important

What is the meaning of Orthodox? Choose all that apply

• right; straight

• teaching

• original

• instruction

What is the meaning of Doctrine? Choose all that apply

• Teaching

• Straight

• Instruction

• Opinionated

• Our traditions

What is the difference between dogma and rituals/rites?

• Dogma is how we express our faith (Incarnation, salvation, second coming, etc.) -- Rituals all the sacraments we do (Agpeya prayers, fasting, sacraments, etc.)

• Dogma is the faith, the belief itself (Incarnation, salvation, second coming, etc.) -- Rituals are how we express our faith (Agpeya prayers, fasting, sacraments, etc.)

• Dogma is St. Peter -- Ritual is St. John

What is the meaning of Holy Tradition?

• Teaching that is passed on within the church from one generation to the next (the life of the church) as guided through the Holy Spirit

• The faith and belief itself that our Orthodox Church teaches

• How our faith is expressed in our church

  Ex. fasting, agpeya prayers, liturgies, etc.

True or False?

It doesn't matter what you believe in as long as you are sincere in your faith

• True

• False