Chapter 5 - Defenders of True Faith

What is the difference between schism and heresy?

• Schism is rejecting the true teachings of the Church, while heresy is standing opposed to the Church.

• Schism is standing opposed to the Church, while heresy is rejecting the true teachings of the Church.

• Schism is related to the Holy Trinity, while heresy is related to the Son of God and the Holy Spirit.

• Schism is formed in connection with the mysteries of faith, while heresy is related to the Apostolic Fathers.

Write a note on Apostolic Fathers.

• Apostolic Fathers are Christian writers who lived in the first century and had direct acquaintance with the apostles or their followers.

• Apostolic Fathers are saints who lived during the first seven centuries and gave authentic teachings to the Church.

• Apostolic Fathers are persons who wrote and acted against the threats and accusations raised against Christianity in the 2nd century.

• Apostolic Fathers are fathers of the Church recognized by the Church and who gave authentic teachings to the Church.

Who are the Fathers of the Church? What is their role in defending faith?

• Fathers of the Church are saints who lived during the first seven centuries and their role is to preserve many in Christian faith.

• Fathers of the Church are recognized by the Church and who gave authentic teachings to the Church, and their role is to defend true faith and preserve true faith.

• Fathers of the Church are persons who wrote and acted against the threats and accusations raised against Christianity in the 2nd century, and their role is to defend true faith and preserve true faith.

• Fathers of the Church are Christian writers who lived in the first century and had direct acquaintance with the apostles or their followers.

Write a short note on St. Ephrem.

• St. Ephrem was born at Nisibus in Syria in 306 and spent his last days in Edessa.

• St. Ephrem was born at Caesarea in Asia-minor in 329 A.D. and became the bishop of Caesarea.

• St. Ephrem was born in Alexandria in A.D. 295 and became the bishop of that place in 328.

• St. Ephrem was born at Thagasthe in Africa in 354 and became a priest and a bishop.

Prepare a brief description of St. Augustine.

• St. Augustine was born at Thagasthe in Africa in 354 and became a priest and a bishop, and has written many spiritual books.

• St. Augustine was born in 349 in a noble family in Antioch, became a priest in 386, and was an eloquent orator and expert in explaining the truth of faith in a very simple way.

• St. Augustine was a great theologian and father of the Church who fought against Aryan heresy and declared and taught the Nicaea creed.

• St. Augustine was a doctor who presented deep divine truths in a simple way through beautiful poems and hymns.

What is the chief purpose of early councils?

• The chief purpose of early councils was to defend true faith and preserve true faith.

• The chief purpose of early councils was to preserve many in Christian faith.

• The chief purpose of early councils was to give authentic teachings on the doctrines of faith.

• The chief purpose of early councils was to define true faith at proper times.

What is the role of the Church in trying to gain more deep wisdom about the sacred scriptures?

• The Church is ever interested in trying to gain more deep wisdom about the sacred scriptures and desires to constantly nourish her children with the divine word.

• The Church encourages all to study the books of the Eastern and Western Fathers of the Church and the Sacred liturgy.

• The Church desires to constantly nourish her children with the divine word and preserve many in Christian faith.

• The Church is ever interested in trying to gain more deep wisdom about the sacred scriptures and encourages all to study the books of the Eastern and Western Fathers of the Church.

What is the Word of God to remember from the text?

• The Word of God to remember is 'But even if we or an angel from heaven should proclaim to you a Gospel contrary to what we proclaimed to you, let that one be accursed!'

• The Word of God to remember is 'But even if we or an angel from heaven should proclaim to you a Gospel contrary to what we proclaimed to you, let that one be accursed!'

• The Word of God to remember is 'But even if we or an angel from heaven should proclaim to you a Gospel contrary to what we proclaimed to you, let that one be accursed!'

• The Word of God to remember is 'But even if we or an angel from heaven should proclaim to you a Gospel contrary to what we proclaimed to you, let that one be accursed.'

What is the significance of the Nicene Creed in the history of the Church?

• The Nicene Creed was a declaration of faith that was used to combat heresies in the early Church.

• The Nicene Creed was a document that outlined the organizational structure of the early Church.

• The Nicene Creed was a collection of hymns and prayers used in early Church services.

• The Nicene Creed was a list of moral and ethical guidelines for members of the early Church.

Describe the contributions of St. Athanasius to the Church.

• St. Athanasius was a key figure in the development of monasticism in the Church.

• St. Athanasius was instrumental in the formation of the New Testament canon.

• St. Athanasius was a prominent defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism.

• St. Athanasius was known for his work in translating the Bible into Latin.