CP Unit 2 Quiz 2

Why does the Incarnation matter?

• It allows us to be closer to God, but not fully know His love for us

• It demonstrates God’s willingness to come down to our level to reveal His love for us

• It teaches us that Jesus was simply a messenger and not divine in nature

• It shows us that God sent Jesus to be an example, not to connect with humanity fully

What issue were the Philippians struggling with in Paul's letter?

• They were being misled by false teachings about Jesus’ divine nature

• They were dealing with a lack of unity caused by selfishness and pride

• They were experiencing confusion about Jesus’ ability to offer forgiveness

• They were facing pressure to worship Roman gods and turn from their faith

What does Paul suggest is the true cause of disunity among the Philippians?

• Focusing on personal agendas rather than the needs of the community

• Forgetting the miracles that Jesus performed during His earthly ministry

• Disagreeing about how the law of Moses should be followed

• Lacking faith in the prophecies about the coming of the Messiah

What attitude does Paul emphasize as key to unity in the Philippian community?

• Patience with those who disagree, leading by strong command and authority

• Humility, putting others' needs first, and following Jesus' example of service

• Boldly proclaiming their faith while expecting others to follow their lead

• Remaining steadfast in tradition and seeking to elevate oneself for recognition

How does Paul describe Jesus' humility in his letter to the Philippians?

• Jesus remained quiet when faced with false accusations and punishment

• Jesus became a servant, humbling Himself to serve others and dying on the cross

• Jesus gave up His divine power and authority while living on the earth

• Jesus distanced Himself from followers to demonstrate a higher level of strength

What does it mean to "exalt" someone, according to Paul?

• To challenge their beliefs in order to help them grow stronger in faith

• To raise them to a higher level of honor or rank, giving them great respect

• To offer them material rewards as a sign of appreciation for their service

• To lower their status as an example of humility for others to follow

What does humility mean, based on the teachings in Philippians?

• Thinking of yourself as less valuable and lowering your own worth compared to others

• Seeing others as equals in dignity and serving them without seeking power or control

• Pretending to be humble while secretly hoping for praise and recognition

• Staying quiet in situations of unfair treatment and not standing up for yourself

Why did Paul write his letter to the Colossians?

• The Colossians were debating about whether Sunday should be the Sabbath day

• The Colossians were being misled by teachers who claimed Jesus wasn’t enough for salvation

• The Colossians were refusing to share their wealth with the poor in the community

• The Colossians were neglecting the traditional laws that came from the Old Testament

What does it mean that Jesus is "preeminent," according to the Letter to the Colossians?

• He surpasses all others in authority and is the only one truly worthy of our worship

• He is one of many spiritual leaders who guide people toward the truth of salvation

• He is important but ranks below the angels and other heavenly beings in power

• He is the first among equals but remains separate from God in His divine nature

How does Paul equip the Colossians to defend against false teachings?

• He gives them new religious laws to follow to help them stay on the right path

• He teaches them the truth that Jesus is sufficient for salvation and preeminent in all things

• He encourages them to pray to other gods to gain protection from false beliefs

• He instructs them to focus on philosophical arguments instead of relying on faith