Christian Religious Studies

What actions did Ananias and Sapphira take with the money from their property sale? (a) Gave it all to the church (b) Held back some and deceived (c) Donated everything to the needy (d) Used it to construct a home

• Invested in a business

• Gave half to the church

• Saved it for future expenses

• (b) Held back some and deceived

Who disclosed the truth about Ananias and Sapphira's deceit? (a) Apostle Paul (b) The Holy Spirit (c) Peter (d) Stephen

• d) Barnabas

• c) Peter

• a) Apostle John

• b) The High Priest

What moral does the tale of Ananias and Sapphira convey regarding dishonesty? (a) Dishonesty can be acceptable at times (b) Dishonesty leads to severe repercussions (c) Dishonesty enhances relationships (d) Dishonesty results in rewards

• (b) Dishonesty leads to severe repercussions

• (d) Dishonesty results in rewards

• (a) Dishonesty can be acceptable at times

• (c) Dishonesty enhances relationships

What is the function of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life? (a) Educates and reminds (b) Safeguards and uncovers truth (c) Prays on behalf of believers (d) All of the above

• d

• Acts solely as a comforter

• Teaches only about the past

• Guides believers to wealth and prosperity

Why did early Christians sell their belongings? (a) To gain wealth (b) To assist the needy (c) To show off to others (d) To evade taxes

• To invest in businesses

• b

• To follow a trend

• To avoid community responsibilities

What is a significant consequence of dishonesty as shown in the story? (a) It brings joy (b) It leads to punishment (c) It creates friendships (d) It is overlooked

• It has no impact

• It encourages honesty

• It fosters trust

• (b) It leads to punishment

How did the early church support one another? (a) By keeping everything to themselves (b) By sharing resources (c) By competing with each other (d) By ignoring needs

• (b) By sharing resources

• (g) By avoiding collaboration

• (f) By forming exclusive groups

• (e) By hoarding wealth

What can we learn about integrity from Ananias and Sapphira's story? (a) Integrity is unimportant (b) Integrity is essential for trust (c) Integrity can be compromised (d) Integrity is rewarded with wealth

• (b) Integrity is essential for trust

• (d) Integrity is rewarded with wealth

• (a) Integrity is unimportant

• (c) Integrity can be compromised

What does the Holy Spirit do for believers according to the Bible? (a) Teaches them (b) Guides them (c) Comforts them (d) All of the above

• d) All of the above

• Teaches only about the past

• Comforts them through material wealth

• Guides them to ignore their feelings

What was the reaction of the early church to the actions of Ananias and Sapphira? (a) They were indifferent (b) They were supportive (c) They were shocked and concerned (d) They celebrated their actions

• They were amused

• They praised their honesty

• c

• They ignored the situation