Recoletos Education Finals Exam

The phrase "assurance about what we do not see" in Hebrews 11:1 implies that faith is:

• A. Based on concrete, visible evidence.

• B. A leap into the unknown without any foundation.

• C. A conviction about realities beyond the physical senses.

• D. A denial of the limitations of human perception.

2. The connection between the Old and New Testaments regarding faith is described as:

• A. A progression from promise to fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

• B. A gradual evolution with no significant changes.

• C. A complete break and discontinuity.

• D. A return to legalistic practices.

The phrase "cling to that hope promised by God" implies that faith involves:

• A. Ignoring the realities of human suffering.

• B. A passive acceptance of whatever happens.

• C. A denial of personal responsibility.

• D. An active and persistent reliance on God's promises.

The promises given to Abraham in Genesis include:

• A. Immediate wealth and power in his current land.

• B. A life free from challenges and trials.

• C. Exemption from all future journeys and relocations.

• D. Numerous descendants and the fatherhood of a great nation.

The act of obedience in faith is described as:

• A. A free and voluntary submission.

• B. A forced or coerced action.

• C. A conditional agreement based on personal benefit.

• D. A rejection of critical thinking.

The central action that led to Abraham's righteousness being reckoned to him was:

• A. His physical obedience to God's commands.

• B. His belief in God.

• C. His intellectual understanding of God's nature.

• D. His social standing within his community.

Faith by its very nature demands renouncing the immediate possession which sight would appear to offer; it is an invitation to turn to the source of the light. Faith consists in the willingness to let ourselves be constantly transformed and renewed by God’s call. According to the text, the nature of faith demands:

• A. Immediate gratification of desires.

• B. Renouncing the immediate possession offered by sight.

• C. Reliance on tangible, visible evidence.

• D. Ignoring the source of light.

Despite her faith, before her "Fiat" or "Yes" to the will of the Father, the Scriptures indicate that Mary:

• A. Was calm and composed.

• B. Remained unshaken by the sudden encounter.

• C. Struggled with doubt and fear.

• D. Indifferent and unresponsive.

Despite her limited understanding, Mary:

• A. cooperated with God with apprehension in her heart.

• D. Demanded complete clarity before acting.

• C. Trusted in God despite the unknown path.

• D. Relied solely on both her and Joseph's judgment.

The "deposit of faith" primarily refers to:

• A. A collection of personal opinions and beliefs.

• B. A compilation of historical documents from various cultures.

• C. A set of scientific theories about the universe.

• D. The body of truths revealed by God.