Christianity: Sacred Texts and Writings

What is the sacred text that students learn about in Christianity?

• Bible

• Quran

• Vedas

• Tripitaka

The importance of the Bible in Christianity is:

• A source of moral guidance and religious teachings

• A collection of scientific facts

• A book of fictional stories

• A guide for political laws only

Which of the following extracts from the Bible best demonstrates the principal beliefs of Christianity?

• Genesis 1:1 – 'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.'

• John 3:16 – 'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.'

• Proverbs 3:5 – 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.'

• Psalm 23:1 – 'The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.'

Fill in the blank: The Bible provides a special connection between ______ and humans and provides human beings with deep spiritual insight into their religion.

• God

• Angels

• Animals

• Nature

The belief that the Bible is inspired by God is held in common by all Christians, but the understanding of this inspiration differs from group to group.

• True

• False

The Old Testament records the history of which people and their covenant with God?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Jewish people

• Egyptians

A Messiah or saviour is prophesied for the _______.

• Jews

• Christians

• Muslims

• Buddhists

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Books of Law (Torah) in the Old Testament?

• Genesis

• Exodus

• Psalms

• Deuteronomy

Which book is classified as a Major Prophet in the Old Testament?

• A) Isaiah

• B) Ruth

• C) Proverbs

• D) Hosea

Which section of the New Testament details the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ?

• The Gospels

• The Letters of Paul

• Book of Revelation

• General Letters