Christian Faith and Living v.5 Unit 1

Write Acts 4:12 from memory.

"And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

Why does God love you? List at least three reasons found in this lesson.

1. He designed us 2. He made us 3. He is love

List at least three differences between humans and animals.

1. Humans have control of everything. 2. Humans are an image of God. 3. Humans or blessed by God.

List at least three differences between humans and animals.

1. Humans have domain over everything 2. God blessed us 3. Human was an image of God.

List at least 5 things that all Christians believe about Jesus Christ.

1. Jesus has the ability to save us from sin 2. Jesus was resurrected 3. Jesus is the son of God 4. Jesus is our savior 5. Jesus preaches the word of God

List nine things that Christians believe about Jesus Christ according to the Nicene Creed.

1. Jesus is the only son of God. 2. Jesus died for our sins. 3. Jesus is the one Lord. 4. Jesus came down from heaven. 5. The Lord is the giver of life. 6. Jesus speaks through the prophets. 7. Jesus was resurrected. 8. Jesus suffered for us because he loves us. 9. Jesus is worshiped and glorified like his father.

List at least 5 things that all Christians believe about Jesus Christ.

1. Jesus is the son of God 2. Jesus raised from the dead 3. Jesus can save us from sin 4. Jesus is the savior of the world 5. Jesus preaches the word of God

What are five things about becoming saved this lesson says we can learn from the parable of the lost son?

1. That God saves us from sin. 2. God finds us when we are lost. 3. God creates a vacuum that gets filled with things that only seem to satisfy. 4. We can learn true happiness. 5. We aren't worthless.

In what three ways is Christianity unique from other religions?

1. Unlike Christianity, many religions believe in multiple Gods. 2. Our God took a human form. 3. Our God pursues us.

List three benefits of a personal purpose statement?

1. personal purpose statement can help you to clarify what gives meaning to your life 2. it can serve as a guide in making decisions 3. it can be used to evaluate your involvements

Write a definition of the word, Christian.

A Christian is a person who believes in the existence of God and believes in what the Bible teaches us about Jesus Christ.

According to the philosopher, Blaise Pascal, what exists in the heart of every person? Sin. Hope. The desire for a better life. A God-shaped vacuum.

A God-shaped vacuum.

After studying the Bible verses in questions 1-4, how would you answer the question asked in the Westminster Shorter Catechism, "What is a person's primary purpose?"

A person's primary purpose is to worship and listen to God.

What is the main difference between a student and a disciple? There is no difference, both words mean the same thing. A student wants to know what the teacher knows, while a disciple wants to be like their rabbi. Students study in a school building, while disciples study outdoors. Disciples are adults, while students are children.

A student wants to know what the teacher knows, while a disciple wants to be like their rabbi.

What is the main difference between a student and a disciple? There is no difference, both words mean the same thing. Students study under a teacher, but disciples study under a rabbi. A student wants to know what the teacher knows, while a disciple wants to be like their rabbi. Disciples are adults, while students are children.

A student wants to know what the teacher knows, while a disciple wants to be like their rabbi.

What must you do to bear fruit? Live a good life. Accept Jesus as your Savior. Abide in Jesus. Love people.

Abide in Jesus.

What are the requirements for receiving what you ask? (Choose 2) Abide in Jesus. Refraining from sin. Being the most fruitful branch. Having Jesus' words abide in you.

Abide in Jesus. Having Jesus' words abide in you.

According to Ephesians 2:1-10, why do we need a Savior?

According to Ephesians 2:1-10, we need a savior because we would be lost without one.

Write a definition of the word, human.

An eternal being created by God to reflect his image.

Where did the name, Christian, originate? Rome Antioch Jerusalem Nazareth

Antioch

In Matthew 11:30, Jesus promises, "my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Why is the burden light? Because Jesus requires nothing of his followers. Because Jesus will be carrying the burden. Because Jesus will eliminate all of our problems. Because Jesus will bring us to heaven where there is no work.

Because Jesus will be carrying the burden.

Why might it have been difficult for Simon to do what Jesus asked and let down his nets a second time? (Check all that apply) Because Simon thought that he knew more than Jesus about fishing. Because he was already tired from fishing all night. Because he didn't believe he would catch anything.

Because Simon thought that he knew more than Jesus about fishing. Because he was already tired from fishing all night. Because he didn't believe he would catch anything.

Why did the Sanhedrin charge Jesus with blasphemy? (Select the best answer) Because he socialized with sinners. Because he did not observe their laws. Because he spoke to Samaritans. Because he referred to himself as the Son of God, a term that implied equality with God.

Because he referred to himself as the Son of God, a term that implied equality with God.

How can Jesus promise that his yoke will be easy? Because he requires nothing of his followers. Because he will be carrying the burden. Because he will eliminate all our problems. Because he will bring us to heaven where there is no work.

Because he will be carrying the burden.

Why was it necessary for Jesus to die an actual, physical death? (Select the best answer) Because only a physical sacrifice could pay the penalty of our sin. Because it proves that Jesus' love is real. Because it fulfills prophecy. Because it proves he was human.

Because only a physical sacrifice could pay the penalty of our sin.

Why did Jesus say these disciples were blessed?

Because those disciples were able to see things that even prophets and kings desire to see.

Why is it necessary to believe that Jesus physically rose from the dead? (Select the best answer) Because the Bible says so. Because without the resurrection, death would still have power over us. Because it proves that miracles can happen. Because it gives us hope that good can come from a bad situation.

Because without the resurrection, death would still have power over us.

Write Ephesians 2:8-9 from memory.

By grace, you are saved through faith and not yourself but the gift of God.

Write Ephesians 2:8-9 from memory.

By grace, you've been saved by faith by not your doing but from the gift of God and results of no work so no man can boast.

Why do Christians claim that Jesus is the only one who can save us?

Christians claim that Jesus is the only one who can save us because he can save us from sin because he is the only one who has never sinned.

The Gnostics believed... (Check all that apply) Each of us has a spark of divinity trapped inside our body. The material world is evil and not worth saving. We can love God with our mind and do what we want with our bodies. People need to be circumcised in order to be saved.

Each of us has a spark of divinity trapped inside our body. The material world is evil and not worth saving. We can love God with our mind and do what we want with our bodies. People need to be circumcised in order to be saved.

In Romans 3:10-12, who does Paul say is the problem? Everyone, including me. Those who are not Christians. People who act violently. Bad people.

Everyone, including me.

God is impressed by our good deeds. True False

False

I am a Christian if I attend a Bible study. True False

False

I am a Christian if I attend a Christian church. True False

False

I can be a Christian even if I don't believe what the Bible says about Jesus. True False

False

It is possible to be a Christian with your head but not your heart or hands. True False

False

Jesus will only be Lord if I acknowledge that he is. True False

False

The more I do for God, the greater his love for me. True False

False

Read Mark 1:16-20. What does Jesus say his disciples will do? Preach and teach. Fish for people. Experience a miracle. Good works.

Fish for people.

What did Jesus tell Simon he would be doing from that point on? Going on an adventure. Fishing for people. Preaching. Defeating the Romans.

Fishing for people.

Read John 13:15. Jesus expected his disciples to... (Choose two.) Follow his example. Become evangelists. Perform miracles. Do as he has done for you.

Follow his example. Do as he has done for you.

Why does St. Augustine say we were created? To love. To worship. To do good works. God made us himself.

God made us himself.

1 Peter 4:10-11. Peter says that we should serve each other with our gifts. What does he say will be the result? The church will be strengthened There will be an outpouring of love God will be glorified They will be given eternal life in heaven

God will be glorified

According to the quote by Rick Warren, the person whose opinion matters most to you is your... best friend. leader. God. mother.

God.

Write John 15:13 from memory.

Greater love has no one than to lay down one's life for his friends.

In Luke 5;1-11, what did Jesus do to prove that he was Simon's Lord? (Check all that apply) He got into Simon's boat. He made Simon aware of his sin. He took control of Simon's ability to catch fish. He changed Simon's career.

He made Simon aware of his sin. He took control of Simon's ability to catch fish. He changed Simon's career.

Peter Kreeft compares us to what? Clocks. Machines. Homing Pigeons. Musical instruments.

Homing Pigeons.

In Romans 3:10-12, what does Paul say is the cause of the problem? There are not enough righteous people in the world. Humans have turned away from God and failed to seek him. People have been cursing. The earth has become polluted.

Humans have turned away from God and failed to seek him.

What is the primary cause of the world's problems? Christians are not evangelizing. Humans have turned away from God and failed to seek him. People have been cursing. The earth has become polluted.

Humans have turned away from God and failed to seek him.

What is the primary cause of the world's problems? There are not enough righteous people in the world. Humans have turned away from God and failed to seek him. People have been cursing. The earth has become polluted.

Humans have turned away from God and failed to seek him.

To love God with my head, heart and hands means... (Select the best answer) I am employed as a pastor or missionary. I am seeking to know more about God, pursuing a relationship with him, and am actively serving him. I go to a Christian school, read my Bible, and am a hard worker. I am a member of a church, attend regularly, and do all I can to avoid sinning.

I am seeking to know more about God, pursuing a relationship with him, and am actively serving him.

To love God with my head, heart and hands means... (Select the best answer) I am attending church every Sunday. I am seeking to know more about god, pursuing a relationship with him, and am actively serving him. I go to a Christian school, read my bible, and am a hard worker. I am living a good life, and loving others.

I am seeking to know more about god, pursuing a relationship with him, and am actively serving him.

Use Luke 10:1-24 to answer the next three questions. What would you have found challenging about the assignment Jesus gave to these disciples? Explain your answer.

I would have found walking around town without sandals hard because, at that time, there were no paved roads, just sharp rocks you'll step on.

Read 1 Corinthians 15:12-19. Why does Paul, the author of this letter, claim that the historical events of Jesus' death and resurrection are essential to the Christian faith? (Check all that apply) If these events didn't happen, faith would be futile. If these events didn't happen, we would still be ruled by sin. If these events didn't happen, we would have no hope for the future. If these events didn't happen, Christians who have died would be lost.

If these events didn't happen, faith would be futile. If these events didn't happen, we would still be ruled by sin. If these events didn't happen, we would have no hope for the future. If these events didn't happen, Christians who have died would be lost.

How are we connected to Jesus? In a living relationship like a vine and a branch. By loving other people. Through a feeling of peace. Through membership in a church.

In a living relationship like a vine and a branch.

How are we connected to Jesus? In a living relationship like a vine and a branch. In a spiritual way through visions and dreams. In an indirect way through other people. Through our hope of seeing him in heaven.

In a living relationship like a vine and a branch.

How are we connected to Jesus? In a living relationship like a vine and a branch. In a spiritual way through visions and dreams. Through the person who told us about Jesus. Through our love for other people.

In a living relationship like a vine and a branch.

What is the purpose of a catechism? It is a fun way to learn trivia. It is a test given to people who apply for graduate school. It is a tool used to teach Christian beliefs. It is a place where ancient manuscripts are stored.

It is a tool used to teach Christian beliefs.

What does it mean to say that Jesus is Lord. It means that I believe Jesus is my Savior. It means that I seek Jesus' advice in all spiritual matters. It means that I try to follow the doctrines of my church. It means that I have given Jesus the authority over every aspect of my life.

It means that I have given Jesus the authority over every aspect of my life.

According to Colossians 1:15-20, why does Jesus have the right to be in charge?

Jesus has a right to be in charge because he is the son of God.

According to Jesus, how does he differ from the lords of this world? Jesus is a servant. Jesus doesn't require as much. Jesus gives better rewards. Jesus is will not punish.

Jesus is a servant.

To be a disciple of Jesus Christ, a person must... (Check all that apply) Make Jesus their top priority. Trust Jesus, even when they don't understand what he is doing. Know and live by Jesus' teachings. Imitate Jesus wherever they go.

Make Jesus their top priority. Trust Jesus, even when they don't understand what he is doing. Know and live by Jesus' teachings. Imitate Jesus wherever they go.

After considering the five questions posed by Andy Andrews, write the first draft of your purpose statement.

My family is important to me, so I want the ability to work hard to help out my parents and younger brother.

This lesson lists four reasons for a person to yield to Christ Jesus as Lord. Which of these do you find to be the most compelling and why?

One of the reasons I find the most compelling is that he created everything which means that he created all of the things I love.

In Romans 3: 13-18, what does Paul say has been infected by evil? (Check all that apply) Our throats, tongues, lips, and mouths. Our feet. Our eyes. Our ways.

Our throats, tongues, lips, and mouths. Our feet. Our eyes. Our ways.

Which of the following beliefs are unique to Christianity? God created the world. Salvation is based on historical events. Salvation is a gift of grace and cannot be earned. People should love others.

Salvation is based on historical events. Salvation is a gift of grace and cannot be earned.

Write Acts 4:12 from memory.

Salvation is found in no one else for there is no name in heaven given to man which must be saved.

Ephesians 2:10. After telling the Ephesians that they were saved by faith and not by good works, Paul reveals why God did it. Why does Paul say they were created? So they could do good works. So they could sing praises. So they could be happy. So they could teach others.

So they could do good works.

Read Mark 3:13-19. Why did Jesus appoint the 12 disciples? (Select all that apply) So they might be with him. So they could believe. So he could send them out to preach. To have authority to drive out demons.

So they might be with him. So he could send them out to preach. To have authority to drive out demons.

Which of the following is the Christian definition of lost? Not knowing one's whereabouts. Something that has been taken away. The condition of being separated from God. Lacking assurance or self-confidence.

The condition of being separated from God.

What happened when the disciples followed Jesus' instructions?

The disciples saw the devil and demons.

Write John 15:13 from memory.

There is no greater love than laying your life down for a friend

Write Acts 4:12 from memory.

There is no salvation for any man, for the is no name under heaven given to men that must be saved.

According to the author of Ecclesiastes, what happens when a person pursues wealth, pleasure, or wisdom? They find happiness. They end up with a handful of smoke. They learn the secret of success. They go to heaven.

They end up with a handful of smoke.

Why did Jesus say his disciples would be blessed? They would be given riches. They would become saints. They would see and hear things that kings and prophets did not. They would lead interesting lives.

They would see and hear things that kings and prophets did not.

Genesis 12:1-3. These verses tell us about the call of Abraham and the beginning of the Israelite nation. Why did God say that he was calling Abraham? To destroy the pagans. To become the most prosperous people in the world. To bless all the families of the earth. To start the Jewish religion.

To bless all the families of the earth.

What does the author of Ecclesiastes conclude is the purpose of life? To live in relationship with God. To gain as much as you can before you die. To gain wisdom. To love others.

To live in relationship with God.

Why does the Father prune the branches? To punish sin. To make them more fruitful. To clean up their messes. To make room for more branches.

To make them more fruitful.

Why did Jesus ascend into heaven? (Select the best answer) He was eager to be with his Father again. He wanted his followers to take over his work. To prepare a place for us. To develop a strategy for the Second Coming.

To prepare a place for us.

Exodus 9:16. This verse is part of a message that God sent to Pharoah through Moses just before the plague of hail. Why does God say he gave Pharoah his position of authority in Egypt? So that Pharaoh could build the pyramids. To show God's power to the earth. To keep peace and establish a rule of law. To strengthen the Israelites by having them perform hard labor.

To show God's power to the earth.

By calling themself a Christian, a person is claiming to belong to Jesus Christ. True False

True

Jesus had to die an actual, physical death in order to pay the penalty of our sin. True False

True

Jesus is Lord whether I accept it or not. True False

True

Only humans were made alive by the breath of God. True False

True

To be created in God's image means that we are reflections of God. True False

True

To be created in God's image means that we share many of his attributes. True False

True

To be created in God's image means that we share many of his attributes. True False

True

To have faith in Jesus Christ, I must believe that what he promised is true and worthy of my personal commitment. True False

True

Read Matthew 10:24-25. What can a disciple expect to be called? Blessed A fool Whatever the rabbi is called A child of God

Whatever the rabbi is called

According to Romans 5:8, when did God's love for you begin? When I was born. When I was still a sinner. When I became a Christian. When I confessed my sin.

When I was still a sinner.

Ephesians 3:17-19

You are cherished.

1 John 1:9

You are forgiven.

Romans 8:31-35

You are supported.

1 John 3:1

You were adopted.

John 15:16

You were chosen.

Psalms 139:16

You were planned.

Luke 15:16

You were rescued.

According to the dictionary, a lord is someone you are obligated to obey. According to that definition, which of the following are your lords? (Check all that apply) Your supervisor at work. An official of a foreign country. Your best friend. The driver of your bus.

Your supervisor at work. The driver of your bus.

Why do Christians claim that Jesus is the only one who can save us? Because Jesus claimed to be the only Savior. Because Jesus is the only one to live without sin. Because it is their tradition to believe this. a and b a, b, and c

a and b

Why do we need a Savior? Because we are dead and cannot revive ourselves. Because we are under the control of a power greater than ourselves. Because we owe a price that we cannot pay. a and c. a, b, and c.

a, b, and c.

When a person has a spiritual awakening, recognizes they have been lost, and embraces a restored relationship with God, Christians refer to it as... being born again. getting your act together. being confirmed. earning your salvation.

being born again.

In Luke 6:40, Jesus says that a disciple will be... like their teacher. a strong leader. loving and kind to all. above reproach.

like their teacher.

In Luke 12, Jesus said that you are worth more than... an unbeliever all the stars in the universe the sacrifice of lambs and goats many sparrows

many sparrows

In the essay by John Piper, Piper compares being created in the image of God to... statues and mirrors books and newspapers houses and cars free will and choices

statues and mirrors

At the age of 4 or 5, first century Jewish boys and girls would begin to study... the Psalms the Greek language Mathematics the Torah

the Torah

Jesus told the parable about houses built on a rock and on the sand to illustrate... the difference between sand and rocks in construction. the danger of listening to him and not doing what he says. the difference between Jews and Gentiles. the danger of following the law.

the danger of listening to him and not doing what he says.

Jesus told the parables about a person building a tower and a king going to war to illustrate... the importance of finishing what you start. the importance of counting the cost before becoming a disciple. the importance of financial budgeting. the problems in politics and business.

the importance of counting the cost before becoming a disciple.

Jesus told the parables about a person building a tower and a king going to war to illustrate... the importance of finishing what you start. the importance of financial budgeting. the importance of counting the cost before becoming a disciple. the problems in politics and business.

the importance of counting the cost before becoming a disciple.

Jesus said that a disciple can expect to be treated... with respect. harshly. the same way that their rabbi is treated. no differently than anyone else.

the same way that their rabbi is treated.

Jesus said that a disciple can expect to be treated... with respect. harshly. the same way that their rabbi was treated. no differently than anyone else.

the same way that their rabbi was treated.

In John 8:31, Jesus told believing Jews that they were his disciples if... they believe in him. They spend time in prayer daily. they abide in his Word. they work hard.

they abide in his Word.

According to the essay by C.S. Lewis, two consequences of being eternal are that... (Choose two) we will all live together in heaven. you have never talked to a mere mortal. we do not need to be afraid. compared to your life, cultures and civilizations have the lifespan of a gnat.

you have never talked to a mere mortal. compared to your life, cultures and civilizations have the lifespan of a gnat.