What is the sacred text of Christianity?
In this lesson, we will be learning about the sacred text of Christianity, the Holy Bible. We will be looking at the two parts: The Old Testament and the New Testament.
What is the sacred text of Christianity?
In this lesson, we will be learning about the sacred text of Christianity, the Holy Bible. We will be looking at the two parts: The Old Testament and the New Testament.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The structure of the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments
- The authorship of the Bible and its status as a source of wisdom and authority
- Difference approaches in interpreting around the Bible
- The Four Gospels
- The Book of Revelation
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8 Questions
Q1.
In which part of the Bible are the four gospels found?
In the Old Testament
Q2.
What are those four gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and Philip
Matthew, Mark, Michael and Luke
Q3.
Which of these are parables of Jesus? (Select three)
The parable of love
The parable of the helpful person
The parable of the sun
Q4.
In the parable of the good Samaritan, what did the first and second person do when they saw the injured man?
They called for help
They just stared at the man
They ran over to help the injured man
Q5.
In the parable of the sower, what are the four places the seeds are planted?
The path, the dry soil, the weedy soil and the good soil
The path, the wet soil, the weedy soil and the good soil
Q6.
What is the main teaching in the parable of the sower?
Christians should build their lives on strong foundations by following the teachings and examples set by Jesus.
Love and be kind to everyone around you.
Q7.
What is the main teaching in the parable of the wise and foolish builders?
Love and be kind to everyone around you.
The message of God has been spread by Jesus but it is up to people to hear it and let it grow within them.
Q8.
What is the main teaching in the parable of the good Samaritan?
Christians should build their lives on strong foundations by following the teachings and examples set by Jesus.
The message of God has been spread by Jesus but it is up to people to hear it and let it grow within them.
9 Questions
Q1.
What is the name of the sacred text for Christians?
The Guru Granth Sahib
The Qur'an
The Tipitaka
The Vedas
Q2.
What are the two parts to this sacred text? Tick two.
The First Testament
The Second Testament
The Third Testament
Q3.
Which of the following are found in the Old Testament?
Jesus's life and teachings
Setting up the church
Story of Adam and Eve
What will happen when Jesus returns
Q4.
Which of the following are found in the New Testament?
Book of Genesis (creation story)
Story of Adam and Eve
Q5.
What happened on the first day of the creation story?
God created land and plants
God created land animals and man
God created sea animals and birds
God created the sky
God created the sun, moon and stars
God rested
Q6.
What happened on the third day of the creation story?
God created land animals and man
God created light
God created sea animals and birds
God created the sky
God created the sun, moon and stars
God rested
Q7.
What happened on the fifth day of the creation story?
God created land and plants
God created land animals and man
God created light
God created the sky
God created the sun, moon and stars
God rested
Q8.
What happened on the seventh day of the creation story?
God created land and plants
God created land animals and man
God created light
God created sea animals and birds
God created the sky
God created the sun, moon and stars
Q9.
True or false? Some Christians believe that the creation story in Genesis is a true story about how the world was really made. Some Christians think that it is just a story and is not literally how God made the world.
False