Christianity

Question 1

Paul’s name before conversion

Answer 1

Saul

Question 2

Damascus

Answer 2

Capital of Syria- where Paul was travelling to when he had an encounter with Jesus

Question 3

Epistles

Answer 3

Paul’s letters, of which there are 3

Question 4

Conversion

Answer 4

When your life is changed by giving yourself to God

Question 5

Persecution

Answer 5

mistreatment or punishment of a group of people because of their beliefs

Question 6

Roman citizenship

Answer 6

A specific social status granted by the Roman government that granted privileges to individuals

Question 7

Missionary

Answer 7

a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

Question 8

Agape love

Answer 8

an unconditional love for others because they are created in the image of God

Question 9

The three individuals who Paul wrote to

Answer 9

Timothy, Titus and Philemon

Question 10

Gentile

Answer 10

A non-Jewish person

Question 11

RRE

Answer 11

Reform, Reinterpretation and Expansion

Question 12

BEP

Answer 12

Beliefs, Ethics and Practice

Question 13

Evangelist

Answer 13

one who proclaims in word and deed the Good News of Jesus Christ

Question 14

Communities who Paul wrote letters to

Answer 14

Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians

Question 15

Council of Jerusalem

Answer 15

the first church council attended by Peter, Paul and James

Question 16

St. Stephen

Answer 16

First Christian martyr- stoned to death, attended by Paul

Question 17

5 Principal beliefs of Christianity

Answer 17

• Nature of God & the Trinity
• Humanity & divinity of Jesus
• Death & resurrection
• Salvation
• Revelation

Question 18

Procreation

Answer 18

The formation of new life through a married couple’s cooperation with God and in response to their vocation.

Question 19

Christian marriage

Answer 19

The legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife and the appropriate environment for sexual relations and childbearing for Christians

Question 20

Imago dei

Answer 20

Latin for “image of God,” which refers to the fact that God created man in his own image and likeness.

Question 21

Genesis

Answer 21

beginning; origin- First book of the Bible

Question 22

Most strict Christian denominations

Answer 22

Orthodox and Catholic

Question 23

Least strict Christian denominations

Answer 23

Protestant, Anglican and Pentecostal

Question 24

Dignity

Answer 24

the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect

Question 25

Vows

Answer 25

Promises made to God and each other in a marriage ceremony

Question 26

Exchange of rings

Answer 26

done to show the never-ending (circular) commitment between a couple

Question 27

Bridal procession

Answer 27

The ceremonial entry of the bride and bridesmaids in a Christian marriage ceremony

Question 28

Covenant

Answer 28

a sacred agreement

Question 29

Sermon

Answer 29

a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible.

Question 30

Unconditional love

Answer 30

love without limitation or qualification

Question 31

Sanctify

Answer 31

to make holy or sacred

Question 32

Blessing

Answer 32

A prayer asking that God care for a particular person, place, or activity. A simple blessing is usually made with the Sign of the Cross.

Question 33

Marriage contract

Answer 33

A contract between a bride and groom