Religion

Question 1

What does the Latin root “ligare” mean (in the context of religion)?

Answer 1

To bind or reconnect to a source. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Question 2

What is the Greek term for religion and its meaning?

Answer 2

Thrēskeia, meaning obligations toward a supernatural power. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Question 3

What Hebrew pictograph underlies the word for religion and what do its parts mean?

Answer 3

DAT: dalet (door) + tav (covenant) – a pathway into the covenant. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Question 4

What English word translates the Greek ‘eusebeia’?

Answer 4

Piety or godliness – which itself is religion. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of religion according to 2Corinthians5:18‑19?

Answer 5

To reconcile us back to God through Christ. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Question 6

Define ‘religion’ in one sentence.

Answer 6

A system of reconnecting (binding) to God through prescribed forms and power. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Question 7

What does the power of religion refer to?

Answer 7

The life of God (Zoe) in us by the Holy Spirit, enabling us to live like Christ. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Question 8

What does the form of religion refer to?

Answer 8

The outward practices and lifestyle that flow from the Spirit’s power. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Question 9

In 1Timothy3:16, what is described as the ‘mystery of godliness’?

Answer 9

Christ manifest in the flesh and vindicated by the Spirit. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Question 10

Give a one‐sentence definition of vain religion.

Answer 10

Practices (form) without the Spirit’s power – empty of true life. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Question 11

Which two faces of religion are taught in 2Timothy3:5?

Answer 11

1) Power of religion, 2) Form of religion. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Question 12

What happens if you have power without form in your religion?

Answer 12

It becomes profitless and unproductive (vain religion). :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Question 13

What happens if you have form without power?

Answer 13

It is empty religion, lacking Christ’s life. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Question 14

Which Old Testament image underlines the idea of ‘power’ in religion?

Answer 14

The breath (Spirit) of God giving life (John7:38). :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Question 15

What Greek word describes the power of Religion encapsulated in us?

Answer 15

Zoe – the life‐principle given by the Spirit. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Question 16

Name one book where Christ’s example and form are highlighted for us to follow.

Answer 16

1Peter2:21 or John13:13‑16. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Question 17

Which chapter contrasts those who deny religion’s power while clinging to its form?

Answer 17

2Timothy3 – those “having a form of godliness but denying its power.” :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Question 18

In Acts11:26, what two aspects did the apostles demonstrate?

Answer 18

Both power (life in them) and form (how they lived). :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Question 19

Give a New Testament example of one practicing vain religion.

Answer 19

Cornelius had form but lacked power until Peter came (Acts10). :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Question 20

What makes Christianity ‘complete’ according to this manual?

Answer 20

It has both the power of Religion (Spirit) and the form (practices). :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Question 21

Which verse emphasizes that without love, religious acts are empty?

Answer 21

James1:26‑27 – control your tongue or religion is vain. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Question 22

How does 1Thessalonians1:5 illustrate complete religion?

Answer 22

Power of the Spirit among them and exemplary conduct (form). :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

Question 23

In your own words, why must form proceed from power?

Answer 23

Because the Spirit’s life authenticates and empowers our actions. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}

Question 24

What distinguishes Islam’s practice from Christian religion in this manual’s view?

Answer 24

It has form but lacks the mystery of Christ’s power. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}

Question 25

Summarize the ‘Christ factor’ in one phrase.

Answer 25

Christ is the hidden secret that brings spiritual power. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}

Question 26

List the four scriptural references that define religion’s mystery and example.

Answer 26

2 Cor 5:18‑19; 1 Peter 2:21; John 13:13‑16; 1 Tim 3:16. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}

Question 27

Why is it incomplete to have only power in religion?

Answer 27

Without form, there is no visible proof of God’s work. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}