Jesus Christ: Source of Our Salvation Chapter 1 Test

What is the source of the Good News that Jesus freely suffered, died, rose, and ascended to heaven?

The Paschal Mystery.

What does natural revelation refer to?

The way you can learn about God by looking at the world around you and at human beings.

Which statement is false regarding the relationship between man and woman?

Although both genders have inalienable dignity, they are not equal.

What Jewish practice helped Jews distinguish their identity as God's Chosen People while living in Babylon?

Sabbath observance.

What does the creation account in Genesis 2 portray about God?

God has human qualities.

What is the significance of the Enuma Elish in relation to biblical authors?

It is an ancient Babylonian creation myth prevalent among the contemporaries of the biblical authors.

What does original holiness describe?

How the first human beings were in harmony with God, themselves, and creation.

What is the role of the Magisterium in the Church?

The bishops, in communion with the pope, who are the living and teaching office of the Church.

What does anthropomorphism mean in relation to God?

Attributes human characteristics or experiences to God.

What is the climax of salvation history?

The Incarnation.

What is the sacrament that restores original holiness but not original justice?

Baptism.

What are greater than any visible creature and immortal spirits?

Angels.

What does the term 'Divine Revelation' refer to?

The way God communicates who he is to humankind.

What is the human attempt to provide rational explanations for why things are the way they are?

Philosophy.

What does the term 'Typological' refer to in Scripture?

Interpreting Scripture in a manner that recognizes the unity of the Old and New Testaments.

What is the seventh day that God blessed?

Sabbath.

What is the Good News that Jesus brings?

The Paschal Mystery.

What is the significance of the creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2?

They express an understanding of God and the meaning of creation.

What is the human capacity that allows us to choose to direct our lives toward the good?

Free will.

What is the term for the way ancient people expressed spiritual truths and cultural beliefs?

Mythology.

What does original justice describe?

How the first human beings shared intimately in God's divine life.

What is the relationship between man and woman described as?

They express some aspects of God's inner life.

What is the relationship between the creation accounts and scientific accounts?

They do not provide a scientific account of the beginning of the world.

What does the term 'Natural Revelation' refer to?

Refers to the way you can learn about God by looking at the world around you.

What is the significance of the Eucharist in relation to the Paschal Mystery?

It is an expression of Christ's love for his Church.