religion test

What does the Greek word 'ekklesia' mean?

'Assembly' or 'those called out' — refers to the Church, God's gathered people.

According to Catechism 771, what is the Church?

Both visible (people, hierarchy, sacraments) and spiritual (Body of Christ, Temple of the Spirit); it unites heaven and earth.

What do the days of creation show about form and void?

Days 1-3 give form, while days 4-6 fill the void.

What does 'Let us make…' (Gen 1:26) reveal about God?

It reveals that God is a communion of Persons (the Trinity).

How is creation a covenant?

It establishes a family bond between God and creation, especially humanity.

What is leisure in a theological context?

True rest in God, requiring openness, reflection, and worship.

What is the connection between worship and festivity?

Worship is the foundation of true festivity; celebrations flow from thanksgiving to God.

How is Abraham related to Noah?

Abraham is a descendant of Noah; God continues His covenant through Abraham.

What did Abraham do in response to God's call?

He obeyed God, left his homeland, and became the father of Israel.

What is the significance of Abram becoming Abraham and Sarai becoming Sarah?

New names signify a new mission from God.

Who is Isaac in the context of Abraham's story?

The child of promise, born to Abraham and Sarah in old age.

What happens in the sacrifice of Isaac?

Abraham shows faith; God provides a ram instead, foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice.

What are the 3 parts of the Abrahamic Covenant?

Nation (fulfilled with Moses), Kingdom/Dynasty (fulfilled with David), Worldwide blessing (fulfilled in Christ).

How did Israel end up in Egypt?

Through Joseph being sold into slavery; his family came during a famine.

Why does God call Israel out of Egypt?

To free them from slavery and make them His people.

Who is Moses?

Saved as a baby, raised in Pharaoh's house, fled to the desert, and called by God at the burning bush.

What are the 10 Plagues?

1 blood,2 frogs , 3 lice, 4 flies, 5 pestilence, 6 boil, 7 locusts,8 hail, 9 darkness, 10 death

How do the Israelites survive the final plague?

By celebrating Passover — lamb's blood on doorposts saves them.

How does the Passover lamb point to Christ?

Christ is the true Lamb of God whose blood saves the Church.

What is St. Melito's On the Passover?

A 2nd-century Christian homily for Easter.

What is typology in biblical interpretation?

Reading the Old Testament as foreshadowing New Testament fulfillment.

How does Melito connect Passover to Christ?

The lamb foreshadows Jesus, the true Lamb of God.

How does Melito's homily conclude?

With Christ revealed as the Passover Lamb.

How does the Red Sea relate to Baptism?

Passing through water symbolizes freedom from the slavery of sin.

What is the covenant with Moses?

Israel will be God's chosen people if they keep His Law.

What happens at Sinai while Moses is on the mountain?

The people worship the golden calf, showing their ties to Egypt's idolatry.

Who were Saul, David, and Solomon?

Saul = first king, David = second king 'after God's heart,' Solomon = David's son, built the Temple.

What are the 7 parts of the Davidic Covenant?

Kingdom, dynasty, God's own son, unlimited covenant, Jerusalem (Zion), Temple, wisdom.

What is a queen mother in the context of the Davidic Covenant?

The king's mother; an honored role, foreshadowing Mary.

What is a prime minister in the context of the Davidic Covenant?

Second-in-command in the kingdom, foreshadowing Peter.

What is a thank offering (Todah)?

An offering of bread and wine, foreshadowing the Eucharist.

What happened under Solomon's reign?

The kingdom divided after his reign; the Temple was later destroyed.

Name the 12 Apostles.

Peter, Andrew, James (Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (Alphaeus), Simon the Zealot, Thaddeus (Jude), Judas Iscariot.

How do the 12 Apostles relate to the 12 Tribes of Israel?

Apostles are the foundation of the New Israel, the Church.

What does God's choice of Moses and the Apostles demonstrate?

He chooses weak/ordinary people to show His power, which applies to us too.

What mission did Christ send the 12 Apostles on?

To preach, heal, cast out demons, and spread the Gospel.

What is the connection between the Last Supper, Crucifixion, and Resurrection?

They form one saving act: Eucharist = sacrifice made present; Cross = redemption; Resurrection = victory over death.

How is Christ the New Adam?

He undoes Adam's sin and brings new creation through obedience.

What does Christ identify the New Temple with?

His Body — and by extension, the Church (Body of Christ).