RE Midterms

Question 1

Patriarchs

Answer 1

The early leaders of Israel such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob who led families and tribes.

Question 2

Judges

Answer 2

Charismatic military leaders chosen by God to rule Israel after the conquest of Canaan.

Question 3

Kings

Answer 3

Leaders such as Saul, David, and Solomon who ruled Israel as a monarchy.

Question 4

Torah

Answer 4

The Law given by God through Moses at Mount Sinai to guide Israel’s way of life.

Question 5

Prophets

Answer 5

Spokesmen of God who proclaimed His will and warned the people against sin.

Question 6

Temple

Answer 6

The main place of worship in Jerusalem where sacrifices were offered to God.

Question 7

Synagogue

Answer 7

A local place of study, prayer, and assembly for Jewish communities.

Question 8

Priests

Answer 8

Mediators between God and people who offered sacrifices for atonement.

Question 9

Jewish Feasts

Answer 9

Religious celebrations reminding Jews of God’s presence and mercy.

Question 10

Birth of Christ

Answer 10

The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy and revealing God’s plan for salvation.

Question 11

Bethlehem

Answer 11

Means ‘House of Bread’; birthplace of Jesus and fulfillment of prophecy.

Question 12

Incarnation

Answer 12

God becoming human in the person of Jesus Christ.

Question 13

Purpose of the Incarnation

Answer 13

To reveal God, for salvation, and to rule creation

Question 14

Significance of Jesus’ Birth

Answer 14

It fulfills prophecies and marks the coming of God’s salvation for all humanity.

Question 15

Baptism of Jesus

Answer 15

Jesus’ baptism by John marked the start of His public ministry and revealed Him as God’s Son.

Question 16

Baptism

Answer 16

From Greek ‘baptizo’ meaning to plunge or immerse; symbolizes cleansing and new life.

Question 17

John the Baptist

Answer 17

Cousin of Jesus who preached repentance and baptized believers in preparation for the Messiah.

Question 18

Holy Spirit Descending

Answer 18

The sign at Jesus’ baptism confirming Him as the Son of God.

Question 19

Meaning of Baptism

Answer 19

Sign of new life in Christ, cleansing from sin, and unity with His people.

Question 20

Roman Catholic View on Baptism

Answer 20

Believes in infant baptism as a sacrament necessary for salvation.

Question 21

Protestant Paedobaptist View

Answer 21

Administers baptism to infants of believing parents.

Question 22

Baptist View

Answer 22

Believes in believer’s baptism, done after one accepts Christ personally.

Question 23

Modes of Baptism

Answer 23

Immersion, sprinkling, and pouring as ways baptism can be performed.

Question 24

Temptation

Answer 24

A test of character; from Hebrew ‘macca’ and Greek ‘peirasmos’.

Question 25

Sin

Answer 25

The act of missing the mark or failing to follow God’s will; from Hebrew 'kata' and Greek 'hamartia'.

Question 26

Pride

Answer 26

Thinking oneself superior to others; the root of all sin.

Question 27

Envy

Answer 27

Jealousy over what others have, leading to resentment.

Question 28

Wrath

Answer 28

Uncontrolled anger and desire for revenge.

Question 29

Sloth

Answer 29

Spiritual or physical laziness and neglect of duty.

Question 30

Gluttony

Answer 30

Excessive consumption of food or anything to the point of harm.

Question 31

Greed

Answer 31

Selfish desire for material wealth or gain.

Question 32

Lust

Answer 32

Excessive or impure sexual desire that disrespects God’s purpose.

Question 33

Overcoming Temptation

Answer 33

Resist sin through prayer, Scripture, and faith in God’s strength.

Question 34

Overcoming of Pride

Answer 34

Humility

Question 35

Overcoming of Envy

Answer 35

Kindness

Question 36

Overcoming of Wrath

Answer 36

Patience

Question 37

Overcoming of Sloth

Answer 37

Diligence

Question 38

Overcoming of Gluttony

Answer 38

Temperance

Question 39

Overcoming of Greed

Answer 39

Charity

Question 40

Overcoming of Lust

Answer 40

Chastity