Biblical Marriage and Family

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What is the significance of the first marriage and family according to the text?

  • It emphasizes the role of the Church in marital relationships
  • It represents the beginning of human civilization
  • It signifies the creation of the first family unit (correct)
  • It symbolizes the unity of man and woman in marriage

How does the Church understand the sacrament of marriage according to the text?

  • As a symbolic ritual without any spiritual significance
  • As a union between man and woman, blessed by God (correct)
  • As a form of control over marital relationships
  • As an outdated tradition with no relevance in modern society

How is the relationship between Yahweh and Israel portrayed in the Old Testament?

  • As an unequal and unjust partnership
  • As a harmonious and blissful marital relationship (correct)
  • As a source of conflict and disagreement
  • As a temporary arrangement with no deeper meaning

What does the Holy Scripture describe at both the beginning and end according to the text?

<p>The creation of marriage and family (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we learn about marital relations from the examples in the Old Testament according to the text?

<p>They are blessed by God and contribute to human civilization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating a helper for man according to the text?

<p>To provide companionship and support for man (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Old Testament, the symbol of Yahweh as bridegroom and Israel as bride represents:

<p>A permanent covenant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The teaching of Jesus about marriage is primarily based on:

<p>The history of creation in the Old Testament (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to St. Paul, the relationship between Christ and the Church serves as the model for:

<p>Love between husband and wife (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Christian viewpoint, marriage is considered:

<p>A divine sacrament (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sacrament of marriage is believed to sanctify man and woman through:

<p>Divine grace (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

St. Paul teaches that the distinguishing feature of marriage should be:

<p>Unselfish and sacrificial love (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Marriage is considered a divine call because it invites the married to be sharers of:

<p>God's love and work of creation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Church understands marriage as a special sign of the presence of Christ based on the event at:

<p>Cana (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first miracle of Jesus took place in the background of a:

<p>Marriage feast (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The teaching of Jesus about marriage is based on :

<p>The history of creation in Old Testament (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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