Questions and Answers
What is the cornerstone of Christianity?
The Bible
How many books are in the Old Testament?
Which books are included in the Pentateuch?
Name one of the themes of the General Epistles.
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What significant law regarding sexual and reproductive health was passed in the Philippines?
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There are 27 books in the New Testament.
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Which books are part of the Pauline Epistles?
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The __________ is a message to seven ancient churches facing persecution.
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What did the Catholic Church claim about the RH Bill?
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Study Notes
Important Holidays
- Specific holidays are significant within Christianity, however, details were not provided.
Sacred Texts
- The Bible: Serves as the foundation for Christian law, character, and spirituality.
- Meaning of the Bible: "Biblia" translates to "books," encompassing various texts.
- Structure: Comprises the Old Testament (46 books) and the New Testament (27 books).
- Purpose: Central source of Christian faith and doctrine.
The Bible: Old Testament
- Pentateuch: First five books (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) outline God's relationship with humanity and the origin of sin.
- Historical Books: Include narratives from Joshua to 2 Maccabees, detailing Israel's history.
- Wisdom Literature (Sapiential Books): Books like Job, Psalms, and Proverbs provide ethical and moral instruction.
- Prophetic Books: Include Isaiah, Jeremiah, and others, focusing on God's messages and prophecies about the Messiah.
The Bible: New Testament
- The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John relay the good news of Jesus Christ’s life and teachings.
- Historical Book: Acts of the Apostles chronicles the early Church.
- Pauline Epistles: Letters from Paul addressing early Christian beliefs and community issues, guiding ethics and faith.
- General Epistles: Focus on themes of faith, hope, and love, encouraging adherence to God’s commandments.
- Revelation: Offers prophetic messages to early churches facing persecution and critiques earthly kingdoms.
Issues in Christianity
- Reproductive Law in the Philippines: Presents a contentious issue within the Catholic Church regarding sexual and reproductive health rights.
- Church's Stance: Claims the law threatens family values and life, suggesting it fosters promiscuity and abortion.
- Dilemma for Catholics: Many face a conflict between adhering to church authority and their personal moral judgments.
- Legislative Development: RH Bill passed in December 2012 but faced legal challenges from the church; Supreme Court upheld its constitutionality in April 2014.
- Continued Opposition: Despite legal victories, church leaders maintain a firm opposition to the RH law, highlighting tensions between institutional beliefs and societal needs.
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Explore the important holidays, sacred texts, and pressing issues in Christianity through this informative quiz. Discover the significance of the Bible and its role in instilling law, character, and spirituality within the faith. Test your knowledge on Christian traditions and beliefs.
