Initiating Friendship and God's Revelation Quiz

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God reveals Himself to humanity through which of the following means?

Music

Creation (correct)

Social media

Artificial intelligence

What is the meaning of the term 'Revelation' as discussed in the text?

Revealing and disclosing (correct)

Restricting and limiting

Hiding and concealing

Covering up and obscuring

What is the main purpose of Revelation according to the text?

To reveal God's plan and save humanity (correct)

To hide God's identity

To confuse humanity

To create doubt in human minds

In what ways did God communicate with humanity according to the text?

Through both natural and supernatural means Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the beauty of nature?

The beauty of nature awakens our religious sense Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Introducing oneself to another is basic in initiating friendship' imply in the context of God's Revelation?

God initiated a relationship with humanity by introducing Himself first Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'prophetes'?

To speak on behalf of someone Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of prophets?

To interpret the signs of the times to understand God's message Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the greatest of all prophets according to the text?

Jesus Christ Signup and view all the answers

What language does Jesus Christ speak to humanity according to the text?

A human language Signup and view all the answers

What is Jesus Christ considered in terms of God's self-revelation?

The agent and fullness of all Revelation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Jesus Christ in God's self-revelation according to the text?

He is the goal, content, and agent of God's self-revelation Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the sending down of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles?

Pentecost Signup and view all the answers

Who became the foundation of Jesus' Church?

Disciples Signup and view all the answers

To where should the revelation of Christ Jesus reach, according to the text?

To all nations and individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the apostles' legacy that helps the People of God according to the text?

Living holy lives and growing in faith Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Church in transmitting Divine Revelation?

Perpetuate and transmit everything she is and believes Signup and view all the answers

What did God arrange for the revealed truths to do throughout the ages?

Remain in their entirety and be transmitted to all generations Signup and view all the answers

How was the message of Christ primarily transmitted in the Apostolic Tradition?

Orally and in writing Signup and view all the answers

What method of transmission is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the Apostolic Tradition?

Written exams Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of bishops in ensuring the preservation of the apostolic message?

To preserve the Gospel Signup and view all the answers

Who were responsible for committing the message of salvation to writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit?

The apostles and other men associated with them Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a critical aspect of the Apostolic Tradition for preserving the Gospel?

Continuous line of succession through bishops Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the apostolic message's unique expression?

Inspired scriptures in a continuous line of succession Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to truly believe in the resurrection of Christ?

Faith in His incarnation and death Signup and view all the answers

What term did Augustine use to describe Christ's role as a mediator?

Sacerdos Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that Christ must be both human and divine to exercise his mediatorship?

To bring God into contact with man Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Christ to lead human beings from transitoriness to permanent blessedness?

Participation in both immortality and mortality Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for Christ to be fully divine and fully human?

To bring God into connection with man Signup and view all the answers

In what context does the text mention the Pelagians?

As opponents to faith in Christ's resurrection Signup and view all the answers