Religion BGCSE Flashcards

Christians are expected to show love and compassion to others even if it means going against tradition.

Deliverance from sin and its consequences.

Favor, love, and mercy given to us by God.

<p>He taught that the invitation to discipleship is given to everyone, but not everyone will accept it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>It isn't easy and requires many changes. 2. They fear judgment or rejection. 3. They are unaware of the blessings that come with salvation.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A king prepared a banquet and invited guests, but they refused to come. He invited others, but one guest was thrown out for not wearing proper clothes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First invited guest - Jews who rejected Jesus; Second invited guest - Gentiles who accepted Jesus; The son - Jesus; The banquet - Heaven; The king - God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The place where God lives and where righteous people are believed to go after they die.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A place of evil and suffering where the wicked are punished after death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The narrow gate leads to Heaven, is difficult, and is traveled by few; the wide gate leads to Hell, is easy, and is traveled by many.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eating, drinking, marrying, and divorcing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feeding the hungry, giving water to the thirsty, visiting the sick, and welcoming people into your household.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An earthly story with a heavenly meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Samaritan helped a man who was attacked, while others passed by. Jesus taught that true neighborly love is shown through actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The unjust treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She would become pregnant, she would give birth to a son, the child's name would be Jesus, he would be called the Son of God, Jesus would be a king, and his kingdom would last forever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The child would be conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He could divorce her privately</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not to be scared to marry Mary, she became pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit, she would have a son, and to name the child Jesus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She went to Nazareth to visit her cousin Elizabeth to tell her the news.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The baby leaped for joy in Elizabeth, who was filled with the Holy Spirit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Magnificat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Benedictus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elizabeth was barren and both she and Zechariah were old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bethlehem, in a stable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He would be wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was named and circumcised (Jewish tradition).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That he would not die until he sees the Messiah.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nunc dimittis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frankincense</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He ordered all baby boys 2 years old and younger to be killed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The removal of the foreskin from the penis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make or become pure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simeon and Anna.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two doves</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the Devil (40 days and 40 nights).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To turn stones into bread, to throw himself down from the temple, and to worship the devil for worldly kingdoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The scripture says human beings cannot live on bread alone but need every word that God speaks; do not put the Lord your God to the test; worship the Lord your God and serve him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To be persuaded to do something sinful or wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To see if he would conquer sin and to test how committed Jesus was to God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To change in appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6 days after Peter's declaration, Jesus took Peter, James, and John to a high mountain. Jesus's face shined like the sun, and his clothes were dazzling white. Moses and Elijah appeared, and a shining cloud declared, 'This is my own dear Son, with whom I am pleased - listen to him!' The disciples were terrified and fell to the ground.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moses represented the law and Elijah represented the prophets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jesus's baptism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He wanted his disciples not to tell anyone about his Messiahship until after his resurrection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The chief priests and teachers of the law would be responsible for his death; three days later Jesus would come back to life after death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peter told Jesus that he would not die, and Jesus rebuked Peter, telling him Satan was influencing him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tax collectors took more than they were supposed to and they were paying taxes to the Romans, a different race.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jesus said that they should give to Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God what is God's.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If Jesus answered yes, he would lose popularity among the crowd who did not want to pay taxes; if he answered no, he would be in trouble with the Romans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>While Jesus was eating at the house of Simon, a woman poured expensive perfume over his head. The disciples became angry, claiming it could have been sold for a large sum for the poor. Jesus defended the woman, stating that she had done a beautiful thing for him and that there would always be poor people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prepare his body for burial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 pieces of silver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bread represents Jesus's body which was broken on the cross; wine represents the blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross; the cup represents the new covenant of God's agreement of salvation through Jesus's death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jesus predicted that his disciples would desert him and that Peter would deny him three times before the rooster crows two times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jesus took Peter, James, and John to pray. He asked God to take away his cup of suffering but accepted it after receiving no response. He found his disciples sleeping, told them to keep watch and pray, and Judas came with soldiers to arrest him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sprinkling, pouring, immersion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heaven was opened, the Holy Spirit came down upon him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice said, 'You are my son, I am pleased with you.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John the Baptist baptized Jesus at age 30 by immersion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guidance from the Holy Spirit and approval from God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To show he approved of John's work, to receive the Holy Spirit, to begin his public ministry, to be an example for followers, and to show that one does not have to be a sinner to be baptized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group of Jewish leaders made up of the elders, chief priests, and teachers of the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They asked if he claimed to be the Son of God and if he claimed he would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'So you say.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They spat on him, blindfolded him, hit him, mocked him, and slapped him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mary Magdalene, Salome, Mary his mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There was an earthquake, an angel descended, the guards passed out, and the angel announced that Jesus was not there.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They whipped him, stripped him of his clothes, placed a scarlet robe on him, put a crown of thorns on his head, and spat on him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simon of Cyrene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The place of the skull.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The whole country was covered in darkness for three hours, Jesus cried out, and there was an earthquake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jesus healed a man with a paralyzed hand on the Sabbath at a synagogue, challenging the Pharisees' understanding of the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Roman officer in Capernaum asked Jesus to heal his sick servant, expressing that he was not worthy for Jesus to come to his house. Jesus praised his faith and healed the servant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A soldier in charge of 100 men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strong belief or complete trust in someone or something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A cloud surrounded him, representing the presence of God, and two angels stated that Jesus would return the same way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They had to be with Jesus from his baptism up to his ascension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Barsabbas (Joseph) and Matthias.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By praying to God for guidance and drawing lots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Matthias.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Jewish festival celebrated 50 days after the Passover festival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has historical importance, agricultural significance, and is a holiday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It marks the beginning of the Christian church and the coming of the Holy Spirit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Communicating with God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person who pretends to have morals or religious beliefs that he or she does not possess.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adoration - to give praise to God; confession - admitting sins to God; thanksgiving - expressing gratitude; supplication/petition - making requests; intercession - praying on behalf of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Do not pray like hypocrites, do not seek notice from others, speak with sincerity and humility, and do not use meaningless words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prayers should be private; use the Lord's prayer as a model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prayer is an opportunity to spend time with God, seek guidance, worship, and resolve problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To go without a particular thing, mainly food, for spiritual reasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Normal fast - no food, just water; absolute fast - no food or water; partial fast - giving up certain meals; Daniel fast - fruits and vegetables only; corporate fast - a group fast; intermittent fast - a normal act of abstinence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Short fast - 3-7 days; Medium fast - 7-21 days; Long fast - 21-40 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To get answers for questions, to gain spiritual strength, and for help to resist temptations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When fasting, one should not make a show of it for sympathy but should groom themselves as usual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separated one - a strict follower of Jewish religious law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The seventh day of the Jewish week, a day of rest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swollen limbs and tissues resulting from excessive body fluid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jesus ate with leading Pharisees, questioned the law concerning healing on the Sabbath, and pointed out their hypocrisy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were unable to answer him, reflecting their rigid interpretation of the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers