On the Incarnation - by St Athanathius

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What motivated Him to take on a human body?

To fulfill a personal ambition
To escape divine responsibilities
Compassion for human limitations (correct)
Desire for power

How was the body He took prepared?

Formed directly from the earth
Created from a virgin without human intervention (correct)
Obtained from a human father
Reconstructed from existing human bodies

What was the outcome of His death according to the passage?

It allowed Him to return to divine status alone
It established a new law of resurrection
It brought about eternal life without conditions
It voided the power of death for humanity (correct)

Why could the Word not die on His own?

He was immortal and divine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did He want to accomplish by surrendering His body to death?

To enable the resurrection and abate corruption (A) Signup and view all the answers

What represents the condition of humanity before His intervention?

Corruption and liability to death (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the artifice of men signify in the passage?

Their failure and wickedness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of death as perceived in this context?

A temporary state leading to resurrection (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is described as the Archvictor over death?

Christ Himself (C) Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor is used to describe the transformation of death after Christ's resurrection?

A snake trampled underfoot (D) Signup and view all the answers

What response do believers have towards death according to the content?

They welcome it for Christ's sake (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign of the cross symbolize in relation to death?

Victory over death (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is death characterized prior to the Savior's death and resurrection?

As strong and terrible (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the act of mocking death signify among believers?

The triumph of faith in Christ (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the result of Christ's manifestation in the body?

Destruction of death's power (B) Signup and view all the answers

What daily evidence is presented to illustrate Christ's victory over death?

The boldness of His disciples (A) Signup and view all the answers

What scriptural reference is mentioned concerning the Virgin giving birth?

A virgin shall conceive and bear a son (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, who is said to recognize the importance of the prophesied events?

Moses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the words 'He that is to come is Lord of all'?

It proclaims His divine nature (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do the scriptures say about the timing of the Babe's abilities in Isaiah's prophecy?

He will take power before he can call father or mother (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Moses's prophecy about a 'star from Jacob' signify?

The appearance of a ruler (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes how the scriptures approach the topic of Christ's death?

They refer to it with utmost clearness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the phrase 'Out of Egypt have I called My Son'?

Referring to Jesus's return from Egypt (D) Signup and view all the answers

What attitude do Jews and Gentiles have towards the concepts discussed in this passage?

They view them as incongruous (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'cast wood into His bread' imply about the intentions of those plotting against Him?

They intend to harm Him. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events is not linked to the birth of Christ based on the content?

He had a father identified at birth. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is the significance of Christ's death described?

It involves the piercing of hands and feet. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is indicated as having a birth that was not hidden, according to the narrator?

Christ (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about biblical figures is highlighted in the content?

No figure born of a virgin existed outside of Christ. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable difference in the announcement of Christ's birth compared to others?

A star in the heavens declared it. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized about the reign of kings that contrasts with Christ's situation?

Kings came to power only after proving themselves. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which quality distinguishes Christ from figures like David and Solomon regarding their ascendancy to power?

He led armies before his birth. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of prophecy according to the content?

To signify the coming of the Holy One. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest happened to vision and prophecy once the Holy One had arrived?

They were sealed. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the reaction of the heathen towards God?

They are turning to the God of Israel. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about the kingdom of Jerusalem in the content?

It ceased with the arrival of the Holy One. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text argue about those who deny the coming of Christ?

They are acting irreligiously. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what was said about the law and the prophets?

They prophesied until the arrival of John. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What comparison does the text make regarding the Jews' denial of Christ?

Like someone rejecting the existence of the sun. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text claim about God's intervention in human affairs?

The Lord Himself intervenes directly. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is said to be a part of creation?

Man (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'the Word' use for His self-manifestation?

A human body (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which analogy is used to explain how the mind functions?

It pervades entirely but expresses through the tongue. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might one question the choice of man as the medium for manifestation?

Man is less noble than other parts of creation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Lord's manifestation?

To heal and teach suffering men. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it signify if it were unbecoming for the Word to indwell part?

It is also unbecoming for Him to exist within the whole. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'In Him we live and move and have our being' imply?

The Word is a source of life and existence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason given for why 'the Word' did not manifest through more noble parts of creation?

He aimed to connect deeply with humanity's plight. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Incarnation of Christ

The Christian belief that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, took on human flesh and become fully human.

Humanity's Corruption

The state of human beings as subject to decay and death.

Redemption through Death

The idea that Jesus' death on the cross was necessary to free humanity from the consequence of sin and death.