The Theological Virtue of Faith
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What are the Theological Virtues?

  • The foundation of Hindu moral activity
  • The foundation of Islamic moral activity
  • The foundation of Buddhist moral activity
  • The foundation of Christian moral activity (correct)

    • What is Faith according to the Hebrews?

  • The substance of things to be rejected
  • The substance of things to be hoped for (correct)
  • The substance of things to be feared
  • The substance of things to be ignored

    • What is one of the offenses against Faith?

  • Charity
  • Pride (correct)
  • Obedience
  • Humility

    • What is Heresy?

    <p>Obstinate adherence to an error that contradicts the divinely revealed truths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Blasphemy?

    <p>Direct offense against God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in promoting one's faith?

    <p>Knowing the truth of faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fruit of hope that helps one not to easily give up?

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

    What is the form of love that is unconditional for all?

    <p>Agape love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the offense against hope where one has lost confidence in the goodness and mercy of God?

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

    What is sin according to William May?

    <p>Failure to respond to God's invitation and love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of Hatta in the Old Testament?

    <p>Missing mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between venial sin and mortal sin?

    <p>Mortal sin leads to the separation of an individual from God, while venial sin is less grave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the three-fold dimension of sin?

    <p>Individual, social, and transcendental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essence of committing and omitting an action to sin?

    <p>Contrary to eternal law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of Skotos in the New Testament?

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

    Study Notes

    Theological Virtues

    • Theological Virtues are faith, hope, and charity

    Faith

    • According to the Hebrews, faith is the realization of what is hoped for and the evidence of things not seen
    • Faith is a trust in God's promises and providence

    Offenses against Faith

    • One of the offenses against faith is incredulity, which is the refusal to believe in God's revealed truth

    Heresy

    • Heresy is a deliberate denial of a truth that is essential to the Christian faith

    Blasphemy

    • Blasphemy is a contemptuous rejection of God and His divine attributes

    Promoting Faith

    • The first step in promoting one's faith is to listen to God's word and to obey His commands

    Hope

    • The fruit of hope that helps one not to easily give up is perseverance
    • Despair is the offense against hope where one has lost confidence in the goodness and mercy of God

    Charity

    • Charity is the form of love that is unconditional for all, seeking the good of another without expectation of reward

    Sin

    • According to William May, sin is a deliberate rejection of God's love and a refusal to fulfill His will
    • Hatta in the Old Testament means "to miss the mark" or "to fall short"
    • Skotos in the New Testament means "darkness" or "ignorance"

    Types of Sin

    • Venial sin is a lesser offense that does not destroy the sinner's relationship with God
    • Mortal sin is a grave offense that severs the sinner's relationship with God
    • The three-fold dimension of sin includes the personal dimension, the interpersonal dimension, and the social dimension
    • The essence of committing and omitting an action to sin involves a deliberate choice to reject God's will and a failure to do what is good

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    Test your knowledge on the Theological Virtue of Faith and its importance as the foundation of Christian moral activity. Learn about the Christian belief in God and how it cannot be acquired by individuals on their own. This quiz also covers the offenses against faith, including the dangers of pride. Strengthen your understanding of the foundation of Christian faith with this informative quiz.

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