Chapter 1 T:F woksheet.pdf

Introduction: We Are Meant to Be Together (pages 3-7) 1. True or False? The word “church” literally means structure or construction. False: The word "church" means a convocation or assembly, Section 1: The Origins of the Church (pages 8-12) 2. True or False? The Hebrew word hesed refers t...

Introduction: We Are Meant to Be Together (pages 3-7) 1. True or False? The word “church” literally means structure or construction. False: The word "church" means a convocation or assembly, Section 1: The Origins of the Church (pages 8-12) 2. True or False? The Hebrew word hesed refers to God’s faithful love for the people of Israel. True 3. True or False? In the Old Testament, God acts over and over to form a people who are chosen because of their own merit and not simply because of his compassion and love for them. False: God acts to form a people not because of their own merit, but because of His compassion and love for them Section 2: The Church Is Instituted by Christ (pages 13-19) 4. True or False? “Christian living is about being drawn into Christ’s life, not about inviting Christ into my life.” True. 5. True or False? Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to direct and guide the work of Redemption that would continue through his followers, a promise fulfilled on Passover. False. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to direct and guide the work of Redemption that would continue through his followers, a promise fulfilled on Pentecost. Section 4: The Apostolic Foundation and the Mission of the Church (Pages 25-34) 6. True or False? The first followers of Christ no longer thought of themselves as devout Jews. False: The first followers of Christ still considered themselves devout Jews.  2 7. True or False? From Acts, it is clear that Hellenistic Jews were punished more severely for practicing Christianity than non-Hellenistic Jews who practiced Christianity, known in the New Testament as Hebrews. True. 8. True or False? The Council of Jerusalem determined that all Christians, both Gentile and Jew, were required to keep none of the Jewish laws. False. The Council of Jerusalem decided that Gentile Christians were not obligated to follow the entirety of Jewish law. 9. True or False? Early Church writings speak of bishops who were to continue the mission of Christ commissioned to them by the Apostles. True 10. True or False? St. Peter’s position of primacy was passed on to the Bishop of Jerusalem. False. St. Peter's position of primacy was passed on to the Bishop of Rome, who is also known as the Pope. 11. True or False? Jesus chose Apostles to ensure that the Church would remain faithful to his mission. True 12. True or False? The teachings of Sts. Paul, Ignatius, and Irenaeus were formalized in the Apostles Creed in the early fourth century. False. Teachings were formalized in the Nicene Creed in the early fourth century. 2