Lesson 11: Christianity: A Way of Life

What should be the source of our Christian beliefs?
The Bible—both Old and New Testaments.
Judaism.
Protestant theology.
Roman Catholic theology.

How is God’s character basically summed up?
Anger.
Vengeance.
Love.
Only justice.

What does the study of the entire Bible show?
Only the New Testament is valid.
New Age philosophy is true.
We are interested in Him and His people.
A study of the Bible is not necessary.

What is the relationship between Christ and the Church described as?
Father/son relationship.
Father/daughter relationship.
Angelic covenant.
A marriage relationship.

What does it mean to be a light?
Not suffering for righteousness sake.
Being an example of God's way of life.
Living a life of strict asceticism.
Preaching from street corners.

What does the Bible teach about faith?
Faith without works is dead.
Be doers of the word.
Living faith in God is real.
All of the above.

In the very early first-century Church, the truly converted were normally called:
Christians.
Those of ‘this way’ or ‘the way’.
Pharisees.
Roman Catholics.

How should Christians be distinguished from the world?
Should never talk about their beliefs with anyone.
Loving obedience to all of God's word.
Should always be talking about his or her beliefs to the unconverted.
Immediately seek to talk uninterested family members into conversion.

What is the New Covenant best described as?
Doing away with the legalism of the Old Covenant.
Establishing the doctrine of sin that grace may abound.
A refreshing, a renewing of God’s original covenant.
Every person does what is right in their own eyes.

What does Christ want His Church to do?
Lead civil rights movements against constituted authority.
Preach the gospel and minister to the converted.
Primarily advise human governments on all matters of social policy.
Form a world religion in association with all other faiths.

How are Christians supposed to love others?
Following God's commandments.
Always be in the vanguard of new clothing fads.
Desiring to be a blessing to others through following God's laws.
Always surprise others with ostentatious dress.

What must the Christian do?
Avoid any suffering at all costs.
Go out of his or her way to invite suffering.
Accept suffering in hope as part of the Christian calling.
Pray always that he or she would suffer more and more.

How should the Sabbath be kept?
Just like any other day of the week.
Holy.
By refraining from almost all activity of any kind.
By staying home all day.

Observing the seventh-day Sabbath is:
Strictly optional.
A convenient alternative to Sunday.
Of no great consequence to God.
Essential for any truly obedient Christian.

What should prayer be?
A daily habit.
An occurrence when we feel like it.
An occurrence only in the midst of a heavy trial.
An occurrence periodically as needed.

What are husbands told to do in the Bible?
Not be bitter against their wives.
Love their wives.
Show respect and understanding.
All of the above.

Which of the following does not apply to God’s Holy Sabbath and Holy Days?
Fellowship with those of like mind.
Building our relationship with God and Christ.
Abstaining from work.
Seeking our own pleasure.

Good communication between God and man is evidenced:
Only by fasting.
By prayer and Bible study.
Only by meditation.
Only by trips to Jerusalem.

How are we to observe God's Commandments?
The Lord’s prayer.
Statutes and judgments.
The Old Testament sacrificial laws.
From a heart of love.

How should a Christian act?
Sin only when it will help others.
Waive the Ten Commandments in certain difficult situations.
Avoid all contact with sinners.
Avoid the immorality of the world.

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