These are the correct answers to the quiz in an easy-to-print format for additional study. The ***wrong answer*** is clearly marked.
What is not true about the God, our creator?
He is omniscient: He knows all things throughout time
He is omnipotent: all powerful (almighty)
He is omnipresent: everywhere at all times
***He is a force, not a 'person'***
What is not a characteristic of God?
He is infinitely perfect and good
He made us to show His goodness and to share heaven with us
God made us to know, love and serve Him in this world
*** Creation was made by Him, but can exist without Him***
Which statement is not true about the Trinity?
There is one, eternal God in the universe
There are three equal persons in God
One person of God has a mother
***There are three 'gods' that combine to make the Trinity***
Which way has not been used by God to reveal Himself to us?
Through our reasoning, which sees nature's complexity
Through the Bible and Church Tradition
Through supernatural miracles in all ages
***Through all religions in the world, which are equally right***
Which method was not used by God to reveal sin in individuals?
Old Testament prophets and writers
New Testament miracles and teachings of Jesus
The conscience of each individual person
*** Each individual's personal interpretation of Scripture***
Which statement about God is not true?
God's inspiration guided Bible writers, preventing all error
God's loving care over us is called Divine Providence
We can never fully understand the 'mysteries' of the Bible
***God is confined to Heaven, but the Holy Spirit is everywhere***
What statement about the Old Testament is not true?
The first 5 books, the Pentateuch, were written by Moses
Divisions: Law, Historical, Wisdom and Prophetic Books
Septuagint (LXX): a Greek translation of the Old Testament @285BC
***The Old Testament was originally written only in Hebrew***
What is not true of the New Testament?
The New Testament was not formally organized until AD 367
Matthew targets Jews, Luke Greeks, Mark Romans & John everyone
Peter was the source for the Book of Mark
***All of the authors were Jews***
Which statement is false?
Catholic Tradition is the only reliable interpretation of Scripture
The New Testament mentions Tradition (unwritten teachings)
Creeds are summaries of Biblical truths
***Catholic Tradition can add new revelation beyond the Bible***
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