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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Confession and Communion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Bonhoeffer say about one brother saying anything secretly against another, even with good intentions?
(a) It should be absolutely banned.
(b) It is permissible only if with good intentions.
(c) There is nothing wrong with it
(d) He did not address it at all.

2. If another's sin is considered to be worse to one's own, Bonhoeffer says that service to the other is not _________.
(a) Necessary.
(b) Worthwhile.
(c) Genuine.
(d) Blessed by God.

3. What is the Greek word for the type of love found in a spiritual community, according to Bonhoeffer?
(a) Eros.
(b) Agape.
(c) Phileo.
(d) Theos.

4. In Chapter 5, what did Bonhoeffer say the certainty of forgiveness requires?
(a) Confession of generic sins.
(b) Getting confirmation from the pastor.
(c) Confession of specific sins.
(d) Begging for it from the person offended.

5. What does Bonhoeffer say that both intercession and personal prayer should be related to?
(a) The person for whom one is interceding.
(b) Current events.
(c) The scriptural passage used in meditation.
(d) The tasks at hand for the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bonhoeffer, in a human community, what are weaker individuals influenced by?

2. Bonhoeffer believed that the Christian community belongs to one another and is able to fellowship together only through and in...

3. What did Bonhoeffer say offers divine help?

4. What type of person did Bonhoeffer say one should seek out as a confessor?

5. How did Bonhoeffer say that one may re-establish communication with the fellowship?

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