On Christian Doctrine Quiz

Augustine of Hippo

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What are the three things Augustine identifies as how God inspires His children? (from Book One)

The promise of His return, His illuminated truths, and signs.

His illuminated truths, special gifts, and signs.

Signs, things, and enjoyment.

His death, resurrection, and promise of return.

2.

According to Augustine, to whom are commands from Scripture intended? (from Book Three)

Those who live in violation of God's moral standards.

Certain individuals or groups.

Those who can discern signs from things.

Those who reject God's call to action.

3.

What are the mix of subjects that Augustine emphasizes in his education? (from Book Two)

Dietary law, moral law, laws of separation and laws of exclusion.

Rhetoric, philosophy, logic, botany, astronomy, languages and history.

The history of the Pentateuch, the laws of prophets, and the writings of the Minor Prophets.

Mosaic Law, dietary law, Biblical civil law, sacrificial law, and order of the Tabernacle and Temple.

4.

By making the demands of understanding Scripture difficult, who was Augustine criticizing? (from Book Two)

Those who believe that learning information outside of the Bible leads to heresy.

Those who believe that only studying the life of Christ was sufficient to understand Scripture.

Those who felt that Scripture could be interpreted through current events.

His detractors believed Scripture could be interpreted easily through special gifts.

5.

According to Augustine in Book Three, what is the purpose of Scripture in reporting the condition that affects holy men? (from Book Three)

The discernment of holy men is reported in Scripture to remind students of the work that needs to be done to understand the history and culture of holy men.

The direct communication that holy men had with God is reported so current students will approach Scripture with the reverence it deserves.

The sins of holy men are reported in Scripture so individuals never think they are too great to sin.

The knowledge of law possessed by holy men is reported in Scripture to guide students to approach God's communication with the same zeal.

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