On Christian Doctrine Quiz

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

Those who can discern signs from things.

Those who reject God's call to action.

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

Certain individuals or groups.

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

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.

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

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.

Why does Augustine claim this knowledge is required to understand what Scripture teaches? (from Book Two)

Because knowing the language, culture, and settings of the Scriptural record guides in making correct interpretations of Scripture.

Because knowing the demands of the law of Israel helps to understand the freedom that Christians have through the atoning death of Christ.

Because knowing the dietary and moral laws of the Nazarites aids in understanding the life and miracles of Christ.

Because knowing the history of Israel and the prophecies concerning Christ makes a full connection between Israelite and Christian Scriptures.

What are the primary possessions of the student of Scripture, according to Augustine in Book Two? (from Book Two)

Special gifts, things, and signs.

Illuminated truth, the inner eye, and faith.

Love, illuminated truth, and the inner eye.

Faith, hope, and love.

Whose sermons does Augustine investigate to give illustrations of the application of the rules of delivering sermons? (from Book Four)

Christ and Andrew.

St. Peter and Samuel.

Cyprian and Ambrose.

St. Paul and the prophet Elijah.