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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. How does Bonhoeffer say that Christians should receive each other?
(a) According to their position in the church and community.
(b) According to their social standing, power, and influence.
(c) According to their education, talent, and abilities.
(d) In reverence, humility and joy as they would Jesus Himself.

2. How far in advance of the Lord's Supper did Bonhoeffer say that the brethren should assemble together to beg forgiveness of each other?
(a) The day before.
(b) An hour before.
(c) The week before.
(d) Two days before.

3. According to Bonhoeffer, what is the purpose and goal of confession?
(a) Establishing a pecking order in the fellowship.
(b) Both penance and forgiveness of sin.
(c) Forgiveness of sin alone.
(d) Getting good dirt on your brothers.

4. According to Bonhoeffer, the cross destroys _______ at its root.
(a) Human pride.
(b) Death.
(c) Sin.
(d) Evil.

5. What did Bonhoeffer say that the blessings of successful struggle in solitude through the day alone and through strength of fellowship come from?
(a) Receiving a paycheck.
(b) Spending time with others.
(c) A sense of personal accomplishment.
(d) The Word of God.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the day begin at the seminary?

2. What metaphor did Bonhoeffer use to illustrate how a fellowship can be injured?

3. What did Bonhoeffer, in contrast, say is the source of spiritual love and what does it desire to do?

4. What does Bonhoeffer say is the origination point of spiritual love?

5. In what year did Dietrich Bonhoeffer return to Germany?

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