On Christian Doctrine Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the significance of Augustine recommending mastery of so many fields in Book Two? (from Book Two)

Attempting to absorb so much information exercises the mind and helps the student find their special gift.

Broad knowledge helps exercise the inner eye.

Learning all that God has put before the student through all history helps the student better know the mind of God.

Broad knowledge is needed to properly interpret Scripture.

2.

What does Augustine say the Christian speaker should always seek eagerly? (from Book Four)

A special gift.

The Holy Spirit.

The inner eye.

Learning.

3.

What does Augustine conclude are the only things that can be enjoyed? (from Book One)

Only eternal and unchangeable things can be enjoyed.

Only wisdom and Truth can be enjoyed.

Only things that reveal Truth can be enjoyed.

Only things that are used with special gifts to prove Truth can be enjoyed.

4.

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

St. Paul and the prophet Elijah.

Christ and Andrew.

St. Peter and Samuel.

Cyprian and Ambrose.

5.

What is something that Christian speakers should not preach on, according to Book Four? (from Book Four)

Economic matters.

Sin.

Social issues.

Their own opinions.

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