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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 death, resurrection, and promise of return.

His illuminated truths, special gifts, and signs.

Signs, things, and enjoyment.

2.

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

Those who can discern signs from things.

Certain individuals or groups.

Those who reject God's call to action.

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

3.

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

Only wisdom and Truth can be enjoyed.

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

Only things that reveal Truth can be enjoyed.

Only eternal and unchangeable things can be enjoyed.

4.

In Book Three, Augustine argues that since holy men from scripture receive evil language from God because of their condition, how should the passages with such language be read? (from Book Three)

Both literally and figuratively.

With sufficient references to historical data.

With the understanding that God's word transcends time, so that spoken directly to holy men can be considered relevant to current settings.

In context with the laws that God is applying to the particular situation.

5.

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

Learning.

The Holy Spirit.

A special gift.

The inner eye.

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