On Christian Doctrine Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the personal challenge that Augustine puts before his students who aspire to deliver sermons? (from Book Four)

They must live a Christian life.

That they possess the courage to stand against conflict.

They need to find sufficient time for seclusion with God.

That they fully apply the lessons learned from the studies proscribed in "On Christian Doctrine."

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 live in violation of God's moral standards.

Those who reject God's call to action.

3.

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

Faith, hope, and love.

Special gifts, things, and signs.

Love, illuminated truth, and the inner eye.

Illuminated truth, the inner eye, and faith.

4.

What important understanding must the student of scripture possess, as stated in Book Two? (from Book Two)

His/her self love can interfere with his ability to use his inner eye.

His/her own depravity and that he loves temporal things too much.

He/she must understand that covetousness will disrupt the community.

He/she must understand that knowing how to use signs can lead to abusing signs.

5.

What does Augustine claim to be the central law of love and the message of Christianity? (from Book One)

That the one illuminated truth is to love thy neighbor who loves God.

That one should find illuminated truth to love God and thy neighbor.

That one should love God and love thy neighbor.

That one thing that is illuminated truth is loving God and then thy neighbor.

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