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Catechism test Q/A
catechism Q/A 1
Question | Answer |
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What is the Bible? | The written word of God commited to His church for the instruction and sanctification of mankind. |
What do we mean when we say that the entire Bible is inspired? | We mean that its principal author was God,though it was written by men whom God enlighten and moved to write all those things and only things that he wished to be written. |
How is the Bible divided? | Its divided into the Old Testament written before the coming of Jesus Christ,and the New Testament, written after His ascension into heaven. |
Are all the passages of the Bible to be understood according to our modern manner of expression? | No;some of the passages of the Bible aren't to be understood by us because since the books contain certain figures of speech,parables,and literary forms used by the people of ancient times but not used in the present. |
How can we know the true meaning of the Bible? | We can know the true meaning from the teaching authority of the Catholic Church which has received this from Jesus Christ who has given them the right and duty to teach and explain all that God has revealed. |
Are Catholics encouraged by the Church to read the Bible? | Yes;Catholics are encouraged to read the Bible,especially the Gospels, which tell us about the earthly life of Jesus Christ. |
What is the chief message of the New Testament? | A joyful announcement of our salvation through Jesus Christ. |
Are Catholics encouraged by the Church to read the Bible? | Yes;Catholics are encouraged to read the Bible,especially the Gospels, which tell us about the earthly life of Jesus Christ. |
What is the chief message of the New Testament? | A joyful announcement of our salvation through Jesus Christ. |