Questions for Video Lesson 16:
Why was the time ‘ripe’ for Christ to come into the world?
How was Christ conceived in the Virgin Mary?
Why was Christ born in a manger instead of a palace?
What was the reaction of King Herod to Christ’s birth?
What does the Incarnation of Christ mean for humanity?
Questions for Video Lesson 17:
What makes the Incarnation of Christ unique?
What did the Ecumenical Councils affirm about Christ?
Why did the Son of God take on human flesh?
What does St. Athanasios mean when he says, ‘God became man so that we might become godly’?
What does the hymn of the Church say about Christ’s two natures?
Questions for Video Lesson 18:
What does St. Thomas proclaim when he sees the risen Christ?
What do the Church Fathers teach about Christ’s two natures?
Why did Christ assume flesh and blood?
Why is the Virgin Mary called Theotokos (Mother of God)?
What does the Nicene Creed teach about the Incarnation?
Questions for Video Lesson 19:
What are the three offices of Christ?
What does Christ do as a Prophet?
How does Christ act as our High Priest?
How does Christ demonstrate His Kingship?
What happens when Christ returns at His Second Coming?
Questions for Video Lesson 20:
What was the purpose of Christ’s Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Resurrection?
What does 1 Timothy 2:4 teach about God’s will?
What does Christ require of those who want to follow Him?
What does St. John Chrysostom say man must offer for salvation?
How does God approach our salvation?
Questions for Video Lesson 21:
According to St. Paul, who is the head of the Church?
The Church is called “militant” because:
When was the Church formally established?
The Church is called Catholic because:
What happens when someone leaves the Church?
Questions for Video Lesson 22:
How many sacraments does the Orthodox Church have?
Which of the following sacraments is NOT necessary for salvation?
Which sacraments can be received multiple times?
What is the primary purpose of the sacraments?
Questions for Video Lesson 23:
Who commanded that Baptism be performed?
How is Baptism properly performed in the Orthodox Church?
What does Baptism accomplish?
Why does the Church baptize infants?
What does St. Paul compare Baptism to?
Questions for Video Lesson 24:
What is another name for the sacrament of Chrismation?
Why is Chrismation necessary after Baptism?
What phrase does the priest repeat when anointing the newly baptized?
Where is the Holy Chrism prepared?
How do Orthodox and Roman Catholics differ in their practice of Chrismation?
Questions for Video Lesson 25:
Who established the Holy Eucharist?
What did Christ say when giving the bread and wine to His disciples?
What is the primary purpose of the Holy Eucharist?
How should we approach the Holy Eucharist?
What happens when we partake of the Holy Eucharist?
Questions for Video Lesson 26:
WWho has the authority to forgive sins in the sacrament of Confession?
Why is Confession necessary?
What does repentance mean?
What is the role of the priest in Confession?
What is the only unforgivable sin?
Questions for Video Lesson 27:
Who received the priesthood at Pentecost?
What are the three ranks of priesthood?
How is priesthood passed down?
What is apostolic succession?
What is the role of the deacon?
Questions for Video Lesson 28:
Who established the sacrament of Holy Matrimony?
What does marriage symbolize in the Church?
What are the two requirements for a valid Christian marriage?
What is the only reason Christ gives for allowing divorce?
Which of the following marriages is not permitted by the Church?
Questions for Video Lesson 29:
What is the purpose of Holy Unction?
Which apostle speaks of Holy Unction in Scripture?
What is the primary element used in the sacrament of Holy Unction?
When is Holy Unction commonly celebrated for all Orthodox Christians?
Does Holy Unction guarantee physical healing?
Questions for Video Lesson 30:
What does St. Paul say about death?
Why did death come into the world?
How should Christians view death?
What is the greatest danger for a person before death?
Why are non-believers most afraid of death?
Questions for Video Lesson 31:
What happens immediately after death?
What happens at the final judgment?
What does Christ say to the righteous at the final judgment?
What must happen before the final judgment?
What does the Church teach about the fate of sinners after the final judgment?
Questions for Video Lesson 32:
What will happen to all people before the final judgment?
What will the resurrected body be like?
What sound will mark the resurrection of the dead?
What will happen to the living at the Second Coming of Christ?
What happens to death after the resurrection?
Questions for Video Lesson 33:
What happens to sinners after the final judgment?
How does Christ describe the fate of the righteous?
How does Scripture describe hell?
What do the Church Fathers say about the fire of hell?
What should Christians do to prepare for eternal life?