Question

1. to be a christian, one must believe that jesus christ is

a a prophet of god
b the son of god
c a teacher of wisdom
d the savior of israel

1. what is god’s grace?

a it is god’s reward for good behavior
b a gift to those who show kindness to others
c a punishment for our sins
d a gift of love, mercy and salvation from god

1. what does it mean to be created, loved and redeemed by god?

a god knows us to our inner core and created us as we are
b god loves those who are good and never sin
c god is perfect, and we are made in his perfect image
d god loves us because we are his creation

1. what does the parable of the lost sheep tell us about ourselves?

a we are always righteous and need no repentance
b we should rejoice in the success of others
c we are all valuable to god, even when we go astray
d we must always follow the crowd

1. what message was jesus trying to tell his followers in the parable of the lost sheep?

a to seek revenge on those who go astray
b that it is more important to save the righteous than the lost
c that there is great joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
d to ignore sinners and focus only on the righteous

Explanation:

1. Core Christian doctrine holds that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, a foundational belief for Christians.
2. In Christian theology, God's grace is defined as an unmerited gift of love, mercy, and salvation from God, not a reward for good acts.
3. The idea of being created, loved, and redeemed means God knows us fully, formed us as we are, and offers redemption, matching this description.
4. The Parable of the Lost Sheep emphasizes that every person is precious to God, even when they stray from faith.
5. The central message of the Parable of the Lost Sheep is that heaven rejoices greatly when a single sinner repents and returns to God.

Answer:

1. b. The Son of God
2. d. A gift of love, mercy and salvation from God
3. a. God knows us to our inner core and created us as we are
4. c. We are all valuable to God, even when we go astray
5. c. That there is great joy in heaven over one sinner who repents