Quiz about basic knowledge of Christianity

Faith in a broad sense is a personal union between God and man. As a union, it implies the existence of certain conditions and the obligation to fulfil them. To be a believer is to be a fulfiller of these conditions. Among other conditions we can highlight: inner conviction in the truth of doctrinal statements (as revealed to us by God Himself (Hebrews 11:1)); trust in the Lord as the Creator of the world, loving, good, caring, wise, merciful and just Father; observance of spiritual and moral commandments (James 2:26); obedience to the Church (Matthew 18:17).

Faith, like love, is not given immediately and easily; it must be sought, it must be achieved, and only in time, after intense spiritual work, faith takes possession of our entire inner being and becomes for us the vital nerve, the goal of our existence.

Holy Martyr Arseny (Zhadanovsky)

If you, Mr Director, want to find God by philosophy, you will labour in vain and will never find Him. Here is my advice on how to find God: start leading your life according to the Gospel. The Lord said: Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8). The heart is gradually purified, and the Kingdom of God will be within you (Luke 17:21).

hegumen John (Alekseev)