4 Written Questions

1. CATHOLIC
   Catholic priests have been given the power to forgive sins, acting as representatives of the Holy Spirit.
2. 
   CATHOLIC
   Mary remained a virgin her entire life. The Greek word can mean either "brother" or "close relative." The Bible is talking about Jesus' cousins, not brothers.
3. 
   CATHOLIC
   The pope is Jesus' representative on Earth.
4. 
   CATHOLIC
   Mary was bodily assumed into heaven, like Elijah and Enoch.

4 Multiple Choice Questions

1. CATHOLIC
   There are two types of punishment after death: temporal (temporary) and eternal. If a person dies with just one "mortal" sin on his soul he will be condemned to Hell for eternity. If he dies with only "venial" sins on his soul he will be sent to Purgatory, perhaps for millions of years.
   Purgatory is exactly like Hell except that it doesn't last forever. Eventually, the person will be released and enter heaven.
   1. PROTESTANT
      Purgatory is totally unscriptural. Christ's sacrifice on the Cross was the only offering necessary and the only offering sufficient to provide salvation
   2. PROTESTANT
      The Holy Spirit is Jesus' representative.
   3. PROTESTANT
      This is totally unscriptural.
   4. PROTESTANT
      It is clear from scripture that there was no "head" apostle in the New Testament churches. Paul expressly and publicly rebuked Peter, the alleged first pope, on one occasion. There is no biblical or historical evidence that Peter was ever the bishop of Rome.
2. CATHOLIC
   Anyone who denies the authority of the pope despises the one who appointed him (i.e., Christ) and therefore despises the one who sent Christ, (i.e., God the Father).
   1. PROTESTANT
      Purgatory is totally unscriptural. Christ's sacrifice on the Cross was the only offering necessary and the only offering sufficient to provide salvation
   2. PROTESTANT
      The pope speaks for no one.
   3. PROTESTANT
      It is clear from scripture that there was no "head" apostle in the New Testament churches. Paul expressly and publicly rebuked Peter, the alleged first pope, on one occasion. There is no biblical or historical evidence that Peter was ever the bishop of Rome.
   4. PROTESTANT
      The Holy Spirit is Jesus' representative.
3. CATHOLIC
   There are two types of sin: mortal and venial.
   A particular sin is either mortal or venial, depending on the severity. (For instance, stealing one dollar from a rich man would probably be a venial sin.)
   1. PROTESTANT
      Only God can forgive sins.
   2. PROTESTANT
      The Holy Spirit is Jesus' representative.
   3. PROTESTANT
      "Mortal" sin is an extent of sin, a pervasiveness of sin, sinning as a way of life, sinning as a regular practice, not a single sin, regardless of how serious that sin might be, e.g., murder.
   4. PROTESTANT
      The pope speaks for no one.
4. 
   CATHOLIC
   Mary is the "spiritual mother" of all men.
   1. PROTESTANT
      This is totally unscriptural.
   2. PROTESTANT
      Only God can forgive sins.
   3. PROTESTANT
      The Holy Spirit is Jesus' representative.
   4. PROTESTANT
      The pope speaks for no one.

3 True/False Questions

1. PROTESTANT
   We are justified (saved) by faith alone, not by good works. Good works will result in greater rewards in the afterlife but have no effect on getting saved. This "faith" means relying on Jesus' sacrifice as full atonement for our sins and trusting in God enough to try to live as he said to live. It is not mere intellectual belief in a set of facts. → CATHOLIC
   When a person gets baptized his "original sin" is forgiven and God gives him some grace. This grace enables him to do good works. God appreciates the good works and rewards them with more grace. Because the Christian has more grace, he can now do even better works. This pleases God even more, so He gives even more grace, etc.

   True        False

2. PROTESTANT
   The Old and New Testaments are the only sources of Christian doctrine. →
   CATHOLIC
   The pope is Jesus' representative on Earth.

   True        False

3. PROTESTANT
   The pope speaks for no one. →
   CATHOLIC
   The pope speaks for all Christians.

   True        False