The Holy Spirit
14 Grade 8 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Holy Spirit, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markA youth leader wants to name a gift of the Holy Spirit (a charism) rather than a fruit of the Spirit. Which of the following should she choose?
A. Kindness
B. Patience
C. Gift of healing
D. Faithfulness
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6 marksState six fruits of the Holy Spirit as listed by Paul in the letter to the Galatians.
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Any 6 (1 mark each) from: love, joy, peace, patience/forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness/humility, self-control.
Question 3
1 markOn the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in the form of
A. tongues of fire
B. a gentle dove
C. a bright cloud
D. a rushing river
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4 marksChristians believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity. State four descriptions or images used in the Bible to represent the Holy Spirit.
(4 marks)
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Any 4 (1 mark each): a dove (at Jesus' baptism); tongues of fire (at Pentecost); a mighty rushing wind/breath; water/living water; the Counsellor/Advocate/Paraclete; oil (anointing); the Spirit of truth.
Question 5
1 markAccording to Galatians 5, which of the following is a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
A. Working miracles
B. Self-control
C. Prophecy
D. Speaking in tongues
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6 marksRead the scenario: A group of Christian youths, filled with the Holy Spirit, want to serve their church.
(a) Identify two gifts of the Holy Spirit they could use in service.
(b) Explain two ways in which Christians today can show that they are led by the Holy Spirit.
(6 marks)
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(a) Any 2 (1 mark each): gift of teaching; gift of preaching/prophecy; gift of healing; gift of wisdom; gift of leadership/administration; gift of encouragement; gift of speaking in tongues/interpretation; gift of serving/helping; gift of giving. (b) Any 2 (2 marks each): living according to God's word/being obedient; showing the fruit of the Spirit such as love and self-control; helping and serving others; praying regularly; witnessing/spreading the gospel; avoiding sinful behaviour; using their talents to build the church.
Question 7
1 markPeter's bold sermon on the day of Pentecost, after which about three thousand people were baptized, shows that the Holy Spirit
A. makes people wealthy
B. gives believers courage and power to preach the gospel
C. replaces the need for baptism
D. forces people to obey the law
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1 markOn the day of Pentecost, the believers gathered in Jerusalem received the Holy Spirit. According to Acts 2, what visible signs accompanied the coming of the Holy Spirit?
A. A bright cloud and thunder
B. A sound like a rushing wind and what seemed to be tongues of fire
C. An earthquake and darkness
D. A dove descending from heaven
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1 markA church choir was preparing for Pentecost Sunday. According to Acts 2, how did the Holy Spirit appear when He came upon the believers on the day of Pentecost?
A. A. As a dove landing on each person
B. B. As a sound like a rushing wind and tongues of fire resting on each of them
C. C. As a bright star in the sky
D. D. As a pillar of cloud over the temple
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1 markAfter receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the disciples were able to
A. turn water into wine
B. speak in different languages so that people from many nations understood them
C. become invisible to the crowd
D. fly over the temple
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1 markJesus referred to the Holy Spirit as the 'Counsellor' or 'Advocate'. In Greek this name for the Holy Spirit is
A. Paraclete
B. Messiah
C. Rabboni
D. Emmanuel
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1 markDuring Jesus' baptism at the River Jordan, the Holy Spirit descended on Him in the form of
A. a flame
B. a cloud of glory
C. a strong wind
D. a dove
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1 markIn a CRE discussion on the fruit of the Spirit, a learner was asked to identify them from Galatians 5. Which of the following is listed as a fruit of the Spirit?
A. A. Pride
B. B. Self-control
C. C. Jealousy
D. D. Selfish ambition
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4 marksJesus promised His disciples the Holy Spirit before He ascended to heaven. State four roles of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian.
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Any 4 (1 mark each): the Holy Spirit comforts/counsels believers; guides Christians into all truth; gives strength/power to witness for Christ; convicts people of sin; helps Christians to pray; produces the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, etc.); gives spiritual gifts for service; reminds believers of Jesus' teachings; sanctifies/makes believers holy.
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