Jesus
What is the incarnation?
God becoming human
What is our primary source of information on Jesus?
the Gospels
What book of the Bible comes after the Gospels?
Acts of the Apostles
How many gifts of the Holy Spirit are there?
7
Which afterlife is an eternal separation from God?
Hell
What was the moment the incarnation happened?
When Mary said "yes" to God's will
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
Some of the Gospel writers' audience is Gentile Christians. What does this mean?
Non-Jewish converts to Christianity
Which gift of the holy Spirit helps us to do the right thing, even if it is difficult?
Fortitude
What is the purpose of Purgatory?
Cleanse our souls of sin before going to Heaven
Name the four Gospels written about Jesus' life.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What is the purpose of an epistle?
Letter; give advice and encouragement to live a faith-filled life
Who most likely had Mary as a source for his Gospel?
Luke
What does Fear of the Lord actually mean?
Having awe and deep respect for God
What happens in Heaven?
We worship God with all the angels and saints
What are two of the four reasons for the Incarnation.
1) Reconcile us with God
2) Reveal God's love
3) Role model for holiness
4) Make us partakers of the divine nature
Jesus often spoke in parables. What is a parable?
A fake story to teach a lesson
What is different about John's Gospel?
He assumes people have already read the other Gospels.
What is Understanding?
Comprehending the faith
What is the difference between Particular Judgement and Last Judgement?
Particular ~ after an individual's death
Last ~ Jesus' 2nd coming
Why did Jesus teach not to retaliate or take revenge?
Everyone is made in the image / likeness of God and deserves respect
List and define the four types of writing in the New Testament.
Law ~ Bible summarized as 10 comm.
History ~ history of the Church
Wisdom ~ advice on how to live
Prophecy ~ divine vision of what is to come
List the three stages of forming the Gospels.
1) Jesus' life/teachings
2) Oral tradition
3) write Gospel
List the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom, Fortitude, Counsel, Piety, Fear of the Lord
Name two circumstances that allow someone to go straight to Heaven without having to go to Purgatory.
1) Not knowing right from wrong (children)
2) Martyr
3) No previous mortal sins on soul + anointing of the sick