Letters
In what way do we read Letters and why?
We read them keeping in mind the bigger picture, the culture of the roman empire, and situational context. To understand the purpose of his message and what was going on at the time to prompt his words.
Where is the Paschal Mystery in Jesus's life and what is it?
Near the end of his life he experienced the paschal mystery which was his Passion, Death, Resurrection and ascension
How many times is the word grace written in the New testament?
The word grace appears 128 times
What does Matthew's Gospel empathize and who is his audience?
His target audience was Jews and Gentiles and he empathized Jesus being the continuation of the jewish tradition
What is the main story Acts of the Apostles tell?
Acts tells of the Ascension, Pentecost, and the growth of the church under the guidance of the Holy Spirt
Who wrote the letters and why did he start?
Paul wrote the Letters, and wrote them for the early Christian Community to advise them how to teach and help solve the discord in the church and the help believers
What are the four main scenes in Jesus's life?
Birth, Baptism, Public ministry, and paschal mystery
How many writers are there in the New testament?
8 writers
Matthew, John, Mark, Luke, Paul, Peter, and James and Jude (Jesus's brothers)
What makes John's Gospel difference form the synoptic gospels?
John's gospel is different than the synoptic gospel because it has largely distinct content and his focus on divinity
What literary form that is helpful to keep in mind when understanding the book of revelation?
Apocalyptic literature, a code to see our situation through the heavenly perspective
What is the difference between the Pauline Letters and the Non-Pauline letters?
The Pauline Letters are written for early Christian communities to teach and help them out, and the Non Pauline letters are written for the general audience of believers to guide
In what are ways does Jesus shows his divinity?
Miracles over nature and death
Did Jesus have other siblings?
Yes! Half siblings four brothers; James, Joses, Simon and Jude and two unnamed sisters
What are three accounts about Jesus's life are found in all three synoptic gospels?
The baptism of Jesus, the temptation in the desert, and the multiplication of the loaves
What language is even to the apostles and how did it come to them?
Speaking in tongues is the language of the holy spirt, that marked the holy sprit being poured out while speaking gods word
How many letters did Paul write?
He wrote Thirteen letters Pauline and non-Pauline letters altogether
Who baptized Jesus before he started his public ministry?
John the Baptist
What is the shortest chapter in the New Testament?
The shortest chapter in the New Testament is Revelations Chapter 15. It has only 8 verses!
What are the main differences between the gospels?
What characteristics of Jesus they focused on, Mark focused on his Humanity, Luke focused on his compassion, Matthew focused on the fact Jesus was the continuation of the Jewish tradition
Why did the author of Revelation use a symbolic language?
Author used it to criticize the romans in power without putting his audience at the risk of persecution
How did the words in the Pauline's letters portray Jesus?
The would use "the son" his humanity pointing to Jesus being the Gods son, "The Christ" to show that Jesus fulfilled the hope of Israel and "The Lord" expresses Jesuses divinity
How did Jesus teach his followers?
He used Parables, short stories based on everyday life to make it easier to understand Jesus's message.
What language was the New testament originally written in?
It was originally written in Greek, Koine Greek to be exact
What is the revelation of john?
The seven signs, seven miracles/acts of wonders showing his divinity
Who the wrote the book of Revelation?
it was written by the apostle John