Vocabulary
Define Scripture
The word of God written by human authors under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit
Who started the Old Testament?
The ancient Israelites
How does tradition help scripture?
it's the personal message that allows us to understand scripture
What does the Magisterium do for us?
teaches us how to apply the message of scripture and tradition to our lives today
Define Tradition
all that the church has learned with the guidance of the Holy Spirit
What makes up the Bible?
73 books written over a span of 2000 years
How long has tradition been around?
It has been handed down from the good news of Jesus to the present day
What is resurrection?
Jesus' rising from death to new life
Define Gospels
the accounts of God's revelation through Jesus Christ
Who wrote the scripture?
Human authors under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit
How do scripture and tradition help us to live the truth?
The scripture helps us to read God's words while tradition helps up to understand his words
Did tradition or scripture come first?
tradition
Define Divine Inspiration
The Special guidance that the Holy Spirit gave to the human authors of the Bible
How did the Israelites share their faith in God with one another?
They orally shared stories of their revelations with God. They told stories to one another until the Holy Spirit inspired them to write their stories down. They then shared their written words in synagogues
What is the deposit of faith?
all the truth contained in scripture and tradition that Christ revealed and entrusted to the Apostles and to their successors
How does the church grow?
As a community when we gather for worship to hear God's word in scripture and pray together
Define Magisterium
the living teaching office of the church consisting of the pope and the Bishops
What books make up the New Testament?
Gospels, Epistles, Acts of the Apostles, Book of Revelation
How is the church important?
The truth has been received through God's revelation and handed on by the church
How is the truth revealed?
through scripture and tradition