Jesus and the Bible
Who are Jesus' parents?
Mary and Joseph
The Bible was written by humans guided by ____
God's Spirit
In the New Testament, who is the New Covenant?
Jesus
What book of the Bible tells the story of the early Church and spread of Christianity?
Acts of the Apostles
What faith was Jesus raised with?
the Jewish faith
What is innerancy?
The idea that even though there are minor factual errors in Scripture, there is no error in the message and religious truth.
What is the Golden Rule?
To treat others the way that we want to be treated
Who write most letters in the Bible?
St. Paul
Bible literally means ___
The books
What is exegesis?
The careful interpretation of the original meanings of texts in their literary and historical contexts.
What are covenants?
Sacred agreements between God and humanity, spelling out each side's agreements and responsibilities.
What is Apostolic Succession?
The line of Bishops stretching back to Jesus' first Apostles
The Old Testament is also known as the ____; The New Testament is also known as the ____
The Hebrew Scriptures, the Christian Scriptures
What does 'synoptic' mean? Name 2 synoptic gospels.
Same view/ same eye, Matthew/ Mark/ Luke
What is the difference between table fellowship and radical table fellowship?
Table fellowship: the way of the Old Testament, only included specific people
Radical table fellowship: Jesus' way in the New Testament, inviting and including everyone including the poor and marginalized
What is Pentecost? What happened to the Apostles during Pentecost?
A Jewish festival meaning fiftieth, celebrating the year's harvest and the Sinai Covenant. The Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles on Penetcost, giving them the power to spread Jesus' message.