Definitions 1
Incarnation of christ
God the father took on human flesh in the form of the son, Jesus Christ
When does the Old testament take place?
Before Jesus -- BC
How many books are in the New testament?
27 books
Formation of canon
Creation and organization of books in the bible
Where do events in the bible take place? What time period for each testament?
Middle east, BC, AD
Describe the inspired word of God
God is the source behind the scripture. He guided the human writers through the Holy Spirit
Who fulfills the old testament?
JESUS!
Who fulfills the New testament?
Describe the Inerrant word of God
Scripture is without error, only teaches the true word of God
What is the overall context of the bible
Salvation history
Every covenant had a ....., a ...... of that covenant, and a ....... made by God to save His people.
Mediator, sign, promise
The old testament is also known as the... because it tells us about....?
Pentateuch or Torah because it tells us about the early Jewish people
What are the first 4 books in the new testament? Name them and the genre
The Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Law
Whats the purpose of genres in the bible?
The genres of the Bible help us understand what is the primary purpose of each book, and organizes them
How does God communicate Himself to us?
Through inspiration by the Holy spirit
WHat are the two terms that refer to the first 4 books of the old testament
Pentateuch/ Torah
Who wrote the old testament?
prophets and other writers
Who wrote the new testament?
Disciples, apostles, and other early christians
What are the three authorities of the catholic church? Explain them
1. Sacred scripture: Bible is the word of God
2. Sacred tradition: Living transmission of the Gospel through the Church
3. Magisterium- teaching authority of the church, interpret scripture and teach as a tradition.
What are the 4 genres of the bible? List them
Law, History, Wisdom, Prophecy
Lucas has wizard powers!
What are the three things every covenant has? List and explain them each.
Mediator: Who God makes the promise with on behalf of humanity
Sign: Something that represents the promise
Promise: What God intends to do through the covenant
What does the old testament help us understand? when is the old testament fulfilled?
Helps us understand where we come from, our relationship with God, and it is fulfilled in the new testament.
What else does the new testament include besides his life and mission?
Death, resurrection, history of the early church, letters from St. Paul, and other followers
what are the four genres? explain each
Law- How we live as Gods people
History - How God made us and why we belong to him
Wisdom - How we learn more about God
Prophecy- How God communicates us directly of what is to come
Who wrote the gospels? What is the gospel about?
Written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. Spread good news about Jesus, his teachings, life, death, and his resurrection.