Revelation in the Gospel of John
Why was the Gospel of John written?
To evangelize both Gentiles and Jews and to strengthen the faith of the local Christian community, as well as the faith of Christians everywhere
Who preached a message of repentance and forgiveness?
Saint Peter
What is the message that the Apostles and others shared the Good News known as?
Kerygma
What was Jesus highlighted as in the Gospel of Matthew?
The fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies
What is the Pentecost?
The fiftieth day following Easter
The two major sections John's Gospel is divided into?
The Book of Signs and The Book of Glory
Who was filled with the power to do "great wonders and signs" (Acts 6:8), and prophesied about how Jesus' life, especially his Death and Resurrection, fulfilled the Torah?
Saint Stephen
Who or what guided the Gospel writers?
The Holy Spirit
In the Gospel of Luke, how does Luke portray Jesus?
As a friend to those who were rejected by society
What are the Pauline letters?
Thirteen New Testament letters attributed to Sanit Paul or to his dsciples who wrote in his name
How is John's Gospel different from the synoptic Gospels?
The synoptic Gospels emphasize the humanity of Jesus, and John's Gospel stresses Jesus' divinity
Who embarked on three missionary journeys to bring the Light of Christ to all?
Saint Paul
What did each of the 4 Gospels share/have in common?
They all point to one absolute truth which is, that Jesus is the Son of God and the Lord of all creation
What does the Gospel of Mark teach us?
That disciples must imitate Jesus in his ministry and his suffering
What analogy does Saint Paul use in his letters?
The human body
In John's account of the Last Supper, what defining moment demonstrated the path of authentic discipleship?
Jesus' humble act of washing the feet of his disciples
What are the thirteen letters in the New Testament?
The Pauline Letters
Why are the Gospels called "the heart of scripture"?
Bcause Jesus is at the heart of all scriptures
What do the Beatitudes show us?
That God calls us to communion with him in the Kingdom of Heaven
Whst is the name for the New Testament letters?
Epistles
What does Jesus' "I am" sayings echo in the Old Testament?
God's Revelation of himself and his name to Moses in the burning bush
What are two recurring themes in Saint Paul's letters?
1. Jesus the Christ is the path to salvation
2. The church is the body of Christ
Why were there 4 different Gospels?
Each Evangelists proclaimed the Gospel in a unique way to the community which they belonged
What miracle appears in all four Gospels?
The multiplication of the Loaves ( Jesus feeding thousands of people with only a few loaves of bread )
What are the people who were once believers but has abandoned his or her faith called?
Apostates