Covenants
What is a covenant
a promise
This covenant occurred when satan tempted Adam and Eve so God promised them a Savior
the tendency of all human beings to sin
concupiscence
a time before the invention of writing and recording of historical data
Primeval History
attributing human characteristics to something that is not human
anthropomorphic
This covenant is where God gave the people the 10 Commandments
Mosaic
This covenant is where God promised a man land, people, and blessings
Abrahamic
How did evil enter the world
through the temptation of Adam and Eve which resulted in Original Sin
what is Religious Truth?
interpreting the Bible in a non-literal sense
God's messengers often described in the Old Testament using figurative language
Angels
This covenant is where God gave humans the ability to rule over all creation
Edenic
This is the covenant where God promised a throne, a house, and a kingdom forever
Davidic
the ability for humans to make their own choices
free will
The only creation made in God's image and given the gift of free will
humans
The second coming of Christ
Parousia
This is the covenant where a man was instructed to save two of each animal from a Great Flood and God promised to never do that again
Noahic
This covenant is where God reminded the people of his promise of land, people, and blessings
Palestinian
what are demons
Satan's helpers / fallen angels
What is the original state of human beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the divine life in full communion with him
Original Holiness
new life
The New Covenant
Jesus
What happened when the people did not keep their covenant with God?
God would let them fall, then he would appoint them a military hero (judge), then remind them of their covenant. God also (later) appointed a king and also sent prophets to remind the people of their covenants.
What form did Satan take on in the Old Testament
a serpent
What are the two creation stories
The creation of the world in 7 days and the story of Adam and Eve
What is the recurring theme in the Book of Judges
God wants his Chosen people to be completely committed to him