Chapter 14
Define Beloved Disciple and Johannine
Faithful disciple in Gospel of John who appears at critical times; may have been the founder of the Johannine community
Related to apostle John or NT books attributed to a John (of or pertaining to a 'John' figure)
Define 'Paraclete'
literally means 'helper' or 'advocate' and is a title for the Holy Spirit
Define 'Martyrdom'
someone who witnesses (spreads/evangelizes) their faith through DEATH
Define 'Pauline Letters' and 'Epistle'
13 letters attributed to Paul or a disciple of his writing in his name
another name for a NT Letter
Define 'Apostate' and 'Gnosticism'
a heresy where a sect argues that in order to obtain salvation, people must become elite members and acquire a 'secret knowledge'
Define 'Sign' and 'Logos'
name for a miracle in John's Gospel
literally means 'word' and is a title of Jesus in John's Gospel
What does the Gospel of John emphasize about Christ? what are the two examples he uses in his prologue?
His Divinity; Logos and Light
What literary form is Revelation?
Apocalyptic
Define 'antichrist' and 'Pentecost'
either a pseudo-messiah or someone placing themselves above God, literally means 'against Christ'
15th day following Easter, commemorates descent of HS upon the Apostles
Define 'Apocalyptic Literature' and 'Asia Minor'
a literary form that uses dramatic events and highly symbolic language to offer hope to a people in crisis
an area roughly corresponding to modern-day Turkey
There are 7 statements in John. (1) name those statements; and (2) what do these statements indicate about Jesus
to establish Jesus' Divinity, specifically, that Jesus IS God
How does John's Lord's Supper differ from the Synoptics? (2 ways)
1 - it is not a Passover Meal
2 - it does not describe the preparation of the meal
There are four signs found in John that are not in the synoptic Gospels. Name 3/4.
water to wine at Cana
Healing the ParalyticHealing the man born blind
raising Lazarus from the dead
There are two recurring themes in Paul's letters. Name them.
Jesus Christ is the way/path to salvation
the Church is the body of Christ
How do the Graces of the Holy Spirit help us?
they help us to develop positive virtues (fruits)... which lead to happiness and betterment
What is the emphasis in John's Gospel of the Passion and Death of Jesus?
God's glorious power at work in Jesus, and/or the glorification of Jesus
There are multiple unique events/things that are unique in John's Passion and Death of Jesus Narrative, name two of them.
- NO agony of Jesus in the Garden
- I AM declaration in the Garden
- quote to Pilate
- sitting on Judge's bench
- Jesus does not cry out from cross, only says "it is finished"
- soldier pierced Jesus' side on cross, blood and water come out
There are multiple characteristics of the literary form of "Apocalyptic Literature." Name at least three of these characteristics
- written during time of crisis
- cosmic battles, with good winning
- visions
- voices
- angelic messenger(s)
- symbolic numbers and colors
There are three purposes in the letters of Paul to various churches (or people) in the Early church. Name those purposes.
to offer advice
to teach
to offer encouragement
There are three main themes in the book of Revelation. Name those three themes:
1 - a renewed commitment to faith
2 - a message of consolation
3 - a call to maintain hope (amidst persecution)
There are two reasons why John wrote his Gospel. Name those reasons.
1 - evangelize both Jews and Gentiles
2 - strengthen the faith of local Christian community, and Christians everywhere
Purpose of the 7 signs in the Gospel of John (2 reasons)
1 - reveal that Jesus is God
2 - means of teaching (no parables in John)
What teaching is found in the letter of James? in the letter of Peter?
James: Faith and Works >> Faith is not sufficient, works as a byproduct of faith
Peter: Perseverance through suffering (keep heart in Christ) -- also we are a holy people called from dark into the light of Christ
2 events and/or movements that form the backdrop of the Acts of the Apostles. Name those events and tell why they are important.
Pentecost -- Fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit
Evangelism and Missionary Efforts -- Show the participation of the church in God's Saving Plan
There are 3 important events in the Acts of the Apostles that we read excerpts from in class. Name 2/3 of those events and describe what happened
Pentecost -- H.S. came + evangelism
Council of Jerusalem -- Gentiles entering church, follow Law of Moses + circumcision? outcome: no
Story of Saul/Paul -- was a persecutor of E.C., nor a member/leader in it