New Testament
"Gospel" (Greek: evangelion) literally translates as: _________
"Good news," (or news of victory)
What religion did Paul practice before experiencing his vision of Christ?
Judaism
Which of Smart's dimensions refers to "stories that transcend history?"
Mythological
The Sermon on the Mount contains all the following ideas EXCEPT:
a) Reversal of the social/political order
b) Loving one's neighbors and enemies
c) Rich people are great
d) The Kingdom of God
c
What is the most common theme of Jesus' teaching?
The Kingdom of God
In what language was the New Testament originally written? (hint: Professor Layton has been using this language a lot in lecture)
Greek
True or false: Paul wrote his epistles during Christ's lifetime
False
True or false: the ritual of the Eucharist is thought to establish a sense of communion both with Christ and with other believers
True
The Sermon on the Mount contains this statement, which has come to be known as the "Golden Rule"
"Do to others as you would have them do to you"
Jesus traveled and taught primarily in which province?
Galilee
What are the four canonical gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Paul described himself using this word, literally meaning "one who is sent"
Apostle
This ritual, which some denominations perform on infants and other on adult members, is thought to represent participation in Christ's death
Baptism
True or false: the Parable of the Prodigal Child ends with the father sacrificing his son
False
"Pentateuch" refers to the first five books of the Old Testament. What is the Jewish name for this text?
The Torah
The New Testament can be divided into what two main categories?
Gospels and epistles (aka Paul's letters/Acts of the Apostles)
How did Paul define faith?
Through identification with Christ- more than just believing, but actively participating in Christ's "new humanity"
This term refers to the controversial doctrine that the bread and wine of the Eucharist are literally Christ's body and blood
Transubstantiation
What two commandments does Jesus specify as the most important? (described in Mark 12)
1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart
2. Love your neighbor as yourself
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