Vocabulary
Attributes of God
Literary Forms in the Bible
Authors of the Gospels
100

A word that means "Good News".  The message is the good news of God's Kingdom and his saving love.

What is Gospel?

100

God is incapable of deception.

What is God is truth?

100

Short stories, using examples from everyday life or nature to illustrate moral or spiritual truths.

What are parabes?

100

This writer was a tax collector.  His message is to a Jewish audience. He wants them to know that Jesus is the promised Messiah.

Who is Matthew?

200

The four inspired human authors of the Gospels

Who are the Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?

200

God was, is and always will be.

What is God is God is eternal?

200

They portray the rules of conduct that God has set for us in living in right relationship with Him and with others.

What are Laws?

200

This writer was a companion to St. Peter. He wrote a brief, but detailed gospel announcing God's Kingdom. He wanted people to know that Jesus' disciples did not always understand him and came to know Jesus gradually. When they did, they were ready to proclaim him to the world!

Who was Mark?

300

The gift of the Holy Spirit, which assisted the human authors in writing the Bible to ensure it contained the truths God wanted us to know.

What is Divine Inspiration?

300

The depth of who God is cannot be seen or understood by humans.

What is God is a mystery?

300

These teach how God's power and healing transform people.

What are miracle stories?

300

This writer was a companion of St. Paul. He wrote for Gentiles.  His message focused on practical and ordinary things.  His gospel emphasizes Jesus as a Savior who helps us overcome the evil of sin suffering and death.

Who is Luke?

400

The Word of God written by humans acting under the Holy Spirit's inspiration and guidance; another name for the Bible.

What is Sacred Scripture?

400

God rules over and is capable of everything.


What is God is almighty

400

A straightforward recollection of something about God's relationship with the world.  

What is a narrative story?

400

This gospel writer focuses on spiritual things.  He invites his reader to enter into a loving relationship with God.  He was called the "beloved".

Who was John?

500

The Divine likeness in all human beings that comes from being made by God and includes the ability to think, choose, be free, love and be in relationship with God and others.

What is Image of God?

500

God is always ready to forgive.

What is God is merciful?

500

Found in the Old Testament, these sacred songs were poetic and illustrate the joy and struggle of being in a relationship with God.

What are Psalms?

500

The gospels present the ultimate truth of Divine Revela tion.  The writers were inspired by

Who is the Holy Spirit?