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58 Cards in this Set
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What is the Old Testament? |
It is an old agreement made between God and Hebrews, revealed to Moses. |
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What are the first five books of the Old Testament? |
-Genesis -Exodus -Leviticus -Numbers -Deuteronomy |
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What are the first five books of the Old Testament called? |
The Law |
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How many books are in the Old Testament? |
There are 46 books in the Old Testament in the Catholic Bible, but 39 in Protestant Bibles. |
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What composes the Old Testament? |
-Law -Prophets -Writings -The Second Canon |
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What language are the scriptures in the Old Testament written in? |
Jewish |
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What is in the book of Genesis? |
-how the world began -beliefs on origin about human race -origin of Hebrews and their place as the "Chosen People" |
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What is in the book of Exodus? |
-How Israelites fled from Egypt -laws the israelites swore to observe when they covenant with Yahweh at Mt. Sinai |
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What are we taught in the book of Genesis? |
We are taught about: -Adam and Eve -Abraham -Moses -10 Commandments |
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What do we learn about in the story of Adam and Eve? |
-creation of man by God
-unity of man and woman -knowledge of good and evil: God tests Adam and Eve with forbidden fruit -Sin: after doing wrong, you experience spiritual/physical pain -consequences: because of Adam and Eve, we must work hard to get what we want -How we are born again: Genesis |
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Who is Abraham? |
He was chosen by God to be a leader to lead people to the promised land. Jewish people are descendants of him. He has a strong faith in God and is even willing to sacrifice his son for him. |
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What covenant was God trying to accomplish with Abraham? |
God was trying to make Abraham build a nation and gain followers |
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What can we learn about God through the story of Abraham? |
-To always trust God. He saves those who believe in him, he is a saviour, anything he says goes, and he keeps his promises |
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Who is Moses? |
He is an Israelite who is raised Egyptian by the Pharaoh's daughter. He frees Israelites out of slavery, and promises to take them to the promised land. The Israelites were slaves for 400 years. |
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What was the burning bush? |
-God talks to Moses and chooses him to free the Israelites through it |
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What happens when Moses and Aaron meet the pharaoh? |
-They ask him to free the Israelites -They were denied 10 times -Pharaoh tells them that there is no God, and that he is the only God |
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What were the 10 plagues? |
-Turning water into blood -Frogs -Gnats/Lice -Flies -Death of Livestock -Boils -Hail -Locusts -Darkness (3 days) -Death of firstborn (passover) |
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How did the Israelites cross Red Sea? |
God parted the Red Sea so the Israelites could pass. This was the end of the slavery. |
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What is the New Testament? |
The New Testament contains stories and teaching about a new agreement between God and people based on life and teachings of Jesus |
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What were the Gospels? |
The Gospels were stories of Jesus' birth, infancy, teaching, death, and resurrection |
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How many Gospels are there? |
There are 4 Gospels |
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What are the Gospels? |
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John |
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How many books are in the New Testament? |
There 27 books in the New Testament. |
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What composes the New Testament? |
-The Gospels -Acts of Apostles (Peter and Paul acts) -13 Epistles (letters) from Paul to churches/people -8 other letters -a vision |
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What are the 6 types of scripture truths? |
-Religious truth -Moral truth -Symbolic truth -Proverbial truth -Historical truth -Scientific truth |
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What is a religious truth? |
Religious truths talk about our relationship with God, chosen people, Hebrews, and Christians. E/g. the relationship between God and his people |
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What is a moral truth? |
Moral truths talk about what is wrong and right, how to live, to be good people, and to be close to God. e.g. 10 commandments |
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What is a symbolic truth? |
Symbolic truths are truths in the Bible that are told by symbols, parables, and myths. e.g. 1st war, olive leaf symbolizes peace |
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What is a proverbial truth? |
Proverbial truth are words of wisdom made into proverbs. e.g. do unto others as you would have others do unto you |
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What is a historical truth? |
A historical truth tells the story of the Hebrew People. e.g. Jesus was born in Jerusalem and raised in Nazareth |
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What is a scientific truth? |
A scientific truth is a scientific understanding of their day e.g. world created in 7 days. |
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What is inspiration? |
The Bible tells us the truth because it is the word of God and written with the help of Holy Spirit. |
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What is truth? |
There are small errors in scriptures (e.g. dates, names, etc.) but there is no error in the message itself. |
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Who was Tacitus? What did he say? |
Tacitus was a roman historian. He confirms the existence of Jesus Christ by reporting fire that breaks under reign of Nero and saying Jesus was put to death by Pontius Pilate. He calls Christianity a 'deadly superstition.' |
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Who was Suetonius? What did he say? |
Suetonius was a Roman biographer. He writes about Jews and Christians being expelled by Emperor Claudius from Rome to preserve peace, because they found out Jesus was the awaited Messiah. He also refers to "Chrestus." |
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Who was Pliny the Younger? What did he say? |
Pliny the Younger was a letter writer in Rome. He executed Christians who are persistent in their beliefs in Jesus Christ, and supports Christians who rejected Christ, and believed in pagan gods. He also confirms Christians celebrating Eucharist on fixed day of the week. |
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Who was Josephus? What did he say? |
Josephus was a Jewish historian. He mentions John the Baptist and calls him a good man. He confirms the death of James the Just, and confirms Jesus' resurrection and execution. He calls Jesus a good man, wise, doer of wonderful works, and a teacher. |
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How are the gospels similar? |
They all talk about the story of Jesus' birth, infancy, teaching, death, and resurrection. |
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How are the gospels different? |
-Matthew: written for Jews to prove Jesus fulfilled prophecies of coming the Messiah -Mark: written for Gentiles to present Jesus as Messiah and son of God -Luke: Written for Greeks to show Jesus as a universal saviour -John: Written for instruction of early church, presents Jesus as eternal word of God who descended from heaven and became man |
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How is the Gospel of John different from the rest of the Gospels? |
In the Gospel, Jesus healing others is the miracle, whereas Jesus feeding 5,000 men is the miracle in the rest. |
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What were the three stages in the formation of the Gospels? |
1. Disciples' experience of Jesus' life, death, resurrection 2. disciples and early church proclaimed good news throughout Roman Empire 3. Gospels are written down by evangelists who collected and edited materials from all the previous years |
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Why did the early church decide to write the scriptures? |
They realized that Jesus' second coming was not going to happen in their lifetime, and wanted the other generations to know about his life as a basis for teaching. So then, they decided to write them down. |
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What are the benefits of oral storytelling? |
-it is easier to understand -we can use different emotions and expression -they can be told in a different language |
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What are the disadvantages of oral storytelling? |
-it is told from a different perspective -it becomes forgotten overtime -the story can be altered to the liking of others -we can change the ideas and express our thoughts |
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What are the benefits of written storytelling? |
-actual facts that will last forever -better understanding because it is on paper -it can be referred back to -the story does not change |
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What are the disadvantages of written storytelling? |
-reader is disconnected from author -cannot control interpretation -story loses liveliness -story's meaning can get lost |
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What is a covenant? |
a contract or agreement between God and his people |
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What is an evangelist? |
a preacher who proclaims the person. |
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What is a testament? |
statement of belief |
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What is a gospel? |
Stories of Jesus' life, infancy, death, and resurrection. Gospels mean "good news" |
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What is Christ |
The title given to Jesus of Nazareth |
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What is scripture |
The sacred writings of Christianity in the Bible |
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What are the 10 commandments? |
-I am the lord your God, and you should only serve him. -Do not take the name of God in vain -Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day -Honor your father and mother -You shall not kill -You shall not commit adultery -You shall not steal -You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor -You shall not covet your neighbor's wife -You shall not covet your neighbor's goods |
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What are the 10 commandments about? |
-God gives the 10 commandments to Moses and says for people to practice them, because they are his rules and laws. |
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What is a gentile? |
People who do not have a God |
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What is a canon? |
a list of books or text which we regard as scripture |
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What are synoptic gospels? |
Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which describe events from a similar point of view, as contrasted with that of John.
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What is a kerygma? |
To preach |
