unit 1: scripture

Question 1

prophecy

Answer 1

an expression of God’s will; past, present, or future

Question 2

patriarch

Answer 2

a male leader of a clan, tribe, or family.

ex. bishops in the Catholic church

Question 3

gospels

Answer 3

accounts of Jesus’ life written through divine inspiration

Question 4

who are the 4 gospel writers

Answer 4

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

Question 5

prophet

Answer 5

spokespersons or messengers of God

Question 6

who are the patriarchs of the old testament?

(5)

Answer 6

• adam
• noah
• abraham
• jacob and joseph
• moses

Question 7

prophecy

Answer 7

(1.4) an expression of God’s will, past, present, or future

Question 8

patriarch

Answer 8

a male leader of a clan, tribe, or family

ex. bishops in the Catholic church

Question 9

gospels

Answer 9

(1.10) accounts of the life of Jesus inspired by God

Question 10

4 gospel writers

Answer 10

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

Question 11

prophet

Answer 11

(1.3) spokesperson/messengers of God

Question 12

beatitudes

Answer 12

Matthew 5-1-12 , how we should live

Question 13

Pentecost

Answer 13

(1.7) commemorates the sending of the Spirit to the apostles
- celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church 50 days after Easter

• BIRTHDAY OF THE CHURCH

Question 14

annunciation

Answer 14

(1.7) the angel Gabriel’s announcement to the Virgin Mary of the Incarnation

• celebrated by the church on March 25

Question 15

exegesis

Answer 15

(1.10) studying biblical text in context - taking linguistic qualities, historical and social contexts, and the religious traditions that surround the text

Question 16

Dei Verbum

Answer 16

(1.2) document made by the Catholic Church discussing divine revelation
- Latin for “Word of God”

Question 17

hermeneutics

Answer 17

(1.10) INTERPRETATION of scripture

Question 18

ecumenical

Answer 18

(1.2) meaning representing a large population of Christian churches around the world

• approach seeks to unify all non-Catholic Christians under the doctrine of the Catholic church

Question 19

revelation

Answer 19

(1.2 )the communication of supernatural beliefs to humankind

Question 20

infallibility

Answer 20

// can’t be incorrect

Question 21

Holy Trinity

Answer 21

Father, Son, Holy Spirit - persons of God

Question 22

fideism

Answer 22

(1.2) the concept that knowledge depends on faith AND revelation, and not reason alone

Question 23

incarnation

Answer 23

(1.5) meaning “to become flesh”
- Jesus is God incarnate

Question 24

rationalism

Answer 24

(1.2) the concept of being able to understand God’s works by observation and inference

Question 25

doctrine

Answer 25

a set of beliefs held by a community that act as a guide and reference of their core tenants (1.2)

Question 26

magisterium

Answer 26

(1.2) the teaching of the roman catholic church including interpretations produced by church leaders (ex. pope, bishop) - helps to provide us with a deeper understanding of scripture

Question 27

covenant

Answer 27

(1.3) a sacred promise where two parties have made promises that must be upheld - a true covenant is not broken - ex. Noah builds the arc, God will never flood the earth again

Question 28

Holy Spirit

Answer 28

(1.7) a helper to the works of God, provides us with wisdom and guidance and allows God to work through us

Question 29

decalogue

Answer 29

(1.6) the ten commandments - the law God gave to the people of Israel through Moses - meaning "ten words" - the mosaic covenant

Question 30

call story

Answer 30

(1.3) how a prophet is given their task by God

Question 31

stage 1 of a call story

Answer 31

CONFRONTATION WITH GOD - God sends them on a mission, uproots their lives

Question 32

stage 2 of a call story

Answer 32

INTRODUCTORY SPEECH - God makes a self announcement - assurance from the Lord "God is with you"

Question 33

stage 3 of call story

Answer 33

IMPARTING OF A MISSION - God gives an order (I send you..)

Question 34

stage 4 of a call story

Answer 34

OBJECTION BY PROPHET TO BE

Question 35

stage 5 of call story

Answer 35

REASSURANCE BY GOD

Question 36

stage 6 of a call story

Answer 36

THE SIGN - ?? God's turning Moses' staff into a snake?

Question 37

synoptic

Answer 37

(1.10) meaning "seeing the same thing" , different accounts having many similarities

Question 38

the synoptic gospels

Answer 38

Matthew, Mark, Luke (source Q)

Question 39

old covenant

Answer 39

(1.8) the law that was given by God for Moses to the people of Israel ex. circumcision, keeping the sabbath, 10 commandments,

Question 40

new covenant

Answer 40

(1.8) the completion of divine law through Jesus - one commandment: love one another as Christ loved us

Question 41

Parousia

Answer 41

(1.10) Jesus' second coming at the end of time

Question 42

purgatory

Answer 42

(1.10) cleansing period before heaven for a Catholic who dies with sin

Question 43

the evangelists

Answer 43

(1.10) first saints - Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

Question 44

7 gifts of the Holy Spirit (1.7)

Answer 44

- wisdom - understanding - counsel - fortitude - knowledge - piety - fear of the Lord

Question 45

8 beatitudes

Answer 45

BLESSED ARE THE - poor in spirit - those who mourn - the meek - those who hunger and thirst for righteousness - the merciful - the pure in heart - the peacemakers - those who are persecuted for righteousness