How many books are there in the New Testament?
27 (4 Gospels, letters, and the Book of Revelation)
From where does the unity between the old and new testaments proceed? (essay)
The unity between the Old and New Testaments proceeds from the unity of God's plan and Revelation. The unity also proceeds from the words "the time is fulfilled." All the promises in the Old Testament are fulfilled in the New (especially to send the Messi
What good news is in the Gospels?
The passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ because it is the fulfillment of God's saving plan for humanity.
What were the three stages to writing of the Gospels? (essay)
Stage 1 - The Life and Teaching of Jesus
- all that Jesus did
- this is the living Gospel which Jesus made visibly present
- everything that is written in the N.T. begins here
Stage 2 - The Oral Tradition
" For after the ascension of the Lord, the apostle
Define evangelist. What was the role of the evangelist? (essay)
The evangelists are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The actual word evangelist means "one who announces good news." The role of the evangelist is to spread and promote the christian faith actively. They tell the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Chr
What part of the New Testament was written first?
The Letters of Paul
Why are each of the four gospels different? How do these differences impact the truthfulness? (essay)
Each of the four gospels are different because they each wrote his account of the gospels from a unique perspective and for a particular audience. Each remembered the teachings of Jesus and the events in their own unique way. These differences do not impa
What does the Good News require of us?
to have a change of heart and life, or repentance and conversion and invites us to a response of faith
Septugint
the translation of the Bible into Greek; result of the non-Jews (Gentiles) entering into the faith and spoke Greek rather than Hebrew
Who was Mark?
John Mark, a traveling companion of Paul and Peter. This Gospel was based on Peter's stories and is sometimes called "Peter's Gospel." He accompanied Paul.
In Mark's Gospel Jesus announces the Kingdom of God. What is the Kingdom of God?
The fulfillment of lasting happiness and living in God's eternal presence. Jesus comes to bring the Kingdom of God to earth, so we can live in God in our earthly bodies.
What is the major theme of Mark's Gospel and who was he writing for?
The theme is the act of becoming a disciple. He wrote fro Gentile Christians suffering persecution. He wrote to tell believers to put their total faith and love into Jesus.
What makes a true disciple of Christ?
You must be committed to living a life of repentance. TEACHER PAR EXCELLENCE = JESUS
Name and explain the 3 marks of discipleship? (essay)
The First Mark - is to place our faith without reservation into Jesus and respond to him with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all our strength
The Second Mark - disciples of Jesus are called to reach out and to welcome all people... to be t
Why is discipleship to be a servant of God and others?
Becoming a disciple of Jesus means serving other's rather than one's self. A disciple is called to serve and to live a life of self - sacrificing love as Jesus did.
When Jesus tells us of suffering, what does it mean and what will be the reward?
the disciple who will lose his life for Jesus' sake and for the sake of the gospel will save it."
We are to take up our crosses and join them to Jesus' cross
Define Messiah
The one whom God sent to inaugurate his kingdom definitely (once and for all). It comes from Greek, meaning "anointed.
What is the Hypostatic Union?
It is the union of divine and human natures on the one divine person of Jesus Christ
What is the Holy Trinity?
Their is one God in three divine persons - God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
Why are the Gospels the heart of scriptures? (essay)
The Gospels are the heart of scriptures because "they are our principal source for life and teaching of the Incarnate world, our Savior
What is the answer for every person for happiness and peace?
The kingdom of God is the answer to the deepest desire of every person for happiness and peace. The path to happiness is following Christ and the Gospels
Time and place of Mark's Gospel
65-70, Rome, Hebrew
Authorship of Mark's Gospel
John Mark who prepared the room for the Passover companion to Peter, Gospel seems to be based on Peter's stories of Jesus
Purpose of Mark's Gosepel
Evidence God acted through Jesus for Christian undergoing persecution
Style of Mark's Gospel
Fast-moving, action-oriented, reads like a play, shortest Gospel
Theme of Mark's Gospel
Jesus is the son of God and redeemed humanity by suffering and dying.
Mark's Gospel Portrays Jesus as....
the suffering Messiah
Define synoptic and tell what the synoptic Gospels are.
comes from two Greek words meaning 'together' and 'see'. The synoptic Gospels present the life and teaching, the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus in similar ways.
How many books are there in the New Testament?
27 (4 Gospels, letters, and the Book of Revelation)
From where does the unity between the old and new testaments proceed? (essay)
The unity between the Old and New Testaments proceeds from the unity of God's plan and Revelation. The unity also proceeds from the words "the time is fulfilled." All the promises in the Old Testament are fulfilled in the New (especially to send the Messi
What good news is in the Gospels?
The passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ because it is the fulfillment of God's saving plan for humanity.
What were the three stages to writing of the Gospels? (essay)
Stage 1 - The Life and Teaching of Jesus
- all that Jesus did
- this is the living Gospel which Jesus made visibly present
- everything that is written in the N.T. begins here
Stage 2 - The Oral Tradition
" For after the ascension of the Lord, the apostle
Define evangelist. What was the role of the evangelist? (essay)
The evangelists are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The actual word evangelist means "one who announces good news." The role of the evangelist is to spread and promote the christian faith actively. They tell the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Chr
What part of the New Testament was written first?
The Letters of Paul
Why are each of the four gospels different? How do these differences impact the truthfulness? (essay)
Each of the four gospels are different because they each wrote his account of the gospels from a unique perspective and for a particular audience. Each remembered the teachings of Jesus and the events in their own unique way. These differences do not impa
What does the Good News require of us?
to have a change of heart and life, or repentance and conversion and invites us to a response of faith
Septugint
the translation of the Bible into Greek; result of the non-Jews (Gentiles) entering into the faith and spoke Greek rather than Hebrew
Who was Mark?
John Mark, a traveling companion of Paul and Peter. This Gospel was based on Peter's stories and is sometimes called "Peter's Gospel." He accompanied Paul.
In Mark's Gospel Jesus announces the Kingdom of God. What is the Kingdom of God?
The fulfillment of lasting happiness and living in God's eternal presence. Jesus comes to bring the Kingdom of God to earth, so we can live in God in our earthly bodies.
What is the major theme of Mark's Gospel and who was he writing for?
The theme is the act of becoming a disciple. He wrote fro Gentile Christians suffering persecution. He wrote to tell believers to put their total faith and love into Jesus.
What makes a true disciple of Christ?
You must be committed to living a life of repentance. TEACHER PAR EXCELLENCE = JESUS
Name and explain the 3 marks of discipleship? (essay)
The First Mark - is to place our faith without reservation into Jesus and respond to him with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all our strength
The Second Mark - disciples of Jesus are called to reach out and to welcome all people... to be t
Why is discipleship to be a servant of God and others?
Becoming a disciple of Jesus means serving other's rather than one's self. A disciple is called to serve and to live a life of self - sacrificing love as Jesus did.
When Jesus tells us of suffering, what does it mean and what will be the reward?
the disciple who will lose his life for Jesus' sake and for the sake of the gospel will save it."
We are to take up our crosses and join them to Jesus' cross
Define Messiah
The one whom God sent to inaugurate his kingdom definitely (once and for all). It comes from Greek, meaning "anointed.
What is the Hypostatic Union?
It is the union of divine and human natures on the one divine person of Jesus Christ
What is the Holy Trinity?
Their is one God in three divine persons - God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
Why are the Gospels the heart of scriptures? (essay)
The Gospels are the heart of scriptures because "they are our principal source for life and teaching of the Incarnate world, our Savior
What is the answer for every person for happiness and peace?
The kingdom of God is the answer to the deepest desire of every person for happiness and peace. The path to happiness is following Christ and the Gospels
Time and place of Mark's Gospel
65-70, Rome, Hebrew
Authorship of Mark's Gospel
John Mark who prepared the room for the Passover companion to Peter, Gospel seems to be based on Peter's stories of Jesus
Purpose of Mark's Gosepel
Evidence God acted through Jesus for Christian undergoing persecution
Style of Mark's Gospel
Fast-moving, action-oriented, reads like a play, shortest Gospel
Theme of Mark's Gospel
Jesus is the son of God and redeemed humanity by suffering and dying.
Mark's Gospel Portrays Jesus as....
the suffering Messiah
Define synoptic and tell what the synoptic Gospels are.
comes from two Greek words meaning 'together' and 'see'. The synoptic Gospels present the life and teaching, the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus in similar ways.