1.9 Sources of Wisdom and Authority - CHRISTIANITY Flashcards
What is a disciple?
A pupil of Jesus
How many parts of the Bible are there?
2
Which part of the Bible narrates the life of Jesus?
New Testament
List one problem of the Gospels having authority
Mistranslation/human interference/ancient texts
What things does the Bible contain?
Proverbs, poems, commands, stories, myths and erotica
What is atonement?
Being reconciled with God after the death of Jesus
What does the Bible as ‘inspired’ mean?
The Bible is the literal word of God
What view of the Bible to Evangelical Christians take?
Literal
Finish 2 Timothy 3: “All scripture is inspired by God ………
“and is profitable for teaching”
Finish 2 Peter 1 “No prophecy ever came from man …
“but men moved by the holy spirit”
What does humans as ‘dictating machines’ mean?
Humans simply wrote down what God commanded
What does the Bible as inerrant mean?
It is without error as it comes from God
What is the Catcheism?
Religious instructions of the Catholic Church
What is the apostolic tradition?
Tradition stemming from Jesus’ apostles to preach the gospel
What is apostolic succession?
Passing authority of the church
Why is the Pope’s authority seen to be infallible?
The Pope is specifically chosen by God
What is the living tradition?
Holy Spirit remaining active in the Bible
What is the Catholic view of the Bible
It is inspired by God but human recording has led to inaccuracies/contradictions
Why is the Bible considered inerrant for Catholics?
Because it is inspired by God and the Pope has authority to interpret scripture
How can the Bible be understood in relation to modern times according to Catholics?
Due to the living tradition
What is the magisterium?
Teaching authority of the Catholic Church
What 2 things are equal according to Catholics?
Church and Scripture
Which scholar is the Neo-Orthodox view of the Bible linked to?
Karl Barth
What do newo-orthodox Christians challenge?
The conservative view of the traditional early church
Why does Karl Barth reject conservative views of the Bible
The Bible contains errors, both scientific and historical
what is Karl Barth’s stance on the Bible?
It is not the word of God but it contains the word of God