Chapter 2 Flashcards
means taking on human flesh
incarnation
a short story that teaches a religious lesson
parable
means good news
gospel
God’s forgiveness of sin through Jesus
salvation
proclaimers of the good news
evangelists
participating in the work of God
liturgy
Jesus’ passion death and resurrection
Paschal Mystery
claimed the body of Jesus for burial
Joseph of Arimathea
witnessed the burial of Jesus
Nicodemus
Christ means?
messiah
The word catholic means?
universal
Each evangelist wrote to?
Their own specific audience
Jesus was crucified around? (years)
30-33 AD
The earliest writings of the New Testament?
letters of St. Paul
The resurrection is proof of?
Jesus’ divinity
When did the ascension take place?
40 days after easter
Pentecost is also called what?
birthday of the church
Which writers did NOT mention the Nativity story in their gospel?
Mark and John
What are Jesus’ threefold offices?
Priest, Prophet, King
Who was Jesus’ executioner?
Pontius Pilate