Chapter 2 Flashcards
What is justification?
Being in a right relationship with God by following the code of moral conduct and observing his law
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
What is the New Testament about?
Jesus’ life and what he taught
How many books are in the Old Testament?
46
What is the Old Testament about?
Tells us about gods covenant with the people of Israel and his plan for salvation
What is the first five books of the Old Testament?
Torah
What does the paschal mystery talk about
Passion, death, resurrection, ascension of Jesus
What is salvation history?
The story of how God revealed deep love for us
What is scripture?
The holy writtings of the Jews; gods words recorded in the bible
Who did God reveal who he was too?
Abraham our father in faith
What happened to the Israelites under the rule of king David?
They found short lived unity and peace
What did God make with David?
A personal covenant promising that the messiah would be from his family
What did Jesus promise before he died?
To send the Holy Spirit to help us
What happened when we were in a state of sin?
God moved us to a state of grace so that we can be holy and righteous like God
What happened through the paschal mystery?
God freed us from sin and death