Chapter 2 Flashcards
What is the greatest story ever told?
The story of Jesus
What does the gospel mean?
The good news
What did Jesus preach?
The good news
Who revealed themselves throughout history?
Yahweh
What is blasphemy?
An offense against God
What was Jesus crucified for?
Blasphemy
What is a prophet?
A person who speaks for God
Who is a priest?
One who makes sacrifices
What is a king?
A leader and a ruler
What are some names for Jesus?
God saves, Son of God, suffering servant, anointed one and Lord.
What are some sources of the existence of Jesus?
Ancient historians
New Testament
Gospels
What is included in the New Testament?
Gospels Acts of the Apostles Letters/epistles Catholic letters Revaluation of John
What was stage 1 of forming the New Testament?
The life of Jesus Christ
What was the second stage?
Oral tradition Kenygma Diacha Liturgy Diakonia
What was stage 3 ?
The actual writings of the gospels and Acts of the Apostles.
Who were the four evangelists?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Who wrote the gospel for Jewish Christians?
Matthew
Who wrote the gospel for Gentile Christians?
Mark and Luke
Who wrote the reflections of Jesus’ presence?
John
What were some of the mysteries of Jesus birth?
He was born into poverty
He became one of the lowly and poor
At the epiphany he manifested himself as the savior of all people
What are some of the mysteries of Jesus’ public life?
He was the perfect living model for people
His temptations by Satan are what identified him with humanity
He accepted and launched his plans to be God’s suffering servant
What are some signs of gods kingdom?
Miracles and the transfiguration
What is a miracle?
reveal Gods kingdom present in his very person
What are the fruits of Christ Sacrifices?
Repairs Mans relationship with God
Bestows Gods forgiveness
Brings forgiveness for our sins
What describes the resurrection of Christ?
It was a real event
Christ conquered satan
The apostles and disciples believe in the resurrection
Is proof of Jesus’ identity
What are some of the Heresies?
Gnostic Aocetism
Arrantom
Monophysisms
Nestorranism
What is Gnostic Aocetism?
God could not have taken on human flesh.
What is Arrantom?
The belief that God created Jesus and is not equal to God.
What is Mongohyphsim?
The belief that Jesus was not Devine.
What is Nestorrianism
The belief that there are two Jesus.
