Chapter 3 test Flashcards
Literal sense
A form of biblical interpretation that considers explicit details of the test.
Spiritual sense
A form of biblical interpretation that goes beyond the literal sense to consider the deeper meaning for salvation.
Paschal Mystery
the work of salvation accomplished through Jesus Christ and his passion, death and ressurection
polytheism
the belief in many gods
circumcision
a sign of gods covenant
patriarch
the father or leader of a tribe
theophan y
God’s physical manifestation to enrich human understanding
torah
A hebrew word meaning law that talks about the first five books of the old testement
ark of the covenant
a scared box that holds the ten commandments placed within the sancutary where god would come and dwell
confederation
an alliance of tribes or nations with no central authority
monarchy
a government or state led by a central leader like a king or queen, in the bible it refers to the time when israel is an independent state
New Covenant
The covenant established by God in Jesus Christ
What three things did God promise abraham
make of him a great nation by promising him many descendants, provide land, to make them a blessing for all the nations
What did god ask jewish people to do
walk with god, not commit sin, practice circumcision
How is gods promise to abraham fufilled through jesus christ
God’s blessing is brought to all nations
What did god do in the mosaic covenant
he renewed the promises of the abrahamic covenent and gave them the law
what did god ask the people to do in the mosaic covenant
required to follow 10 commandments
What did god promise david
nathan told him don’t build temple, your heir will build it. God promises him that his house (bloodline) and kingdom will be firm forever and his throne will be firmly established forever
How is the old law fufilled
the old law is fufilled in jesus christ who is the new law. The old law taught people to be in right relationshp with god
how is the davidic covenant fufilled in jesus
jesus christ was a direct descendant od david who established the kingdom of heaven which will rule forever and which he reigns over forever
what were the roles of the prophets
they were the overseers of the covenant and law, spoke on gods behalf, called people to be faithful to the covenant and warned the consequences of not doing so. Assured people god would not abandon them
How do the prophets foreshadow jesus
they proclaim the word of god, jesus does not just proclaim the word he IS the word
