Chapter 7 Flashcards
Exalt
To raise someone to a higher rank or character; to dignify or make someone noble
Preeminence
Surpassing all others (putting God first)
Salvation History
Pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions. Salvation was accomplished once and for all through Jesus Christ, a truth foreshadowed and revealed throughout the Old testament.
High Priest
This person led the religious services and conducted animal sacrifices held at the Temple in Jerusalem. The high priest was appointed by the Jewish king with the approval of the Roman governor.
Levites
Members of the Hebrew tribe of Levi, from whom came the priests who performed the sacrifices and led the worship of the Jewish Temples
Sacrifice
A ritual offering made to God by a priest on behalf of the people as a sign of adoration, gratitude and communion. The perfect sacrifice was Christ’s death on the cross.
Old Covenant
The covenant between God and the ancient people of Israel established in the Sinai Covenant with Moses; also called the Old Testament.
New Covenant
The covenant of law established by God in Jesus Christ to fulfill and prefect the Old Covenant of Mosaic law. It is the perfection on Earth of the Divine law. The law of the New Covenant is called a law of love, grace, and freedom. The new Covenant will never end or diminish, and nothing new will be revealed until Christ comes again in glory.
Priesthood
Office or position of a priest
Heresy
Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious
Community Philippians were
Gentile Chrstian
Problems in Philippi
Dis-unity and challenges from outsiders
Why must it be important to humble yourself
Jesus is an example of being humble and obedient, which brought salvation.
What does Paul use in Letter to Philippians to remind them of Jesus’ humility
A hymn
“Rather, He emptied himself,
taking the form of a slave,
coming in human likeness;
and found human in appearance,
he humbled himself,
becoming obedient to death,
even death on a cross.
What does Paul emphasize in Letter to Philippians
The importance of putting the needs of our brothers and sisters in christ ahead of our own wants and needs
Humility
Seeking out God’s will for your life rather than focusing on your own pleasure and privilege.
How did Paul die
Beheading
Audience of Letter to Philippians
Beloved Community founded by Paul, Gentile Christians
Theme of Letter to Philippians
Jesus showed humility an obedience by taking on human form. He was exalted and his humility and obedience is a model for all Christians
Reason for writing letter to Philippians
Paul wanted to praise and encourage Philippians, but wanted to address issue of disunity and threats causing suffering in the community.
Where were the Colossians
On a major trading route
What did false teachers, teach to Colossians
In some shape of form that faith in Christ is not enough for salvation
Intended audience for Letter to Colossians
Young Chrstians community in Colossae
Theme of Letter to Colossians
Preeminence of Christ and make Christ focus of their lives.
Which Covenant is the Levites serving
The Old Covanant
Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Church Scholar that started Brothers of the Christians Schools
Why are animal sacrifices obsolete
Christ was the perfect priest
Intended Audience of Letter to Hebrews
For Jewish Christians who were familiar with Greek and falling away from the faith.
Theme of Letter to Hebrews
Christ is the fulfillment of the Old testament promises and now serves as our eternal High Priest
Reason for writing Letter to Hebrews
Encourage Jewish Christians to hold onto their faith and teach them about Christ’s superior role and sacrifice.
This letter describes the humility and obedience of Jesus: “He humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross” (2:8).
Philippians
This letter was written to Jewish Christians who knew the Old Testament well, and describes Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises and now who serves as our eternal High Priest.
Hebrews
This letter warns against false teachers in a community that was mostly Gentile. Paul tells them that he wants them to have “all the richness of fully assured understanding, for the knowledge of the mystery of God” (2:2).
Colossians
This letter describes the preeminence of Christ as “the image of the invisible God” (1:15).
Colossians
This letter explains that by perfectly fulfilling the Old Covenant, Jesus established a New Covenant with God’s people.
Hebrews
This letter was sent to encourage a beloved community of Saint Paul. He reminds them that the outsiders’ “minds are occupied with earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (3:19–20).
Philippians
