definitions Flashcards
what does gospel mean
teaching or revelation of Christ
define miracles
miracles are real events that happened. Miracles demonstrate that the power of God was truly manifested in Jesus
define good news
the word Gospel means good news
parables
Parables invite us to make comparisons between a story from familiar everyday life, to some other less evident reality
innerancy
When the scriptures are free from error in knowledge concerning spiritual or religious matters.
This is true because what was written was that which God wanted to communicate with us.
exegesis
careful investigation of the original meaning of texts in their historical and literary contexts.
covenant
a solemn promise between God and humaity
synoptic
From the Greek “sunoptikos” meaning “seeing together” or “having the same view of”