Definitions Flashcards
Inerrancy
we believe that athere are some minor errors in scripture but there is no error in the main message
Torah
what the Jewish call the first 5 books of the old testament. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Tanakh
An acronym obtained from the three divisions of the Hebrew Bible
Epistles
a letter
Gospels
the first 4 books of the New Testament. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Scripture
Sacred writings in the bible
Moral Truth
based on what is right and wrong in our world. It helps us understand what choices bring us closer to God
Religious Truth
faith based. It is what we believe based on our faith
Testament
Another word for covenant. It is an agreement
Revelation
the last book in the bible. It is about the end of time
Literal
Taking a reading as its literal meaning.
Inspiration
we believe the Holy Spirit has influenced the Bible’s writers to write only what is true and good.
Proverbrial Truth
Communicated in wisdom sayings or lived experiences
Contextual
When we read a passage, we take into account a number of questions. Each of these questions has an effect on our understanding of a passage.
Pentateuch
Greek term for the first five books of the bible. (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
Evangelist
A person who seeks to turn someone to the Christian faith
Literary Forms
Different types of writing (Myth, List, Poetry, Proverb, Prophecy, Law, History, Letter, Parable, Sermon, Drama)
Prophets
People who were chosen by God to spread his word/speak for Him
10 Commandments
a set of religious rules that outline how people should live and behave
Parables
Stories which serve to teach a lesson or provide insight into human nature
Synoptic Gospels
The first three books of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, which are considered to be similar in context, structure, and wording
Laudato Si’
an encyclical (a letter to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church) of Pope Francis
Sin
free choices that harm and break our relationship with God and with others
Covenant
a sacred or solemn agreement made between God and another individual or group of people that freelt entered into and bound by love