jalbie final sg Flashcards
canon
the official list of the books of the Bible
epistle
letter
evangelist
the one who spread the “good news” about Jesus - notably mt, mk, lk, and jn
hyperbole
exaggerated statement said to make a point
kerygma
preaching of the faith to nonbelievers, especially the core truths
miracle
healing, exorcism, or natural event only explained by God’s intervention
parable
a short story with a surprise ending, usually about the kingdom of God
gospel
the Good News about Jesus the Christ
covenant
solemn and binding agreements between God and humanity
deposit of faith
all the beliefs passed to us and from us to future generations
divine revelation
the way God chooses to disclose Godself to humanity
dogma
teachings with catholics are obligated to believe
magisterium
the teaching authority of the leaders of the church
messiah
the hebrew meaning the anointed one, sent to save
sacred scripture
the written record of God’s divine revelation