Lesson 13 Flashcards
- What do the Catholic letters mean? Which are they?
Out of the 21 letters written in New Testament, we have already studied about the 14 letters written by St. Paul in the previous chapters. The rest of the 7 letters are written by St. James, St. Peter, St. John and St. Jude. These letters are not written for any regional churches or persons. Since these letters are written to all churches in general, these letters are known as Catholic Letters or Universal Letters or Letters written to the public. The name Catholic letters were given by a scholar in the church, Mor Eusebius.
- Who are the five James mentioned in the New Testament?
There are five James mentioned in New Testament
1. The father of Joseph the care taking father of Jesus Christ(St. Mathew 1:15)
2. St. James the brother of Jesus Christ (St. Mark 6:3)
3. Father of St. Jude (Thaddeus) – James (St. Luke 6:16)
4. Apostle James the son of Alpai (St. Luke 6:16)
5. St. James the son of Zebedee (St. Mark 1:19)
- What are the important concepts mentioned in the first letter written by St. James?
Main Concepts
1. Consider the poorest of the poor among the faithful like your own brother. (2:1-10)
2. We should listen to the words of God and live according to those words (1:19-27; 2:10-26)
3. Take care of your tongue (1:26; 3:2-12)
4. Be humble (4:1-12)
5. We should have long lasting patience (5:7-11)
6. The strong power of prayer (5:13-18)
- What is the reason St. Peter gives for the delay of the second coming of Jesus Christ?
He describes about the happenings before the second coming of Jesus Christ. St. Peter also explains that the second coming of Jesus is getting delayed for everybody to repent and escape the wrath of God
- To what all does St. Peter compare the false prophets to?
The false prophets are compared to wells without water, clouds which get scattered in the storm. St. Peter longs for the new sky and new earth which does justice.