Mark's Gospel Flashcards
Gospel
Good news.
Q Source
A collection of lost sayings and teachings of Jesus.
Evangelisation
Spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.
Salvation
Forgiveness of sins and restoration of relationship with God, by God.
Genealogy
A line of decent traced from an ancestor.
Christian Discipleship
- Answering Jesus’ call to faith
- Having faith in Jesus and God
- Sacrifice for Jesus and God
- Obedience
Parable
A simple story told by the Messiah to teach a moral or spiritual lesson.
Messianic Secret
Where Jesus tries to keep his identity as the Messiah and Son of God secret.
Document of faith
Documents that try to prove an idea or belief e.g, the Gospels.
Messiah
- The “Anointed One”
- Chosen by God to be the saviour of the people
Christ
- From Greek word “Christos”
- Became a proper name and synonym for “Son of God”
Synoptic Gospels
Summaries of the life and teachings of Jesus.
Gentile
A Non-Jew.
Kingdom of God
Here on Earth, it’s a way of life. It’s a kingdom of peace, compassion, love of your fellow man and includes anyone who repents.
Son of God
Jesus Christ
Miracle Story (Nature and Healing)
- Nature, the Power of Jesus over the Laws of Nature e.g, Calming of the Storm, Feeding the 5000
- Healing, e.g, Jairus’ Daughter, The Bleeding Woman
Figurative reading of the Bible
The parts of the Bible that shouldn’t be taken literally. Their purpose is to explain an idea, and are written from a certain perspective e.g, that Jesus was the Messiah.
Literal reading of the Bible
Parts of the Bible that can be taken literally e.g, Love Thy Neighbour.
Sacred Text
Texts central to religious beliefs e.g, the Bible and the Qur’an.
Evangelist
Writers of the Gospels
