The Bible Flashcards
What do Catholics believe about the Bible?
- Authority
- Sacred Scripture
- Inspiration
- Revelation
What is AUTHORITY in the context in the bible?
- Catholics regard the Bible as an important and unique source of authority because it is the Word of God.
- The Bible is the product of God’s supreme knowledge and wisdom.
What is SACRED SCRIPTURE in the context of the bible?
- Sacred scripture means writings that have special religious importance.
- For Catholics, sacred scripture means the books that are the Word of God
What is INSPIRATION in the context in the Bible?
- Catholics believe that the writers of the books of the Bible were guided by God so that their writings are the Word of God.
- God inspired them through the Holy Spirit
- A verse in the bible says it is ‘God breathed’
What is REVELATION in the bible?
- refers to ways in which God reveals himself or makes himself known to human beings.
- Catholics believe that God reveals himself to people directly through the Bible
How is bible used in worship?
- read passages from the Bible privately and pray for a deeper understanding.
- Hymns are often based on passages from the Bible.
- Prayers are usually based on the Bible.
- Priests give a sermon during the Mass that explains the importance and relevance of the Gospel reading of the day.
- Readings in Mass come from a Lectionary,
How is the Bible used in ceremonies like a CHRISTENING?
- Christening : one reading from the bible read, usually from gospels; Parents or godparents may buy a Bible as a present for the person being christened (provides guidance)
How is the Bible used in ceremonies like a MARRIAGE?
How is the Bible used in ceremonies like a FUNERAL?
- Christianity teaches that God has power over life and death. This is reflected in some passages in the Bible that are read out in funeral services.
- Biblical passages designed to comfort the bereaved may also be read.
What are different ways to interpret the Bible?
- Literal
- Conservative
- Symbolic
- Biblical myth
What is meant by LITERAL way of interpreting the Bible?
- the view that the Bible contains the actual words of God. This means that it must be taken literally and cannot be changed or interpreted
What is meant by CONSERVATIVE way of interpreting the Bible?
- The Bible is true and without error in presenting God’s vision, aims and expectations for human beings
- The Bible contains God’s words through humans
What is meant by SYMBOLIC view of Bible?
-The symbolic meaning of the Bible is more important than its literal meaning.
What is meant by BIBLICAL MYTH in interpreting the Bible?
-The Bible was written by primitive people in an era that was much less scientifically developed
