The Bible Is a Primary Source of Christian Belief Flashcards
What is Fundamentalism?
Literal interpretation of scripture
What is Nonfundamentalism?
Interpretation in light of reason and composition
What is Contextual Interpretation? (5)
Searching of the meaning of scriptural passage using:
The literary form
The language used. Considering the total context
The author’s purpose
The audience the author has in mind
Setting
Why is there variety in the writing styles in the Bible?
There were many writers over many centuries, and they chose the literary form according to their inclination, the occasion and the general cultural context
What are the six writing types found in the Bible?
Proverbs - Proverbs 10 Parables - Luke 8:4-18 Love Song - The Song of Songs Letters - Romans 1:1-16 Poetry - The Psalsm, Pslam 8 Narrative - (fiction) - Jonah
What are the six parts in both Testaments
Core Story Expanded Narrative Historical Narrative Organizational Literature Theological Literature Instructional Literature
What is the Core Story of the Old Testament?
The Exodus Event - Moses
What is the Core Story of the New Testament?
The Death, Resurrection & Ascension of Jesus
The context of the Bible can be divided into what?
Categories of Literature which all have some relationship to the Core Narratives of the Exodus and the Death - Resurrection events
Expanded Narrative Stats (they are more elaborate…)
They are more elaborate and are complete presentations of the core stories
Historical Narrative Stats
The tell of the history of Israel after Moses and the History of the church after the life of Jesus
Organizational Literature stats (they provide…)
They provide the structures necessary to maintain the community
Theological Literature stats (they present…)
They present a theoretical expression of the beliefs of community
Instructional Literature stats (they apply…)
They apply the message of faith to the concerns of everyday life situations
What do the origins of the word: “Gospel” suggest about the purpose of the Gospels?
“Gospel” is derived from the word “Godspell”, which in turn is a translation of the Greek work “Evangelion” meaning: “the proclamation of good news”
The Authors of the Gospels are called Evangelists - literally proclaimers of the Good News (Gospels)
What is Religious Truth?
For Christians, Religious Truth is the deeper meaning God intends to reveal to people through historical events
What can we learn about the Gospels besides some basic information about Jesus and his message?
The significance of Jesus for the people of his time
Briefly describe the three major stages in the development of the Gospels
Jesus’ life and death. His birth, his home life, and his preaching. Along with his death resurrection
Evangelism - telling anyone and everyone who would listen about God,because they brought word was ending soon
The actual writing of the word. To make sure the church would pass on its teachings to the future generations
Christ is not Jesus’ last name. Explain
Christ is not his last name, it’s a title. It means: “anointed one”
What two major factors explain the transition from an initial oral telling of the Good News to the written form of the Gospels?
The realization that Jesus was not going to return as quickly as they thought,which lead to them realising that if the church did in fact have a future, they’d need to ensure the salvation of the future generations
For the Gospel of Matthew, summarise the Author, Approximate Date when written, the Primary Audience and the Central Theme
Author: Matthew
Apx. Date when written: 90 C.E
Primary Audience: The Jews converting to Christianity
The Central Themes: To convince Jews that Jesus was clearly the messiah
For the Gospel of Mark, summarise the Author, Approximate Date when written, the Primary Audience and the Central Theme
Author: Mark
Apx. Date when written: Between 65 & 70 C.E
Primary Audience: The Roman Church and the Gentiles
The Central Themes: To explain to the church members that suffering is an integral part of Christian Life & to give them
the courage to endure it as Jesus did
For the Gospel of Luke, summarise the Author, Approximate Date when written, the Primary Audience and the Central Theme - he also wrote Acts
Author: Luke (Doctor)
Apx. Date when written: 85 C.E
Primary Audience: Theophilus, established Christians and Gentiles (rich people)
The Central Themes: That God loves those rejected by society
For the Gospel of John, summarise the Author, Approximate Date when written, the Primary Audience and the Central Theme
Author: John
Apx. Date when written: 95 C.E
Primary Audience: For the Jews/Church
The Central Themes: To show an understanding of Jesus being the son of God
