The Bible: Key Words and Terms Flashcards
Fundamentalist
Takes everything written in the Bible as literal truth. Where scientific explanations disagree, they should be rejected.
Conservative
The Bible should be understood as a historical account and its teachings should be followed by people today. Regarding the creation story, the six days of creation may represent six periods of
time rather than specific days.
Liberal
Everyone should be free to understand and interpret the Bible in their own way that is relevant for life today.
Radical Liberal
The Bible deals with spiritual truths like the power and love of God and the role which humanity plays in caring for the planet.
What are The Gospels?
The Gospels make up the first four books of the New Testament. Each one is a record of Christ’s life and teaching.
Who wrote The Gospels?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Which Gospel is the most different to the other three?
John
How many books does the Protestant Bible contain?
66
How many books are in The Old Testament of The Protestant Bible?
39
How many books are in The New Testament of The Protestant Bible?
27
How many books does the Catholic Bible contain?
73
How many books are in The Old Testament of The Catholic Bible?
46
How many books are in The New Testament of The Catholic Bible?
27
What is a Book of Prophecy?
It contains predictions or instructions inspired by God, often concerning the good events which will happen to righteous people and the bad events which will happen to sinners.
What is the First of The Ten Commandments?
You shall have no other gods before Me.
What is the Second of The Ten Commandments?
You shall make no idols.
What is the Third of The Ten Commandments?
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
What is the Fourth of The Ten Commandments?
Keep the Sabbath day holy.
What is the Fifth of The Ten Commandments?
Honour your father and your mother.
What is the Sixth of The Ten Commandments?
You shall not murder.
What is the Seventh of The Ten Commandments?
You shall not commit adultery.
What is the Eighth of The Ten Commandments?
You shall not steal.
What is the Ninth of The Ten Commandments?
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.
What is the Tenth of The Ten Commandments?
You shall not covet (dream of possessing something which is usually owned by someone else).
