The Bible: Key Words and Terms Flashcards

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Fundamentalist

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Takes everything written in the Bible as literal truth. Where scientific explanations disagree, they should be rejected.

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Conservative

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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.

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Liberal

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Everyone should be free to understand and interpret the Bible in their own way that is relevant for life today.

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Radical Liberal

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The Bible deals with spiritual truths like the power and love of God and the role which humanity plays in caring for the planet.

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What are The Gospels?

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The Gospels make up the first four books of the New Testament. Each one is a record of Christ’s life and teaching.

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Who wrote The Gospels?

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Matthew
Mark
Luke
John

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Which Gospel is the most different to the other three?

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John

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How many books does the Protestant Bible contain?

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66

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How many books are in The Old Testament of The Protestant Bible?

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39

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How many books are in The New Testament of The Protestant Bible?

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27

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How many books does the Catholic Bible contain?

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73

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How many books are in The Old Testament of The Catholic Bible?

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46

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How many books are in The New Testament of The Catholic Bible?

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27

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What is a Book of Prophecy?

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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.

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What is the First of The Ten Commandments?

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You shall have no other gods before Me.

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What is the Second of The Ten Commandments?

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You shall make no idols.

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What is the Third of The Ten Commandments?

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You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

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What is the Fourth of The Ten Commandments?

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Keep the Sabbath day holy.

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What is the Fifth of The Ten Commandments?

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Honour your father and your mother.

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What is the Sixth of The Ten Commandments?

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You shall not murder.

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What is the Seventh of The Ten Commandments?

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You shall not commit adultery.

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What is the Eighth of The Ten Commandments?

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You shall not steal.

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What is the Ninth of The Ten Commandments?

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You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.

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What is the Tenth of The Ten Commandments?

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You shall not covet (dream of possessing something which is usually owned by someone else).