The Bible - The Old and New Testament

Question 1

What importance does the New Testament have for Christians?

Answer 1

It is the record of the life, teachings and works of Jesus Christ and the spread of Christianity to the world.

Question 2

What is the unity that exists between the Old and the New Testaments?

Answer 2

“ The new testament is hidden in the Old, the Old is made accessible by the new.”

Question 3

How many books are in the Bible?

Answer 3

73

Question 4

How many books are in the Old Testament?

Answer 4

46

Question 5

How many books are in the New Testament?

Answer 5

27

Question 6

What role does the Bible play in the life of the Church?

Answer 6

The Bible is the Word of God. It shows the life of Christ. As Christians, reading these books about the prophets and Jesus himself, we can draw deeper into our faith.

Question 7

Adam and his link to Jesus.

Answer 7

Adam - Commits original Sin, brings death to the world, makes all sinners
Jesus - Saves us from sin, Brings life to the world, Makes all righteous

Question 8

Eve and her link to Mary.

Answer 8

Eve - Talks to Satan, says no to God, gives sin to Adam
Mary - Talks to the Angel Gabriel, says yes to God, gives life to Jesus

Question 9

How Jesus helps us to live our Christian Life with Grace.

Answer 9

“We are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus and not by our efforts or works” Ephesians 2:8-9
Through the Sacraments, prayer life, the Bible, how He lived

Question 10

What is Sanctifying Grace?

Answer 10

Sanctifying grace is the indwelling of the blessed Trinity in our soul state of grace. It’s God’s life in us.

Question 11

What does grave matter mean?

Answer 11

Free will.

Question 12

What are some temporal punishments due to sin?

Answer 12

Small separation from God until Confession and Purgatory.