Theology BAT

Question 1

What are the 2 major themes of Paul’s letter to the Romans

Answer 1

1. The doctrine of the supremacy of Christ and
2. Faith in Christ as the source of salvation

Question 2

Summarize the problems and advice of St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians

Answer 2

Problems:

1. People are sinful and need help.
2. Some think following rules alone will save them.
3. There’s tension between different types of believers (Jews and non-Jews).

Advice:

1. Trust in Jesus to be saved, not just following rules.
2. Everyone can be saved through faith in Jesus.
3. Be kind to each other and work together.

Overall, St. Paul is saying: Trust in Jesus, be kind to each other, and don’t think you’re better than anyone else.

Question 3

Summarize the themes of St Paul’s letter to the Ephisians

Answer 3

1. Unity in Christ: He emphasizes the importance of unity among believers.
2. Salvation by Grace: People are not saved by good deeds, but rather by God’s grace and kindness.
3. Spiritual Warfare: Believers need to stand firm against temptation and attacks from the devil.
4. Marriage and Family: Paul gives advice on how to treat each other with love and respect.

Question 4

Identify the problems & purposes of St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians

Answer 4

Problems
1. Conflict and disunity amongst believers in Christ
2. Philippians faced persecution and opposition for their faith

Purposes
1. Encouragement and support of Philippian believers by reminding them of God’s love
2. Gratitude for the Philippian’s spreading the Gospel and their support for Paul
3. Paul offers practice instruction for living out the Christian faith (living with humility, unity and joy)

Question 5

How would you define prayer

Answer 5

A short closing prayer of praise

Question 6

Ecclesiology

Answer 6

The study of the Church

Question 7

Justification

Answer 7

Moving from sin to grace

Question 8

Catholic Epistles

Answer 8

7 books of the New Testament written to address the Catholic - meaning Universal Christian community

Question 9

Pastoral Epistles

Answer 9

3 letters/books written by Paul the Apostle to Timothy and Titus

Question 10

Pauline Epistles

Answer 10

13 books of the New Testament attributed to St. Paul

Question 11

Encyclical

Answer 11

A circular letter sent to all Bishops

Question 12

Doxology

Answer 12

A hymn or verse glorifying God

Question 13

Catholic

Answer 13

Universal

Question 14

Captivity Epistles

Answer 14

4 books written by Paul while he was in prison

Question 15

Admonition

Answer 15

An encouraging warning