Unit 1

Question 1

Inerrancy

Answer 1

“Inerrancy” means the Bible contains eternal truths that teach us about who we are and what it means to be in a relationship with God.

Question 2

Parable

Answer 2

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.

Question 3

Discipleship

Answer 3

A personal follower of Jesus during his life.

Question 4

Exegesis

Answer 4

Careful investigation of the original meaning of texts in their historical and Literary contexts. Means being critical of what you are reading and not taking it just word for word (literally).

Question 5

Covenant

Answer 5

Promises God made with his people and humanity.

Question 6

Inspiration

Answer 6

God inspired the authors of the books of the Bible to record the work of God in their time, and their own lives. Inspiration refers to God working through the authors of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures to communicate religious truth. The authors were somehow in touch with the truth of God in their lives.

Question 7

Gospel of Mark

Answer 7

Written 30 years after Jesus’ resurrection. (In 60 C.E in Rome, Italy) - Audience: the early church.

Question 8

Gospel of Matthew

Answer 8

Written in 70 C.E in the city of Antioch (Syria) - Audience: the Jews.

Question 9

Gospel of Luke

Answer 9

Written in 80 C.E in an unknown location of Greece - Audience: Gentiles. (A person who is not of Jewish faith)

Question 10

Gospel of John

Answer 10

Written n 90 C.E in the city of Ephesus (Turkey) - Audience: unknown.

Question 11

Three types of history found in the Bible:

Answer 11

Oral History: Stories told, songs sung, events recounted and memorized.
Written History: Stories written down, events recorded, instructions, guides.
Edited History: best stories saved, refined, and passed on.

Question 12

What are the Acts of Apostles?

Answer 12

The Acts of the Apostles recounts the stories of the spread of the Christian faith from Christ’s disciples in Jerusalem, to most of the ancient world.

Question 13

What is the Golden rule?

Answer 13

Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

Question 14

10 key principles of the Catholic social teachings.

Answer 14

Human Dignity.
Community and the common good.
Rights and Responsibilities.
Option for the poor and vulnerable.
Participation and Subsidiarity.
Dignity of work and the rights of workers.
Stewardship of creation.
Solidarity.
Role of Government.
Promote of Peace.

Question 15

What is radical table fellowship?

Answer 15

In Jesus’ time only people of the same social stature could sit at the same table. Meals lay at the heart of ancient society: Where, what, and with whom you ate defined your social identity and status.

Question 16

What are the four types of miracles?

Answer 16

Healing. - Jesus relieves people’s physical sufferings.
Nature. - Jesus shows control over the forces of nature.
Restoration. - Jesus restores people back to life after death.
Exorcism. - Jesus drives out evil spirits.

Question 17

Good Samaritan Summary

Answer 17

A lawyer asks Jesus what he must do in order to receive eternal life. Jesus responds by asking the man what the Bible says. The man replies that it states that he will love God with all of his heart and soul, and love his neighbour as he loves himself. Jesus tells him this is the right answer. But the man asks: who counts as my ‘neighbour’? There was once travelling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by thieves who stole his clothes and wounded him, leaving him half-dead. A Jewish priest came past, but although he saw the man, he passed by on the other side of the road. Then a Levite, a member of a different tribe, came past and looked at the poor man, but he, too, walked on by on the other side of the road. But then a Samaritan passed, and when he saw the man in need of help, he had compassion, and he went to him and bound up his wounds with oil and wine. Then he put the man on his horse and led him to an inn, where he looked after the man. The next day, the Samaritan has to leave the inn, but he gives the innkeeper two pence and asks him to look after the wounded man. He also says that if the innkeeper needs to spend more money on looking after the man, the Samaritan will repay him when he returns. Jesus asks his listeners: which of these was the true neighbour of the man who was attacked by thieves? The answer is the man who showed mercy and helped him in his time of need. He instructs his followers to follow the Samaritan’s example and help any person, regardless of their tribe or ethnic group, if they need a stranger’s help.