4 unit test theology

What are the Historical Books of the Old Testament?

the history of the Israelites, including their conquests and kingdoms, primarily from Joshua to Esther.

What is the purpose of the Prophetic Books?

messages from prophets addressing the people of Israel, warning them of consequences, and calling them back to faithfulness to God.

What is Wisdom Literature?

books that focus on moral teachings and the nature of life, including Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job.

What are Deuterocanonical Books?

books considered non-canonical by some traditions but important in catholicism, such as Tobit, Judith, and Wisdom.

Define the Gospels.

the first four books of the New Testament, detailing the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

What is the significance of the Acts of the Apostles?

narrates the early history of the Christian Church and the spread of the gospel after Jesus' ascension.

What are the Epistles of Paul?

letters written by Apostle Paul to various churches or individuals, providing theological teachings and practical advice.

Explain the meaning of Catholic Epistles.

letters in the New Testament that were intended for general (catholic) audiences, such as James, Peter, John, and Jude.

What is the Book of Revelation about?

an apocalyptic text that conveys prophetic visions regarding the end times and the second coming of Christ.

What is Typology in biblical studies?

a theological method that interprets Old Testament events, persons, or institutions as foreshadowing New Testament realities.

Define the concept of a mediator in biblical terms.

an individual who stands between God and humanity, facilitating the relationship, often exemplified by figures like Moses and Christ.

What does 'Covenantal Sign' refer to?

physical symbols or acts that signify God's promises in the covenant, such as the rainbow in Noah’s covenant.

What is grace in theological context?

the unmerited favor and love of God towards humanity, often understood as the means through which salvation is given.

Define Synoptic Gospels.

include Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which share similar content and structure, providing a cohesive view of Jesus' life.

What is the Infancy Narrative?

describes the early life and birth of Jesus, particularly as found in Matthew and Luke.

What are parables?

simple stories used by Jesus to illustrate moral or spiritual lessons, commonly found in the Synoptic Gospels.

Define miracles in the biblical context.

supernatural events that demonstrate God's power, often attributed to Jesus, including healings and nature miracles.

What is the Paschal Mystery?

the passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, central to Christian faith.

What is the Last Supper?

final meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion, where he instituted the Eucharist.

What is the Synoptic Problem?

addresses the question of the shared content and differences among the Synoptic Gospels.

What is the Divine Logos?

a theological concept referring to the pre-existent Christ as the Word made flesh, as introduced in the Gospel of John.

Define High Christology.

the divine nature of Christ, portraying him as pre-existent and fully divine.

What is the Bread of Life Discourse?

a teaching by Jesus found in John 6 about being the spiritual sustenance for believers.

What is the Institution Narrative?

the account of Jesus establishing the Eucharist during the Last Supper.

What is the High Priestly Prayer?

Jesus' prayer to the Father found in John 17, where he intercedes for his disciples and future believers.

What role does baptism play in the new covenant

It brings people into God’s family, free believers of sin and initiates a “new birth,” and changes from a life of sin to a new life with God’s grace

What role does eucharist play in the new covenant

It shows/seals a new promise between God and people using his blood. It is both a sacred promise and a way of giving thanks to God. It is the food of the eternal life and the final step of becoming a member of the Church.

What is God’s and Humanity’s promise in the Adamic covenant

God promise’s is to join in Communion with us, and our promise is to have a relationship with God.

What is the covenantal symbol of the Adamic covenant

creation

What’s god’s and our promise in the noahic covenant

God will not destroy the earth with water again, and we will follow His will

What is the sign for the noahic covenant

rainbow

What is god’s and our promise in the Abrahamic covenant

God promised to lead Abraham to a new land, and we will leave everything and follow God to a new land

What is the sign in the Abrahamic covenant

circumcision

What is god’s and our promise in the Mosaic covenant

God promised to take care of the people, and we promised to follow Him more closely by obeying the ten commandments and other laws that came later

What is the sign in the mosaic covenant

the law

What is god’s promise and humanity’s promise in the davidic covenant

God reaffirms the promises he made with the people, and we promised to follow God’s law

What is the sign in the davidic covenant

the kingdom

What is our and god’s promise in the new covenant

God promised the forgiveness of all sin through the sacrificial death and Resurrection of Jesus, and we promised to have faith in Jesus

What is the sign of the new covenant

eucharisy

how is Jesus the definitive revelation of God

1. Jesus is God

2. Taught us everything we could know about God in our own human language

3. Demonstrated how to live with love by dying on the cross

What are the three aspects of the Gospels

1. An encounter with Jesus

2. Human revelation

3. Good news

List the key components of the Gospel of Matthew

Made in 55-70 AD to Jewish Christians. It talks about people struggling to accept Jesus as the Messiah, believing Scripture implied a strong earthly king. It focuses on how Jesus brings the Kingdom of God into the world. And the image is a teacher and prophet

List the key components of the Gospel of Mark

Made in 50-70 AD to Gentiles. It talks about people who were heavily persecuted. They assumed that if Jesus was God, their lives would get better, not worse. It focuses on the revelation of Jesus’ identity and a call to imitate Jesus’ sacrifice in discipleship. The image is a suffering servant

List the key components of the Gospel of Luke

Made in early 60s to Gentiles. It talks about Christian leadership were not sure if salvation was for just for Jews or for everyone. It focuses on the fact that salvation is from the Jews but extends to embrace the whole world. The image is a compassionate healer.

What is a parable and an example of it

A short story used to tell a moral/spiritual lesson. An example is the sower

What five characteristics do all of Jesus’ parables have in common

1. timeless spiritual/ethical teachings

2. Based on everyday life

3. Told in response to questions or situations

4. must have eyes of faith to understand

5. tries to capture His audience’s attention by adding surprises and twists

What are the key details in the Gospel of John

Made in 60-90 AD to Jewish Christians addressing the fact that people didn’t get Christ’s divine nature. It focused on the people who read the events of Jesus’ life would believe i Him as the Messiah and the Son of God.

How is John’s Gospel divided

1. Prologue

2. Book of Signs

3. Book of Glory