Salvation History

Salvation

Liberation from straitened circumstances or from other evils. Popularly defined as liberation from sin and its consequences.

Protoevangelium

The first gospel, God did not abandon us to the power of death.

Save

For by the grace you have been ___ through faith, and this is not from you, it is the gift of God.

Access

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained _____.

Love

No one has greater ____ than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Victory

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is law, but thanks be to God who gives us the ____ through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Adoption

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of ____, through which we cry, “Abba, Father!”.

Salvation History

It is affected by God’s saving presence. It is progressive and gradually unfolding. From Creation, to Patriarchal, to Prophetic, to Messianic, and finally Apostolic.

It centers on the mission of Christ — Christocentric. In every stage, God prefigures.

It is still on-going for God’s saving presence continues.

Covenant

A contract freely entered in to by two parties which is binding and each is expected to be faithful and assume responsibilities and enjoy privileges.

Rainbow

A covenant symbol present after God flooded the Earth.

Circumcision

During the time of Moses where they underwent ____ as their promise in the covenant.

Decalogue

The covenant which symbolizes the ten commandments, led by Moses.

Jesus

The “perfected covenant”, in which it is universal, eternal, and permanent.

Disobedience

The first sin

“New” Adam and Eve

Jesus and Mary, due to their obedience

Consequences of Adam’s Sin to Humanity

Many were made sinners through disobedience of one, many will be made righteous through the obedience of one.

The Patriarchs

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob

Divine Activities

These are election, promise, and covenant.

Abraham’s Blessing

God promised a great nation, a land which his nation will possess, and a great name and blessing to everyone.

Isaac

The son of Abraham, in which his life prefigures the life and sacrifice of Jesus.

Jacob

The son of Isaac, his name was blessed with the name Israel after surviving a fight with God.

Joseph

Saw the interpretation that in 7 years, they will receive great harvest and in 7 years, they will receive great drought and famine.

Exodus

Outgoing / Departure

YHWH

This four-lettered name remains unpronounced out of deep reverence and respect. It is read but not mentioned aloud.

Plagues

Signs and wonders of God’s power over Pharoah and the Egyptians.

Death of the eldest son

It is what convinced the Pharaoh to free Israelites.

Feast of the Passover

This prefigures the last supper of Jesus. The sacrifice of the lamb saved the Israelites from the angel of death and liberated them from slavery.

40 years

The amount of time until Israelites enter the Promised Land.

Faithful God

God is true to his promise, His unfailing love is a sign of his faithfulness. He established a covenant with the Israelites that made them God’s “treasured possession”.

Israel’s Community in the Promised Love

God was their only King where there is equal just and equal distribution of resources. The gap economically among the people were non-existent.

Cycle of Infidelity

It starts from sin, to oppression, until they repent, and then deliverance and finally peace.

Judges

Leaders appointed by God to lead the Israelites to defeat their enemies. Military leaders commissioned by God to act as deliverers and so guarantee the survival of Israel in times of invasion or natural crisis.

Ark of the Covenant

This served as the central and most important symbol of their faith.

Othniel

The first warrior-judge of Israel, and gave 40 years of peace.

Deborah

The only female judge who defeated the Canaanites. She delivers her judgments while sitting under the palm tree. She gave Israel 40 years of peace after her victory.

Gideon

He was from the tribe of Manasseh and defeated the Midianites with 300 men only through trumpet noises and sound of clay jars breaking. He gave 40 years of peace.

Ehud

He is a member of the tribe of Benjamin and is known for defeatin Eglon, the obese Moabite King of Jericho who oppressed the Israelites for 18 years.

Samson

From the tribe of Dan, he was a Nazarite — someone who is consecrated to the service of God under the vows to abstain from alcohol and was not allowed to cut his hair. His uncut hair is what led to believe the reason for his extraordinary strength. He led Israel for 20 years.

Institution of Monarchy

This signaled the end of the time of the judges and opened the reign of the Kings.

Saul

The first ever king of Israel. He is a simple shepherd boy from Gibeah. During his reign, he defeated several tribes and also achieved national unity.

He disobeyed the laws of offering and offered sacrifices to God.

David

The second king of Israel from the Tribe of Judah. He is also known as the great king of Israel. He ordered the Ark of the Covenant to be brought to Jerusalem, making Jerusalem a royal city and central sanctuary.

He plotted the death of his soldier, Uriah, in combat to marry Uriah’s wife, Bathsheba. He was known to be Israel’s ideal king not because he was sinless, but he never committed idolatry.

Solomon

The wisest king of Israel. He is the son of David and Bathsheba. The following books are attributed to him: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Solomon.

During his reign, taxes kept piling up due to him building shrines for his many foreign wives.

Kings

They served as leaders and guides to the people. These leaders were also symbols of God’s presence in their society. They were figures of unity among the Israelites and strength against troubles around them.

Prophets

They are persons who speak for God. They act as spokesperson for God to the people. They receive God’s message through dreams and visions. They are not fortune-tellers, but they speak of tomorrow as the consequence of today.

Prevailing themes of prophets

Justice for the poor and oppressed, faithfulness to the covenant, and Messianism — God choosing someone to bring salvation to His people.

Gospels

These are the heart of all Scriptures because they are our principal source for the life and teaching of the Incarnate Word, our Savior. Derived from the old English word “godspell”, a combination of two words, “good” and “spel” which means news or story.

Gospel of Matthew

This is written for the Jewish Christians, who were depressed by the destruction of the temple of Jerusalem.

He portrayed Jesus as the fulfillment of the promised Messiah.

This symbolizes “Man” because it begins with the genealogy of Jesus—the tax collector among the Twelve.

Gospel of Mark

The author is an evangelist who is believed to be a member of the early Church and secretary of Peter. His book was for the non-Jews.

He presented Jesus as the suffering Messiah and the Son of God.

Scholars believe that his Gospel was the first to be written down and may have been referenced for Matthew and Luke.

Its symbol is the “Lion” because the gospel begins with Jesus in the wilderness. It is also the shortest gospel.

Gospel of Luke

The author was a physician by profession and a companion of Paul. He wrote both the Gospel and Acts of the Apostles.

He portrayed Jesus as the Savior of all people and emphasized the concern for the poor and the powerless.

Its symbol is the “Ox,” which is a reference to the sacrificial aspect of Jesus’ mission and the emphasis on his humanity.

Gospel of John

The author is believed to be the beloved apostle of Jesus. His book was the last of the four Gospels to be written.

He presented Jesus as the eternal Word of God, the fullness of the Father’s revelation.

Its symbol is the “Eagle” as it soars towards the heaven, he soared in spirit upwards to the heaven of heavens to bring back to earth revelation of sublime and awful mysteries as well as the divinity of Christ. Also referred to as the “spiritual gospel”.

Historical Jesus

This stage is the very life and ministry of Jesus. It tells us what Jesus did and taught for our eternal salvation. This includes the truth that Jesus lived with us, performed miracles, told parables, was crucified, and rose from the dead.

Oral Tradition

After the Ascension of Jesus, the apostles handed on to their followers what Jesus had taught them. The early Christians have kept on their memories of the beautiful encounter with Jesus.

This had led them to share and preach it with others as the Holy Spirit enlightened them, the apostles and their followers had a fuller understanding of the teachings and deeds of Jesus.

Writing of the Gospels

The Gospel accounts were compiled from the Oral Tradition. In writing the four Gospel accounts, the evangelists selected certain elements that had been handed on, either orally or already in written form. The evangelists took sayings, miracles, and parables of Jesus and combined them into a Gospel account.

The Gospels were a product of a long process of development that reflects the faith professed and life of the early Church on Jesus Christ.

Christ or Messiah

The most familiar title of Jesus. This means the anointed one.

Lord

Means Adonai in Aramaic. In the old testament, the Israelites use this title of respect to call God without mentioning His name.

Son of Man

In the book of the Prophet Daniel, the Son of Man is described as someone given the power to rule the world.

Son of David

This title signifies that the Messiah would descend from the line of David, who was the most revered King of Israel.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the town of David through which He was a member of the King’s family.

Threefold Mission of Christ

Priestly (to sanctify), kingly (to service), and prophetic (to teach).

Son of God

This title who from the beginning, Christians would already believe that he is God’s own.

Jesus as Priest

This is a mediator, a bridge between God and human beings. Jesus is "able to save those who approach God through him, since He lives forever to make intercessions for them.

Jesus as King

Being a ___ means being a servant to the people. He did not came to be served, rather to serve the people.

Jesus as Prophet

He is the messenger sent by the Father to bring men the Word of God.

CCC 1241

The anointing with sacred chrism, perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop, signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit to the newly baptized, who has become a Christian, that is, one "anointed" by the Holy Spirit, incorporated into Christ who is anointed priest, prophet, and king