Theology Exam 1

Desire for God is written in the human heart

Innate desire

Given to the apostles by Christ and the holy spirit

Public revelation

Belief that God is speaking directly to you, can be through song lyrics, a rainbow, seeing a bird, a dream, etc…

Private revelation

The way God communicates knowledge of himself to humankind

Divine revelation

The knowledge of the existence of God and his basic attributes that can be delivered by human reason while reflecting of another

Natural Revelation

The living transmission of the churches gospel message found in the churches teaching, life, and worship

Sacred Tradition

The written transmission of the churches gospel message found in the churches teaching, life, and worship

Written Tradition

Another word for testament

Covenant

An ancient Jewish record keeper who was trained in the earliest form or writing before literacy was widespread

Scribe

Appearances of a heavenly being such as Christ, Mother Mary, an angel, or a saint 

Apparition

Father, son and holy spirit

Trinitarian God

Term used to describe God’s presence and work throughout all of human history.

Salvation History

God's relationship with people throughout salvation history 

Religious Truth

Belief that the Bible is free of error

Inerrancy

help with interpretation

Magisterium's role in scripture

Proclamation

Kerygma

The official teaching of authority of the church 

Magisterium Definition