Chapter 4 Study Guide: Theology 1

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering biblical book categories, key theological terms, the six major covenants, and scriptural narratives from Chapter 4 Theology 1.

Pentateuch

The category of biblical books consisting of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Historical Books

The biblical category that includes Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel & 2 Samuel, 1 Kings & 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.

Wisdom Books

The biblical category consisting of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.

Prophetic Books

The biblical category including Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

Gospels

The New Testament category containing Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Letters

The category containing Romans, 1 Corinthians & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians & 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter & 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude.

Christiology

Refers to the study of Jesus Christ.

Baal

The canaanite god of fertility associated with storms and rain.

Apocalyptic

From a word meaning 'revelation' or 'unveiling'.

New Jerusalem

A symbol of the Church that is present both in heaven and on earth through the Communion of Saints.

Omnipotent

An attribute of God that he is everywhere, unlimited, and all-powerful.

Theological Virtues

Virtues that are bestowed upon us at baptism: faith, hope, and charity/love.

Six Major Covenants (in order)

1. Adam, Eve, and God; 2. Noah, his family, and God; 3. Abraham, his tribe, and God; 4. Moses, the Nation of Israel, and God; 5. David, the kingdom of Israel, and God; 6. Jesus, the Church, and God the Father.

Jacob's Deception (Genesis 27:1-45)

The account of how Jacob steals the covenant blessing intended for his older brother, Esau, by fooling his blind father using goat skin; masterminded by Jacob's mother to secure the family's spiritual and physical inheritance.

The Vine and Branches Parable (John 15:1-17)

A parable teaching that staying attached to Jesus is an absolute necessity because apart from Him, believers can do nothing of value; Jesus is the vine and the believers/disciples are the branches.