John's Gospel and Acts: Key Themes and Christian Doctrine

How does John's Gospel introduce Jesus?

Jesus is introduced as the Word (Logos) who was with God and is God.

Who is the Gospel of John primarily written for?

Gentile Christians and those seeking deeper theological understanding.

Which apostle receives the most prominence in John's Gospel?

Peter.

What are the seven signs in John's Gospel?

Water to wine, healing official's son, healing paralytic, feeding 5000, walking on water, healing blind man, raising Lazarus.

What event causes Jewish leaders to decide to kill Jesus?

The raising of Lazarus.

Who wrote Acts?

Luke.

Acts is a sequel to what book?

The Gospel of Luke.

What did Jesus discuss during the 40 days after the Resurrection?

The Kingdom of God.

Why were deacons appointed?

To care for practical needs so the apostles could focus on prayer and preaching.

Who presided over Stephen's execution?

Saul.

Why was Saul traveling to Damascus?

To arrest Christians.

What happened on the road to Damascus?

Jesus appeared to Saul and converted him.

What vision did Peter receive in Acts 10?

A sheet of unclean animals; it showed that Gentiles could enter the Church.

Who was Paul's ministry primarily focused on?

Gentiles.

How many missionary journeys did Paul complete?

Three.

What question was resolved at the Council of Jerusalem?

Must Gentiles follow Jewish law to be Christians?

What was the Council's answer?

No; salvation comes through Christ, not full observance of Mosaic Law.

What trade did Paul practice?

Tentmaking.

What was the last thing Acts describes Paul preaching?

The Kingdom of God and Jesus Christ.

What does Paul usually include near the beginning of his letters?

A thanksgiving prayer.

What are the three levels of reading Paul's letters?

Individual, community, and universal Church.

What is the theme of 1 Corinthians 13?

Love.

Which Pauline letter was written first?

1 Thessalonians.

Which is considered Paul's greatest letter?

Romans.

Which letter was Paul's angriest?

Galatians.

What is Paul's message about salvation?

We are saved by faith working through grace, not works of the Law.

What is James' emphasis about salvation?

Faith without works is dead.

How can Paul and James be reconciled?

We are saved by grace through faith, and genuine faith produces good works.

According to 1 Peter, to whom did Christ preach after His death?

The spirits in prison.

According to 1 John, what is God?

Love.

What is an antichrist according to 1 John?

Anyone who denies Christ.

What is the mission of the Church?

To continue Christ's work of evangelization and salvation.

Why wasn't Christianity tolerated like Judaism?

It was new and refused emperor worship.

What false accusation was commonly made against Christians?

Atheism, cannibalism, and immorality.

How did Christians respond to epidemics?

They cared for the sick.

What was the central act of worship in the early Church?

The Eucharist.

What did Jesus intend to found?

The Church.

What are Avery Dulles' five models of the Church?

Institution, Mystical Communion, Sacrament, Herald, Servant.

What is the New Evangelization?

Evangelizing those who were baptized but no longer practice the faith.

What are the three branches of Christianity?

Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant.

Which branch is largest?

Catholic.

What is a sacrament?

An outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.

What are the four marks of the Church?

One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic.

What does it mean that the Church of Christ subsists in the Catholic Church?

The fullness of Christ's Church exists in the Catholic Church.