Spring Final Study Guide: Theology II Prophets, Gospels, and Acts

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering Hebrew prophetic terms, Gospel formation, Christological portraits, and early Church events from the Theology II final study guide.

Shuv

A Hebrew word meaning Turn/Repent; specifically, to turn away from idols and injustice.

Shalom

A Hebrew word meaning healing/peace; used by prophets for comforting the suffering.

Day of the Lord

The present day when God enters human space for large-scale action, or the future end of the world involving the Final Judgement of the wicked and raising of the righteous.

Signs of the times

Daily events and happenings of the world, such as war and poverty, seen through God’s eyes and read by prophets.

1st Century Palestine Social Makeup

The societal groups consisting of Zealots, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes under Roman rule.

Gospels

The community accounts of Jesus formed by oral tradition and eventually written down.

4-source Hypothesis

The theory that the gospels are written by four different sources: the unknown Q source, and the Markian, Matthian, and Lukian sources.

Q source

An unknown source used specifically by the authors of the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

Gospel of Matthew (Jesus Portrait)

An account intended to show Jesus as the prophesied Jewish Messiah.

Gospel of Luke (Jesus Portrait)

An account showing Jesus as the Messiah for all and demonstrating that Gentiles are welcome in the early Christian community.

Gospel of John (Jesus Portrait)

An account emphasizing the divinity of Jesus, portraying him as the divine incarnate word of God and living flesh.

Parables

The method Jesus uses to teach in the Synoptic Gospels to promote the Kingdom of God.

“I am” statements

The method Jesus uses to teach in the Gospel of John to encourage people to follow him.

Kingdom of God/Heaven

A spiritual reality, rather than a literal kingdom, where God breaks into the world and transforms humanity.

Good News

The arrival of the Kingdom of God and Salvation, offering universal forgiveness to everyone, especially the poor and suffering.

Pentecost

The event where the Apostles spoke in tongues and everyone embodied Christ.

Council of Jerusalem

The meeting where the main concern was whether Gentiles were allowed in the Early Church.

Body of Christ

One of the two main themes of Paul’s letters, referring to the nature of the church.

Paschal Mystery

The heart of the Christian Faith consisting of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection.