The New Covenant and Gospels Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards about The New Covenant and the Gospels.

The New Covenant

God's final agreement with humanity, established in the New Testament through Mary's acceptance to bear Jesus Christ.

Messiah

Translates to the anointed one and means a savior or leader.

Faith Sources

Books written by believers, prompted by the Holy Spirit, to share God's work. Example: The New Testament.

Historical Sources

Non-Biblical sources confirming Jesus' existence as a historical figure, written by historians around the time of Jesus.

Gospels

Meaning good news; describe the life and work of Jesus. However, they are not biographies. They are testimonies of faith- the experiences of his followers

First Stage of Gospel Development

The disciples experience of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.

Second Stage of Gospel Development

The disciples and early church spread the Good News throughout the Roman Empire.

Third Stage of Gospel Development

Gospels are written down by Evangelists.

Fourth Stage of Gospel Development

Many books about Jesus and the early Church were written. The Church had to decide on which books to include in the official canon (sacred scripture).

Synoptic Gospels

seen together; Matthew, Mark, and Luke. These Gospels are either influencing each other or they are all being influenced by a common source for one key reason: though these Gospels may differ in little details, they completely match up on the bigger concepts.

Synoptic Gospels

Differ in little details, they completely match up on the bigger concepts

Exegesis

to critically interpret a sacred text.In order to truly understand a written text, you need to have some background information on:The author (purpose, writing style), The audience (their culture, language)

Author of Mark

A Christian, possibly a disciple of Peter named John Mark

Audience of Mark

Non-Jewish (Gentile) Christians, possibly in Rome, who were experiencing persecution because of their belief in Jesus

The human suffering of Jesus

Encouraged those Christians who were suffering

Mark’s symbol

Lion, which is associated with COURAGE and monarchy

Author of Luke

A Gentile Christian, possibly a disciple of Paul, possibly a physician

Audience of Luke

Greek Christians, to better understand their faith

Christian message

is for everyone

Winged ox or bull

Sacrifice, service, or strength

Christian Jews

Likely those who felt “rejected” by other Jews

Matthew’s Gospel

Was placed first because it contains a lot of instruction and makes a lot of reference to Old Testament teachings

Winged Man

jesus is the human form of God

Author of John

Member of the Christian community possibly founded by “the Beloved Disciple”

Audience of John

All Christians of the world

There was a need to

Need to clarify theological points (Jesus’ connection to God)

The eagle symbolizes

Ascension into Heaven