Key Concepts in the New Testament

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the New Testament, based on the provided lecture notes.

Emmanuel

The term that means 'God with us.'

Elizabeth

The mother of John the Baptist.

Gospel of John

The Gospel that begins with 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God.'

The desert

The location Jesus went to after his baptism.

Reconciliation

The sacrament that is NOT a Sacrament of Initiation.

Kyrios

The term that translates to 'LORD.'

Healing miracle

The type of miracle that was the healing of the woman with hemorrhages.

Q source

Refers to common material between Matthew and Luke.

Sadducees

The Jewish sect associated with the Temple that rejected oral tradition.

Pharisees

The Jewish sect associated with the oral interpretation of the Law.

The Magnificat

A song of praise by Mary found in the Gospel of Luke.

High Christology

Characterized by a focus on Jesus’ divinity.

Theotokos

A term meaning 'Bearer of God' or 'Mother of God.'

Gospel of Matthew

The Gospel that contains the story of the Magi.

Egypt

The place where the Holy Family went after the Epiphany in Matthew's Gospel.

The Great Commandment

Includes the teaching to love your neighbor as yourself.

Contrition

The term for heartfelt sorrow for sins.

Feeding of the 5000

The miracle that appears in all four Gospels.

Immaculate Conception

Refers to Mary’s conception.

Low Christology

Characterized by a focus on Jesus’ humanity.

Swaddling clothes and a manger

A quote from the Gospel of Luke describing Jesus' birth.

Gentiles

Common characteristic of the women in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus.

Mustard seed parable

Teaches about the Kingdom of God.

Annunciation

Refers to the announcement of Jesus’ conception.