Theology 10B - Chapter 2 Exam

What is the "1st Gospel" (Genesis 3:15)?

The Protoevangelium: God's first promise to send a Savior ("offspring of the woman") to crush the serpent.

What are the two states Adam and Eve lost in the Original Sin?

OG Holiness and OG Justice

Who is the "New Adam" and what did he do?

Jesus. He corrects Adam's error and fulfills God's promise of salvation.

Who is the "New Eve" and how did she undo the first Eve's error?

Mary. Her willing obedience made salvation possible.

What is the primary cause of sin?

Choosing ourselves over God (selfishness, pride, mischief).

What is the Hebrew word for "covenant"?

Berit (meaning: link of a chain).

What covenant's sign is the Rainbow?

The Noahide Covenant.

What is the nature of the Noahide Covenant?

Unconditional (God promises never to flood the Earth again).

What is the Sign of the Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 17)?

Circumcision of every male.

What new name did Abram and Sarai receive?

Abraham and Sarah.

What is the 5th Covenant, and its alternative name?

The Mosaic Covenant (or Sinai Covenant).

What did God give to Moses, and what is the alternative name for it?

The 10 Commandments (or Decalogue).

What is the nature of the Mosaic Covenant's blessings?

Conditional. Blessings are contingent upon Israel's obedience.

What is the Hebrew word for God's covenantal love/commitment?

Hesed (encompasses kindness, mercy, faithfulness).

Where is the "law" written on every person?

The conscience (law written on the heart).

What did the Law of Moses express?

Humanity's fundamental duties toward God and neighbor.

What is the Great Commandment?

Love God with all you have, and love your neighbor as yourself.

What is the nature of a Fallen Angel's choice?

An irrevocable choice against God (e.g., Lucifer).

What are the two main parts of the Edenic Covenant?

1) Don't eat the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. 2) Have dominion over all the Earth.

What is the "Protoevangelium"?

The promise found in the Adamic Covenant that Eve's offspring (humanity) will "crush" the head of the serpent (Satan).

What was the sign of the Noahide (Noahic) Covenant?

The rainbow.

What three things did God promise Abraham in the Abrahamic Covenant?

1) He would be the father of a great nation. 2) He would have descendants as numerous as the stars. 3) His descendants would possess the promised land (Canaan).

What was the physical sign of the covenant for Abraham and his descendants?

Circumcision.

The Mosaic Covenant is "contingent," which means blessings depend on what?

Obedience to God's law (the 10 Commandments).

What are the two other names for the 10 Commandments?

The Decalogue and the Mosaic Law.

What was God's unconditional promise in the Davidic Covenant?

That one of David's descendants (the Messiah) would reign over God's people forever.

What is the New Covenant mediated by?

The sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.

How does the "Testing of Abraham" (sacrificing Isaac) prefigure the New Covenant?

It prefigures God's sacrifice of His only son, Jesus

In the Passover story, what animal prefigures Jesus as the "Paschal Lamb"?

The unblemished lamb whose blood was painted on the doorposts.

What are the three Synoptic Gospels?

Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

What is the difference between Guilt and Shame?

Guilt is "I did something bad" (external), while Shame is "I am something bad" (internal).

What is Yom Kippur?

The holiest day in the Jewish year; a day of atonement, prayer, fasting, and repentance.

What is the Hebrew word for God's covenantal love, kindness, and faithfulness?

Hesed.

What is the Great Commandment?

"You shall love the Lord your God w/ all heart, soul, mind and strength; and love your neighbor as yourself."

What is the Paschal Mystery?

The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus through his Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension (PDRA).

What is the theological virtue of 'love' also known as?

Charity (Caritas).