Overview of Gospels and New Testament Teachings

Gospel of John

Not a synoptic gospel; begins like Genesis, talks about Word, Flesh, Darkness; Last Supper: Jesus washes feet and gives a long discourse; Two sections: Book of Signs (miracles) & Book of Glory (Passion, Death, Resurrection); Key miracle: Water to wine at Cana; Jesus tells the truth to Pilate; Pilate found Jesus innocent, but still allowed crucifixion.

Gospel of Luke

Focus: God's mercy and justice.

Gospel of Mark

Audience: Jewish Christians in Rome, being persecuted.

Synoptic Gospels

Matthew, Mark, Luke = Similar stories; Collection of Jesus' teachings.

Flesh

Incarnation (God became human).

Paschal Mystery

Jesus' suffering, death, resurrection.

Ascension

Jesus goes up to heaven.

Prodigal Son

Parable of the Forgiving Father.

Pontius Pilate

Roman governor at Jesus' trial.

King Herod

Bad king, rebuilt temple.

Peter

Rebukes Jesus.

Paul

Converted, spread Christianity.

Saint Thomas

Doubter.

Missionaries

Spread God's word.

First Commandment

No false gods.

Skipping Mass

Sin.

Praying

To the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit.

Praying to Mary

Asking her to intercede, not praying directly to her.

Spiritual Acts of Mercy

Help soul: teach, forgive, pray.

Fortitude

Courage in hard times.

Torah

Hebrew word for 'Law.'

"Abba"

Hebrew for 'Daddy.'

God's Covenant with Israel

In the Old Testament.

Original Sin

Shown with Adam and Eve.

Central Mystery of Faith

Holy Trinity.

Final Revelation

God sent His Son.

10 Holy Days

Catholics are obligated to observe.

John 15:13

"No one has greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends."

Arianism

False belief that Jesus is not God.

God's Will

God's plan and purpose for us.

Nicene Creed

States beliefs about Trinity, Jesus' divinity.

Magisterium Truth Word

Infallibility.

At Mass

Sit, stand, kneel (show respect).

Pentecost

When Holy Spirit was sent to believers.