Theology 1 Chapter 4 Study Guide

Vocabulary flashcards covering biblical book categories, key theological terms, the six major covenants, Jacob's deception, and the Vine and Branches parable from Chapter 4 Theology 1.

Christiology

Refers to the study of Jesus Christ.

Baal

The canaanite god of fertility associated with storms and rain.

Apocalyptic

From a word meaning "revelation" or "unveiling".

New Jerusalem

A symbol of the Church that is present both in heaven and on earth through the Communion of Saints.

Omnipotent

An attribute of God that he is everywhere, unlimited, and all-powerful.

Theological Virtues

They are bestowed upon us at baptism; faith, hope, charity/love.

Pentateuch

The category of biblical books consisting of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Historical Books

The category of biblical books consisting of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel & 2 Samuel, 1 Kings & 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.

Wisdom Books

The category of biblical books consisting of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.

Prophetic Books

The category of biblical books consisting of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

Gospels

The category of biblical books consisting of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Acts of the Apostles

The category of biblical books consisting of Acts.

Letters

The category of biblical books consisting of Romans, 1 Corinthians & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians & 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter & 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude.

Revelations

The category of biblical books consisting of Revelation.

Six Major Covenants

The six major biblical covenants in order: 1. Adam, Eve, and God; 2. Noah, his family, and God; 3. Abraham, his tribe, and God; 4. Moses, the Nation of Israel, and God; 5. David, the kingdom of Israel, and God; 6. Jesus, the Church, and God the Father.

Jacob's Deception (Genesis 27:1-45)

An account describing how Jacob steals the covenant blessing intended for his older brother, Esau, by fooling his blind father by putting goat skin on him; Jacob's mother favored him and masterminded the ruse to ensure Jacob secured the family's spiritual and physical inheritance.

The Vine and Branches Parable (John 15:1-17)

A parable teaching that staying attached to Jesus is an absolute necessity because apart from Him, believers can do nothing of value; Jesus is the vine and the believers/disciples are the branches, through which spiritual life flows to produce true spiritual fruit.