Chapter 4 Study Guide: Theology 1

A set of vocabulary study flashcards covering biblical categories, key theological definitions, the six major covenants, and foundational scripture passages from the Chapter 4 Theology 1 study guide.

Pentateuch

Category of biblical books comprising Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Historical Books

Category of biblical books comprising Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel & 2 Samuel, 1 Kings & 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.

Wisdom Books

Category of biblical books comprising Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.

Major Prophets

The prophetic books consisting of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel.

Minor Prophets

The prophetic books consisting of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

Gospels

The New Testament books consisting of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Pauline Epistles

The letters consisting of Romans, 1 Corinthians & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians & 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.

General (Catholic) Epistles

The letters consisting of Hebrews, James, 1 Peter & 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude.

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

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

6 Major 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)

The account describing how Jacob steals the covenant blessing intended for his older brother, Esau, by fooling his blind father with goat skin to make him believe Jacob was Esau, masterminded by his mother to secure 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 believers/disciples are branches receiving spiritual life.