Divine Revelation

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Paschal Mystery

The story of Jesus' life, death, resurrection and ascension

Prophet

A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God

Covenants

A promise, or agreement, or contract to God

The Trinity

Doctrine that states God’s existence as three divine persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)

Sacred Tradition

 Passing down of beliefs and practices throughout generations

Sacred Scripture

A collection of writings that are considered sacred by a religious group and are believed to be inspired by God

Apostolic Succession

Apostles on their authorities to successors, and bishops trace their special authorities back to the original Twelve Apostles

Redemptive

The Act to save someone from of error or evil

The Magisterium

Teaching authorities excised by Bishop or Pope

Dogma

 A religious doctrine or Body of doctrines formally stated and proclaimed by a Church as unquestionable truths. Or defines the Central teachings of the Church

Divine Revelation

How God reveals Himsef and His plans for Humanity

Divine Inspiration

The idea is that a supernatural force causes a person or people to experience a creative desire or gain special skills or motivation.

Biblical Inerrancy

Belief that the Bible is without error, holding accurate records, historical events, and theological truths belief

Oral Tradition

The handing on of truth-filled words and deeds from every generation.

Canon

Part of the bible is the collection of the books of the bible that the church recognizes as his inspired word.

Gnostic

Belief that religious concepts refer to the deliverance of people from suffering, evil, and death, which comes from secret knowledge available to only a few.

What is the total number of books in the official canon of the Bible?

66

How many books make Old Testament?

46

How many books make the New Testament?

27

What did each of the three councils have in common in discerning the canon of the Bible?

They all had the same conclusive list of inspired books, belonging to the Canon of the Bible.

Who is the ultimate author of the Bible?

God

Standards that the early bishops used to discern which books belong in the canon of the Bible.?

Early Bishops (Successors of the Apostles) used four standards to determine which books were divinely inspired. Apostolic origin, recognition by the churches, and apostolic content (teachings aligning with the known doctrine of the apostles.

List the three councils (in order) that helped create the canon of the Bible

The Council of Hippo (393)

The Council of Carthage (397)

The Ecumenical Council of Trent (1543-1563)