Eight Grade Final Exam Study Guide: New Testament and Church History

The Gospels of the New Testament are categorized into two primary groups based on their narrative and theological structure:
- Synotic Gospels: These include the accounts of Mathew, Mark, and Luke.
- Canoic Gospels: This comprehensive list includes all four authenticated accounts: Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John.

The Title of Boanerges:
- The term "Boanerges" translates to mean "men of thunder."
- This specific title was owned by the brothers James and John.
Privileges of St. John:
- The most fortunate privilege that St. John received was the responsibility to look after Jesus's mother after Jesus was crucified.
The Apostle of Love:
- St. John is frequently referred to as the "Apostle of Love" because love is the most frequent theme found throughout his written works.

Revelations of God Head Divinity:
- According to the Gospel of St. John, there are three ( $3$ ) specific portions that explicitly reveal the God head divinity of Jesus Christ:
  1. Jesus replied, "I am telling the truth. Before Abrham was born, I am."
  2. "The Father and I are one."
  3. Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!"
Universal Canonical Miracle:
- The Miracle of Jesus feeding $5000$ people with $5$ loaves of bread and $2$ fish is the only miracle described in all of the Canoic Gospels.
The Most Noble Verse:
- Chapter $3$ , verse $16$ of the Gospel of St. John is extolled as the most noble verse in the Bible: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotton son, that whoever beleives in him should not die but have everlasting life."
The Prayer of the High Priest:
- This refers to the content found in the $17^{th}$ chapter of the Gospel of St. John, involving a conversation between Jesus and the Father regarding His specific work in the world.

Notice of the Crucifixion:
- The notice written upon the cross of Jesus stated: "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews."
Delegation of Authority to Peter:
- Jesus granted authority to Peter to lead and look after the Church through a specific interaction involving three ( $3$ ) questions.
- Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him three ( $3$ ) times, to which Peter answered "yes" three ( $3$ ) times.
- Following this, Jesus instructed him to take care of his lambs and shepp, representing his followers and the established Church.

There are three ( $3$ ) important differences that distinguish St. John's Gospel from the other three Gospels:
1. Geographic Focus: St. John's Gospel details the ministry of Jesus in Judea, rather than the focus on Galiee found in the other accounts.
2. Literary Style: St. John does not utilize parables; instead, he records similes that Jesus used to describe Himself.
3. Duration of Ministry: St. John mentions three ( $3$ ) passovers instead of one ( $1$ ), which indicates a total ministry duration of three ( $3$ ) years.

Definitions and List of Catholic Epistles:
- These are called Catholic Epistles because they were written for the General Church at large.
- The list includes:
  - James: $1$ book.
  - Peter: $2$ books ( $1$ and $2$ Peter).
  - John: $3$ books ( $1, 2,$ and $3$ John).
  - Jude: $1$ book.
Pillars of the Church:
- The apostles known as the "Pillars of Church" are James (identified as the brother of Jesus), Peter, and John.
The Epistle of St. James:
- This epistle was addressing the twelve ( $12$ ) tribes scattered around.
Apostolic Throne of St. Peter:
- St. Peter established his Apostolic Throne in the place of Antioch.
- The commemoration day for the establishment of the Apostolic Throne is Febuary $22^{nd}$ .
- The general Commemoration Day of St. Peter is observed on June $29^{th}$ .

Counsels of St. Peter:
- In his first epistle, St. Peter offers three ( $3$ ) counsels for believers:
  1. Be an example of a Christian to others and obey.
  2. Lead a family life according to moral standards.
  3. Live a holy life.
Qualities of Christian Life:
- St. Peter entreats believers to add four ( $4$ ) specific qualities to their lives: Faith, goodness, knowlegde, and self control.
The Nature of Future Destruction:
- According to the Epistle of St. Peter, future destruction (wrath) will occur in the form of fire.
The Antichrist:
- The Antichrist is defined as a liar who denies both the Father and the Son.
- The spirit of Antichrist is identified as the one that does not confess that Jeus Christ has come in the flesh.
Comparisons for Rejectors of Christ:
- According to the Epistle of Jude, those who reject Jesus Christ are compared to three ( $3$ ) things:
  1. Clouds without water.
  2. Late autumm trees without fruit.
  3. Raging waves of the sea.

Origin of the Split:
- The split in the Malankara Church began due to internal disagreements over leadership and the management of church assets.
Holy Chrism (Mooron):
- The Holy Chrism (Mooron) was consecrated in the Mulanthuruthy church.
- It was conecrated by Patriach Mor Ignatius Abdulla II.
Visit of H.H. Elias Ignatius Patriarch:
- His Holiness Elias Ignatius Patriarch visited India on March $21, 1931$ .
- His Holiness passed away at the church of St. Stephen in Manjinkkara on Febuaray $13, 1932$ .
Reasons for Split After the Unity of 1958:
- Following the unity achieved in $1958$ , the Malankara Church split again due to three ( $3$ ) primary reasons:
  1. Disrespect shown to the Patriarch.
  2. Ownership claims.
  3. The forcing of new rules.