Religion Chap. 1- Old Testament Flashcards
What tells the story of God’s love for us like a love letter from him?
Old & New Testaments
What is the word of the living God?
Bible
What does the Old Testament declare?
How God created the world out of love & offered hope and salvation
What did the first people do with the hope and salvation offered to them?
Rejected it
What did the rejection form?
Covenant w/ Israelites & promise to save the world through them
What does the New Testament affirm?
God sent Jesus to bring salvation
The Holy Spirit renews ______ as they carry on his mission.
Christ’s followers
When will Jesus come to complete Gods reign of justice and peace?
End of time
Who were the scriptures inspired by?
God
In the bible God collaborated with _______ by inspiring biblical writings and guiding the church as it selected which ones should be included in the Bible.
Humans
Why do we study the Bible?
To understand the authors original intentions
Why should we understand the bible authors original intent?
In order to appreciate what God is saying through texts today
What does the church’s tradition come from?
Revelation
What is the oral teachings of Jesus followers that has been handed down to the bishops and expressed in the church doctrines, teaching, and worship?
Church’s tradition
What does the Church use to guide us in interpreting Scripture?
Scripture scholarship & church tradition
