9th Bible - NT Semester 1 review Flashcards
(47 cards)
Define omnipotent
All powerful
Define omniscient
All knowing
Define omnipresent
Present everywhere at the same time
Define transcendence
God being wholly independent of the material universe
Define immanent
when the divine is manifested in the material world i.e. Jesus becoming man
Immanent and near means God is working in our lives every day by helping us and taking care of us
What is singularity?
Why does it sound like a supreme being?
A point of divergence or change triggered by an event
Explain the biblical concept of the trinity
Three persons- Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit
One God
What are hermeneutics and exegetical study—be able to apply them if asked?
hermeneutics- the theory and methodology of text interpretation. Broader than exegesis as it applies to written, verbal, and nonverbal communication.
exegetical study- critical explanation or interpretation of a religious text
Who was John the Baptist and what was his purpose prior to Christ being revealed?
Jesus’ cousin who preached about his coming and the need to repent for our sins He was to prepare the way.
What is the nature of humankind and what does this imply regarding the story of Jesus?
Sinful and unable to be holy enough to keep God’s commandments.
We need Jesus to take our place and pay the death penalty we deserve
Understand Jesus’ first miracle and what did his miracles show about himself?
Turning water into wine. Showed his disciples who he was.
How is Jesus’ response to temptation different than our responses?
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What is the law and what is the purpose of the Law after Christ had come?
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How did Christianity originate (Acts)
Born in Jerusalem on day of Pentecost
What is doctrine and why is it important?
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How are each of the Gospels useful in understanding the origin of Christianity and the person of Jesus?
They present four first person accounts and verify each other. Discuss Jesus’s life and teachings.
Be able to share some characters of God and understand why God is viewed using so many different images/names.
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Know the intertestamental timeline and the facts surrounding major events
Israel split - 930 BC Northern & Southern (Babylon 586)
. 70 years of captivity
Persians come- Xerxes
Return to Jerusalem under Antaxerxes - Nehemiah
Hellenism- Alexander the Great
Roman rule
How many books of Bible are there?
OT - 39
NT - 27
Total -66
Define canonicity
Which books were included in the bible. There is no single canonical bible and many have evolved with overlapping and diverging contents.
One major standard- was it inspired by Holy Spirit
How was the Bible written?
By God’s inspiration
Who wrote the Bible?
Where did the ideas come from?
Men - prophets, apostles, disciples, kings, believers
All the writing was God inspired
Why is context important?
Taking things out of context can lead to interpretation and beliefs that are not correct.
List the four gospels
What are they about?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
The life and teaching of Jesus Christ
