Chapter 2 NT Flashcards
(56 cards)
Divine Revelation
God’s self-communication through which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan.
What did the disciples preach after Jesus’ death?
The Resurrection is proof that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Son of God who cam eo save people from sin and death.
Some disciple’s became what after Jesus’ death?
Missionaries - People that travel to spread the Good news.
What language does Gospel originate from?
Greek for Good news
Oral tradition
The stage in the formation of the Gospels by which the Good news was spread by word of mouth prior to being written down.
Why weren’t the Gospels immediately written down?
Books were expensive and most people couldn’t read/write
Around when was the Gospel of Mark written
70 AD
Cannon of Scripture
The books of the Bible officially recognized by the Church as the inspired Word of God
Stages of Gospel Formation
- Life and teaching of Jesus
- Oral Tradition - Apostles hand on what Jesus has said and done
- Written Tradition - Inspired authors write the four Gospels, selecting what has been handed on in either oral or written form, to bring the truth of Jesus.
Marks “view”
Sideline - near the play with clear view of highlights and hard hits
Lukes “view”
Far corner with wide view
Matthews “view”
Traditional sideline view with view of field and player’s benches
Johns “view”
camera on wire, able to see all moves from above with great detail at times
How many major discourses did Jesus give?
5
Discourse
Speech
What did the 5 discourses resemble?
for jewish viewers 5 books of Torah or Pentateuch
Apostle
Close follower of Jesus and was meant to carry on his message after his death.
Who was given to the keys to the kingdom?
Saint Peter
In what Gospel does a boy possessed with a mute spirit and is described as gridning his teeth or foaming at the mouth?
Mark
In what Gospel is the lowly people more featured?
Luke
What Gospel provides the greatest detail of the last supper?
John
What audience is Mark for?
Persecuted Christians
What audience is Matthew for?
Primarily Jewish Christians
What audience is Luke for?
Gentile Christians
