Chapter 4 NT Flashcards
(43 cards)
Bible verse about greatest gift in the world.
John 3:16
What do we get through faith?
Acceptance and believing the truth God has revealed to us.
Faith is what type of gift
Supernatural gift, a grace, that God freely offers to us.
What relationship does faith grow?
Our relationship with the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy sprit.
Is believing in God a choice
Yes
Main gift of god
Faith and free will
Is having faith in God easy?
No
Does believing in god make full sense?
No
Obedience
Comes from latin root meaning “to hear, listen” or pay attention too.
Just how we should listen to the Holy Spirit
How do we strengthen and nourish our faith
Reading Sacred Scripture regularly and prayerfully.
Spending quality time with other people
Participating in works of service and justice
Seeking the support of other believers
Church life
What does the Church reflect
Jesus’ own life and teaching
Purpose of church
Reflect fullness of Revelation, support believers, and keep our faith on track.
Pattern of Paul’s letters
Greeting
Prayer
Body
Final Blessing
Letter to the Romans
Gives scholarly arguments for having faith in Jesus
Letter to the Galatians
Full of frustration and challenges individuals who are leading others astray.
What do all of Pauls letters share in common
Desire for other to put their faith in Jesus
Gentile
Non-Jewish person
Paul’s audience for message of salvation
Everyone
What went wrong in Galatia
First, Gentiles who were Pagan
But other missionaries were spreading different messages of Christ, such as they had to become fully Jewish and obey Jewish laws to become Christians
This message contradicted Pauls message and led to them doubting Pauls message
Audience of Letter to Galatians
Gentile Christians in Galatia
Theme of Letter to Galatians
Correct understanding of what it means to be saved through faith in Jesus Christ
Reason for writing Letter to the Galatians
Missionaries with false teaching about Christ have led the Galatians astray, and Paul is writing to set them straight.
Audience of Letter to the Ephesians
Jewish and Gentile Christians living in and around city of Ephesus.
Theme of Letter to the Ephesians
Jews and Gentiles have both been chosen by God and justified through their faith in Jesus Christ. They are to be a sign of unity to the world.