Prophets and Gospels - Unit 1 Terms

Question 1

Christocentric

Answer 1

All Scripture points to Jesus Christ as Savior. Both Old and New Testaments reveal God’s plan of salvation through Christ.

Question 2

Epistle

Answer 2

A book of the New Testament in the form of a letter from an Apostle

Question 3

Aramaic

Answer 3

The common spoken language in Palestine during Jesus’ time.

Question 4

Law

Answer 4

God’s commands and demands that show us our sin and inability to save ourselves. The Law acts as a mirror (showing sin), curb (restraining evil), and guide (directing Christian living). Shows our Sin.

Question 5

Gospel

Answer 5

The “good news” of salvation is that Jesus Christ lived, died, and rose again to save sinners by grace through faith. The Gospel is God’s power for salvation and creates/strengthens faith. Shows our Savior

Question 6

Old Testament

Answer 6

The first 39 books of the Bible, written before Christ’s birth, containing God’s promises of the coming Savior and the history of God’s chosen people Israel.

Question 7

New Testament

Answer 7

The final 27 books of the Bible, written after Christ’s resurrection, recording Jesus’ life, death, resurrection and the early Christian church.

Question 8

Silent Years

Answer 8

The approximately 400-year period between the Old and New Testaments when no Scripture was written, though God was still working to prepare for Christ’s coming.

Question 9

Pentateuch

Answer 9

The first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy), written by Moses.

Question 10

Exile

Answer 10

Primarily refers to the Babylonian Exile (586-538 BC) when God’s people were taken captive to Babylon as punishment for their unfaithfulness.

Question 11

SOAP

Answer 11

A Bible study method: Scripture (read the passage), Observation (what does it say?), Application (what does it mean for me?), Prayer (pray about what you learned).

Question 12

Luther’s Four Strands

Answer 12

1. Instruction – What is God teaching me? 2. Thanksgiving – For what is God calling me to be thankful? 3. Confession – What is God asking me to confess? 4. Prayer – What is my response to God?

Question 13

Verbal Inspiration

Answer 13

“God-breathed” the Scriptures into the authors of the Bible so that we know that the Bible is God’s true Word.

Question 14

Eyewitness

Answer 14

Those who personally saw and experienced the events recorded in Scripture, particularly referring to the apostles and others who witnessed Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection.