THEOLOGY MIDTERM

Question 1

Bible

Answer 1

The bible is the word of God, made up of 73 books 46 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.

Question 2

Inerrant

Answer 2

lack of error

Question 3

Infallible

Answer 3

Cannot be wrong.

Question 4

Salvation History

Answer 4

the plan for God to save us that continues not only in the past but also in the present

Question 5

Inspired

Answer 5

breathe in

Question 6

Canon

Answer 6

list of books in the bible

Question 7

Deuterocanonical

Answer 7

2nd list of books in the Bible

Question 8

Edom

Answer 8

From the book of Obediah, this tells the story of a time of great destruction in Jerusalem where God gives justice to the nation, Edom.

Question 9

Protoevangelium

Answer 9

proto- 1st
Evangelium - gospel
it’s the first mention of Christ → Savior

Question 10

Why does God ask questions to Adam and Eve?

Answer 10

He gave them a second chance by asking those questions to confess their sins and be reconciled

Question 11

What does it mean to say God’s creation is good?

Answer 11

God looked at what he created and said it was “good”
God did not say humans were good when He first created them; He said that they were VERY good.

Question 12

What does it mean to say we have been created in God’s Image and Likeness?

Answer 12

1. We are like God
2. We are given free will
3. We are capable of love
4. All life is sacred

Question 13

Sabbath

Answer 13

was the 7th day God created the world where he rested. This is also the reason why we keep this day holy.

Question 14

Spiritual Death

Answer 14

complete separation from God

Question 15

Bigamy

Answer 15

Having multiple wives

Question 16

Why was Cain jealous of Abel?

Answer 16

Because God favored Abel’s offering over Cain making him envious

Question 17

Tower of Babel

Answer 17

A tower in which humans built so they can attempt to get to heaven

Question 18

The Flood

Answer 18

Where God recreated the world by summoning a big flood because there was too much evil

Question 19

Noah

Answer 19

A good and righteous man who was asked to build an ark and take 7 pairs of each animal.

Question 20

Lamech

Answer 20

the 7th generation of Cain’s line who was known as the person who brings war or revenge into the world.

Question 21

Seth

Answer 21

Adam’s and Eves’s third child that brought upon a line of goodness but unfortunately was bonded with Cain’s line resulting in the line of Shem.

Question 22

How did the descendants of Cain differ from the descendants of Seth?

Answer 22

Cain was a line of evil and was nicknamed The Daughters of Men while Seth’s line brought upon good being nicknamed Sons of God.

Question 23

What does the sign of the rainbow symbolize?

Answer 23

the end of the flood

Question 24

How is the Flood seen as a precursor of Baptism?

Answer 24

because it signifies a new creation, a new beginning and our sins are washed away

Question 25

Righteous

Answer 25

doing God's will

Question 26

What was Ham’s sin?

Answer 26

Ham disrespected his father, Noah, telling all of his brothers to come over and see their dad naked.

Question 27

Abram

Answer 27

The father of Israelites also known later as Abraham

Question 28

Circumcision

Answer 28

physical sign of God's covenant with His people

Question 29

Isaac

Answer 29

The son of Abraham and Sarah

Question 30

Sarai

Answer 30

Wife of Abraham, also known as Sarah

Question 31

Who fulfills God’s promise of Land and nation?

Answer 31

Moses

Question 32

Who fulfills God’s promise of Kingship and a Name?

Answer 32

David

Question 33

Who fulfills God’s Promise of Blessing for All Nations?

Answer 33

Jesus

Question 34

Why is Ishmael important to the Muslim people?

Answer 34

Ishmael is a prophet and one of the ancestors of the Islamic prophet Muhammad

Question 35

What does Matthew 1:1 remind us?

Answer 35

Matthew 1:1 reminds us of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, tracing his lineage back to Abraham and highlighting his connection to the Davidis line

Question 36

Moriah

Answer 36

The mountain where Abraham offered his son Isaac as a sacrifice to God

Question 37

Esau

Answer 37

son of Isaac and Rebekah. Had his birthright stolen from Jacob and Rebekah

Question 38

Rebekah

Answer 38

Isaac's wife who helped Jacob steal Esau's birthright

Question 39

Pharaoh

Answer 39

ruler of Egypt who opposed Moses and his followers

Question 40

What name was given to Jacob?

Answer 40

Israel

Question 41

What price did Esau sell his Birthright?

Answer 41

for a stew

Question 42

Why did Joseph’s brothers resent him?

Answer 42

Because Joseph was the favorite of the family as he got a colorful robe and it made his brothers jealous

Question 43

Rachel

Answer 43

The wife of Jacob.

Question 44

Why did Joseph go to Egypt?

Answer 44

Because his brothers sold him for slavery

Question 45

Leah

Answer 45

Jacob's other wife. Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah instead of Rachel.

Question 46

Aaron

Answer 46

Older brother of Moses. was his spokesperson because of his stuttering issue

Question 47

Idolatry

Answer 47

worshipping a false god

Question 48

Manna

Answer 48

bread from heaven

Question 49

The Red Sea

Answer 49

The waters Moses had parted to facilitate the escape of the Israelites.

Question 50

Ark of the Covenant

Answer 50

sacred container holding the tablets of the Ten Commandments

Question 51

How is the Passover lamb a “type” of Jesus?

Answer 51

The Passover lamb was used for its blood to be smeared on people's doors. This saves the death and slavery of the Israelites. It's a type of Jesus because Jesu's blood is poured into our hearts for the promise of eternal life

Question 52

How is Joseph a “type” of Jesus?

Answer 52

They both save people

Question 53

How is the Sacrifice of Isaac a “type” of Jesus?

Answer 53

Isaac and Jesus were both a sacrifice, They both submitted to their father, and they both had to carry the things for their sacrifice.

Question 54

How is Manna a “type” of the Eucharist?

Answer 54

It's unleavened bread, the same as the Eucharist

Question 55

What does the water from the Rock symbolize?

Answer 55

The building of the church from St. Peter. Our thirst is also quenched from Baptism

Question 56

How is the crossing of the Red Sea a “type” of Baptism

Answer 56

Similar to the flood when it drops down on the soldiers it washes away all sin

Question 57

How is Moses a “type” of Jesus?

Answer 57

Moses helped save the Israelites like how Jesus saved us from sin.

Question 58

How is the flood a “type” of Baptism?

Answer 58

because it's a new creation– a new beginning– our sins are washed away

Question 59

How is Jesus the “New Adam” and Mary the “New Eve”?

Answer 59

Jesus represents a new beginning for humanity. Mary's obedience and acceptance of the angel's message led to the incarnation of Jesus.

Question 60

Why does God give the Ten Commandments?

Answer 60

so we can be loyal and respect God

Question 61

ESSAY: What does the story of Esau and Jacob teach us about the Brotherhood?

Answer 61

Esau and Jacob are twin brothers, and their relationship is marked by a significant event where Jacob cunningly takes advantage of Esau's hunger and trades a bowl of lentil stew for Esau's birthright as the firstborn son. This act of deception sets the stage for a strained relationship between the two brothers, as it reveals the consequences of selfishness, manipulation, and the prioritization of personal gain over familial bonds. The story presents the importance of honesty, integrity, and empathy in brotherly relationships. Jacob's actions lead to a deep-seated resentment from Esau, highlighting the destructive impact of betrayal within families. The narrative also depicts the possibility of reconciliation and forgiveness. Despite the initial betrayal, the brothers eventually reunite later in the story, and there is a sense of forgiveness and reconciliation between them. This aspect of the story suggests that, even in the face of betrayal and strained relationships, there is room for healing and restoration in brotherhood through humility, forgiveness, and a willingness to mend broken ties.