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THEOLOGY MIDTERM Flashcards

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Bible

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

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Inerrant

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lack of error

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Infallible

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Cannot be wrong.

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Salvation History

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

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Inspired

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breathe in

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Canon

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list of books in the bible

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Deuterocanonical

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2nd list of books in the Bible

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Edom

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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.

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Protoevangelium

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

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Why does God ask questions to Adam and Eve?

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Spiritual Death

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complete separation from God

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Bigamy

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Having multiple wives

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Why was Cain jealous of Abel?

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

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Tower of Babel

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

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The Flood

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

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Noah

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

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Lamech

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

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Seth

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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.

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

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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.

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What does the sign of the rainbow symbolize?

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the end of the flood

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How is the Flood seen as a precursor of Baptism?

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

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Righteous

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doing God’s will

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What was Ham’s sin?

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

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Abram

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The father of Israelites also known later as Abraham

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Circumcision

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physical sign of God’s covenant with His people

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Isaac

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The son of Abraham and Sarah

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Sarai

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Wife of Abraham, also known as Sarah

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Who fulfills God’s promise of Land and nation?

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Moses

32
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Who fulfills God’s promise of Kingship and a Name?

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David

33
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Who fulfills God’s Promise of Blessing for All Nations?

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Jesus

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Why is Ishmael important to the Muslim people?

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

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What does Matthew 1:1 remind us?

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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

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Moriah

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

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Esau

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

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Rebekah

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

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Pharaoh

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ruler of Egypt who opposed Moses and his followers

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What name was given to Jacob?

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Israel

41
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What price did Esau sell his Birthright?

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for a stew

42
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Why did Joseph’s brothers resent him?

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

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Rachel

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The wife of Jacob.

44
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Why did Joseph go to Egypt?

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Because his brothers sold him for slavery

45
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Leah

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

46
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Aaron

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

47
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Idolatry

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worshipping a false god

48
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Manna

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bread from heaven

49
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The Red Sea

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

50
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Ark of the Covenant

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sacred container holding the tablets of the Ten Commandments

51
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How is the Passover lamb a “type” of Jesus?

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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

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How is Joseph a “type” of Jesus?

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They both save people

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

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

54
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How is Manna a “type” of the Eucharist?

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It’s unleavened bread, the same as the Eucharist

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What does the water from the Rock symbolize?

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

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

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

57
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How is Moses a “type” of Jesus?

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

58
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How is the flood a “type” of Baptism?

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

59
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How is Jesus the “New Adam” and Mary the “New Eve”?

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

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Why does God give the Ten Commandments?

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so we can be loyal and respect God

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

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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.

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