Understanding The Scriptures Chapter 1

Question 0

Canon

Answer 0

Greek for “measuring rod” or “rule”; The list of Inspired books.

Question 1

Bible

Answer 1

Scripture. The collection of all the canonical books, divided into two parts: The Old Testament and The New Testament ( 73 books)

Question 2

Catholic

Answer 2

Universal. ______ can describe the Church or one of her members.

Question 3

Church

Answer 3

The faithful. This can refer to the Roman Catholic Church or the individual diocese.

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Covenant

Answer 4

An agreement that establishes a sacred family bond or kinship between persons. A ______ is more than contract: contract establishes a temporary relationship beneficial to both parties, whereas a _______ is intended to bind both persons in kinship forever.

Question 5

Inerrant

Answer 5

Making no mistakes or errors.

Question 6

Infallible

Answer 6

Incapable of failing.

Question 7

Inspired

Answer 7

Guided by God. From a word meaning “breathed in”

Question 8

Magisterium

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The teaching authority of the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, interprets Scripture and Tradition

Question 9

Protestant

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A Christian not in Communion with the Church. A _______ owes allegiance to one of the reform movements, most of which began in 1500s.

Question 10

Salvation History

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The story of God’s plan to save humanity from the consequences of sin. This plan begins with Creation, is unfolding now, and will continue until the end.

Question 11

Traditional

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The living transmission of the message of the Gospel in the Church.

Question 12

Catechism of The Catholic Church (CCC)

Answer 12

Contains the essential and fundamental context of the Catholic faith in a complete and summary way. It presents what Catholic throughout the world believe in common. It presents these truths in a way that facilitates their understanding.