Biblical Concepts and Terms Quiz

Biblical Concepts and Terms

• Literal Approach: Interpreting the Bible word-for-word as factual history.
• Contextual Approach: Interpreting the Bible by considering its historical, cultural, and literary context.
• Revelation: God revealing Himself and His will to humanity.
• Bible: A collection of sacred writings (Greek for "books").
• Yahweh: Hebrew name for God, meaning "I Am Who I Am."
• Testament: Means "covenant," or sacred agreement.
• Bible Divisions: Old Testament and New Testament.
• Magisterium: The Church's teaching authority.
• Obedience: Following God's will and commands.
• Common Good: Promoting the well-being of all.
• Legitimate Authority: Power promoting justice and the common good.
• Incarnation: God becoming human in Jesus Christ.
• Beatitudes: Eight teachings of Jesus on true happiness and holiness.

Biblical Development

• Three Stages of Development: Oral, Written, and Edited.
  • Oral Tradition: Stories passed down by word of mouth.
  • Written Tradition: Recording stories and teachings.
  • Edited Tradition: Revising and compiling writings.

Key Doctrines and Concepts

• Inspiration: The Bible is guided by the Holy Spirit.
• Inerrancy: The Bible is without error in its spiritual and moral teachings.
• Creation: God creating the world in six days.
• Original Sin: Humanity's first sin (Adam and Eve).
• Venial Sin: A less serious sin, weakening but not destroying relationship with God.
• Mortal Sin: A grave sin, breaking one's relationship with God.
• Vices/Virtues:
  • Vices: Bad habits leading to sin.
  • Virtues: Good habits promoting moral living.
• Seven Deadly Sins: Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth.
• Rabbi: Jewish teacher/scholar.
• Circumcision: Sign of the covenant with God.
• Magi: Wise men who visited Jesus after His birth.
• Messiah: Anointed one; savior.

Key Figures and Concepts

• Three Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob.
• Prophets: God's messengers calling for repentance.
  • Four Characteristics of a Prophet:
    • Call from God.
    • Advocate for justice.
    • Delivers God's message.
    • Faces rejection.

Biblical Stories

• Abraham's Family Tree: Abraham → Isaac → Jacob → 12 Tribes of Israel.
• Story of Moses: Freed Israelites from slavery, received Ten Commandments.
• Ten Commandments: God's laws for moral living.
• Story of Joseph: Sold into slavery, rose to power in Egypt, saved his family.
• Noah's Ark: God's judgment and covenant with humanity.
• Tower of Babel: Humanity's pride, origin of languages.

Religious Artifacts and Terms

• Ark of the Covenant: Chest holding the Ten Commandments.
• Covenant: A sacred agreement between God and His people.
• Gentile: A non-Jewish person.

Christian Values

• Christ-like Love: Selfless, forgiving, and unconditional.

Jesus' Life and Teachings

• Stages of Jesus' Life: Infancy, Mission, Last Supper, Arrest/Crucifixion, Resurrection.

Gospels

• Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke (similar content).
  • Mark: Suffering servant, persecuted Christians.
  • Matthew: Fulfillment of Jewish prophecies, Jewish Christians.
  • Luke: Compassionate savior, Gentiles.
  • John: Divine Son of God, all Christians.

Sacraments and Virtues

• Eucharist: The body and blood of Christ in communion.
• Chastity: Living a pure life in thought, word, and action.
• Forgiveness: Letting go of resentment, showing mercy.

Types of Truth in the Bible

• Proverbial: Practical wisdom (e.g., Proverbs).
• Religious: Truths about God and faith.
• Moral: Guidelines for ethical behavior.
• Symbolic: Stories with deeper meanings.
• Historical: Accounts of events.
• Scientific: Limited, reflecting understanding of its time.

De-Creation Stories

• Adam and Eve: Humanity's fall through disobedience.
• Cain and Abel: The first murder, showing sin's impact.

Key Concepts

• Decision-Making Process: Seeing, Judging, Acting, Evaluating.
• Aspects of Being Human: Physical, emotional, social, and spiritual.

Prayer Forms

• Adoration: Praising God.
• Thanksgiving: Showing gratitude.
• Contrition: Asking for forgiveness.
• Supplication: Requesting help for self or others.