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What is the purpose of the preamble in a covenant?
What is the purpose of the preamble in a covenant?
- To identify the parties and establish God's authority (correct)
- To provide a historical account of the relationship between parties
- To outline the behavioral expectations of the covenant community
- To specify the consequences of disobedience
Which part of a covenant emphasizes God's past actions to build trust?
Which part of a covenant emphasizes God's past actions to build trust?
- The historical prologue (correct)
- The preamble
- The witnesses
- The blessings and curses
What do the Ten Commandments represent in the context of a covenant?
What do the Ten Commandments represent in the context of a covenant?
- The consequences of disobedience outlined in the covenant
- A historical account of God's faithfulness
- A declaration of God's identity and authority
- The conditions or obligations required by both parties (correct)
In a biblical covenant, who or what may serve as witnesses?
In a biblical covenant, who or what may serve as witnesses?
What purpose do blessings and curses serve in a covenant?
What purpose do blessings and curses serve in a covenant?
What does the encounter with God typically signify in a call story?
What does the encounter with God typically signify in a call story?
What is a key element that supports accountability in a covenant?
What is a key element that supports accountability in a covenant?
Which of the following is NOT a trait of a covenant?
Which of the following is NOT a trait of a covenant?
What is the primary purpose of Special Revelation?
What is the primary purpose of Special Revelation?
Which event is considered an example of General Revelation?
Which event is considered an example of General Revelation?
What is a covenant in the context of the provided content?
What is a covenant in the context of the provided content?
How is 'Call' defined in the provided content?
How is 'Call' defined in the provided content?
Who is considered the ultimate example of Special Revelation in Christianity?
Who is considered the ultimate example of Special Revelation in Christianity?
What role does the Magisterium play within the Catholic Church?
What role does the Magisterium play within the Catholic Church?
What does the term 'Sin' refer to in this context?
What does the term 'Sin' refer to in this context?
Which of the following best represents the concept of the Kingdom of Heaven?
Which of the following best represents the concept of the Kingdom of Heaven?
What change occurred in Paul’s life after his conversion?
What change occurred in Paul’s life after his conversion?
Which function does the Church perform to shape moral character?
Which function does the Church perform to shape moral character?
What does the Church do to guard and maintain moral tradition?
What does the Church do to guard and maintain moral tradition?
What is one way the Church serves as a community of moral deliberation?
What is one way the Church serves as a community of moral deliberation?
In what way is the Church graced?
In what way is the Church graced?
Which of the following is an example of the Church's historical imperfections?
Which of the following is an example of the Church's historical imperfections?
What is necessary for the Church to reconcile its graced and sinful aspects?
What is necessary for the Church to reconcile its graced and sinful aspects?
Who is responsible for maintaining moral tradition within the Church?
Who is responsible for maintaining moral tradition within the Church?
What establishes God's presence according to the examples provided?
What establishes God's presence according to the examples provided?
What task does God assign to Moses?
What task does God assign to Moses?
What is a common objection raised by Moses in response to God's call?
What is a common objection raised by Moses in response to God's call?
What reassurance does God provide to Moses?
What reassurance does God provide to Moses?
What sign does God give to Moses as proof of His presence?
What sign does God give to Moses as proof of His presence?
What does 'hermeneutics' refer to?
What does 'hermeneutics' refer to?
What is meant by 'eschatological' in the given context?
What is meant by 'eschatological' in the given context?
What central idea does 'Gospel Ethics' emphasize?
What central idea does 'Gospel Ethics' emphasize?
What does the death of Jesus for our sins reflect about God's desire?
What does the death of Jesus for our sins reflect about God's desire?
How are we made righteous according to the content?
How are we made righteous according to the content?
What is the primary goal for individuals striving to be 'perfect' as stated in the content?
What is the primary goal for individuals striving to be 'perfect' as stated in the content?
What do Eschatological Ethics involve?
What do Eschatological Ethics involve?
Which of the following statements reflects the concept of 'Right with God, Right with One Another'?
Which of the following statements reflects the concept of 'Right with God, Right with One Another'?
What defines Gospel Ethics according to the provided content?
What defines Gospel Ethics according to the provided content?
What role does grace play in a believer's life as described in the content?
What role does grace play in a believer's life as described in the content?
In the context of the content, what does 'Communion' refer to?
In the context of the content, what does 'Communion' refer to?
Flashcards
Revelation
Revelation
A disclosure of information or knowledge to humans from a divine or supernatural source.
General Revelation
General Revelation
A revelation from God that is intended to be accessible to all people through observation of the natural world and human experiences.
Special Revelation
Special Revelation
A revelation from God that is directly communicated to specific individuals or groups.
Covenant
Covenant
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Sin (transgression)
Sin (transgression)
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Vocation
Vocation
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Prophet
Prophet
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Magisterium
Magisterium
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Covenant Preamble
Covenant Preamble
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Covenant Historical Prologue
Covenant Historical Prologue
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Covenant Submission
Covenant Submission
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Covenant Witnesses
Covenant Witnesses
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Hermeneutics
Hermeneutics
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Covenant Blessings and Curses
Covenant Blessings and Curses
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Call Story Encounter
Call Story Encounter
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Exegesis
Exegesis
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Parousia
Parousia
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Call Story Encounter with God
Call Story Encounter with God
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Call Story Confirming Sign
Call Story Confirming Sign
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Eschatological
Eschatological
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Eschatological Ethics
Eschatological Ethics
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Gospel Ethics
Gospel Ethics
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Incarnation
Incarnation
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Kingdom of God
Kingdom of God
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Grace
Grace
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Conversion
Conversion
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Communion
Communion
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Pentecost
Pentecost
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Apostle
Apostle
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Who is Paul?
Who is Paul?
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How does the Church shape moral character?
How does the Church shape moral character?
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What is the Church's role in maintaining moral tradition?
What is the Church's role in maintaining moral tradition?
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How does the Church engage in moral deliberation?
How does the Church engage in moral deliberation?
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What is the graced aspect of the Church?
What is the graced aspect of the Church?
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What is the 'sinned' aspect of the Church?
What is the 'sinned' aspect of the Church?
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How does the Church reconcile its graced and sinned aspects?
How does the Church reconcile its graced and sinned aspects?
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Who is responsible for moral tradition?
Who is responsible for moral tradition?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Revelation: Disclosure of information or knowledge to a person by a divine or supernatural agency.
- General Revelation: Revelation directly inspired or initiated by God to make himself known to people.
- Special Revelation: Revelation directly inspired or initiated by God to make himself known to certain people.
- Call: Stories in the Bible where God tasks individuals with important missions.
- Covenant: A promise between two parties, often with God, marked by eternal commitments.
- Sin (transgression): Falling short of God's standards.
- Vocation: A personal calling from God to live a life of love.
- Prophet: A divinely chosen messenger.
- Kingdom of Heaven: The idea of a life after death in which we participate both now and in Heaven.
- Magisterium: The body of official teachers, philosophers, and theologians of the Vatican.
- YHWH (ya-way): The sacred, ineffable name of God, often replaced with "Adonai" in worship.
- Parousia: Refers to the second coming of Christ.
- Eschatological: Pertaining to the end of time.
- Gospel Ethics: New Covenant ethics centered on love and relationships.
- Incarnation: God becoming human in Jesus Christ.
- Exegesis: The analysis of texts in their original context.
- Hermeneutics: A way of interpreting texts and events to better understand their meaning today.
- Apostle: Refers to Jesus' chief disciples and Paul.
- Pentecost: The event marking the descent of the Holy Spirit.
- Grace: God's active love and presence in our lives.
- Conversion: A radical transformation of values.
- Gentiles: Those who are not Jewish.
Key People
- Moses: A central figure in Israelite history, lawgiver, and covenant partner with God.
- Jesus Christ: Considered the ultimate special revelation in Christianity.
- Paul (Saul): Destroyer of Christians prior to conversion, known for the conversion of Gentiles.
Key Concepts
- Traits of a Covenant: Include elements like a preamble, historical prologue, submission, witnesses, blessings and curses.
- The Ethics of the Sermon on the Mount: Discusses the Kingdom of God, perfect likeness of God, Righteousness, and Eschatological Ethics (Living in light of God's ultimate plan).
- Tasks of the Church in Guiding Moral Life: Discusses shaping moral character, maintaining moral tradition, being a community of moral deliberation, and the teaching authority of the Church (Magisterium).
- Moral Tradition: A collective effort of the Church with distinct roles for the faithful, theologians, priests/pastoral workers and the teaching authority.
- Reconciliation of Both Aspects: Renewing through repentance, reform, and reliance on grace while maintaining faith to the divine mission.
Movements (I-III)
- Movement I: Focuses on vocabulary related to revelation and covenant concepts.
- Movement II: Discusses the use of hermeneutics in interpreting texts and events.
- Movement III: Focuses on the role of the church and community in guiding moral life. Key people, Pentecost, Grace, and Gentiles (people who are not Jewish).
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