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What aspect of Jesus does the Gospel of John emphasize?

  • His role as the Suffering Messiah
  • His identity as the Son of God (correct)
  • His connections to ancient animal sacrifices
  • His relationship with the apostles

Which symbol is associated with the Gospel of Mark?

  • Bull
  • Lion (correct)
  • Man
  • Eagle

How does the evangelist Luke portray Jesus in his Gospel?

  • As the Word made flesh
  • As the Suffering Servant
  • As the King of the Jews
  • As the Savior of the World (correct)

Which Gospel emphasizes Jesus' ancestry at the beginning?

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What common theme does all four Gospels share regarding Jesus?

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What term describes the original proclamation of the apostles after Pentecost?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four Gospels that presents Jesus as the Savior?

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What is the main purpose behind the formation of the Gospels?

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How do the Synoptic Gospels primarily differ from the Gospel of John?

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Which Gospel uses the symbol of an eagle to represent its themes?

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What does the term 'Oral Tradition' refer to in the context of the Gospels?

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What is the significance of the term 'Good News' in the context of Jesus' teachings?

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What role did the evangelists have in the formation of the Gospels?

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What does the term 'evangelists' refer to in the context of the Gospels?

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How much time passed between Jesus' earthly life and the writing of the first Gospel?

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What historical event prompted the need for a written record of the Gospels?

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In the context of the Gospels, what is Kerygma significance primarily associated with?

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Which of the following Gospels is believed to be the first written?

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What significant aspect distinguishes the Gospels from typical autobiographies?

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What was the main reason the early Christians sought to document the teachings of Jesus?

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Which phrase best captures the relationship between the Synoptic Gospels?

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Synoptic Gospels

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which share many similarities and can be studied together.

Gospels

The four written accounts of Jesus' life and teachings: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Gospel of John

A different perspective on Jesus' life compared to Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

Oral Tradition

The initial, spoken sharing of the Good News after Jesus' resurrection.

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Kerygma

The initial proclamation of the apostles after Pentecost, sharing the Good News.

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Jesus' Public Ministry

Jesus' active teaching and work, starting at age 30.

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Passion and Death of Jesus

Jesus' suffering, crucifixion, and death around 30 CE.

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Evangelists

The authors of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).

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Mark's Gospel Symbol

The Gospel of Mark is symbolized by a Desert Lion, reflecting its vivid and direct style.

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Matthew's Gospel Symbol

The Gospel of Matthew is symbolized by a Man, emphasizing Jesus' ancestry.

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Luke's Gospel Symbol

The Gospel of Luke is symbolized by an Ox, representing the sacrifice in the temple as its starting point.

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Mark's Jesus

Mark portrays Jesus as a suffering Messiah.

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Luke's Jesus

Luke portrays Jesus as a compassionate Savior who helps the poor and oppressed.

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What are the Gospels?

The Gospels are the four written accounts of Jesus' life and teachings, presented in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

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What is Transubstantiation?

In Catholic belief, the bread and wine used in communion become the actual body and blood of Christ through the process of transubstantiation.

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Why were the Gospels written?

The Gospels were written to preserve the Good News of Jesus Christ and to ensure its accurate transmission to future generations.

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What is the Greek word for "announcement of the Good News"?

The Greek word for "announcement of the Good News" is evangelion, which is where the term "evangelist" comes from.

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How long did it take for the Gospels to be written?

The Gospels were written over a period of about 40 years, starting around 60-70 CE, after Jesus' death and resurrection which happened around 30 CE.

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What are the stages of Gospel formation?

The formation of the Gospels involved three stages: 1. Jesus' earthly life (1-30 CE), 2. Oral tradition and partial written compilation (30-65 CE), and 3. The written Gospels (65-100 CE).

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Why did the first Christians realize the need for a permanent record of Jesus?

As the original witnesses and apostles began to die and the message of Jesus spread beyond Jerusalem, a written record was needed to preserve the Good News and avoid errors in transmission.

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What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Gospel formation?

The evangelists, the writers of the Gospels, were inspired by the Holy Spirit to write their accounts of Jesus' life, ensuring the accuracy and divine guidance in their narratives.

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Study Notes

Christian Living Reviewer: 11 - St. Thomas Aquinas

  • The Creed summarizes Catholic beliefs, derived from the Latin "Credo" ("I believe").
  • The Creed was first received during baptism.
  • Creeds were developed through Catholic tradition and the Magisterium (teaching church).
  • The Apostles' Creed is used at Sunday Mass in the Philippines, an elaboration of the early Roman Creed (3rd century).
  • The Nicene Creed was promulgated by the First Council of Constantinople (381).
  • Arianism, a heresy, posited that Jesus was not fully divine, articulated by Arius.
  • Old Testament passages, like Isaiah 33:22 and Deuteronomy 4:35, express professions of faith.
  • The New Testament centers on the risen Christ.
  • Biblical Creeds focus on professions of faith.
  • Liturgical and Catechetical Creeds evolved in early Christian communities.
  • Creeds express common sentiments or address specific entities in worship.
  • Creeds are crucial in catechetical instruction and baptism preparation.
  • Three key events dominate Christian stories: creation, redemption (Jesus), and sanctification (Holy Spirit).
  • Creeds have three main parts: God's creation, Jesus' redemption, and the Holy Spirit's sanctification.
  • The Creed has twelve articles: faith in God (the Father), Jesus Christ (the Son), and the Holy Spirit.
  • The Creed is recited at Mass, but its twelve articles collectively form a unified understanding of the faith.
  • The Creed articulates truths about God, Jesus, and believers' relationship.
  • The Creed serves as a foundation for prayer by fostering devotion to God.
  • Forms of Christian prayer include adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and supplication.
  • The creed is a skeleton that forms a framework of truths for believers.
  • It is a scaffold that provides a foundation for spiritual life.
  • The formation of the Gospels encompassed a period of 40-70 years.
  • Gospel writers (evangelists) drew on oral traditions and Jesus' ministry to produce written accounts.
  • The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) demonstrate similar narrative structures and themes.
  • The Gospel of John differs in its approach to Jesus' life, emphasizing his divinity.
  • The Gospels consist of accounts of Jesus, his teachings, and events.
  • The Gospels provide expressions of faith, love and hope, central to Christian teachings.

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