Christian Theology: Apocalyptic Literature and More

Pertaining to the end of time, in the sense of its fullness.

The analysis of texts in their original context.

The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of the living faith of early Church communities.

<p>The grace of God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isaiah (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antioch</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>50-60 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jewish communities divided over Jesus' identity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The supreme, ultimate teacher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jesus fulfills and brings the Torah to fullness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jesus is not imposed on us like the Law, but is written in our hearts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The teachings of Moses are contrasted with the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A style of writing that emerged during a turbulent period in Jewish history, focusing on the end of the world and God's judgment. It often uses intense imagery of final battles between good and evil, and dramatic natural events.

Pronouncements that highlight the reality of already received or soon-to-be-received blessings or happiness.

Relating to the end of time, not just in terms of the physical end, but also the fullness of God's plan. It emphasizes that the final judgment is already starting to unfold in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

Analyzing texts in their original context. This involves understanding the historical, cultural, and linguistic aspects of the time period the text was written to fully grasp the original meaning.

A unique literary genre that tells the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, but not just as facts. It presents these events through the lens of the early Christian communities' faith.

God's unmerited favor and help, freely given to us, enabling us to respond to God's call to become his children. This includes adopting us as his own, allowing us to share in his divine nature, and offering us eternal life.

A process of interpretation that helps us understand texts and events in the context of our contemporary world, finding meaning for ourselves in the 21st century.

The belief that the Holy Spirit inspired the writing of the Bible. It means that God guided the authors to write down his message accurately and truthfully.

In Matthew's Gospel, this refers to the reign of God, where God's will and love are fully realized. Matthew replaces "kingdom of God" with "kingdom of heaven" to emphasize the reverence for God.

The second coming of Christ at the end of time.

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.

Matthew wrote his gospel in the city of Antioch, located in modern-day Turkey.

Matthew's gospel was written around 80 CE, about 50-60 years after Jesus' death and 10-20 years after the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.

Matthew's gospel was written primarily for a Jewish audience, particularly for a Jewish community that was divided about Jesus' identity as the Messiah.

There is a long-standing tradition that Matthew wrote his gospel to share the stories that had been passed down through oral tradition for about 50 years.

Matthew's gospel portrays Jesus as the ultimate teacher and authority, the one who holds supreme power and authority on Earth.

The Sermon on the Mount presents Jesus as the ultimate and supreme teacher, surpassing even Moses in wisdom and authority.

According to Matthew's gospel, Jesus fulfills and perfects the teachings of Moses, bringing the laws of the Torah to their ultimate expression.

The Sermon on the Mount emphasizes that the essence of the Torah, the law given by Moses, is love. Jesus demonstrates that love is the ultimate fulfillment of the Law.

Jesus is presented as the new law, a living embodiment of the law, replacing the written laws of the Old Testament with a law written in the heart.

In contrast to the external and imposed nature of the old law, Jesus' law of love is not imposed from outside. It is internalized, written in the heart, and freely chosen.

The Sermon on the Mount highlights five fundamental principles that Jesus taught, expanding on the five books of the Torah.

The Sermon on the Mount contrasts the teachings of Moses with those of Jesus, showing how Jesus fulfills and perfects them.