New Testament Authority and Teachings

The belief that God's direct influence on the biblical authors and editors resulted in a divinely inspired text.

The act of God revealing Himself and His will to humanity.

The authority of the Bible for Christians stems from its divine origin and its role in revealing God's will and truth.

A Christian perspective that upholds the complete historical and scientific accuracy of the Bible, viewing it as the inerrant word of God.

The Catholic perspective on the Bible, emphasizing its ongoing development and interpretation through the authority of the Church, particularly the apostles and their successors.

A view that acknowledges historical and scientific errors in the Bible, but emphasizes its core message of God's word and salvation.

The belief that Jesus' titles of 'Son of God' and 'Son of Man' signify his unique authority and divine nature, making him the ultimate authority for Christians.

Different Christian traditions view the authority of the church differently, with some emphasizing the Bible's sole authority, while others acknowledge the authority of the Church leadership and tradition.

The belief that God has predetermined who will be saved and who will be damned, regardless of their actions.

The idea that Jesus' authority stems from his divine nature as the Son of God.

The idea that Jesus' authority stems from his human nature and experiences.

The teachings of Jesus that emphasize compassion, love, and forgiveness, found in the Sermon on the Mount.

The Beatitudes are a series of blessings pronounced by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, outlining the qualities of those who will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven.

The phrase "But I say to you" in the Sermon on the Mount signals a shift from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, emphasizing Jesus' new teachings.

The practice of Christians to follow Jesus' example of compassion and service to others as a demonstration of their faith.

The study of the nature and authority of Jesus Christ in Christian theology.

The idea that God wants to have a personal relationship with each person and will communicate with them directly.

Jesus' role as both fully human and fully divine. This concept is central to Christian faith.

Jesus is the ultimate authority for Christians, conveying God's will and offering a model for living.

The belief that Jesus' teachings and the traditions passed down from the apostles have authority for Christians.

The view held by some Christians that the Bible is the sole source of religious authority, with individual interpretation encouraged.

The idea that God's words are presented in the Bible as written by human authors who were inspired by Him.

The practice of interpreting the Bible in a way that aligns with the teachings of the Catholic Church. This includes the Pope's authority in interpreting scripture.