Drew Darell Vista - Unit 1 Review PDF

1\. Another name for the Old Testament and New Testament: \- Old Testament: Hebrew Scriptures \- New Testament: Christian Scriptures 2\. Three stages of biblical development: \- Oral Tradition (stories passed down by word of mouth) \- Written Tradition (stories written down) \- Edited Traditio...

1\. Another name for the Old Testament and New Testament: \- Old Testament: Hebrew Scriptures \- New Testament: Christian Scriptures 2\. Three stages of biblical development: \- Oral Tradition (stories passed down by word of mouth) \- Written Tradition (stories written down) \- Edited Tradition (compiling and editing of the texts) 3\. When were each of the Gospels written? (approximate dates): \- Mark: 65-70 CE \- Matthew: 70-90 CE \- Luke: 80-90 CE \- John: 90-100 CE 4\. Synoptic Gospels: \- Matthew, Mark, and Luke (because they share many of the same stories and perspectives). 5\. Why were each of the Gospels written? What was each writer's goal?: \- Mark: Written for persecuted Christians to encourage faith. \- Matthew: Written for Jewish Christians to show Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. \- Luke: Written for Gentile Christians, focusing on Jesus' compassion for the poor and outcasts. \- John: Written to deepen faith and provide a theological understanding of Jesus as the Son of God. 6\. Target audiences for each Gospel: \- Mark: Persecuted Christians in Rome. \- Matthew: Jewish Christians. \- Luke: Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians. \- John: Christians seeking deeper theological insights. 7\. Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles? \- Luke (the same author who wrote the Gospel of Luke). 8\. How many letters does the Catholic Bible contain? Who are most attributed to? \- There are 21 letters (Epistles) in the New Testament, most of which are attributed to Paul. 9\. Why were the letters written? \- To address issues in early Christian communities, offer guidance, encouragement, and teaching. 10\. Definition of exegesis: \- Exegesis is the critical interpretation and explanation of biblical texts. 11\. Literal vs. contextual interpretation: \- Literal interpretation takes the words of the Bible at face value. \- Contextual interpretation considers the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of the Bible. \- Catholics use a contextual interpretation when reading the Bible. 12\. In the parable of The Lost Sheep: \- The shepherd represents God. \- The sheep represent the people. \- The lost sheep represents the sinner who has gone astray. 13\. Main idea of The Good Samaritan: \- The lesson is to love your neighbor as yourself, showing compassion and kindness to everyone, even strangers or enemies. 14\. What is a covenant? What is the New Covenant? \- A covenant is a sacred agreement between God and His people. \- The New Covenant refers to the new relationship between God and humanity established through Jesus Christ. 15\. What is the Golden Rule? \- "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." 16\. What do the Gospels tell us about our relationship with God and our neighbor? \- The Gospels show that we are called to love and trust in God, and to love and serve our neighbors as part of our relationship with Him. 17\. What does it mean to be a disciple? \- A disciple is a follower of Jesus, committed to living out His teachings. Characteristics include faith, service, love, and sacrifice. \- Examples of discipleship in your life might include acts of kindness, service to others, and showing love and compassion. 18\. What is a miracle? Why did Jesus perform miracles? \- A miracle is an extraordinary event that shows God's power. \- Jesus performed miracles to demonstrate the Kingdom of God and to show compassion. \- Types of miracles include: Healing, Exorcisms, Raising the Dead, Nature Miracles (e.g., calming the storm). 19\. 10 Catholic Social Teachings: 1\. Life and Dignity of the Human Person 2\. Call to Family, Community, and Participation 3\. Rights and Responsibilities 4\. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable 5\. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers 6\. Solidarity 7\. Care for God's Creation 8\. The Common Good 9\. Subsidiarity 10\. Promotion of Peace 20\. Identify social justice scenarios: \- You'll need to apply the teachings (like dignity, rights, or care for creation) to real-life situations that may violate them. 21\. What is a parable? What are the four main themes in Jesus' parables? \- A parable is a simple story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson. \- Four main themes: God's Kingdom, God's Grace and Mercy, Judgment, and How to Live as God's People. 22\. What did the disciples devote themselves to? \- The disciples devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42). 23\. What is the gate through which Catholics enter the Church? \- Baptism is the gateway sacrament that initiates Catholics into the Church. 24\. In the early Church, what did "Church" mean? \- It referred to the community of believers, not just a physical building. 25\. What is apostolic tradition? \- Apostolic Tradition is the passing down of the faith and teachings of the apostles. \- Two ways: Scripture and Tradition. 26\. Three ways the Church is apostolic: \- Founded on the Apostles. \- Continues to teach what the Apostles taught. \- Led by successors of the Apostles (bishops, the pope). 27\. What is apostolic succession? \- It is the unbroken line of leadership passed from the Apostles to modern-day bishops and the pope. \- Roles that mirror apostles: Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.