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New Testament
Semester 2
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Bible Studies
10th Grade
05/30/2009

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Ascending Christology
Definition
starts human and then becomes divine
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BCE
Definition
before common era
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Bible Commentary
Definition
opinions/commentary on the Bible
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Bible Concordance
Definition
Online database; type in keywords and related passages are shown
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Canon
Definition
rule or standard
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CE
Definition
common era
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Christ
Definition
the anointed, Messiah
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Christology
Definition
study of Christ
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Council of Nicea
Definition
meeting of religious leaders(200 bishops?) to determine rules/texts of Christianity
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creed
Definition
statement of belief
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descending Christology
Definition
starts divine, becomes human
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dogma
Definition
church ascribed, necessary to believe
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esoteric
Definition
inner teaching, Christ within
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exoteric
Definition
outer teaching, focuses on Jesus the person
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fundamentalism
Definition
literal interpretation of Scripture
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Gospel
Definition
"good news"
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"I Am" statements
Definition
convey divinity
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incarnation
Definition
God became human/flesh
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kerygma
Definition
basic teaching
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koine
Definition
common Greek language, New Testament originally written in Koine, showed that the Bible was for everyone to read
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lectio divina
Definition
reflection on Scripture
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logos
Definition
word, mind, idea
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messianic secret
Definition
Jesus didn't want people to know his identity
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passion/Paschal Mystery
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last week of Jesus's life: suffering, death, and resurrection
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Q
Definition
quelle, source used by Matthew and Luke
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Saul
Definition
Paul
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Seven Woes
Definition
Criticizes the Pharisees, calls them hypocrites 6 times and blind guides once
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Signs Source
Definition
used by John, list of 7 miracles that Jesus performed, outside source from John
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Son of Man
Definition
represents humanity of Jesus
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Synoptic
Definition
"same view"
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Theophilus
Definition
Luke's Gospel written to; "lover/friend of God"; unclear if one person, or to just anyone who calls themselves friends of God
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Jesus as Teacher
Definition
human, historic, Jewish rabbi, teacher, human emotions & attributes
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Jesus as Prophet
Definition
human, historic, spoke for god, energized and criticized
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Jesus as Messiah/Savior
Definition
human &/or divine, died for our sins, opened the Kingdom of God
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Jesus as Son of God
Definition
divine, unique, virgin birth, resurrection, healings & miracles
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Jesus as God
Definition
divine, omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent
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Jesus as Myth
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fake, teacher of mystical wisdom, “mythic” or “spiritual” truths, conveys ancient religious material, enlightened
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Jesus of History
Definition
Palestinian Jew, born in Bethlehem, taught repentance, spoke w/ authority, found guilty by Romans, carpenter
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Christ of Faith
Definition
resurrected, lord & Christ, sends holy spirit, divine, virgin birth, incarnated
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Tacitus
Definition
Roman historian compiled a history of a large fire & Christianity
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Suetonius
Definition
Roman biographer wrote about Emperor Claudius throwing out Jews and Christians from Rome
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Pliny the Younger
Definition
letter writer, wrote to emperor Trajan about Christina disobedience
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Josephus
Definition
Jewish historian, in charge of several uprisings against the Romans, only source that mentions the name "Jesus, proven to be forged
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Pharisees
Definition
Seen as highly religious and devout, Focused on interpreting and applying the Torah for everyday life, strict observance of law 'lawyers'
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Sadducees
Definition
priests and aristocrats who cared for temples
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Essenes
Definition
apocalyptic group, hermits/desert. Dead sea scrolls
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Zealots
Definition
despised Roman rule, rebels/used force & violence
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Original Expectation of the Messiah
Definition
warlord, powerful leader, supposed to overthrow Romans and create a Jewish kingdom on earth, military leader
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Actual Way Jesus was (not original view of Messiah)
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Lamb of God, sacrificial, saves people from sin, kingdom of god is not earthly
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Matthew's Infancy Narrative
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An unnamed angel announces Jesus’ birth to Joseph in a dream, Mary’s son is born in Bethlehem of Judea, and named Jesus, Magi from the East come; they first visit Herod, then Jesus, Joseph & Mary flee to Egypt with the child Jesus; the Innocents are murdered; the Holy Family returns to Israel, They journey to Nazareth
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Luke's infancy narrative
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Angel Gabriel announces Jesus’ birth to Mary, Joseph & Mary journey to Bethlehem for the census, Mary gives birth to her son in Bethlehem of Judea, Angels appear to some shepherds, Shepherds visit Mary & Joseph & the infant lying in a manger, The infant is circumcised & named Jesus, The family returns to Nazareth
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4 parts of Kerygma
Definition
- Jesus is sent by God
- Jesus’ identity is known/shown through deeds & authority
- Jesus’ death atoned for our sins
- Jesus’ resurrection/ascension
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8 "I am" statements
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John 6:51:I am the living bread which came down from heaven.
John 8:12: I AM the light of the world.
John 8:58: Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.
John 10:7: Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep
John 10:11: I AM the good shepherd.
John 11:25: I AM the resurrection and the life.
John 14:6: I AM the way, the truth, and the life.
John 15:1: I AM the true vine.
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Mark's use of authority
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Shows divinity, power, gives a reason for us to believe him [Jesus]. Speaks as someone who knows rather than a rabbi who simply teaches
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Jesus as the new Moses
Definition
Matthew's Gospel; 5 major discourses (teachings)= 5 Books (torah)
Both great teachers and prophets, Moses is mentioned 7 times. Jesus fulfills prophecies,
Beatitudes= 10 commandments, meant to show parallel between the 2
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Luke's Unique Material
Definition
Salvation is available to everyone, church is authentic, written to prove that Jesus is messiah and Christianity is the “right” way, emphasizes day-to-day life, presents stories as a guide for conduct
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Themes in Luke
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Dependence on god, service of god and his people, mercy and compassion of Jesus, importance of prayer, concern for women, repentance, detachment from family, salvation and peace
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The Nonsynoptic gospel
Definition
John; Written at a different time, used different sources
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Jesus as a descendant of Abraham and David
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Necessary in order to fulfill Old Testament prophesies
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