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Religion Exam
For Mrs. Schnieder's 7th grade semester exam
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Religious Studies
7th Grade
01/18/2011

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Where do the mysteries come from?
Definition
The Gospels
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What is divine inspiration?
Definition
the special influence of the Holy Spirit on the human authors of the Bible
Term
What is divine revelation?
Definition
God making himself known to us
Term
Explain the statement "As Catholics we believe that the bible had many authors, and at the same time, that the bible had only one author."
Definition
It means that we believe that many different people physically wrote the bible - but each of them were influenced by God, the only author
Term
What is the difference between political covenant and a biblical covenant?
Definition
Political Covenant - an agreement between nations
Biblical Covenant - an understanding between God and his people
Term
What was the new covenant? Who was it established by?
Definition
It was a covenant between God and his people (AKA us) and it was established by Jesus
Term
What are the three stages of the gospels?
Definition
1. Jesus' own words and actions
2. The apostles preachings
3. Writing the gospels down
Term
The word Gospel means what? The word originally referred to what?
Definition
Gospel mean good news and it originally meant political news
Term
What are the five Joyful mysteries?
Definition
1. Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary
2. Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
3. Birth of Jesus
4. Presentation of Jesus at the temple
5. Finding Jesus at the temple
Term
-Infancy Narratives
1. What are they?
2. Who wrote them?
3. Which view points?
Definition
1. Stories of Jesus' birth/conception/childhood
2. Matthew and Luke
3. Luke - Mary
Matthew - Joseph
Term
What are some similarities and differences of the Gospels?
Definition
Similarities - they all talk about Jesus
Differences - They wrote to different crowds
Term
How were the Gospels put in order in the New Testament?
Definition
They were put in the order they were given
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Why is Johns Gospel not synoptic?
Definition
Because he is really symbolic
Term
John the Baptist was called a precursor. Why?
Definition
Because he came before Jesus to prepare them for the son of God.
Term
John the Baptist was a preacher. What did he preach about?
Definition
Repentance
Term
What did people do to show that they were willing to change their lives?
Definition
They got baptized in the Jordan River
Term
What does it mean when we say "prophet"?
Definition
One called by God to speak for him
Term
Why is John the bridge between the Old and New Testament?
Definition
He is the last of the Old Testament Prophets and the first to announce the coming of the only son of God
Term
What happened to John?
Definition
he was beheaded
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How did John help us?
Definition
He paved the way for Jesus Christ
Term
Why do we stand for the Gospel at mass?
Definition
because it is all about Jesus
Term
What does synoptic mean?
Definition
similar or same
Term
What are the synoptic gospels?
Definition
Matthew, Luke, and Mark
Term
How are the synoptic gospels different?
Definition
-dont write about the same things
-different point of view
-different audiences
Term
Why is johns gospel different than Matthew, Mark, or Lukes?
Definition
he wanted us to get a deeper understanding of Jesus and he was more symbolic
Term
Where are the gospels placed in the bible? Why?
Definition
The beginning of the New Testament. Because they are the most important
Term
Describe how Jesus is portrayed in each gospel.
Definition
Matthew - new Moses and he is the new lawgiver
Mark - suffering masiah
Luke - merciful and compassionate
John - Lamb of God and Bread of Life
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