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Form II - Scripture

Form II - Ch. 17 - Scripture Knowledge Questions - Oct 2023

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Briefly describe the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament The New Testament fulfils the Old Testament
What is the Old Testament? It is the story of the unfolding of God's gradual plan of salvation for us - and it reaches its climax with the death and resurrection of Jesus.
What are the similarities between the divisions of the Old and New Testaments? They are each divided into 4 parts: 1. Law (the Gospels) 2. History (Acts of the Apostles) 3. Wisdom (the Epistles) 4. Prophecy (Revelation)
Why are the writers of the New Testament called evangelists? The word Evangelist comes from the Latin word "evangelium" which means "good news".
Why are the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke called the synoptic Gospels? Synoptic means "seeing together" - these 3 Gospels share the same point of view
Who was the main audience for Matthew's Gospel? The Jews
Which Gospel represents the tradition taught by Peter? Mark's
Who was Mark's main audience? The Gentile Christians in Rome
Who was Luke's audience? Gentile converts (non-Jews who had adopted Christianity)
Name two reasons why Luke wrote his Gospel. 1. he wanted to give an orderly, chronological account of Jesus's life 2. He had information about Jesus's early life that the other Evangelists did not have
Name 4 stories from Jesus's early life that can only be found in the Gospel of Luke. 1. the Annunciation (angel comes to Mary) 2. the baby Jesus in the manger 3. the visit of the shepherds 4. Jesus teaching in the temple as a 12 year old
How could Luke have known about the stories from Jesus's early life? From Mary
What does the Gospel of Luke emphasize? Jesus' ministry to all nations
What was John's main goal in writing his Gospel? To emphasize that Jesus was God incarnate (God come to life)
Who were most likely John's main audience for his Gospel? Jewish Christians
Which book gives us a reliable history of the early Church? The Acts of the Apostles
Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles? Luke
Who wrote the bulk of the Epistles in the New Testament? Paul
Which of the Epistles are called "Catholic Epistles"? The Letters to the Hebrews
Why are the Catholic Epistles called the Catholic Epistles? The word Catholic means "Universal" - these letters seem to be addressed to the whole Church
How does Mark relate his Gospel? He relates in a very straightforward way - and focuses on Jesus' actions (things he did)
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