Christian Theology: New Testament, Canon, Gnosticism, Arianism, and Sacraments, Quizzes of World Religions

Download Christian Theology: New Testament, Canon, Gnosticism, Arianism, and Sacraments and more Quizzes World Religions in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 New Testament DEFINITION 1 -Collection of texts focusing on jesus and followers-27 books in the cannon-Divided into 3 sections TERM 2 3 Categories of the new testament DEFINITION 2 1. Gospels2. Letters3. Apocalyptic Literature TERM 3 Which author wrote the most "books" in the NT? and what 2 categories are they? DEFINITION 3 - Paul-Disputed and Undisputed TERM 4 Symbolism of revelation relates to _____ DEFINITION 4 the Roman Empire TERM 5 What does synopsis mean? and which gospels are synoptic? DEFINITION 5 -Synopsis= "seen together"-Synoptic Gospels= Matthew Mark and Luke TERM 6 The question of literary relationship between the 3 synoptic gospels is called ____ DEFINITION 6 Synoptic Problem TERM 7 Farrer Theory DEFINITION 7 *A possible solution to the synoptic problem. (Source hypothesis)Matthew uses Mark, then Luke uses both Matthew and Mark TERM 8 Flavors of the Gospel Mark DEFINITION 8 -Filled with Dramatic Irony-Natural Jesus ( jesus has control over the elements)-Messianic Secret (jesus does miracles, tells ppl not to tell ppl ab his identity) TERM 9 Flavors of the Gospel Matthew DEFINITION 9 -Fulfilling scriptures-5 long sermons/discourses-Inclusion of Gentiles (non jews) TERM 10 Flavors of the Gospel Luke DEFINITION 10 -Inclusion of the Gentiles-Condemnation of Wealth-Travel Narrative "jesus on tour"-Unique Parables- story with spiritual/moral meanings TERM 21 The Jerusalem Council DEFINITION 21 * Now to include non-jews (gentiles) in early churches1. No food sacrificed to idols2. No eating blood3. No sexual immorality TERM 22 Orthodox vs. Hersey DEFINITION 22 orthodox = "straight teachings"Hersey= not orthodox TERM 23 Apologies DEFINITION 23 defense of the faith/teaching/practices TERM 24 Gnosticism DEFINITION 24 CORE BELIEFS- Spiritual world =good-material world= bad- divine "wisdom"-Jesus give Secret knowledgeof how to escape the material world TERM 25 Arianism DEFINITION 25 More about christological views*Study of the nature of jesus- Monotheism-Jesus is divine= son of God-Jesus is a created being (demigod) therefore, not GOD*Emperor Constantine calls for council of Nicaea TERM 26 Council of Nicaea DEFINITION 26 *First Ecumenical council-Bishops onlyArianism condemned as Hersey*Jesus is divine "same substance" ad God TERM 27 Why is Council important? DEFINITION 27 -Identity/person of jesus-jesus is devine TERM 28 Chalcedon DEFINITION 28 Jesus=1 person, 2 natures (devine and human) TERM 29 Trinity DEFINITION 29 Officially recognized as orthodox TERM 30 Nicene Creed DEFINITION 30 Documents orthodoxy/statement of faith-Paves way for more councils-maintains unity TERM 31 Marcionism DEFINITION 31 -Another early Hersey-2 separate Gods, of OT and NT-OT God= blood thirsty/vengeful-NT God= loving TERM 32 What is a Canon? DEFINITION 32 Collection of authoritative texts*Canons keep everyone on point TERM 33 Criteria for Canon DEFINITION 33 A= Apostolic Authorization -author was original/ had relationship with themE= Extending -to time of apostles- restricting how late work could be writtenI= Inspired by God - Standard understanding "inspired"O= Orthodox - teaching- approved correct doctrine/belief affirmed by churchU= Universal Usage-widely used in worship churches TERM 34 Which of the following is not a reason for a text being included in the NT Canon? DEFINITION 34 Apostolic SuccessionExtending to ApostlesInspired by GodOrthodox Teaching TERM 35 Who wrote the majority of the letters in the NT DEFINITION 35 Paul TERM 46 Authority DEFINITION 46 Power Struggle b/w Rome and Constantinople TERM 47 Name one reason the Great Schism happened? DEFINITION 47 claims to authority - power struggle between Rome and ConstantinopleStruggle over Language -Greek vs Latin TERM 48 Filioque Clause DEFINITION 48 means "and the son"-Demonstrates different understanding of trinity TERM 49 3 major grievances that Luther had with the catholic church that triggered reformation DEFINITION 49 1. Usury- Money lending for profit2. Simony- Selling church office and positions3. Selling of indulgences- "get out of purgatory" (cancellation of sin) TERM 50 Sola scriptura DEFINITION 50 by scripture alone TERM 51 Sola fide DEFINITION 51 by faith alone TERM 52 sola gratia DEFINITION 52 by grace alone TERM 53 solus christus DEFINITION 53 by christ alone TERM 54 soli deo gloria DEFINITION 54 glory to the God alone TERM 55 what is a sacrament DEFINITION 55 Sacred ritual/ceremony/ or act*difference b.w number and understanding TERM 56 Catholic DEFINITION 56 = 7 sacraments1. Baptism- infant or child2. eucharist(communion) transubstantiation3.confirmation- confirming faith in the holy spirt4.confession- pennance5.Marriage6.ordiance-holy orders7.LAST rites- physical/spirtual healing TERM 57 Protestant DEFINITION 57 Baptismeucharist (communion) TERM 58 Way to read scripture/text DEFINITION 58 Literally- text literally mean what it saystopologically- moral meaning TERM 59 Atonement DEFINITION 59 To make up for something TERM 60 2 themes of atonement DEFINITION 60 1. problems of sin- why are we separated from God?2. death of jesus