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Freshman Theology

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1. Epiphany
Paul and other apostles
The visit from the three wise men at the nativity
Mark's gospel - messiah & the Christ anointed one of god - wanted to keep his identity a secret
Acts of power that reveal the kingdom of heaven and who Jesus is

2. 2nd seed grows but is scorched
Theme: kingdom of heaven - the seed starts small but becomes a huge plant
Island of patmos
Accepted but fell away because of persecution
21

3. What is a miracle?
Acts of power that reveal the kingdom of heaven and who Jesus is
The woman clothed in the sun
The acts of the apostles
From greek to latin

4. How many books are in the NT?
The glorious transformation of Jesus that manifested his divine identity for Peter & James & and John on a high mountain & probably Mount Tabor. The event & reported in all three Synoptic Gospels & also involved the appearance of both Moses and Elija
Foundation of the church
27
Accepted but fell away because of persecution

5. Roles of the apostles
The acts of the apostles
Theme: physical healing - miracle: rescued the official's son from death - shows god power over death
John the Baptist; Established the sacrament of baptism; dove descended on him
Pastoral & liturgical & and prophetic

6. How are the books in the NT organized?
Righteous & obedient & faithful man
1. Kingdom of heaven: main point of Jesus' ministry 2. Character of the kingdom/heaven - ex. mustard seed 3. king/father in heaven: ex. prodigal son 4. people: ex. good Samaritan
Parables
Like the OT: Law & History & Wisdom & Prophecy

7. green horse
Death
Satan tried to tempt the lord but Jesus overcame it
Pastoral & liturgical & and prophetic
All powerful/all knowing

8. Weeds among the wheat

9. the ultimate victory of ____ over ____
21
Different types of seeds. seeds represent people. theme: how Jesus' message is received
St. john the evangelist
God over evil

10. Trial of Jesus

11. 3rd seed choked
21
Choked because of material goods and world anxiety
The replacement of Judas
Jesus as the new adam; Jerusalem as the new garden of eden; established at the last supper

12. How did Stephen die?
Stoned to death
Power
David is to the Ark of the Covenant as Mary is to Jesus; 'David was leaping and dancing before the lord' -> 'The babe in my womb leaped for joy'
Accused of blasphemy & false prophet; Peter's denial three times

13. Purposes of Parables
Theme: nature - miracle: fed 5000+ people with two loaves of bread and one fish - bread of life; foreshadows eucharist
Epistles
Winged Lion
To conceal - because of the bitterness of peoples hearts - to separate - the truth seekers from the truth deniers - to reveal

14. Weeds among the wheat

15. synoptic gospels
Determined the 27 books of the New Testament
Winged Ox
Matthew & mark & and luke
27

16. Baptism of Jesus
After Jesus' crucifixion He was in the grave for 3 days and then he resurrected and then He was on earth for 40 days and He was appearing to his disciples then after the 40 days he went up to heaven and his disciples saw him.
A marriage
John the Baptist; Established the sacrament of baptism; dove descended on him
Famine

17. The Evangelists are represented by winged creatures because they are...
John the Baptist; Established the sacrament of baptism; dove descended on him
Rabbi; spoke with authority to forgive sins; lived his teachings; words of eternal life
Messengers of God
27

18. How many total epistles were written?
The Beatitudes; marriage and divorce; kingdom of heaven; watchfulness; bread of life; words of eternal life; light of the world
Theme: nature - miracle: turned water into wine
Power
21

19. Significance of Mary in Revelations
The woman clothed in the sun
Messengers of God
Palms: to welcome great conquerors - foreshadowed by Solomon
The replacement of Judas

20. Judas' betrayal
Fishers of men
Sold Jesus to the officials; betrayed Jesus with a kiss
Complete imperfection = Satan
Accepted but fell away because of persecution

21. St. Jerome's translation
From greek to latin
Gods plan to save us from sin
Theme: kingdom of heaven - those who respond to the call of god will be rewarded in heaven
The presentation of Jesus by Mary and Joseph in the Temple which took 40 days after his birth in which He was recognized as the long awaited Messiah by Simeon and Anna

22. conditions to be an apostle
Like the OT: Law & History & Wisdom & Prophecy
1. Kingdom of heaven: main point of Jesus' ministry 2. Character of the kingdom/heaven - ex. mustard seed 3. king/father in heaven: ex. prodigal son 4. people: ex. good Samaritan
Spread the word of god & be a witness of god
Satan tried to tempt the lord but Jesus overcame it

23. Gold
For a king
Theme: kingdom of heaven - sower = Jesus; field = world; good seeds = children of god; weeds = children of Satan; harvest = end of the world - points to Jesus' second coming
Power
Those who never accepted Jesus

24. The Epistles
Letters written to early churches and disciples
Mary's prayer to god at the annunciation
'Jesus wept'
Mary and other women

25. black horse
'Jesus wept'
Famine
Death
The beginning history of the church

26. Themes of Jesus' teachings
The Beatitudes; marriage and divorce; kingdom of heaven; watchfulness; bread of life; words of eternal life; light of the world
Paul and other apostles
The Suffering Servant
Theme: raising from the dead - god's power over death - Jesus weeped

27. Apostle
Commissioned by Jesus to spread the word of God
The presentation of Jesus by Mary and Joseph in the Temple which took 40 days after his birth in which He was recognized as the long awaited Messiah by Simeon and Anna
Revelations
Power

28. Sacraments of the cross
Mary's prayer to god at the annunciation
Divine truths
After Jesus' crucifixion He was in the grave for 3 days and then he resurrected and then He was on earth for 40 days and He was appearing to his disciples then after the 40 days he went up to heaven and his disciples saw him.
Baptism and Eucharist: pierced in the side and water and blood flowed out

29. Which books in the NT are the History books?
Acts of the Apostles
John the Baptist; Established the sacrament of baptism; dove descended on him
Herod ordered that all male children of the age of 2 or younger must be killed because He was afraid that one of them was going to take his spot as king; massacre of the holy innocents; joseph was told to flee in a dream
Divine man or angel

30. Presentation at the temple
Theme: kingdom of heaven - those who respond to the call of god will be rewarded in heaven
The presentation of Jesus by Mary and Joseph in the Temple which took 40 days after his birth in which He was recognized as the long awaited Messiah by Simeon and Anna
Death
With the woman at the well

31. A New Covenant: fulfilling the OT
A marriage
Jesus as the new adam; Jerusalem as the new garden of eden; established at the last supper
Stephen
Theme: mysterious growth of heaven - miraculous growth of dough to loaf of bread; god's grace growing in us

32. Symbol of Luke
Winged Ox
The replacement of Judas
Accepted but fell away because of persecution
Accept and respond to the word; produce fruit

33. red horse
Power
Stephen
For a priest
New garden of Eden

34. Workers in the Vineyard
Divine man or angel
Theme: physical healing - miracle: rescued the official's son from death - shows god power over death
Theme: kingdom of heaven - those who respond to the call of god will be rewarded in heaven
Divine truths

35. Which books in the NT are the History books?
Theme: nature - miracle: turned water into wine
Power
Paul and other apostles
Acts of the Apostles

36. Themes of the parables

37. eyes
God over evil
Famine
Accused of blasphemy & false prophet; Peter's denial three times
Knowledge

38. Covenants of Noah Abraham Moses and David
Alpha & omega
Fulfilled by Jesus & the new covenant
Missions to spread the word of god
Mary's prayer to god at the annunciation

39. meaning of Christology in john's gospel
Those who never accepted Jesus
Baptism and Eucharist: pierced in the side and water and blood flowed out
God becomes a human being; humble birth; son of god
Christology from above: history of the eternal world in human nature living with man; show DIVINITY/ son of god

40. How are the books in the NT organized?
Theme: God's love and forgiveness - betrays father & comes home to become a servant but is forgiven and accepted back into the family
The acts of the apostles
Winged Ox
Like the OT: Law & History & Wisdom & Prophecy

41. conditions to be an apostle
Complete imperfection = Satan
Sold Jesus to the officials; betrayed Jesus with a kiss
Spread the word of god & be a witness of god
To reveal god's power & Jesus' true identity & his purpose & heavenly glory & and his relationship with god

42. Symbol of Matthew
Christology from below: stories of his life from birth to ascension; show HUMANITY/ power over nature
Power
Divine man or angel
Paul and other apostles

43. The Evangelists are represented by winged creatures because they are...
Pastoral & liturgical & and prophetic
Faith in Jesus to gain eternal life
'Jesus wept'
Messengers of God

44. Lazarus

45. Who is the first Christian martyr?
Stephen
Study of Jesus and who he is
Signs/works
Theme: physical healing - miracle: rescued the official's son from death - shows god power over death

46. synoptic gospels
Matthew & mark & and luke
Knowledge
Those who never accepted Jesus
Messiah/Christ: anointed one and king - Lord: title of respect for someone superior - Holy one: another phrase to say god - Son of man: heavenly figure nearly alike to god - etc

47. author of revelations
St. john the evangelist
Rising Eagle
Theme: faith - Jesus is the vine and we are the branches; if we remain in Jesus we will bear fruit
Sold Jesus to the officials; betrayed Jesus with a kiss

48. Official's son

49. Workers in the Vineyard
Letters written to early churches and disciples
Foundation of the church
Mark's gospel - messiah & the Christ anointed one of god - wanted to keep his identity a secret
Theme: kingdom of heaven - those who respond to the call of god will be rewarded in heaven

50. Revelations
Those who never accepted Jesus
Stephen
Divine truths
Separating the light from the dark