Chapter 3 Test

List and briefly explain the three criteria for interpreting Scripture in light of the Spirit

Read the specific passages with the unity on the whole bible in mind, read the scripture the living tradition of the whole church, pay attention to the analogy of faith unity of truths and the entire plan of revelation.

How did the earliest Christian martyrs promote the message of Jesus even further through their suffering and death? Give two examples.

St. Justin martyr, debate with pagan intellectuals-Christianity was truest, Scilla tan martyrs, town of Sicilia executed for their faith in Jesus would not renounce their faith in him. Killed because they failed to worship the empower.

Gospel

The "Good News," the story of the coming of the Savior, Jesus Christ, and the inauguration of God's Kingdom.

Explain the meaning of the literal and spiritual senses for reading Scripture.

literally you understand exactly as is taken directly, when you read spiritually you understand the deeper meaning behind it.

Explain the uniqueness of Gospel texts: references to "Abba," the use of "Amen," parables, Jesus' forgiveness of sins."

ABBA father, amen yes I agree, parables teaching stories, forgiveness blasphemy only god forgives also Jesus but the Jewish authorities just don't know that yet.

How should Christians understand the historical evidence for the life of Jesus of Nazareth?

Christians should understand the historical evidence for the life of Jesus of Nazareth as a grounding of their faith. Also known as support of their faith, because it proves his existence as a real human person.

What crime was Jesus accused of under the Jewish law and under the Roman law? Explain your answer.

Jesus was accused of blasphemy under the Jewish law because he said that he was the son of God. Under the Roman Law, Jesus was accused of sedition against the Roman emperor Tiberius. This is because he was called king of the Jews. This charge was more of a political charge.

What is the basis for the understanding that Jesus' public ministry lasted for three years? Explain your answer.

Jesus' public ministry lasted for three years comes from the Gospel of John. In the Gospel of John it said that Jesus celebrated three Passovers in Jerusalem during his duration of public ministry.

List and briefly explain the three stages of Gospel formation.

Public life and teaching of Jesus(earthly ministry, death, and resurection), good news preached by the apostles(oral tradition), period when the gospels where written.

List and briefly explain the four reasons why the Gospels are the most important part of the New Testament canon?

authentic testimonies of faith in Jesus Christ, inspired writings, written sources, and expressions of the church's faith in Jesus. ...

Martyr

A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

What do you consider to be the most significant event in the life of Jesus? Explain your answer.

I consider the most significant event in the life of Jesus to be His crucifiction. This showed that Jeus actually died, his heart physically stopped beating, he did not have a pulse. Jesus was saving us by suffering for us. He suffered on the cross so that we could be saved.

List and briefly explain four non-Christian sources about the existence of Jesus. Why is it important for Christians that non-Christian sources validate that Jesus really existed?

Josephus was a Jewish historian who proved the existence of Jesus through many sources and even wrote sources about Jesus. Tacitus was a Roman historian who verified the public ministry occurred during the reign of Tiberius. Suetonius was a Roman writer and biographer. He verified that the Christians upset the Roman authorities after the resurection. Pliny the younger was a Roman senator. He wrote letters that referenced Jesus. It is important for Christians that nonchristian sources validate that Jesus really existed because it supports the Christian faith and opens the horizon to more understanding and toleration.