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Messiah- In Hebrew, the Messiah is often referred to as ( Mele ha-Maa in

the Tiberian vocalization, pronounced [mele hamaia], literally meaning "the
Anointed King."
Emmanuel- is a Hebrew word meaning "God is with us."
Bible- is a collection of sacred books containing the truths of Gods revelations.
Gospel is derived from the Greek word god-spell which means good news.
Synoptic-The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are referred to specifically as
the Synoptic Gospels because they include many of the same stories, often in a
similar sequence and in similar wording. They stand in contrast to John, whose
content is comparatively distinct. The term synoptic comes from the Greek syn,
meaning "together", and optic, meaning "seen".[1]
Christianity- one who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based
on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Christology 'from below ('low ascending') emphasis is on the events in the
historical life of Jesus
Christology 'from above('high descending) affirming the divine origins of Jesus who
is 'God made man'.
God He is the ultimate author of the Sacred Scriptures.
Apostle
- It refers to the followers of Christ who received an instruction to spread
out the good news even they were being persecuted
Monotheism- The belief in and worship of one, true God.
Parousia- A term which deals about the second coming of Christ at the end of time,
fully realizing Gods plan and the glorification of humanity.
Prophet- A person God chooses to speak his message of salvation.
Divine Inspiration- The divine assistance the Holy Spirit gave the authors of the
books of the Bible so the authors could write in human words the salvation
message God wanted to communicate.
Evangelists-It refers to the term given for the writers of the Gospels which were
logically stated the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Written tradition Under the inspiration of if the Holy Spirit, the synthesis in written
form of the message of salvation that has been passed down in the oral
tradition.
Judaism - The religion of the Jews, based on the Old Testament and the Talmud and
having as its central point a belief in the one God as transcendent creator of all
things and the source of all righteousness.
Oral tradition- is information passed down through the generations by word of mouth that is not
written down. This includes historical and cultural traditions, literature and law.
The Canon- The collection of books that the Church recognizes as the inspired word of
God
Pentateuch- A Greek word meaning five books referring to the first five books of the
Old Testament
Christological- refers to the study of the person and life of Jesus Christ.
Torah- Hebrew word meaning law referring to the first five books of the Old
Testament.
Matthew- . It refers to the one of the Apostles chosen by Jesus Christ while sitting and
collecting taxes during the time of King Herod Antipas.

Anno Domini is a Latin word which translated in English term as, In the year of God.
New Testament- deals with the fulfillment of the covenant who is Jesus Christ, the
Son of the Living God.
Old Testament is the collection of books written before the time of Jesus Christ with
forty-six books and divided into four: Pentateuch, Historical, Prophetic and
Wisdom books.
The Four Evangelists and the First four Books in the New Testament
Matthew (Symbol: Human Face) 28 chapters
Mark (Symbol: Lion) 16 Chapters
Luke (Symbol: Ox) 24 Chapters
John - (Symbol: Eagle) 21 Chapters

Several Reasons why the Apostles did not write at once the gospels
1. They are illiterate
2. The eyewitnesses are still alive
3. They believe that the world will end soon
4. They believe that Jesus will return soon (Parousia)
5. They believe that they are more effective in preaching than writing
6. They find no time to write due to persecution
The apostles recorded the sayings of Jesus for several reasons:
1. To teach young converts who are increasing in number
2. The eyewitness are beginning to die
3. Some people wished to change the gospels
4. Delay of the Parousia
5. The world has not yet ended
Synoptic Gospels
(Matthew 28, Mark 16, and Luke 24
1. They narrated similar accounts of Jesus life though with minor differences
2. They have a common sequence of events
3. Their relationship can be seen in a glance if you arrange them side by side
The Protocanonical books (first list of inspired books) refer to those books of the Old Testament which
are also included in the Hebrew Bible and which have always been considered canonical by almost all
Christians in the world.
The Deutero-canonical books (second list of inspired books) are those books accepted by the Catholic
Church but contested by other Christians. Protestants call these 7 books apocrypha.

Luke 16:19-31New International Version (NIV)

The Rich Man and Lazarus
19

There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day.
At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell
from the rich mans table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.
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The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abrahams side. The rich man
also died and was buried. 23 In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far
away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, Father Abraham, have pity on me and send
Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.
25

But Abraham replied, Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while
Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all
this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here
to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.
27

He answered, Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, 28 for I have five brothers. Let
him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.
29

Abraham replied, They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.

30

No, father Abraham, he said, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.

31

He said to him, If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even
if someone rises from the dead.
Matthew 13:24-30New International Version (NIV)
The Parable of the Weeds
24

Jesus told them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in
his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat,
and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.
27

The owners servants came to him and said, Sir, didnt you sow good seed in your field? Where
then did the weeds come from?
28

An enemy did this, he replied.

The servants asked him, Do you want us to go and pull them up?
29

No, he answered, because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with
them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect
the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.
Luke 10:25-37English Standard Version (ESV)
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
25

And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit
eternal life? 26 He said to him, What is written in the Law? How do you read it? 27 And he
answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all
your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. 28 And he said to him, You
have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.
29

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor? 30 Jesus replied, A
man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and

beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road,
and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the
place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where
he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. 34 He went to him and bound up his wounds,
pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care
of him. 35 And the next day he took out two denarii[a] and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, Take
care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back. 36 Which of these
three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers? 37 He said,
The one who showed him mercy. And Jesus said to him, You go, and do likewise.
Luke 15:11-32English Standard Version (ESV)
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
11

And he said, There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father,
Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me. And he divided his property between
them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far
country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14 And when he had spent
everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired
himself out to[a] one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he
was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything.
17

But when he came to himself, he said, How many of my father's hired servants have more than
enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him,
Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son.
Treat me as one of your hired servants. 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was
still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed
him. 21 And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer
worthy to be called your son.[b] 22 But the father said to his servants,[c] Bring quickly the best robe,
and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and
kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is
found. And they began to celebrate.
25

Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music
and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said
to him, Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received
him back safe and sound. 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and
entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, Look, these many years I have served you, and I never
disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my
friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you
killed the fattened calf for him! 31 And he said to him, Son, you are always with me, and all that is
mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive;
he was lost, and is found.

Old Testament Books

Torah or
Pentateuch

Historical
Books

Prophetic
Books

Writings

Seven
Deuterocanonical
books

Genesis

Joshua

Isaiah

Esther

Tobit

Exodus

Judges

Ezekiel

Ecclesiastes

Wisdom

Leviticus

1 Samuel

Jeremiah

Ezra

Baruch

Numbers

2 Samuel

Hosea

1 Chronicles

1 Maccabees

Deuteronomy

1 Kings

Amos

2 Chronicles

2 Maccabees

2 Kings

Jonah

Daniel

Judith

Joel

Job

Sirach or
Ecclesiasticus

Obadiah

Lamentations

Nahum

Nehemiah

Micah

Proverbs

Zephaniah

Psalms

Zechariah

Ruth

Haggai

Song of Songs

Habakkuk
Malachi

New Testament Books

Acts of the
Apostles

Letters of St
Paul and His
disciples

Letters
written
by the
Apostles

Revelation

Acts

Romans

Hebrews

Revelation

Mark

Galatians

James

Luke

Ephesians

1 John

John

Colossians

2 John

1 Timothy

3 John

2 Timothy

1 Peter

1 Corinthians

2 Peter

2 Corinthians

Jude

Gospel

Matthew

1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
Titus
Philemon
Philippians