SCRIP Unit 1: Intro to Bible

Everything in the Bible must be read in light of

The history of how God’s saving hand has been at work in and through human history.

Sense of Scripture in light of its fulfillment in Christ

analyzes the role and style of the editor who compiled various writings to produce final version. 

Study or explanation of a Biblical passage

The deeper meaning intended by the passage

the Church’s living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope, the bishop of Rome.

The way that God revealed the innermost mystery of Himself to humanity.

The truths we can know about God just from  the created world; what   reality  teaches us about God

the official collection of books of the Bible that the Catholic Church recognizes as the inspired Word of God

The Bible is written by

Reads and interprets Scripture without considering other factors

The content of Scripture is

Sense of Scripture that helps us view the events of Scripture as a way to teach us and lead us to heaven

Examples include: history, prophecy, genealogy, poetry, gospel

theopnestos means

the divine assistance given by the Holy Spirit to the human authors of the books of the Bible.

Scripture is without error

literalist meaning of the Bible’s words; Made without regard to the historical setting of author

Sense of Scripture that aids us in living just lives

directs all of our actions towards the desire for happiness and the desire to be fulfilled . . made to love the good.

Primary purpose of Divine Revelation

the ability to use reason to examine the physical world to know that God exists . . . It’s made to know the truth.

solemn agreements between God and mediators;a promise that creates a permanent and familial relationship

The Old Testament has ___ books

Looks at the type of literature used

The interpretation of the Bible that takes into account the various contexts for understanding.

Original intended meaning of Scriptural passage as written by the author

Looks to identify the materials from which the writer might have drawn

When interpreting scripture it is important to focus on

There are ____ books in the Bible

The New Testament has ____ books

Looks at the historical situation of the world of the writer or editor.

that which is handed on; the passing on of the Gospel message which began as oral communication and was later written