SOT Unit 2 Lessons 1-2

Writings that use beautiful language & often literary devices to express truths, such as the Psalms:

Two important questions we should ask ourselves when reading Scripture are:

Sacred Scripture was written by humans who were inspired by other humans.

Sacred Tradition is our only source of truth.

Letters written by St. Paul & other Apostles to the early Christian church to encourage them (and us) in our faith:

The authors of the Bible each wrote using their own styles and abilities.

Not every detail in the Bible is historically or scientifically accurate.

A truth is something that exists whether we know it, like it, or believe it:

These writings teach how to best love God and our neighbor & give us instructions about how to live a Godly life:

A writing that outlines the family ancestry of Biblical figures:

Sacred Scripture can be interpreted however we each feel it should be understood.

Many things in the New Testament foreshadow things in the Old Testament.

Who or what is the source of all truth?

Writings that tell a story about an event or person:

Writings that use (often strange) symbolism and imagery to communicate truths about God & our salvation:

Short stories that were taught by Jesus in the Gospels that communicate truths:

Writings in the Bible that offer advice:

A type of writing that warns us to repent and live righteously: