G7 SEssioon 2 Flashcards (Vocabulary)

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Acts of the Apostles

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Continues the story of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension and the beginnings of the Church at Pentecost.

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Ascension

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The entry of Jesus into God’s presence in heaven. After the resurrection, Jesus spent 40 days on earth instructing his followers.

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Canon

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An official list of the 73 books that make up the Old Testament and the New Testament.

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Covenant

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In the Old Testament, it is the solemn agreement between God and the chosen people.

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Gospels

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The Good News of God’s mercy and love, experienced through the stories of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and ascension. Includes Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

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Original Sin

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The consequence of the disobedience of the first human beings.

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Precursor

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A title for John the Baptist as a forerunner for Jesus, the Messiah. John is the last of the prophets.

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Priest

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A man who has accepted the call of God to serve the church by guiding and building through the ministry of God’s word.

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Prophet

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One called to speak for God and to call the people to be faithful to the covenant.

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Resurrection

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The bodily raising of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day after his death on the cross.