Theology and Sacred Concepts

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Duality

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When one thing has two natures.

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Sacred Scripture

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The written record of God’s revelation of Himself to humanity.

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Divine Revelation

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The act of God making Himself and His plan for us known gradually and in stages and in words and deeds.

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Sacred Tradition

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The mode of transmission of the Word of God, given to the Apostles by Jesus Himself, and handed on to their successors, the bishops, until it has reached us whole and intact today.

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Deposit of Faith

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Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition together form one or the whole content of the Christian Faith.

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Magisterium

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The authority of the Church to teach in Jesus’ name as well as those who possess that authority.

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Theology

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The study of God and the things of God.

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Word of God

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A title for Jesus and a title for Sacred Scripture.

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Dei Verbum

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The Sacred Constitution on Divine Revelation from the Second Vatican Council, presenting the dogmatic teaching of the Church about Divine Revelation.

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Lectio Divina

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An ancient form of praying with Scripture, also known as 'divine reading.'