new testament vocab words page 60
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snowflake-vi on March 9, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 apostolic succession | the uninterrupted succession of bishops, from the Apostle Peter to each of his legitimate successors. The continuity of shepherding responsibility given by Christ to the Church the leaderdship is realized in this line of authority. |
| Baptism | Baptism is the first of the Sacraments of Initiation. In Baptism, the infant has holy water poured on his or her head and is anointed with chrism. He or she is then forgiven of Original sin and united with Jesus. |
| Evangelists | The Gospel writers: mathew mark luke and john. They told the stories of Jesus to uncover what was at the center of the religious encounter of the community with God. |
| Gospels | All the Gospels tell the good news, which is the word Gospel. They represent the story of Easter faith rooted in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God. There are four Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. |
| Holy Trinity | The three persons in one God. The Holy Trinity comprises the Father, Son, and the Holy spirit. |
| Miracles | signs of wonder that can be attributed to God only. |
| parables | metaphors and similies drawn from common life experiences or nature to illustrate moral or spiritual truths. |
| Pentecost | The fifthtienth day following Easter when the Holy spirit is made present, given, and communicated as a divine Person of the trinity. |
| Sacrament | An effective sign that conveys grace and which was established by Jesus and given to the Church. |
| Synoptic Gospel | The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke; so labeled because of their similar vision. |
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