Jesus fulfills the Old Testament role of king, who was to rule justly according to the law of God. A king was to lead his people into relationship with God and right worship of Him.
We are called to receive God’s mercy and salvation in the New Covenant in Christ.
The Old and New Testaments together make up one story of Salvation History.
The Gospels are the heart of Scripture since they convey the life, teachings, and Paschal Mystery of our Lord.
Matthew’s Gospel is an orderly and reliable historical account of Jesus’ life and teachings.
Mark’s Gospel is concerned with presenting the mystery of Christ.
The Gospel of Luke, known as the Gospel of Mercy, focuses on the mercy and forgiveness of Jesus.
The Gospel of John is very different from the other three Synoptic Gospels and is concerned with presenting Jesus as the Incarnate Word of God who has always existed with God.
God chose a people, the people of Israel descended from Abraham, to reveal Himself to and task with sharing His love and plan of salvation with the entire world.
Jesus came to seek out the lost and offer them forgiveness and salvation from sin.
Jesus fulfills the priesthood of the Old Testament and of Melchizedek by offering Himself on the Cross for the sins of all.
The Old and New Testaments form an organic unity, naturally fitting together and helping us understand the other.
Salvation History is the story of Gods saving actions in human history.
The seventh through tenth commandments teach us to respect what belongs to others, tell the truth, and not desire things which belong to others.
Jesus chose the Apostles to be the first bishops.
