Spirit of Truth, High School > Course I > Unit 2
Chapter 6: How Was the Bible Put Together?
The controversy over which books were truly inspired ultimately led to the formation of the Biblical canon, or list of inspired books.
The controversy over which books were truly inspired ultimately led to the formation of the Biblical canon, or list of inspired books.
Jesus entrusted to the Church the authority to interpret Scripture, not personal interpretation.
Scripture teaches you real truths about the world and the history of the relationship between God and man.
Jesus is the Word who became flesh, the Son of God, who was with God from all eternity and is fully God and fully man.
Samuel, the last Israelite judge, anointed Saul the first king of Israel, despite his warnings to the people against having a king. When Saul lost God’s favor, David become the next king, making a covenant with God.
Davids son, Solomon, ruled after him and was granted the gift of great wisdom from God, but after his death, the kingdom split into two kingdoms and fell into idolatry.
Both kingdoms were destroyed, and Judah was sent into exile. Eventually, God sent them home, where they continued to struggle both spiritually and politically.
The wisdom books offer commentary on the human condition, what it means to live the drama of human life in all of its joys and sorrows, and how to relate to and worship God.
The prophets were called by God to be His spokespersons: making known His message to His people.
The four GospelsMatthew, Mark, Luke, and Johnare the heart of all the Scriptures because they are our principal source for the life and teaching of the Incarnate Word, our Savior (CCC 125).
The Paschal Mystery refers to Christs Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension, which saved us from sin and death for new life as sons and daughters of God.
The proclamation of the Kingdom of God (or the Kingdom of Heaven) was the central message of Christs public ministry.
The authorship of Scripture is both fully the work of man and fully the work of God.
There are different senses of Scripture that must be understood in order to read and comprehend Gods Word.
Sin and death entered the world through the sin of Adam and Eve, but God promised to send a Savior to save us from our sins.