God’s Love Revealed in the Sacred Scriptures

• What is the Sacred Scripture?


  The record of people’s experience of God.
• How is Sacred Scripture described in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 81)?

  As the speech of God put down in writing under the breath of the Holy Spirit.
• What are the three important notes about Scripture?

  1. Written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit;
  2. Not separated from Tradition;
  3. The written Word of God.
• The Sacred Scripture is the Living Word of God.
• What is Sacred Scripture?

  The inspired record of people’s experience of God and how He dealt with them.
• How is Sacred Scripture described in relation to God?

  It is God’s love story with his people, written by persons under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
• What do we commonly call Sacred Scripture?

  The Bible.
• What is the meaning of the term "ta biblia"?

  It means "the books."
• What does "biblio" refer to?

  A book.
• What are the three stages in the formation of the Bible?

  • Human experience
  • Oral stage
  • Written stage
• What does the Old Testament focus on?

  The story between God and His chosen people before Jesus Christ.
• What is the focus of the New Testament?

  It focuses especially on the new covenant between God and His people.
• What is the significance of the canon of Sacred Scripture?

  • Various Christian communities have a list of books they consider part of the canon.
  • The difference in the canon lies in the numbering of books in the Old Testament.
• What is the focus of the Old Testament?

  The story between God and His chosen people before Jesus Christ.
• What does the New Testament emphasize?

  The new covenant between God and His people.
• What is the significance of the canon of Sacred Scripture in Christianity?

  • A list of books considered part of the Bible.
  • Chosen as definitive standards for doctrine and practice.
• What is the difference in the canon of Sacred Scripture among various Christian communities?

  The difference lies in the numbering of books in the Old Testament.
• What is the definition of a canonical book?

  • Inspired by God.
  • Offers rules for life in terms of faith and morals.
  • Necessary to our faith.
• When was the canon of Scripture determined?

  At the Council of Rome in 382 AD.
• Who led the Council of Rome that determined the canon of Scripture?

  Pope St. Damasus I.
• What councils affirmed the canon of Scripture after the Council of Rome?

  • Synod of Hippo
  • First and Second Councils of Carthage
  • Council of Florence
  • Council of Trent
• What was the response of the Council of Trent regarding the Deuterocanonical books?

  The Council affirmed the Catholic canon of Scripture and made it an article of faith.
• How many books does the Catholic Church recognize in the Bible?

  73 books.
• How many books are in the Old Testament according to the Catholic Church?

  46 books.
• How many books are in the New Testament according to the Catholic Church?

  27 books.
• What is another name for the Old Testament?

  The Tanakh.
• What does the Old Testament represent for the Jewish people?

  It is their sacred texts.
• What are the three main parts of the Old Testament?

  1. Torah (the Law)
  2. Nevi’im (the Prophets)
  3. Ketuvim (the Writings)
• What are the books inspired by the Jews in the Tanakh called?


  Protocanonical books.
• How does the Jewish canon of scripture differ from the Catholic canon?

  The arrangement and classification of books are different.
• What are the Deuterocanonical books also known as?

  The second canon.
• What is the Septuagint?

  A Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures that includes the Deuterocanonical books.
• What are the Five Books of Moses also known as?

  The Pentateuch.
• What is the purpose of the Pentateuch?


  It contains essential teachings given by God through Moses and serves as a guide.
• What do the Historical Books narrate?

  • The life and experience of the Israelites.
  • The journey of the Israelites from the Promised Land to exile and back.
  • God as the ultimate ruler who keeps His promises.
• What do the Wisdom Books provide?

  • Profound and creative expressions.
  • Answers to questions about life, suffering, and happiness.
  • Practical advice for moral living.
• Who are the authors of the Wisdom Books referred to as?

  Sages.
• What is the role of the Prophetic Books?

  • Convey God's message to His people through the prophets.
  • Point to the coming of the promised Messiah or Savior.
  • Invite God's people to repentance and conversion.
• What do the Four Gospels narrate?

  • The life of Jesus Christ.
  • Contain the Good News of our redemption.
• What does the Acts of The Apostles describe?

  The inauguration and formative years of the Catholic Church.