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• The Gospel is described as the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes
• The Gospel reveals the righteousness of God from faith to faith
• A passage from the Bible, specifically from Romans 1:16-17, states "The one who is righteous by faith will live"
• The book is about life in Christ, lived according to the Gospel
• The "Good News" is that God has become man in Jesus Christ our Lord
• Jesus Christ came to save us from sin and bring us to the fullness of life
• Reference: CFC 28
• The old Testament exists only because of _____Though He wrote nothing, He caused the New Testament.


  Jesus of Nazareth
• John writes about how Jesus as God "became flesh," but he did not mention the events surrounding the mystery of Incarnation. Matthew and Luke's account provide the details of the Christmas story.

  approaches of gospels
• Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called Synoptic Gospels because they could be seen side by side, though there are added stories in Matthew and Luke that are not found in Mark.
• John wrote differently. In his work, miracles were signs of Jesus being the Son of God who would provide strength and nourishment in the Eucharist.
• Dei Verbum 18-19 emphasizes the characteristics true to all Gospels- namely:

  (1) all four gospels are of apostolic origin;

  (2) all were written by sacred authors under the

  inspiration of the Holy Spirit;

  (3) it serves as the foundation of our faith;
• Gospel of Matthew, the first among the books in the New Testament, portrays Jesus as the new Moses the Jewish people eagerly awaited. Here, Jesus is described as the Christ, the Messiah, and the Son of David
• Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus as a great teacher and miracle-worker, and as the Suffering Messiah who wanted to keep His identity as the Son of God a secret.
• The Gospel of Luke:

  • The longest of the four Gospels
  • Likely written for the Gentiles, especially to Theophilus, to provide them with "an orderly account"
  • Contains the nativity of the Lord and presents Jesus as the Savior of the world
• The Gospel of John:

  • Known as a 'spiritual Gospel' with a focus on Jesus' life rather than just the facts
  • Emphasizes Jesus' eternal existence and divine nature
  • Jesus openly declares Himself as "Son of God" and uses the phrase "I Am"
  • Includes "I Am" sayings with references to Isaiah 40-55, using imagery of light, water, bread, and sheep
• Jesus' Parable of the Sower:

  • Compares the word of God to seeds sowed into the earth by farmers
  • The word is first planted in hearts but may wither and die if not nurtured
  • Different types of soil represent the receptivity people have toward God's word
• Types of Soil in the Parable:

  • Hardened path: Represents those with hardened hearts towards God, unreceptive to the truth
  • Rocky soil: Describes those who initially respond positively but give up when faced with pain and suffering
  • Soil with thorns and weeds: Symbolizes those more concerned with worldly worries than God's word
  • Good soil: Represents those who hear and understand God's word and live accordingly
• Father in Heaven, We thank you for giving us a ready heart today. Your invitation of intimacy has wonderfully empowered us to listen attentively, participate actively desire to learn eagerly and work patiently. Thank you for making our encounter with our teachers and classmates a joy-filled experience.
• Thank you for giving us another opportunity to start where we are, Harness our talents and potential, Acquire new knowledge and skills, Preserve our Filipino values and resources Enrich our culture and develop the attitude to generously share our learnings with others. Wrap us with your grace to have passion for excellence and make us become effective contributors in building a transformed society Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
• Jesus


  God Saves
• Christ


  Anointed
• Kyrios


  Lord
• Before Jesus is Born, people believed that one day (Old Testament) God would choose someone to carry out his plan
• The Chosen one would be called the Christ or the Messiah
• The Messiah will be Born out of Jesse's Lineage, 40 generations after Moses
• There will be a Grand Entrance for the Messiah
• There are 21 signs that Jesus is the Messiah
• David committed adultery and Solomon committed idolatry upon neighboring nations
• Jesus as the one who fulfills the Old Testament

  Jesus is the son of God who Addresses God the Father as "Abba", a certain kind of intimate relationship between Jesus and God
• At the old times, Jewish people could not mention the name of God, while Jesus addresses the God they respect so much as Abba, and he is accused of blasphemy
• Parable of the Vineyard (Mk: 12:1-12)

  Jesus as God's Ambassador to his people and the only beloved son
• Jesus is called Savior and Lord (God's Redemptive name)


  Tells us that God's salvation is now in the world, Prisoners are set free, poor hear the good news, The oppressed are released from oppression
• Jesus of Nazareth


  He grew up in Nazareth, a small village where most people were farmers, traders, and he himself is a carpenter like his foster father Joseph (mk: 6:3, Mt13:55)
• Rabbi


  A respectful term by Jews to their teachers and spiritual instructors
• Image of Jesus as Good Shepherd

  Stresses our being precious in the eyes of God
• Jesus spent 18 years away from the public eye to prepare himself
• Traditional Filipino Christianity (TFC)


  How do traditional Filipinos pray? Devotional, focused on BVM (Blessed Virgin Mary), Jesus and Saints. Docetic (practice) - To appear, image of God, Problem Solver. Christianity = Prayers and Devotions for miracles
• Docetism


  Theoretical - Denies the reality of Jesus' humanity. Practical - Neglect of the humanity of Jesus and Excessive focus on his Divinity. Consequence - Dichotomy, Split Level Christianity - Very religious but weak in practice of Christian values
• The origin of TFC is basically SPANISH, reinforced in Filipino Cultural Values