FCL (4th Quarter Exam Reviewer)

• Beatitudes


  A series of blessings declared by Jesus during His "Sermon on the Mount" found in the Gospels of Matthew
• The Beatitudes are in contrast to the 10 Commandments given to Moses, as Jesus gives the Beatitudes in a positive spirit, listing the values in life which will lead to prosperity and salvation
• The Eight Beatitudes of Jesus


  • Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
  • Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
  • Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth
  • Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled
  • Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy
  • Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God
  • Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God
  • Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
• Poor in spirit


  To be humble, understanding that all your blessings originate from the love of God. Humility brings openness and inner peace, enabling one to do the will of God.
• Mourn


  Mourning our sinful nature produces in us an intention to renew ourselves and to follow the way of God in righteousness. Mourning implies the love for people in our lives and will be comforted by the grace of God.
• Meek


  Manifesting self-control, being faithful to God and not opposing Him. Submission to the will of God can be difficult but will bring peace and tranquility.
• Hunger and thirst for righteousness


  A perpetual appetite for virtue and justice will guide us to the attainment of that desire - a development and reformation to righteousness.
• Merciful


  The benevolent nature towards those who suffer. Love, empathy, and mercy towards others will bring peace in your relationships.
• Pure in heart


  To be free of all selfish purposes and self-seeking motives, like Jesus who sacrificed his own life for the redemption and salvation of mankind.
• Peacemakers


  Not only manifest peaceful lives but also work to share peace and friendship with others and to cultivate peace between God and man.
• Persecuted because of righteousness

  Even if we are wrongfully persecuted for belief or devotion to God, we shall be blessed eternally in the Kingdom of Heaven.
• Paschal Mystery


  The Passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ by which he heals us from sin and enables us to become children of God
• Passion


  • The sacrificial suffering and death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion on mount Calvary
  • Jesus foretold these events and made it clear to his disciples that he would suffer freely for the salvation of the world
• Jesus: '"The Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day."'
• Events in the Passion


  1. Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane

  2. He was tried and found guilty by the Sanhedrin and then handed over to Pontius Pilate, who had him crucified

  3. Jesus was scourged, crowned with thorns and then led up to the hill of Calvary carrying his cross
• Atonement


  Repayment for our sins and reunion of God and humanity, accomplished through a sacrificial petition offered by Christ to God
• Atonement


  • Repays our debt of guilt
  • Gains mercy for us and repeals our punishment
  • Defeats the claims of the devil over us
  • Reconciles us to God
  • Fulfils Scripture and salvation history
• Descent to the dead


  The soul of Jesus descended to the dead in the period between his death and Resurrection, releasing those just souls who had died before his coming and opening heaven to them
• Resurrection


  • The bodily rising of Jesus Christ from the dead after three days in the tomb
  • Jesus rose physically and his glorified body had extraordinary new abilities, though it still bore the wounds of the crucifixion
• Epistle


  A written message or a letter
• Pauline Epistles


  • Paul's letters to the early Church
• Pauline Epistles


  • Some were written from jail cells (Paul's Prison Epistles)
  • Some are addressed to individuals
  • Some are addressed to congregations
• Books of the New Testament written by Apostle Paul


  • The Book of Romans
  • 1 and 2 Corinthians
  • Galatians
  • Ephesians
  • Philippians
  • Colossians
  • 1 and 2 Thessalonians
  • 1 and 2 Timothy
  • Titus
  • Philemon
• The Book of Romans


  One of the longest epistles, Paul wrote this letter to the growing church in Rome as a way of expressing his enthusiasm for their success and his desire to visit them personally. The bulk of the letter is a deep and poignant study on the basic doctrines of the Christian faith.
• 1 and 2 Corinthians


  Paul took a great interest in the churches spread throughout the region of Corinth. Much of Paul's instructions to this church center on remaining separate from the sinful practices of the surrounding culture and remaining united as Christians.
• Galatians


  Paul's epistle to the Galatians is an appeal for them to return to the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith and to avoid the legalistic practices of the false teachers.
• Ephesians


  Emphasizes God's grace and the fact that human beings cannot attain salvation through works or legalism. Paul also emphasized the importance of unity in the church and its singular mission.
• Philippians


  The major theme is joy. Paul encouraged the Philippian Christians to relish the joy of living as servants of God and disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Colossians


  Paul lifts up the centrality of Jesus in the universe, His divinity, and His rightful place as Head of the church.
• 1 and 2 Thessalonians


  Paul clarified points on which the church members were confused, including the second coming of Jesus Christ and the nature of eternal life.
• 1 and 2 Timothy

  Contain practical advice for pastoral ministry including teachings on proper doctrine, avoiding unnecessary debates, the order of worship during gatherings, qualifications for church leaders, and encouragement regarding Timothy's faith and ministry.
• Titus


  Contains a mix of leadership advice and personal encouragement for Titus, who was sent to lead the church on the island of Crete.
• Philemon


  An appeal for Philemon to welcome a runaway slave named Onesimus back into his home as a fellow disciple of Christ.
• Paul wrote the Pauline Epistles over a period of several years, and from several different locations.
• Where can we find the Lord's Prayer/Our Father Prayer?


  Matthew 6:9-13 & Luke 11:2-4
• Matthew 6:9-13


  "This, then, is how you should pray:" "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we are also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."
• Luke 11:2-4


  "He said to them, "When you pray, say: " "Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, and we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation."