I. What is the Protoevangelium? The Protoevangelium, also known as the “First Gospel” or the “First Good News,” is a term used to refer to the passage in Genesis 3:15 where God speaks to the serpent after Adam and Eve have eaten the forbidden fruit. In this passage, God says to the serpent, “I will … Read more
I. What is the Gospel? The word “gospel” comes from the Old English word “godspel,” which means “good news.” In a Christian context, the Gospel refers to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. It is the central message of the Christian faith and is found in the New Testament of the Bible. The Gospel … Read more
I. What is the Masoretic Text? The Masoretic Text is the authoritative Hebrew text of the Jewish Bible, or Tanakh. It is the result of centuries of meticulous work by Jewish scribes known as the Masoretes, who preserved and transmitted the text of the Hebrew Bible with great care and precision. The Masoretic Text is … Read more
I. What are the Catholic Epistles? The Catholic Epistles, also known as the General Epistles, are a collection of seven letters in the New Testament that are addressed to a general audience rather than specific individuals or churches. These letters include James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, and Jude. They are … Read more
I. What are the Homologoumena in the Bible? The term “Homologoumena” refers to the books of the Bible that were universally accepted by early Christian communities as authoritative and inspired. These books were not disputed or questioned in terms of their status as part of the sacred scripture. The Homologoumena are considered to be the … Read more
I. What is the background of 1 Timothy? The book of 1 Timothy is one of the pastoral epistles in the New Testament, along with 2 Timothy and Titus. It is believed to have been written by the apostle Paul around AD 62-66 while he was in Macedonia. The letter is addressed to Timothy, a … Read more
I. What is the Book of Proverbs? The Book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings and teachings found in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is considered one of the books of wisdom literature, along with Job, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. The Book of Proverbs is attributed to King Solomon, … Read more
I. What is the Book of Ephesians? The Book of Ephesians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus, a city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It is one of the letters known as the Pauline Epistles, which are letters written by Paul to various churches in the early Christian … Read more
I. What are the Canonical Gospels? The Canonical Gospels are the four books of the New Testament that are considered to be the authoritative accounts of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These four Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They are called “canonical” because they are recognized as part of … Read more
I. What is the Book of Hebrews? The Book of Hebrews is a New Testament book in the Bible that is believed to have been written by an unknown author. It is considered one of the most profound and theological books in the Bible, focusing on the superiority of Jesus Christ and the importance of … Read more