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Marthell Bible
Catechism Bible
Question | Answer |
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What is the Bible? | Written word of God |
For whom did God commit the Bible? | His Church |
Why did God commit his Bible? | For the instruct of mankind |
What is meant when we say that the entire Bible is inspired? | Its principal author is God |
Who were the men who wrote the Bible? | Written by men whom God inspired, who wrote as God wished |
What are the two main divisions of the Bible? | The Old Testament and the New Testament |
What is the main theme of the Old Testament? | Written before the coming of Jesus Christ |
What is the main theme of the New Testament | Written after Jesus' ascension into heaven |
Can we understand the Bible using only our modern ideas? | No, we have to look at it in the context of the time in which it was written |
How can we know the true meaning of the Bible? | We must look at it according to the teachings of the Church |
What part of the Bible are Catholics strongly urged by the Church to read? | Gospels |
What are the Gospels about? | The earthly life of Christ |
What is the chief message of the New Testament? | The joyful announcement of our salvation through Jesus Christ |