1. “God so loved the world That He sent His only begotten Son…” Jn.3:16

3. Who do men say that I am? (Mt. 16:13;Mk.8:27;Lk.9:18) 1. The geneology of Mt. roots Jesus in a lineage 2. Historians of the biblical era make note of Jesus in their writings: p. 16 3. The prophet Isaiah alludes to this Messiah that is expected in Israel: 7:14;61:1,2, Lk.4:14

4. Miscellaneous Information: Vocabulary: theologian (biblical) Gospel –Good News anno Domini NT- 27 “books” Testament/covenant canon- “rule” Epistles- letters general epistles The Book of Revelation (Apocalypse) end time the second coming of Christ

5. Christ of Faith 1. Your response to the Gospel accounts of Jesus? 2. The kergyma; the Paschal Mystery 3. Why is this man still an influence 2,000 yrs. later? 4. The Gospels present a “portrait” of Jesus, from each writers perspective.

6. Questions to prepare for testing: Define the terms: Jesus of History, Jesus of Faith. What are the three main questions this course will address? Pg. 12 Provide a one sentence definition of : Old Testament, Christian Scriptures, inspired texts, canon, Gospel, epistle, general epistles, catholic. What three things would you highlight, key to the question, “Who is Jesus” from this introduction chapter?