The Bible's "Big Picture"

2. the list of books in the Bible
6. the meaning of the word "catholic" (with a lowercase c)
9. our ability to choose God or refuse God
12. the official teaching authority of the Catholic Church
14. the process of passing on the Gospel message
15. the fact that God inspired the authors of the Bible to write His word through the Holy Spirit

1. an essential text, written by St. Thomas Aquinas, that explains the understanding of our faith
3. the unique way we see the world
4. the first book of the Bible
5. the chosen people of God in the Old Testament (Jews in the New Testament)
7. a book that contains the fundamental Christian truths
8. a solemn agreement between God and His people
10. when the Israelites escaped from slavery in Egypt
11. chosen people of God that speak to deliver His message and remind them of their covenant with God
13. another word for the Bible
16. the fact that the books of scripture are free from error
17. the natural ability humans have to know and understand truth