Religion test 9-1-23 Flashcards
What did God give us when he created us?
He gave us his own breath of life
God not only created us, he created us to what?
God created us to reflect who he is
It is part of our human nature to what?
To search for God
Define Divine Revelation.
Divine Revelation is god making himself known through us by his words and deeds
Who did God call to form a special relationship with him?
He called a man named Abraham and Sarah
What did God make their descendents?
His Chosen People
How did God help their descendents?
God helped free the chosen people, the Israelites, from the slavery
What did God give them and why?
God gave them the 10 Commandments and how to live
Define salvation.
Salvation is the forgiveness of sins and the restoration of humanity’s friendship with God
How have Jesus’s saving words continued to be effective today?
By knowing that he is among us through the power of God and the Holy Spirit
How is God fully revealed through Divine Revelation?
God fully reveals his words and deeds of his son Jesus Christ
Define Faith
Faith is the gift from God that enables us to believe in God to accept all that he has revealed, and to respond with love for God and others
How does faith enable us?
Faith enables us to go beyond our doubts of concerns about life and to believe that God is always with us
What does faith as a way of life involve?
It involves trusting that God has created us, loves us, cares for us, and is merciful toward us, and wants justice for everyone
Who is Jesus?
Jesus is God the Son
