6 - Incarnation Flashcards
Why was Jesus the son of Man
Jesus was seen in the Bible to show human characteristics of humans and what it is meant to be human
Jesus is son of God because
He was asked directly if he was the son of God and he replied yes. Jesus reply acknowledges God’s powers and abilities on Earth
“Before Abraham I was “ - before creation i was there, he is God
2 effects of grace
- Helps people become aware from what God wants from them
- gives believers the strength to do what god wants
Irenaeus - what he did for christianity
Shows how Jesus is the meeting point between God and humanity.
Key quotes from irenaues
“He revealed god to men and presented men to God” - “life in man is the glory of God; the life of man is the vision of God”
What does Dei Verbum 4 do for christianity
Document ro try and create a balance between presenting Jesus as fully human and fully God
Key quotes from Dei Verbum 4 about why God sent his son
“For he sent his son so that he might dwell among men and tell them of the innermost being of God”
What does Verbum Domini 12 do for christiaity
Document to try and create a balance between presenting Jesus as fully human and fully God.
Key quote from Verbum Domini 12
“The eternal world became smaller - small enough to fit into a manger”
How does the Bible show the incarnation
Luke 1:26-38 tells us the story of the annunciation. This is when the angel Gabriel asked Mary to accept the role of the mother of the son of God. Matthew 1:12-24 tells of the visit of the angel gabriel to Joseph. Both Luke and Matthews accounts teach that Jesus is the son of God conceived by the holy spirit
What part of the bible shows the incarnation
Luke 1:26-38 and matthew 1:12-24
2 ways Bible shows Jesus as the word of God
- The new testement says that God was not alone during the creation (referring to Jesus)
- Jesus is referred to as the ‘living word of God who became man and lived as a human being on Earth’
- : John’s Gospel starts by describing Jesus as the Word, ie the Living Word of God. Jesus is the Word that was revealed.
What is La pieta
Shows Mary holding a dead Jesus
What does La pieta show about Jesus
Lifeless, no power, skkinny shows he has endured suffering
What is the christ of st john of the cross
Shows Jesus on the crucifix from abive
What does christ of st john of the cross shiw
His suffering (human like characteristics), Jesus looking down on his people and the Earth, gods persepective
What is christ the redeemer
Statue in Brazil of Jesus
What does chrst the redeemer show us
Jesus is above us (omnipotant), jesus healed thw world with his love (arms) and his gesture shows his lovingness and welcoming of the world
What is the sacred heart of jesus
Statue of jesus showing his heart
What does the sacred heart of jesus show us
Shows his humanity and reminds us of his suffering, his heart shows his love for the world
Where does the ichthus come from
In the early days of christianity, when people could be persecuted for their faith, christians used to quickly draw and erase the outline of a fish to show that they were a christian. It was also to indicate where prayer meetings were being held
What does the alpha and omega show
Alpha (first letter of greek) omega (last letter of greek alphabet) shows God and Jesus are involved in everything from beginning to end
What does the chi ro do for catholics
It is a reminder in christianity of the death of Jesus. It is an affirmation that Jesus is the Messiah
Key teaching of the beautitudes
For christians, the beatitudes teach that people are blessed even in the hard times because they will receive eternity in heaven
Key quotes from the beautitudes
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Story of the parable of the sheep and goats
Story in the bible in which Jesus tells his followers that caring for other people is serving God
Key teachings of the parable of the sheep and goats
Jesus teaches that caring for people in need is extremely important. By showing love and kindness to others
Key quotes from parable of the sheep and goats
“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink
What was the sermon on the mount
set of teachings said by Jesus which gives christians a set of rules and values to apply in their lives
What does the sermon on the mount encourage us to do
Encourages us to love our neighbours as ourselves and teaches hs key morals in our behaviour towards others
3 teachings of sermon on the mount
blessed are the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Blessed are the merciful they will be shown mercy
Blessed are the pure in heart they will see God
What does imago dei mean
Means the image of god and is a latin term to show that God made humans in his image and likeness.
Quote for imago dei
Genesis 1:27 states “God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them”
What is an abortion
Termination of a pregnancy
Arguements against abortion
One arguement against is that from conception, a new human begins to exist therefore, killing is wrong and zygote is atleast 1 human life so killing it is murder
Arguements for abortion
One arguement for abortion is the fact that the zygote has the potential to split into two if true, it can’t be the beginning of a person since two people might come from it. Zygote has no human features with no brain
2 teachings from st ireneas about incarnation
- God is invisible; he is beyond human sight
- because jesus is the son of God, he displays qualities of god
Effect of baptism
The person becomes a child of god
Effect of confirmation
The persons faith is strengthened and the power of the holy spirit is renewed in their life
Effect of the Eucharist
The person receives the life of christ helps them to grow in god’s love
Effect of marriage
The couple accept that, through their love for eachother, the love of God is active in their lives
Effect of ordination
Person commits himself to god and the church
Effect of Reconciliation
The persons relationship with god is restored
Effect of the sacrament of the sick
Gives strength to the person and also forgives their sins
