8 - Redemption Flashcards

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Pre 1965 how were churches made

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In the shape of a cross
Altar at east wall
Facing Jerusalem

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Post 1965 how are churches made

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They are made with the purpose of allowing as many people as possible to see and join in,The altar is also more towards the centre of the congregation

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What was St Anselm’s belief of redemption

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He believes that Jesus paid our ransom for our sin by dying and being punished whilst being innocent.We were slaves to sin but set free by his paying of our ransom

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What was St Irenaues’s belief over redemption

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He believes that Adam and Eve gave us sin and broke the bond between Humans and God through eating of the tree.Jesus died on the cross made of a tree and restored the bond between God and humans

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Why is salvation past

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We are saved due to Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross and this takes the punishment and allows us to be saved

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Why is salvation present

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It’s ongoing as whilst Christ sacrificed himself for us we still need to repent and ask for forgiveness and accept Christ’s sacrifice to be saved

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Why is salvation future

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In the future God will come back and salvation will be full as the power of sin is destroyed

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What is conscience

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The inner voice of God in our minds that Guides our decisions and tells us right and wrong

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How can christians educate their conscience

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By reading holy scriptures such as the bible and the 10 commandments and 2 great commandments from Jesus

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What is the lectern

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Its the place where the readings are read from at the front of the church

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What is an altar

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Place of sacrifice, from where the bread and wine are offered to God at mass

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What is a crucifix

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A model or image of the cross with Jesus crucified on it

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What is a tabernacle

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It is a box where the consecrated bread is kept after the mass

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What does using a table at mass remind the congregation

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It reminds the congregation that the mass is a re-enactment of the last supper

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What is a cross a symbol of

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Christ’s victory over sin and death

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How is redemption shown in the introduction to mass

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Catholics come together to celebrate the mass and apologise to God and each other for their sins

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How is redemption shown in the readings during mass

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Atleast 3 readings are given from the Bible, with one always taken from the gospels. The readings remind catholics that God has guided his people

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How is redemption shown in the eucharist at mass

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The priest repeats the words that Jesus said at the last supper. At the end Jesus is fully present in the bread and wine and the command to eat and drink enables christians to share in Jesus’ offering made to God on the cross

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How is redemption shown in communion

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The priest offers the bread and wine to everyone in the congregation. Catholics recieve the body and blood of christ which binds them to christ and the new covanent

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How is redemption shown at the end of mass

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The priest blesses and dismisses the congregation. Catholics leave the church to share the presence of christ with everyone they meet, so helping to spread the kingdom of god

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What is the eucharist

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The body and blood of Jesu Christ truly present on the altar under the appearences of bread and wine

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What is salvation

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Salvation means being saved from sin, done by God as he sent his son Jesus to save us from sin

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What is the ascension

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When Jesus went up to heaven to be seated at the right hand side of God

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What is the resurrection

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When Jesus came back to life after his death on the cross

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What is church

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A place for christians to worship to God, and develop a relationship with God

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1 criticism of St Anselms belief of redemption

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It is not clear who the ‘ransom’ is paid to, and some christians this implies there is someone above God

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What does the risen christ remind catholics

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It reminds catholics that in Holy Communion, they receive the Body, blood, soul and divinity of the risen christ

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Why is the belief in the risen christ important to catholics

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It focuses on christ as the risen, glorified saviour. Like the cross, the risen christ emphasises Jesus’ resurrection and how important this was

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What do anglican christians believe about the eucharist

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Some share the catholic understanding that the bread and wine become the body blood of christ. Many believe the spirit of christ is received when communion is given

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What does it mean to live your life in obedience to God

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it means hearing the word of God and acting on it

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What is original sin

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The fact that people are born with a tendecy to sin

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What was the role of Jesus in restoration through sacrifice in his death / crucifixion

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Christians believe that Jesus lived his life in total obedience to God and Jesus showed this obedience through the sacrifice of his death

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What was the role of Jesus in restoration through sacrifice in his resurrection

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Because Jesus showed total obedience to the father, fullfilled God’s will and never sinned, he was not held away from God by death and sin. This destroyed the ultimate power of sin and death

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What was the role of Jesus in restoration through sacrifice in his ascension

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Jesus resurrection and ascension have helped to restore the cosmic order. This means that at the end of time, the universe will be reconciled with God

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What was the significance of Jesus’ death and crucifixion

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Jesus redeemed humanity through his total obedience to God. This means he made up for the sins of humanity so people could be brought back to a relationship with God

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Significance of Jesus’ burial

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Christians believe that when Jesus died was buried he joined everyone else who had died before him - this shows that God is with them even in death

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Significance of Jesus’ resurrection

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Jesus’ resurrection made life after death impossible by destroying the ultimate power of sin and death. When Jesus was resurrected all those who died before him were sent to heaven

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Significance of Jesus’ ascension

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The ascension shows that Jesus is with the father, sharing his glory for all eternity. Just before he ascended into heaven, he promised to send his spirit to all people

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How is redemption in the Bible shown through the death / crucifixion

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Mark 14-15: Jesus knew how much suffering his crucifixion would cause him but he still went through it. Showing his total obedience to God and setting an example for people to follow

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How is redemption shown in the bible through the resurrection

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When Jesus first appeared to Mary after his resurrection, she didn’y recognise him immediately, shows Jesus was physically different and had entered a new creation. Reflects the idea that redemption changed creation, making it more perfect

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How is redemption in the Bible shown through ascension

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After Jesus ascended to heaven, 2 angels told the disciples he would return in the future. Meaning Jesus will complete the redemption of the world at the end of time, when sin and death wil be completely defeated

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What do Quakers understand about the eucharist

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  • they do not celebrate any form of the eucharist
  • instead they believe that christ is present through the spirit, who inspires their prayers and actions
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What does the catholic church understand about the eucharist

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The teach that the “eucharist is the source and summit of the christian life”

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What do orthodox christians believe about the eucharist

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Many have very similar understanding of the eucharist to catholics. Like catholics they believe the christ is fully present in the consecrated bread and wine

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2 differences of orthodox christians view on the eucharist

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  • the eucharist is always celebrated with the community; a catholic priest can say mass on his own
  • more empahsis is placed on symbolism and ritual
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What do non conformist christians believe about the eucharist

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Many believe the eucharist is a memorial of the last supper; this means its purpose is to remember the Last supper and its importance

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What is benediction

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This is a service where the consecrated bread is put on display in the monstrance. The real presence of christ is praised and the congregation are blessed with the real presence

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What is eucharistic adoration

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Means adoring or honouring the real presence of christ in the consecrated bread and wine

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2 ways catholics show eucharistic adoration

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Receiving communion on their tongue as it reminds them they are receiving Jesus himself. And benediction

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What is the agnus dei

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A prayer said shortly before communion refering to the lamb of God and recalls the Jew’s escape from Egypt

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What are the words of institution

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The words that Jesus said at the last supper. The priest repeats these in consecration of the bread and wine

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4 ways that christ is present in the eucharist

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  1. The people
  2. The world
  3. The priest
  4. The eucharistic elements
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A quote showing Jesus’s ressurection as the central part of the christian faith

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If christ had not been raised your faith is futile and you are still in your sins

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2 beliefs about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus in redemption

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  • victory over death and sin ( by rising from the dead Jesus conquered the power of sin and death and enables us to be with God after death)
  • helped to restore harmony of creation - meaning helped restore the bond between humans and God which was broken by Adam and Eve
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2 metaphor of salvation

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  • st irenaes metaphor of a tree to explain redemption. He compared the tree of good and knowledge to the tree of the cross
  • st anselms,Jesus paid the ransom for our sins
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What verse in the Bible holds Jesus’ ressurection

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Luke 24:6-7 “he has risen”

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What is the belief in the ‘Real presence’

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The belief that christ is truly present in the eucharist

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2 things that happened to disciples at pentacost

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  • holy spirit gathered around pentacost in the form of fire
  • gathered in prayer