Ch 3 Semester 2 Flashcards
Which persons of the Trinity were involved in the creation? How do they act together?
They all were, they acted together as one divine person
What does it mean to create? How is this different from gods creation?
To produce something, take materials and make something; god nothing and made something
Why did God create the universe and human beings?
Glory to God, love God,participate in the divine
Define filiation. Is ours the same as Jesus’? Explain
Sonship, no because Jesus is Devine
When did time begin? Has it always existed?
When God created the world, no
What are some of the names used for God in the Old Testament?
Almighty, lord, yhwh
Must Catholics believe that God created the universe and six days? Explain. What is God revealing in the creation story?
Yes no telling how but tells us why,
The story of creation tells is why God created the earth, not how
What did God say after creating human beings? What did he do the day after?
Very good
He rested
Is matter evil? Explain.
No because God made everything
Explain divine preservation.
Refers to God’s plan for all creatures by which are led to the purpose of perfection assigned to them by God
Explain how divine providence and governance work.
Refers to God’s plan for all creation
The implementation of his plan,
the Devine action by which the whole universe and every creature are led to the attainment of their final purpose
What are two possible reasons for the fall of some of the angels (what’s instead they commit)?
They committed the sin of pride they refusing to serve human beings who were you yours, or they committed sin by envy by coveting resenting the greatness of God
How are we helped by our guardian angels?
They clarify the truth
In what way do humans share the images and likeliness of God? How do these human attributes separate us from the rest of creation?
Love
Free will and intelligence
Who are three main angels and what are their names mean?
Michael- like God
Raphael- healing of God
Gabriel- strength of God
