Chapter 1 God's Creation Flashcards
why did God create humans?
to share in his love
to adopt us into his divine family to share eternity in
why were men and women created?
to compliment each other
to become one in body
to share in God’s creation
to be fruitful and multiply
how has God revealed him?
nature Jesus Church New Testament Old Testament
Why does the Christian need to know the OT -
NT fulfills the OT,
over 300 prophecies fulfilled by Jesus
The Old & New read in unity
How can we understand the Bible?
the portrait of Jesus, reading scripture w/ proper disposition and treats the Bible as a friend
How will the Bible help help me to know myself?
helps us to know God, the bible is providentially arranged by the Church
What major events are in the Book of Exodus -
parting of Red Sea = type of baptism
manna = type of eucharist
plagues = curse on Egyptian gods
What is the Sabbath ?
day the Jews worshipped & praised God
What are Catholics obligations on the day of the Resurrection ?
to attend church
why can we rely on the truth of Scripture?
because it is the breathe of God
what are two natures of the Bible -
human and divine
what us the whole meaning of the bible?
Jesus
John 5:3-9
what are the truths of the Catholic faith found in Genesis?
created matter out of nothing
gave us souls
Adam & eve created w/o original sin
from beginning God promised a savior
God’s saving activity for mankind from sin -
Salvation History
religious unity -
ecumenism
atoning for sin/deliverance -
redemption
what God wants revealed -
inspiration
teaching, life, worship reserved -
Sacred Tradition
teaching authority of the church -
magisterium
Fall: Garden
Restored : ……..
agony in the garden
Fall: Bad angel
Restored: …….
Good angel
Fall: Pain in child bear
Restored: ………
jesus being born
Fall: thorns and thistles
Restored: ……..
crown of thorns
Fall: Difficulties in work
Restored: …….
Jesus sweats blood
FAll: Adam and Eve realize naked
Restored: …….
Jesus is stripped
Fall: trouble finding bread
Restored: ……..
Jesus = bread of life
How is David a type of Christ?
Both kings
Both born in Bethlehem
Jesus is known as Son of David
Christ means annointed
The Lord is my Shepard and I shall not want -
Psalm 23
My God, My God, why have you forsaken me -
Psalm 22
The penitential song -
Psalm 51
Who is the devil?
A father of lies
removed God from his heart
disobeyed God
Where in scripture does Jesus encounter or talk about Satan -
at the garden
with peter
temptation of Jesus
Jesus performed exercisms
What does Satan hate?
when we get down on our knees to pray
What are some ways human beings suffer as an effect of loss Original Holiness -
child birth
back-breaking work
and death
How are effects of Original Sin obvious to the world?
Greed
Wars
Disunity of families
Selfishness
What does Genesis tell us was the purpose of the flood -
to cleanse the world of human wickedness
baptism
rainbow that shows God promise that he will never destroy earth again
Why did God not prevent the first man from sinning?
God’s blessing is always better than the devil
God permits evil to draw greater God
Where sin increases, grace abounds in greater glory
Father of 3 major religions
circumcision
God asked him to sacrifice his only son
Abraham
Type of Christ -
Joseph
they’re prayers both describe mightiness of God
Hannah/Mary
Fallen state of human nature which all people are born into -
original sin
attraction contrary to right reason & commitment of God
temptation
someone who speaks for God
prophets
tribal chieftains who defended Israel from enemies -
judges
humans know right from wrong in our hearts -
natural law
solemn agreement between God & man -
Covenant
persons, events, things that point to God -
typology
the first Gospel
protoevangelium
messenger & pure in spirit -
angels
what does the bible tell us about angels -
annunciation
they gave Jesus aid at the garden of wilderness
book of revelation
what was the message of the prophets?
they remind people of Gods covenant
worship one god
help the poor
what does Jesus teach us about suffering?
pick up our cross and folllow
What does Samuel 16:7 say?
The Lord looks into hearts, not appearances
What is the sin of the Tower of Babel -
pride
Why is the book of Maccabees important?
- story of martyrs
- feast of Hanukkah
- talks about praying to dead
How can scripture words help us in our sufferings?
to serve The Lord to prepare for an ordeal Christ is with us always Share in Christ's suffering Do not lose heart God's will, not our will
What does Ephesians 6:13-17 say how we can resist evil?
keep our eyes on Jesus
wear the shield of truth
use our feet for service
the battle is won or last in our minds
What are 4 similarities Moses and Christ -
both perform signs
both fasted
illuminated faces
prayed for others
How are Psalms 23, John 10:11-15, John 10:27-29 all linked?
Jesus the Shepard is with us always
He will lay down his life for us
God knows all of us, & no one can take us from him
What are the main ideas of Father Barron in the DVD “the problem of evil”?
God doesn’t provide answers, just trust
While looking at painting, back away and see it from God’s perspective
The cross
why did God create?
to manifest his glory, goodness, truth, and beauty
