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