Christianity-Sources of wisdom Flashcards
Fundamentalism
The belief that the Bible is word for word the Word of God
Liberalism
The belief that the writers of the Bible were guided as they wrote their books
Sola Scriptura
By scripture alone
Sola Fide
FAITH ALONE-THE ONLY MEANS. Our justification before God is by faith in Christ alone , and not by works
Catholic Sacraments
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Mass
- Reconciliation
- Anointing of the sick
Catholic Baptism
Washes away original sin
Confirmation
Gives people the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit
Mass
Gives people a chance to receive absolution
Reconciliation
Gives a chance for repentance
Anointing of the sick
Gives people hope for the journey to Heaven
The 5 pillars of reformed theology (Protestants)
- Sola Scriptura
- Sola Christus
- Sola Gratia
- Sola Fide
- Deo Gloria
Sola Christus
CHRIST ALONE -THE ONLY MEDIATOR . Because Jesus Christ is the sole mediator between God and man, salvation is possible only by his death and resurrection.
Sola Gratia
GRACE ALONE -THE ONLY METHOD . Our justification and salvation are both solely by the sovereign grace of God and not dependant on any action or condition man provides
Deo Gloria
GLORY TO GOD ALONE-THE ONLY AMBITION. All glory and honor is due to God alone
Protestant Salvation
By grace alone through faith alone
Catholic Salvation
Through keeping the sacraments , penance and following the commandments
Apostolic
The belief that the Church can only be understood in the light of the apostles
Magisterium
The pope and bishops interpreting the Bible and tradition for Roman Catholics today
Quote to support sola Fide
“…that is the Spirit of truth , whom the world cannot receive,because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you “ (John 14:16-17)
Quote to support all Solas
“Grace alone through faith alone because of Christ alone “ ( Ephesians 2:8-10)
Quote to support equal interpretation
“All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching , for reproof, for correction , for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work “ (2 Timothy 3:16)
Ru’ach
Hebrew word for ‘spirit ‘ which can also be interpreted as “breath” . When God breathed into Adam and have give him life , Gods spirit was shared with human beings giving them inspiration to guide them . This guidance is what God gave to the disciples .
Quote supporting the Magisterium
“… sacred tradition takes the word of God entrusted by Christ the Lord and the Holy Spirit to the Apostles and hands it on to their successors in its full purity “ ( Dei Verbum 9)
Quotes supporting tradition
“Both Scripture and tradition must be accepted and honoured with equal sentiments of devotion and reverence “
Rabbi
Term of respect but could also be used for educated teachers who interprets the law , surrounded by followers . Often used in the Bible for Jesus
Eye for an Eye
“Do not resist an evil person . If anyone slaps you in the right cheek , turn to them the other cheek also “
Love your enemies
” Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you , that you may be children of your Father in heaven “
Example of Jesus’ divinity
1) Healing leprosy
2) Raised Lazarus of Bethany from the dead
3) Expelling the demon who tormented a man who lived in the country of Gerasenes
4) Calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee
Jesus as human quote
“And the Word because flesh , and dwelt among us , and we saw His glory , glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14)
Jesus showing human emotion
“Jesus wept “ ( John 11:35)
Jesus as human by scholars
“To be the son of Man meant that Jesus lived humanly in our fallen world , facing our temptations and living out the tensions of being human in the flow of life “ (Dan Russ , Flesh-and -Blood Jesus)
Jesus as divine quotes
“I and the Father are one” (John 10:30)
“For in Him all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form “ ( Colossians 1:15)
“Believe the works , so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me , and I in the Father” (John 10:38)
Jewish Shema
“Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God , the Lord is one “
