Cosmic Reconciliation Flashcards
What is cosmic reconciliation ?
It refers to the idea that the whole of creation will be reconciled (brought together in harmony) at the end of time,with God
When God the Father created the universe he made
All things perfectly and balanced in harmony
Sin broke
Harmony,throwing the whole of creation out of balance.
Jesus was able to
Destroy the power of sin and death.Jesus’ death and resurrection helped restore harmony to the world.
However at the end of time,
The whole of creation will be restored and made perfect.At this point the universe will be fully reconciled with God
Who was Julian of Norwich
A medieval writer who recieved a series of visions from Jesus
She asked Jesus in a vision, why is there sin and death.How did he reply?
“It was necessary that there should be sin;but all shall be well and all shall be well,and all manner of thing shall be well”
Why is sin necessary
Because God has given human’s free will.If people are able to make free choices for or against God then sin has to exist.
