Cumulative Religion Exam 2 Flashcards
What is a miracle?
Something visible to the senses but beyond all the forces and laws of nature.
With what miracles does Jesus confirm his teachings and show that he is God?
restored sight to the blind, turned water into wine, healed the sick, life to death, walked on water, calmed a storm, speech to the dumb
Who can forgive sins?
Only God.
What is the Incarnation?
When Jesus took on human nature by being born by Mary and conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Why did many people reject Jesus as the Messiah?
They could not accept his message and expected different things of the Messiah.
How do we reject Jesus?
By sinning.
What did Jesus teach us during his earthly life?
He taught us how to live according to God’s plan, he sacrificed himself to get rid of our sin, he opened heaven for us, he is the mediator between God and man.
When did Jesus institute the Holy Orders?
The Last Supper.
How is Jesus’ death on the Cross a sacrifice?
It was a sacrifice of love to God the father by God the son.
The sacrifice on the cross is the same as the sacrifice of what?
The Eucharist.
What is the Resurrection?
When Jesus rose from the dead in the tomb, 3 days after he died.
What did Jesus do after his Resurrection?
He preached, he taught his friends how to build the church, he remained on earth for 40 days.
What is the Ascension?
When Jesus ascended into heaven.
What is the Pentecost?
When the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles.
What is the Transfiguration?
When Jesus showed his Glory to Peter, James and John. His face shone like the sun and his garments were white as light.
