FINALS RE Flashcards
list the beatitudes
- blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
- blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted
- blessed are the meek, for the shall inherit the earth
- blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, fir they shall be filled
- blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy
- blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God
- blessed are those who are persecuted for the righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
beatitudes in greek
makarios
beatitudes in latin
beatus or beatitude
beatus means
happy
what does blessed refer to
fortunate state
Virtues in life which will ultimately lead to _____
reward
_____ becomes the motivation for the Christians
love
Provide a way of life that promises _____
salvation
Also provide peace in the midst of our _____ and _______ on this earth
trials and tribulation
The Beatitudes describe the attributes of the citizens of?
The Kingdom of Heaven
central theme of the Bible
God wants for Himself a people
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light ; who once were not a people but are now the people of God …
what is this verse
1 Peter 2 : 9-10
land of Judea was filled with many problems
List them
⮚ Occupied by tyrannical
military government
⮚ Rulers with absolute authority
⮚ Various persecutions
⮚ High taxes
⮚ Racial prejudice
⮚ Slavery
what are the 2 parts of the beatitudes
Recipient of Salvation and Blessings of Salvation
refer to persons who will receive salvation brought by
Recipient of Salvation
the description of the different faces of salvation or blessings or experience of the Kingdom of God
Blessings of Salvation
“Poor in spirit” means
to be humble