Incarnation Flashcards
What are heresies in relation to the beliefs about Jesus?
Beliefs that suggest Jesus is not both fully human and fully God.
Which documents aim to create a balance between presenting Jesus as fully human and fully God?
Dei Verbum 4 and Verbum Domini 12.
What does the Catholic Church teach about Jesus?
Jesus is both fully human and fully God.
What can happen if the focus is too much on Jesus as human?
It can lead to the belief that Jesus wasn’t really God, but just a very good person.
What can happen if the focus is too much on Jesus as God?
It can lead to the belief that Jesus only appeared to be human, as he was basically God in disguise.
What does Dei Verbum 4 emphasize about Jesus?
Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, was sent as a man to men.
According to Dei Verbum 4, how does God reveal Himself?
God is revealed and speaks through Jesus.
What does Verbum Domini 12 state about the Word of God?
The Word of God limited himself to a human form.
How does Jesus demonstrate his divine nature according to Verbum Domini 12?
He always knew and carried out the will of God.
Fill in the blank: ‘The eternal word became small - small enough to fit into a _______.
manger
What does Verbum Domini 12 declare about Jesus’ humanity?
In his perfect humanity, Jesus does the will of the Father at all times.
Through which act did Jesus give himself into God’s hands?
The very human act of dying.
What resulted from Jesus’ act of dying?
His resurrection and glorification as the Word of God.
True or False: According to Catholic teaching, Jesus is both the divine Logos and the new Adam.
True
What is the significance of Christ being described as the incarnate, crucified, and risen Word of God?
He is Lord of all things.
