Incarnation Flashcards
What is the incarnation ?
The christian belief that god came down to earth in human form as jesus
What was the anunciation ?
Announcement to mary that she will be the mother of jesus
What are the three titles given to jesus ?
Son of God : shows that he is fully human and fully god at the same time
Son of man : shows that jesus was fully human ,so had a life with ordinary experience and emotion
The word of God : jesus is known as the word of god , a teaching which comes from this passage from john because God is expressing himself through jesus
What does the ICHTHUS stand for ?
Jesus christ , son of god , our saviour
What is alpha and omega ?
Alpha - first letter of the greek alphabet shows that God is eternal and involved with all life
Omega - last letter of the greek alphabet
Chi - rho - the first two letters of the greek word christ . Represents jesus is god through his death he saved all humans
3 examples of religious art ?
- christ the redeemer : shows that jesus loves and loves everyone , shows his human and divine qualities as it shows his human features
- crucifix : shows his pain and suffering , showed his human qualities as he died like all humans
- sacred heart : holes in his hand showing he got nailed , crown of thrones showing the soilders mocking him
Should christians use religious art ?(yes)
- helps us concentrate on jesus’ qualities and become inspired by them not to be worshipped
- jesus was fully human visible ans touchable - like the statues and images
- a focus point of a prayer can inspire the prayer
Should christians use religious art ? ( no)
- Art can mislead people about what jesus looked like
- it is not possible to protray god
- when praying infront of a statue it looks like you are idolising it going against 2nd commandment
- jesus was fully human and not wood- honour
moral teachings of jesus : What was the sermon on the mount ?
A sermon (talk) from jesus which gives a set of rules and values to apply to life
Jesus took the old law and built upon it , making it more ‘perfect’
Give me 2 christian teachings of the moral teachings of jesus ?
The sermon on the mount :
1. Do not commit murder - dont even get angry with someone/insult them
2. Do not commit adultery - even looking at a person lustfully is wrong
What were the beatitudes ?
The first part of the sermon on the mount - eight attitudes that are holy ( blessed by god )
Give me one example of a beatitude ?
‘Blessed are the merciful’ - they will recieve mercy
What were the sheeps qualities in the parable of the sheep and goats ?(3)
- fed the hungery
- gave drink to the thirsty
- visited the sick
What were the goats qualities in the parable of the sheep and goats?(3)
- didnt feed the hungry
- didnt give the thirsty drink
- didnt visit the sick
What do the sheep and goats represent
Heaven and hell