Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection And Ascension Flashcards
Which part of Jesus’ death do catholics emphasise and which part do Protestants emphasise?
Catholics - importance of the crucifixion when Jesus died for humanity’s sins
Protestants - importance of the resurrection when Jesus overcame death
Jesus’ life (key points)
Incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension
Incarnation shows…
That god is compassionate and cares enough about humans to live with them and die for them
Old Testament prophecy
Gospels show Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfilled this prophecy so the purpose of his life was to achieve god’s long term plan for humanity
Jesus as a sacrifice
- to save humanity
- told his disciples that forgiveness of sins is possible because of him, then died to pay the price for human sin, and was resurrected, showing that he had also defeated death; the punishment of sin
Temple curtain tearing top to bottom symbolism
Symbolises that humans are no longer separated from god and that Jesus came as god incarnate so that humans and god could be reconciled and have a relationship
Quote - ‘and the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom’
Jesus ascension
Believed to be alive and able to help Christian’s in their daily lives
Jesus’ resurrection and ascension show…
His divinity and reassure Christian’s of his power and authority
Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection
Anyone can come to god through Jesus because of this
