✅Jesus Flashcards
Who was jesus?
Christians believe that Jesus was God incarnate.
This means god in human form
Christians refer to God as the trinity, the father, son and Holy Spirit
What does the bible consist of?
66 books written by different people. Contains poetry, history, prophecy, laws et.
Split into 2 parts, the old which is 39 books, and the new which is 27 books.
What does the Old Testament include?
History of Jewish people from the creation story until the time of Jesus
What does the New Testament include?
4 gospels (Mathew, mark, Luke and john), who provide accounts for the life of jesus from his birth to resurrection.
Acts: details of the works of the disciples after Jesus’ death and growth of Xn
Letters: written by several early Christians, including paul, to early Christian communities outlining beliefs and behaviours expected.
Why is Jesus important?
Humans were created in God’s image, God gave humans free will, humans make mistakes and therefore Jesus redeemed humanity by taking away our sins and brings salvation to all who believe in him.
What was the chronological order of events which God gave to the world?
Creation Adam and Eve disobeyed god Humans were punished Relationship with God was broken Sends prophets Sends jesus Jesus is crucified Christians can share sacrifice Path to God and eternal life
What are the problems with salvation history?
Why is God allowing humans to be born, that have no chance of reaching salvation?
If God knows everything, why did God send the prophets to the people of Israel knowing their message wouldn’t be accepted?
If god knows everything and is powerful enough for creation, why didn’t he just create humanity differently to avoid these problems?
Why would non atheists believe there was a Jesus?
There is more primary and secondary historical information to suggest the human being, Jesus of Nazareth, existed as a travelling religious teacher in 1st century Palestine.
What is the historical background of Jesus?
He was born in a Jewish family, know little about his childhood, between The age of 12 and 30 no information about jesus was in the bible.
For the last few years of his life, he travelled round Palestine teaching revised interpretation of Judaism.
Jesus gained a reputation as a wise teacher who performed miracles.
Why was Jesus sentenced to death?
He attracted many followers, male and female. He became so popular and is teachings were so threatening to some of the Jewish authorities at the time, that he became a significant threat and it was decided to have him “removed”.
Sentenced to death and recited Roman executing of crucifixion.
How did Jesus knowledge of God indicate he was he SOG?
It want like any other religious teacher at the time. He spoke about God with an intimate knowledge that showed he had knowledge of God that only divine would be able to have.
What was Jesus and Gods relationship like?
Was like a young child and a protective and caring parent. Seuss called God “Abba”. (Mark)
John quote about jesus
“The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us”
What was John interested in showing?
Wanted to show that jesus was at the beginning f time than writing about the beginning of his human life on earth.
What is logos
“Word” in Greek. Concept that outlines the creation of the universe happened as a result of the creative energy or vibration of Gods knowledge being spoken.
What is Christian proof that Jesus i Gods son?
During his baptism, a vice form heaven said “you are my son” (mark).
Disciple peter referred to Jesus as Christ, but jesus warned the disciples to not use the term for him as they would be arrested for blasphemy.
“Again the high priest asked him “are you the Christ the son of the blessed one” “I am” said jesus
Mark 1:61
What % divine is Jesus?
100 % divine and 100% human
What is the council of Chalcedon?
600 bishops in the Roman empire with the primary purpose to re-affirm the central Christin beliefs.
Is Jesus the son of God, or A son of god?
Unsure if the centurion meant Jesus was THE son of god or a son o god. It is clear that he considered that jesus was more than a mere mortal.
Believed jesus was fully mortal and fully God
What is christology?
The area of Christian theology concerned with the nature of Jesus Christ’s relationship with God
What is christology from above?
Focuses on jesus divinity an Gods act of bringing humanity back int relationship with him. High christology isn’t something which can be proved for it replies on faith
What is christology from below
Focuses on jesus message, example and teaching. Salvation focuses on how people reposed to jesus and the way this helps to develop their relationship to God and the world.
Exodus quote abou jesus
God said to Moses “i am who i am”