knowledge of god (RT: through the bible and life of the church) Flashcards
how does the bible allow people to gain knowledge through beauty of the world? quote
“the heavens declare the glory of god; the skies proclaim the words of his hands”
how does the bible allow people to gain knowledge through events in history? explain and quote
events in history are seen as the works of god, people can gain an understanding into what god wants and what displeases god “you brought your people out of Egypt withs signs and wonders”
how does the bible allow people to gain knowledge through traditional wisdom? explain and quote
books of ‘wisdom literature’ is the idea that god can be revealed through the insights of wise people, those who experience an understanding of god which is revoked in sayings for anyone who is willing “trust in your lord with all your heart…. and he will make your path straight”
how does the bible allow people to gain knowledge through the words of the prophets? explain
the biblical prophets are seen as messengers of god. they are speaking ‘the very word of the lord’
how does the bible allow people to gain knowledge through RE and visions? quote
“he had a dream…‘I am the lord… I will give toy and your descendants the land on which you are lying”
how is the life of the church seen as a way of gaining knowledge of God?
the church is representative of god and spreads the christian message
how does the celebration of the eucharist reveal knowledge of God?
reveals the nature of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
