Midterm Flashcards
2 things the creation story teaches us?
Humans are made in the image of god, god cares for all of us, but we can choose our relationship with him
Why is dignity important
All humans are made in the image of god, so we must treat them as if they are god
Being made in the image of god means?
All of us are worthy of respect and dignity
What is a good steward
Looks after gods property (animals, land, humans)
What are, our responsibilities for the world, and one another?
Earth belongs to god, so we just love gods creations
What does it mean to be chosen?
Chosen by god to fulfill a purpose on earth
Covenant vs Contract
Covenant: sealed, perpetual, fulfill
Contract: sign, agreement, breakable
How did god enter covenant
Noah, Moses, David, Abraham
What is freedom
God given power to act on your own accord
Story of exodus
Save the Israelites, Moses makes covenant, plages are sent, god frees and feeds the Israelites on their journey
Three parts of exodus
Call
Covenant
Test
Why is important that we are free?
Capable of brotherly love, rely on Holy Spirit
Examples of slavery
Holocaust, African-American slave trade, Israelites
Examples of slavery from today
Forced labour, human trafficking, substances, E slavery, and sun
How to be un-slaved
Need God, act with church