Nature Of Jesus And God Flashcards

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What do Christian’s believe about gods omnibenevolence and Jesus

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Christian’s believe that Jesus is the ultimate expression of omnibenevolence because he was gods only son and sent as a sacrifice

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What quote shows omnibenevolence in Psalm 86:15

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“But you, lord, are a compassionate and gracious god. Slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness”

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What story from the Bible shows gods omnipotence ?

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Exodius 7:11 - god sent 10 plagues to Egypt to help free the enslaved Jews

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How do Christian’s know how to be a ‘good Christian’ ?

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Guidance from the 10 commandments, Jesus’ teaching e.t.c

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In the book of job what 3 tasked was he faced with?

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. Lose of children, slaves and livestock
. Horrible weeping sores on his body
. Impossible questions from god

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Why did god ask Job impossible questions ?

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To show Job how little he knows about gods ultimate plan ?

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What quote shows the Greek philosopher Epicurus’ views about god ?

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“Is he able but not willing? Than he is malevolent ”

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What is one reason for evil and suffering existing?

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. Free will
. Adam and Eves original sin
. Balance of good and evil

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To which of the three persons in the trinity does the term incarnation apply?

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God the son (Jesus)

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Which quote proves the trinity ?

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“ I and the farther are one “

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Which quote shows the role of the Holy Spirit ?

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Gospel of John : Jesus tells them that his will send the Holy Spirit who “ will teach you all things “

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What does the Holy Spirit appear as ?

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. Fire
. Wind
. Form of a dove

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How does the parable of the prodigal son show god as omnibenevolent ?

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Like in the parable god will accept back anyone who has sinned and seeked forgiveness

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Why was Jesus’ birth miraculous ?

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Because Mary became pregnant by the Holy Spirit, which means that Jesus didn’t have a human father. Jesus’ father is god.

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What quote shows Gabriel’s speech to Mary about how she would become pregnant ?

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“ you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus.”

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What does the word and the spirit refer too ?

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.The word is Jesus
.The spirit is the Holy Spirit

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What does incarnation mean ?

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The word incarnation means ‘enfleshment’ and refers to the process of god becoming a human being in the form of Jesus.

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What quote shows incarnation ?

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“ the word (ie Jesus) became flesh and made his dwelling among us “

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Why is Jesus offer referred to as the lamb of God ?

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Because much like a lamb, Jesus was sacrificed to make up for peoples sins.

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What does atonement mean?

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Atonement- the reconciliation of god and humankind through Jesus dying on the cross to mend the rift between people and god

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What does Salvation mean ?

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Salvation- the healing of a broken relationship between people and god

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What do Christian’s believe about the prophet Isaiah ?

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Christian’s teach that the prophet Isaiah, who was an Old Testament writer, predicted the coming of Jesus

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What quote shows how the prophet Isaiah predicted the coming of Jesus ?

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“ the punishment that brought us peace was with him, and by his wounds we are healed”

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Who was Simon of Cyrene ?

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He was the man who was forced to carry Jesus’ cross for him

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What is the Eucharist ?

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A service celebrating the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Using elements of bread and wine

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What do Christian’s call the day Jesus died in the cross ?

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Good Friday

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What did the soldiers say when mocking Jesus ?

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“ hail the king of the Jews “

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What did Jesus cry out loud before he died on the cross ?

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“Eli, Eli, Lema sabachthani.” Which means ‘ my god, my god, why have your forsaken me?’