POJ: DIVINITY IN RESSURECTION Flashcards
How many witnessed the resurrection, according to the NT?
Hundreds.
What does St Paul say we would be without the resurrection?
Our faith would be in vain, we would still be in a state of sin.
What does Galatians state about Jesus’ resurrection?
“It was Jesus himself who’s showed it to me.”
What quote can be used for God’s love for the world?
“For God loved the world so much, that he gave his only son.”
What is a problem with the resurrection?
Cannot prove this is an actual historical event. Based on faith and therefore subjective.
What does Hick state?
The resurrection is a powerful metaphor of Christian hope.
What does 1 Corinthians state about the resurrection?
“God raised the Lord from death, and he will also raise us by his power.”
What is the resurrection a sign of?
Hope - humanity has been saved.
What does the resurrection reveal about Jesus?
He has transformed and glorified being.
What does the resurrection show about God?
How God uses the weak and despised - a crucified son - to bring the most special revelation to humankind.
What is the resurrection representative of?
The end of all things - the salvation of humankind.
What does St Paul describe the Resurrection as?
The “First fruits” of the harvest.
