RE(brings Me Closer To God) Flashcards
What is the fall
The first son committed. done by Adam and Eve this alienated humans from god
What are the four omnis
1)omnipotent-all powerful
2)omnibenevolent-all loving
3)omnipresence-all placesatonce
4)omniscient-all knowing
Define immanent
Present with us
Define transcendence
Above us
Immutable
Unchanged
Define Heaven
Eternal unity with god
Define hell
Eternal separation from god
Define atonement
The belief that the relationship between god and humans can be repaired
What are the gospels
The writings of Matthew, mark, Luke and John( plus other selected followers)
Define resurrection
To be brought back from the dead
Define incarnation
The human representation of god borne onto earth
Define salvation
When Human souls are saved from eternal punishment and allowed to enter heaven by accepting Jesus’ death and resurrection
Define redemption
To believe that Christ has died for your sins and accept him
Define judgment
It is the process in which God decides who will receive salvation
Define Transubstaiation
The catholics doctrine that when the bread and wine are blessed by the priest they truly become the body and blood of Jesus
What is the holy trinity
It is the father the son and the Holy Spirit these three elements make up god and god are these three elements
What do Christian’s believe about humans
1)they are the pinnacle of creation
2)they were created sinless
3) they have free will
4)they have a conscience
What is sin
It is an action in direct defiance of god these actions push you further from god the more you commit them but can be repented for
What are the 3 relationships damaged by the fall
1)between god and humans
2)between humans and earth
3)between humans and themselves
What is The kingdom of god
The kingdom of god is an invisible kingdom that lives in the hearts of people that live by Jesus’ laws, whoever, wherever, whenever they are.
What do Jews believe about Jesus
They believe that Jesus is not the real messiah they believe that the real messiah is more of a traditional ruler
What do Christian’s mainly believe about Jesus
As god incarnate they believe he is sinless and perfect
What is a parable
A parable is an allegory through a story or narrative
What is the parable of the sheep and the goats
The parable teaches about gods judgment the separation between those who have done good deeds and will go to heaven (sheep) and those who do not and will not (goats)