RE revision 2 Flashcards
how should we read the bible?
With literal meaning: word for word.
How many books are in the bible?
66 books in total 39 in old and 27 in the new.
Write down example of old t and new t.
OLD Genesis NEW Mark
What does interperate mean
How you understand and then explain something.
What were the original languages of the bible?
Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek
What is the old testament written in?
Hebrew and some sections in Aramaic
What is the new testament written in?
Greek
What does redemption mean?
The believe that Jesus paid the Ransom to free humans from sin by dying on the cross
What is a prophet?
A message from God.
What do the gospels contain
The record of the life, ministry ,death and resurrection of Jesus who catholics believe is the word made flesh.
inspired meaning?
to be filled with confidence and desired to do something
scared tradition?
comes from the origin preaching and actions of the apostles
what is incarnation?
when Christians believe that god turned into man in the person of Jesus, truly human and truly divine
omnipotent
all powerful - e.g. God
omnipresent
All knowing -
omniscent
present day
omnibenevolent
All loving
what is scientism?
means the belief that science can provide all of the answers in life
two scientific theories?
Big Bank Theory & Theory of Evolution
what is faith?
faith means the personal commitment to God, which involves trusting and obeying God - reason means the ability to think in a clear logical way
CST - 4 core principles
solidarity,
common good,
subsidiarity and
human dignity
Aim of CST?
to reduce injustice among human beings
what duty to Catholics have?
all people are treated with dignity no matter who they are
what is the common good?
all people should be able to experience the goodness in the world so they can flourish and find happiness in god
subsidiarity?
higher institutions like governments should not take away opportunities for people involved in making decisions and brining about change where they live
solidarity?
Jesus’ teaching to love your neighbor is a reminder that all people have a responsibility to each other
