Re Test 1 Term 4 Year 7 Flashcards
God is love and love is ___________
God’s gift
What is God’s gift?
Love
What are three ways to describe god’s love?
Everlasting, permanent, never forgetful
Why did god give people the gift of love?
So they can show gods love to others
What is genuine love?
The personal commitment to always want what is good for other people
What does genuine love call people to do?
-recognise the equal dignity of others
- show respect for everyone
-consider others and their needs
-strive towards providing for others
-give priority to the needs of people over material and other considerations
What did god do to show his infinite and unconditional love?
God sent Jesus into the world
How did Jesus model gods love?
In his words and actions
What Showed how great gods love is?
The birth, life , death and resurrection of Jesus
Why does Jesus call all people to belong to the church?
So they can experience and share in his saving love and participate in the life of the church
How does Jesus offer gods love?
By modelling how to live in a truly human way
How do followers of Christ become co-workers with god?
By sharing Christ’s saving love with others
Why did Jesus die?
So all can share fully in the love of God
Jesus loved even those who crucified him
How did Jesus show his love to all people?
By his death
What does the bible teach?
For People to love as God loves
Name the two main sections in the bible
Th Old Testament and the New Testament
What is the Old Testament about?
God
Also gods creation
What is the New Testament about?
Jesus and his teachings
Where are the psalms found in the bible?
The Old Testament
What are some different types of psalms?
- Some tell stories
- Some are songs of praise
- Some are prayers of repentance
Why are psalms used in public and private worships today?
A psalm is sung as part of the liturgy of the word during mass.
What do stories in the bible teach?
They teach truths about God
What are the first 5 books of the bible?
Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
What book do you find the story of creation?
The book of genesis
