Redemption Flashcards
What is Redemption?
Jesus making up for Adam and Eve’ sin, and bringing humans back into relationship with God.
What does the ‘Fall of Man’ refer to?
The ‘Fall of Man’ refers to when Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden.
What is meant by ‘original sin’?
The catholic teaching that ‘The Fall’ caused all people to be born with a tendency to commit sin.
What is sin?
An action that rejects God’s will.
Why did God give humans free will?
God gave us free will because he wants us to choose to follow him.
What causes the continual existence of sin?
The misuse of free will causes sin to exist.
What does atonement mean?
Making amends for a wrongdoing.
How do Christians believe Jesus redeemed/atoned for the sins of humanity?
The 4 Steps to Redemption:
1) Death
2) Burial
3) Resurrection
4) Ascension
Why is Jesus’ Death and Burial significant?
- Jesus showed total obedience and continual love to God the Father.
- Jesus showed that God is with people in death.
Why is Jesus’ Resurrection significant? Why is it the most important of the four steps?
- Life after death is made possible as sin and death can be overcome. MOST IMPORTANT.
- All 4 Gospel’s tell that Jesus rose from the dead & NOT A MYTH.
- Those who died before Jesus, rose to heaven with him (e.g Noah, Abraham…)
What quote from Paul emphasises the importance of christian belief in the Resurrection?
“If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are in your sins” - Paul to the Corinthians
Why is Jesus’ Ascension significant?
- Jesus rose to heaven, showing that he is with the Father (at the right hand…)
- Christians believe they will also be raised to heaven.
What did Jesus restore through his death, burial, resurrection and ascension?
Jesus restored the ‘cosmic order’ and the perfection of creation.
*redeemed the actions of Adam and Eve.
What is meant by the term salvation?
Being saved (or freed) from sin and eternal separation from God.
What is the difference between salvation and redemption?
Jesus redeemed humans, which made salvation possible.
What do catholics believe about the nature of salvation and redemption in the context of time?
They believe they are ongoing/continual.
How did salvation happen in the past?
Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection and ascension (4 steps) made it possible again for people to enter heaven and be in relationship with the father since the Fall of Man.
How does salvation impact christians in the present?
- People choose whether to accept or reject salvation by following or not following Jesus’ teachings.
- Sin has to exist for salvation to be reached.
- The holy spirit guides people towards the father in heaven (salvation) - Catherine LaCugna.
How will salvation be completed in the future?
Salvation will be completed at the end of time when sin and death are completely destroyed.
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that helps explain an idea.
What 2 saints use metaphors to explain salvation/redemption? (Tradition)
1) St Irenaeus
2) St Anselm
What metaphor does St Irenaeus use?
The ‘Tree of the Cross’
What does the tree represent in St Irenaeus’ metaphor?
The tree created the need for salvation (broke the relationship with God).
What does the Cross represent in St Irenaeus’ metaphor?
The cross brought salvation for all (Jesus’ death).
What is the link between a cross and a tree? What do the roots of the tree represent?
- Both are wooden - cross carved from tree
- Salvation is deeply rooted in Jesus’ sacrifice.
What metaphor does St Anselm use?
The metaphor of slavery.
What does St Anselm say about humans before redemption?
Humans became slaves to sin after the Fall of Man.
What does St Anselm say about salvation after redemption?
Jesus paid a ransom for the sins of all humans with his life.
What is conscience?
The voice of God in our hearts, guiding us to make the right choice.
What 2 sides to catholics believe there are to conscience? (Magisterium)
1) Natural Instincts - natural law (born with sense of right and wrong)
2) An educated conscience - need to be shaped and developed by listening to church teachings and others.
What Vatican II quote supports ideas about conscience? (Magisterium)
“The conscience is the most secret core of a man…where he is above with God” - VII
Meaning: Conscience is about your personal relationship with God.
What does John Henry Newman say about using conscience to interpret church teachings? (Magisterium)
“I toast the pope, but I toast my conscience first” - John Henry Newman
*toast = consult
What type of church teachings may be open to interpretation by an individual’s conscience?
- Whether to use contraception.
- Whether to take communion.
- Whether to have an abortion.
Where in a 12 marker exam question might talking about conscience be a good idea?
In the conclusion.
What are the 3 names of Jesus based on his death and crucifixion? What do they each mean?
1) Jesus, the example - his total obedience and resilience in suffering is an example to us.
2) Jesus, the restorer - he restored the relationship between God and humanity. He is the ‘new Adam’ - new relationship with humanity.
3) Jesus, the victor - he conquered sin, suffering and death. Jesus is fully human - so we share in the victory.
Where in the Bible is ‘Jesus, the example’ relevant?
Mark 14 - Garden of Gethsemane
Mark 15 - Actual Crucifixion - “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”