Redemption Flashcards
Define Redemption
The Christian belief that Jesus made up for Adam & Eve’s sin and brought humans back into our relationship with God.
What was “The Fall”
When Adam and Eve changed from obedience to God to disobedience by eating forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden.
Give a reasoned explanation why sin exists.
- God gave humans free will because he wants them to choose to follow him
- However, people sometimes misuse their free will (sin)
- So, sin has to exist in order for people to have true free will
Define, to “Atone”
To make up for wrongdoing.
What are the 4 steps christians believe Jesus redeemed humans through?
- His death
- His burial
- His resurrection
- His ascention
List the importance of the Death Of Jesus
- Jesus fulfilled OT prophesies of the Messiah
- Jesus shows obedience and love to God the father (in the garden of gethsemane) as an example for all people to follow
- Jesus’ death restored relationship between God and humans ( the veil = no barrier between God and humans
- Jesus helped restore ‘cosmic order’ - He helped make creation perfect again
- For Christians it is important to remember that Jesus continued to show his love and compassion even during his immense suffering. When Jesus was on the cross he exclaimed ‘‘Forgive them father for they don’t know what they are doing’’
List the importance of Jesus’ burial
- Jesus descended into hell and ‘freed’ those who had died before him (Moses, Abraham e.t.c.) - they rose up to heaven with Jesus
- Jesus had promised that his people will follow where he has gone - so God is with people, even in death
List the importance of Jesus’ resurrection
- It is the most important event in Christianity as it is told/taught in all gospels
- Jesus is victorious over sin suffering and death. All people share in this.
- Life after death nis now possible (sin and death can be overcome)
- Initially, Jesus’ followers did not recognize him because Jesus had entered a new, different/perfect creation.
Quote: ‘‘If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are in your sins’’
List the importance of the ascension
- Just before he was physically lifted to heaven, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to complete his work
- Jesus instructed the disciples to be his witnesses
- The Ascension shows Jesus is with the Father and that Christians will also be raised to heaven
- He told the disciples that he will return at the end of time
- Jesus promised that all his people will follow him where he has gone as the relationship between God and humanity has been restored.
What are the 3 titles given to Jesus?
- Jesus the example
- Jesus the restorer
- Jesus the victor
Why do Catholic give Jesus the three titles given to him?
Jesus the example: sets an example through obedience to the father
Jesus the restorer: Jesus restored the relationship between God and humans
Jesus the victor: Jesus defeated sin, death and suffering - humans can share in this (by going to heaven)
What is Pentecost
The coming of the Holy Spirit
What happened 10 days before the coming of the Holy Spirit?
Jesus ascended to heaven 10 days before Pentacost.
What were the two ways in which the holy spirit showed itself to the disciples?
- A rush of a violent wind that filled the room
- what looked like tongues of fire that spread out and touched the head of each disciple
List three ways the Holy Spirit affects the disciples
- They began to speak and understand each each other in foreign languages
- They became like new men: they came running out into streets and began to preach that Jesus has risen
- The apostles continued to preach the good news boldly and confidently
How did the crowd react initially to the Pentecost?
- All foreigners were astonished that they could now understand the disciples in their own languages, asking ‘‘What does this mean’’
- some sceptics said, ‘‘Take no notice, these men are drunk even though it’s only 9 in the morning’’
- By the end of the day, nearly 3000 people were baptized in Jesus’ name
How many people were baptized by the end of Pentecost?
Nearly 3000 people were baptized in Jesus’ name.
Why is Pentecost seen as the birthday of the Church?
The coming of the Holy Spirit marked the birth of Christianity as the twelve Apostles began their mission to spread the good news and became the leaders of the catholic church.
What is Pentecost known to be as for the Church?
The birthday of the Catholic Church.
What is salvation?
Being saved (or freed) from sin. Going to heaven
What is the difference between Redemption and Salvation?
Redemption is the idea that Jesus gave the opportunity to all of us to go to heaven, whereas salvation is for individual people - Jesus redeemed humas making salvation possible for individuals.
What is the Past, Present and Future of Salvation?
Past: Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection and ascension made it possible for people to enter heaven.
Present: - we choose whether to accept or reject salvation by following Jesus’ teachings (or not)
- The Holy Spirit guides people towards salvation (heaven).
Future: Salvation will be completed at the end of time - sin and death will be completely destroyed.
What is the Heavenly Banquet?
The Bible promises a victory celebration - everyone in heaven joining together for a meal - when salvation is complete
What is a way to experience the heavenly banquet on earth and what does it inspire us to do?
Through mass. This inspires us to work towards salvation every day cuz like if we kinda experience something we want to strive to achieve the full thing and experience (through love, peace, forgiveness)
What was St Iraneus’ metaphor?
The ‘Tree of the Cross’
Explain St Iraneus’ metaphor.
The ‘tree’ (from Adam and Eve) caused the need for salvation…caused the broken relationship between God and humans.
The ‘cross’ Brought salvation for humans (through Jesus’ death)…it restored the relationship between God and humans.
So St Iraneus’ metaphor reminds us of this
What dud St Anselm say about the sins of all humans?
After the Fall, humans became slave to sin.
Jesus paid a ransom for the sins of all humans - with (his own) life
What is the conscience?
- The conscience is the voice of God in people’s hearts, guiding them to make the right choices.
Give a quote about conscience.
'’The most secret core of a man…where he is alone with God.’’
List the two sides of conscience.
- Natural instincts - we instinctively know the right thing to do (natural law)
- Needs to be educated - shaped, developed so we interpret it correctly (listening to others, Church teachings Bible e.t.c.)
For Catholics, the Mass is the ‘‘what’’ of Christian life.
For Catholics, the Mass us the ‘‘source and summit’’ of Christian life
What does source mean in ‘‘source and summit’’
source means beginning of Christian life.
What does summit mean in ‘‘Source and summit’’?
Summit: the entire aim of Christian life.
How is the Mass the summit of Christian life?
The mass is a re-enactment of Christs sacrifice, so is the highest form of prayer
How do the readings (Liturgy of the Word reflect understandings of Redemption?
Through hearing the gospel, we hear exactly what God wants of us, through Jesus’ words and actions
How does the Offertory reflect understandings of Redemption?
People present the bread and wine as a sign of thanksgiving to God.
How does the Eucharistic prayer reflect understandings of Redemption?
- The bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Jesus. Christ is truly present.
- Transubstantiation occurs when the priest says the Eucharistic prayer
- The moment the bread and wine become body and blood is called CONSECRATION - most central part of mass.
- The command ‘do this in memory of me’ reminds Christians that each time they celebrate the Eucharist, they make the event a reality not just a past event.
What are the words contained in the Eucharistic prayer that mirror the words Jesus said at the last supper called?
Words of institution.
What words if the Eucharistic Prayer made up of?
The words Jesus said during the last supper.
What is the moment the bread and wine becoming the body and blood of Christ called?
CONSECRATION
Quote parts from the eucharistic prayer
'’Take this all of you and, eat of it, for this is my body which shall be given out for you’’
‘‘Take this all of you and drink from it, for this is the CHALICE of my BLOOD’’
How does the Our Father reflect understandings of Redemption?
Believers are allowed to call God ‘‘Our Father’’
We say the prayer Christ taught.
How does Holy Communion reflect understandings of Redemption?
- Christians receive Christ himself and God’s grace which gives them the strength to resist temptations and live every day life more like Christ leading to salvation.
How does the Lamb of God reflect understandings of Redemption?
Reminds us that:
- Jesus death was the one and only sacrifice needed to atone for sins (early Christian life beliefs)
- Jesus’ death was the sacrifice that saved all people (Jewish Passover - lamb that saved Jews during plagues)
When is the prayer of the lamb of God said?
Right before communion.
How does the end of mass reflect understandings of Redemption?
Catholics leave the Church to share the presence of Christ with everyone they meet, so helping spread the Kingdom of God on earth.
List the similarities and differences between the understandings of the Eucharist between Christians and Orthodox Christians
Similar: They believe Christ is fully present in the consecrated Bread and Wine
Diff:
- More emphasis is placed on symbolism and ritual
- The consecration takes place behind the iconostasis - a screen that divides the holy part of the church from the congregation; this is because the consecration is too holy to be seen by the congregation.
List the similarities and differences between the understandings of the Eucharist between Christians and Anglican Christians.
Similar: SOME share the Catholic understanding that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ.
Diff:
- Many believe the Spirit of Christ is received when Communion is given
- Christ is spiritually present but the bread and wine are not literally the
body and blood of Christ
- Christ is present in the community that shares the Eucharist
List the differences between the understandings of the Eucharist between Christians and Quakers and the Salvation Army
Diff:
- These groups do not celebrate any form of Eucharist
- Instead they believe that Christ is present through the Spirit, who inspires their prayers and actions.
- They do not practice the sacraments as they believe the whole of life is a sacrament
List the differences between the understandings of the Eucharist between Christians and Nonconformist Christians.
Many believe the Eucharist is a memorial of the Last Supper; this means its purpose is to remember the Last Suppers importance
- Christ is present in particular in the Bible readings
- Christ enters peoples’ lives when they receive Communion
What does the Agnus Dei remind Catholics of?
That Jesus is the new Lamb of God, because the sacrifice of his death saved humanity from the power of sin and death, just like the lamb saved Jews from angel of death.
What is Eucharistic adoration?
Eucharistic adoration refers to adoring or honoring the real presence of Christ in the consecrated Bread and Wine.
In what service is the eucharistic adoration also shown?
Benediction
What is Benediction?
It is a service where the consecrated Bread is put on display in a monstrance (a large holder). The Real Presence of Christ is praised and the congregation are blessed with real Presence.
