Redemption Flashcards
What is redemption
Jesus saving/making up for Adam and Eve’s sin
Meaning of atone
Making up for wrong doings
How do Christians beleive Jesus redeemed humans
Through his death, burial, resurrection and ascension.
How did Jesus redeem humans through his death
-Jesus’ death restored the relationship between humans and God (veil split)
-Jesus’ death helped restore “cosmic order” making creation perfect again
-Jesus shows obedience and love to God the father as an example for people to follow (garden of gethsemane)
How did Jesus redeem humans through his burrial
-Jesus descended into hell and ‘freed’ those who had died before him (Moses, Abraham etc.)
-Jesus promised that his people will follow where he has gone-so God is with people even in death.
How did Jesus redeem humans through his ressurection
-Jesus is victorious over sin, suffering and death.
-Life after death is possible
-Initially Jesus’ followers didn’t recognise him as he had entered a new, different, perfect creation.
Quote about Jesus’ ressurection
“If christ has not been raised, your faith is futile (pointless) and you are in your sins”
How did Jesus redeem humans through his ascension
-Jesus instructed the disciples to be his witnesses
-He told the disciples he would return at the end of time
-Ascension shows Jesus is with the father, and that Christians will also be raised to heaven
What titles are given to Jesus by catholics
Jesus the example/restorer/victor
Why is the title Jesus the example given
Jesus sets an example through his obedience to the father despite the brutality of his crucifixion.
Why is the title Jesus the restorer given
Jesus restored the relationship between God and humans and also restored cosmic order
Why is the title Jesus the victor given
Jesus defeated suffering, sin and death-humans can share in this (go to heaven)
How many days prior to pentecost did Jesus ascend to heaven
Ten
What were the disciples doing when the Holy Spirit arrived
They were praying
How did the Holy Spirit show itself to the disciples
As a violent wind and as a flame which touched the head of each disciple
How did the Holy Spirit affect the disciples
It made them able to speak foreign languages, made them become new men and made them preach that Jesus had risen.
Why is pentecost known as the birthday of the Church
3000 people were baptised and the Holy Spirit allowed the disciples to preach all over the world and spread the Good News.
What is salvation
Being saved or freed from sin. Going to heaven
What did Jesus redeeming humans mean
It made salvation possible
How is salvation in the past
Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection and ascension made it possible for people to enter heaven.
How is salvation in the present day
-We choose wether to accept or reject salvation by following Jesus’ teachings.
-The Holy Spirit guides people towards salvation (heaven).
How is salvation possible in the 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 for a meal.
What is st Irenaeus’ Metaphor
“The tree of the cross”
What does st Iraneous’ metaphor mean
The tree caused the broken relationship between humans and God (Adam and Eve). But the Cross brought salvation through Jesus’ death which restored the relationship between God and humans.
What is St Anselm’s view on salvation
Jesus paid a ransom for the sins of all humans-with his life.
What is conscience
The voice of God in people’s hearts, guiding them to make the right choices.
Quote for conscience from V2
“The most secret core of a man…where he is alone with God”
Two sides of conscience
-Natural instincts-We instinctively know what the right thing to do is (natural law)
-Needs to be educated-shaped, developed so we interpret it correctly
What do Catholics believe about mass
It is the source and summit of Christian life
Source-beginning of Christian life
Summit-The mass is a re-enactment of Christ’s sacrifices, so its the highest form of prayer.
Ways Christians believe Christ is present in Catholic mass
- The consecrated blood and wine
- God’s word (Bible readings)
- The priest (acts in persona christi
- The worshippers, as the body of Christ (the Church)
How do orthodox Christians understand the Eucharist
Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. The consecration takes place behind an inconostatis (screen) as it is too sacred to be seen.
How do anglican Christians understand the Eucharist
-The bread and wine represent Christ’s body and blood.
-Emphasise “Do this in memory of me”
-Christ is present in the community that shares the Eucharist.
How do nonconformist Christians understand the Eucharist
The purpose of the Eucharist is to remember the last supper not re-enact it.
How do the Quakers understand the eucharist
They do not celebrate any form of eucharist
What is Eucharistic adoration
A short service in the Catholic Church, in which the consecrated bread is adored and praised.
What happens during the Eucharistic adoration
The consecrated bread is put in a monstrance and lifted up by the priest (congregation kneel) Incense is burnt symbolising the prayers going to God. This does not take place during the mass
