Redemption Paper 1 Flashcards
How do churches inspire worship
The devotion that was put in to building a beautiful church can show respect to God and inspire prayer
Images of the cross are a constant reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice
There are side chapels that allow people go for privacy when praying
Churches before and after 65
Before-churches would face towards Jeurusalem
The building was shaped like a cross to remid us of Jesus
Mass was spoken in latin despite the native language and the priest had their back to the congregation. Those who were present did not feel involved in the mass
After-built to ensure that many people could see what was going on . The alter was built in the centre of the church or a place more accessible to the congregation to make them feel more involved
Lectern
The reading stand where the bible is eead
Altar
The place of sacrifice where the bread and wine are transformed to the body and blood . The most important part of the mass
Tabernacle
The box where the consecrated bread is kept after mass
Crucifix
The decoration reminds us of Gods sacrifice
It inspires gratitude and aids the congregation in their prayer
Free will and sin
God made all of creation perfect . He gave us free will. God wants us all to choose him instead of force us .
Humans can use their free will in anyway they want . Christians use their free will to please God but we all make mistakes .
Sin separates us from God . We were all built with tendency to commit sin (original sin )
That is why he sent his son down to repair the relationship and beat sin and death
Death
Resurrection
Ascension
Death-We believe that despite being human Jesus did follow God with upmost obedience , this obedience is shown through Jesus’ commitment despite being in traumatic pain
Resurrection-Because Jesus fulfilled Gods command he defeated death and therefore was able to come back. As a result of his resurrection the gates of heaven were open finally to all people
Jesus’ ascension . After his resurrection Jesus rose to be next to his father restoring cosmic order.
Jesus resurrection quote
If christ had not been raised , your faith is futile and you are still in your sins
Salvation
Past- People believed that once Jesus rose he had finally brought salvation and nothing else is needed to save humanity
Present- many believe that salvation is ongoing . Whilst Jesus defeated the ultimate power of sin doesn’t mean it stops existing . People still have to accept God and therefore achieve salvation for themselves.
Future-when the kingdom of God is fully established at the end of time sim and death will have finished . All who accepted God will be able to enjoy freedom in heaven . This is the final victory of Gods grace
Redemption and salvation in the mass
Christs offering is reenacted allowing us to be apart of the moment .
By receiving communion they are offering themselves up to God by full accepting Jesus.
Christ enters their lives giving them strength over temptation
Jesus as the…
Example-Jesus was aware all the pain he would go through yet he still did it showing total obedience to God
Restorer-Jesus restores the relationship between God and all humans bu destroying all sun
Victor-Jesus was victorious over death and death . He made it possible for all people to go to heaven
All comes from mark
Coming of the holy spirit
Just before rising to heaven Jesus promised his disciples that he would return to complete redemption of all peoples
50 days after his resurrection the followers of Jesus were granted powers of speech by the holy spirit . The spirit continues to this day all of Jesus’ acts
Tree of the cross
St Irenaus sees the cross as the ending of the Genesis story (kinda)
Adam and Eve took from the tree of knowledge disobeying God
To fix this Jesus obeyed God and sacrificed himself paying the price of that sin.
St anslem
Tells us that Jesus ransomed our freedom .
He traded his life so that we could be free of death and sin
