Religious Studies - 5 - Christianity - Beliefs & Teachings - 178 - Jesus Christ - Incarnation Flashcards
What is the definition of Incarnation in Christian belief?
God becoming human in the form of Jesus
How was Jesus conceived according to Christian belief?
Mary was a virgin when she gave birth to Jesus
Who informed Mary about the birth of Jesus?
An angel
What name was Mary told to give to her child?
Jesus
What does the term ‘Son of the Most High’ refer to in Christianity?
Jesus
In which Gospel is the story of the angel announcing Jesus’ birth found?
Gospel of Luke
What is the significance of the phrase ‘The Word became flesh’?
It refers to Jesus as the incarnation of God
What miracle is associated with the conception of Jesus?
The Virgin birth
What event involved the voice of God being heard?
The baptism of Jesus
What ability did Jesus have that many Christians view as evidence of his divinity?
The ability to perform miracles
What significant event is referred to as the transfiguration of Jesus?
When he was transformed and shone with glorious light
What is one of the key events that supports the belief in Jesus’ divinity?
The resurrection of Jesus
Fill in the blank: Mary was told by an angel that she would conceive and give birth to a _______.
son named Jesus
True or False: Jesus was conceived through the typical human method of conception.
False
What are the events in Jesus’s life which provide evidence that he was divine?
For many Christians there are many events or miracles from the
life of Jesus which provide evidence that he was divine, such as:
▶ the miracle of the Virgin birth
▶ the voice of God was heard at the baptism of Jesus
▶ Jesus’ ability to perform miracles
▶ the transfi guration of Jesus, when he was transformed in front of
some of his apostles and shone with glorious light
▶ the resurrection of Jesus
