Resurrection Flashcards
What is resurrection?
Raising of the body again after death. Christians believe that Jesus resurrected and that all people will experience it at the end of time.
What does the Catholic church teach about resurrection?
At the end of time the body will be raised and united with the sould and the final judgement will be made. The final judgement is the judgement by God of the whole human race at the end of time.
Evidence for resurrection
“He is risen” The Gospels
“I am the resurrection” The Gospels
What is the corinthians 15 ?
Part of a letter written by St Paul to an earlyh Crhistian community so they would understand key Christian beliefs like the resurrection
why is the resurrection important?
The resurrection of Jesus is a central belief in the religion of Christianity. If people reject belief in ressurection they also reject the resurrection of Jesus and the whole Catholic faith.
What did St Paul question about the belief?
He asked why Christians would continue their faith when they face severe punishments on earth (romans killed christians) if the resurrection were untrue?
How would this change a catholics life?
Catholics would pray to God and thank him for sending his Son Jesus so they have the chance for an eternal life forever in Heaven.