Salvation And Redemption Flashcards
What do catholic’s believe about salvation
It is part of gods plan. Original sin was caused by Adam and Eve and it brought the need for salvation as everyone since then has a broken relationship with god
What does the catechism of the church say
“that human beings are saved by Jesus’ life on earth, is the resurrection and Ascension.”
What do Christians believe
Humans are so important to God that God sent Jesus to free humans from their sinfulness.
Their relationship with God depends on Jesus’s life death and resurrection.
They need to repent of their sins and accept Jesus is son of God and saviour of the world
What is the role of Greece in redemption
Grace is the love and mercy shown by God because God wants people to have it, not because they deserve it.
It is a free and undeserved gift from God.
Christians believe they must accept this freely in faith.
What did Jesus’ life teach us
He taught us that god is a loving father
Love is at the heart of the gospel message
Jesus spent his life with the poor and needy
How is Jesus’ death described
It is explained using the idea of sacrifice
How is Jesus’ death a sacrifice
In the bible animal sacrifice was common
The person making the sacrifice hopes to mend relationship with god
The animal is taking blame for something it didn’t do
Jesus’ total obedience to god made up for sins of human beings
What is the resurrection
A central belief of Christianity. The gospels record that after Jesus died on he cross, his body was buried, but he rose form the dead three days later
What do catholic’s believe Jesus’ ability to overcome death shows
It proves he is the son of god as only god can conquer death. It shows he’s the saviour
What does the gospels account of the ascension say
It tells how he was taken up into heaven 40 days after his resurrection
What is the significance of the ascension
Jesus’ mission on earth was complete
He completed everything god intended him to do
He returns to heaven to prepare a place for his followers
It prepared the way for the Holy Spirit to come to earth as promised at the last supper
What is the argument for people who believe “a loving god would want to save everyone and not condemn anyone to hell”
Free will
If people choose evenly they are too far away from god no matter how much god wants them to come in
He can’t force his unconditional love upon us
What did CCC say about salvation
“Outside the church there is no salvation”
