significance of Jesus' death, burial, ressurection + ascension Flashcards
What did Jesus do through his total obedience to God?
Redeem humans even though cost him his life.
What signs does the Gospels tell of showing the importance of Jesus’ death?
Sky turned dark in middle of day + earthquake.
In Holy Temple in Jerusalem, veil separating holiest part of Temple from rest of it tore in 2.
Water + blood flowed from side of Christ where pierced.
What do the signs that show the importance of Jesus’ death mean?
Sky turned dark in middle of day + earthquake= Jesus’ death had cosmic significance.
In Holy Temple in Jerusalem, veil separating holiest part of Temple from rest of it tore in 2= barrier between God + humanity broken so humans had direct access to God.
Water + blood from side of Christ where pierced= shows importance of waters of baptism + blood of the Eucharist.
What happened after the resurrection?
Jesus’ followers didn’t recognise him initially.
When appeared present in bodily form: could be touched + eat food.
No longer limited by things limiting other humans: could enter locked room.
Jesus knew what was happening even when not visible.
What does redemption mean?
Making up for wrongs done by others.
What does eternal life mean?
Life after death: exists forever.
What does resurrection mean?
Jesus’ rising from dead after dying on cross.
