Sins and Forgiveness 1 Flashcards
Sin
Acting against the will or laws of God
Absolutism
The belief that there are certain actions that are always right or always wrong
The belief that moral laws exist externally and are not just human inventions
Evangelism
Literally means spreading “good news” which we translate as Gospel
Sharing of the Gospel and life of Jesus with others
Forgiveness
The cat of pardoning someone for the offences they have caused you
Overlooking a person’s fault
Salvation
The belief that through Jesus’ death and resurrection people can live forever with God
Crime
Breaking human-written law
Difference between sin and crime?
Crime based on what is morally wrong and sin is based what is wrong according to religious beliefs
Job of law
Protect weak, give guidance on acceptable and allow people to live their life safely and without fear
Paschal mystery
Describes last week of Jesus’ life
Palm Sunday
“Hosanna! Blessed is whom comes in the name of the Lord” = moment Jesus prepares himself to sacrifice himself
Jesus goes to the temple
“He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves” =Important to show respect to god + within the place of worship + His house
Last Supper (Maundy Thursday)
“Truly, i tell you one of you will betray me” =Ate with disciples before he is arrested + remembered in mass
Garden of Gethsamne
“My father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me” = By asking God to pass cup from him, shows Jesus is truly human + felt scared as he knew he had to die tto save mankind
Jesus is arrested
“Judas, are you betraying the son of god with a kiss”= Jesus was calm at time of arrest and shows he is not violent as he knew what was to happen + emphasises his love for humans, bigger than his suffering
Crucifixion
“When they came to the place called Skull, they crucified him there” = Jesus was being put to death. He expresses his true purpose for forgiveness to be granted to those who do wrong