SOR Christianity References (Y11) Flashcards
Jesus was said to have emerged from obscurity in Galilee to announce the inauguration of the Reign of God
(Mark 1:14-15)
Jesus prayed for both the welfare of others (1) and in times of personal crisis (2)
1- (Matt 29:39)
2- (Matt 26:39).
Jesus also lived a life of service to others, demonstrated through his healing miracles (1) and his help of all (whether Jew or Gentile) (2)
1- (Mark 1:23-45)
2- (Mark 7:24-30).
Jesus’ love for and subsequent forgiveness of others is clearly demonstrated through his actions, as given in the Gospels. For example, he forgives the adulterous woman (1).
- (John 8:2-11)
Perhaps most poignantly, Jesus also demonstrated this love by forgiving the disciples who betrayed him in the post-resurrection appearances (2) and in his famous prayer of forgiveness for his executioners (3).
- (John 21:1-14)
- (Luke 23:24)
[Jesus attitude of love through forgiveness] teaches Christians to (..1..) For example, the Lord’s Prayer includes a petition for forgiveness from God because Christians also forgive others (2). It has also led to… “X”
- (…) harbour strong love and forgiveness for others, leading to the ritualization of these significant aspects of Jesus’ life and ministry.
- (Luke 11:4)
X: the incorporation of the sacrament of penance (in some denominations). The Sacrament of Penance is an expression of God’s infinite love and mercy through His forgiveness. This strong link between forgiveness as a product of love further emphasises the importance of love (and hence forgiveness) in the Christian tradition as a cause to be sought and perpetuated. Hence, Jesus’ love for others is modelled by Christians through their ritualisation of forgiveness as a product of love.
Jesus love for others is also seen through his life of service for others, as highlighted by the Beatitudes (5) and the Golden Rule (6). This has caused Christians to strive in “X”
For example, it has lead Christians like “Y”… and is further embodied by “Z”
Hence, through his example of forgiveness and altruism, Jesus has taught love for others that Christians strive to model today.
- (Matt 5:3-12)
- (Matt 8:12)
X: philanthropy and service to others to realise their universal love and facilitate the reign of God.
Y: Mother Teresa to strive in charity to service the poor and needy
Z: (and is further embodied by) organizations such as the Red Cross and the Christian intellectual movement of Liberation Theology which emphasise the importance of serving the “anawim”–the poverty-stricken. This is the direct effect of Christians’ love for others, as modelled by Jesus. (Q card)
Significance of Christ’s Death.
God’s unconditional love is demonstrated through the death of Christ, which Christians believe was an ultimate act of sacrificial love. This selfless act is seen as a profound expression of God’s love, because “…” (1).
This provides Christians reassurance of God’s Love and Mercy, leading to… “X”
1- “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…” (John 3:16)
X: a desire to grow spiritually and morally. It inspires greater missionary efforts, such as outreach programs, which aim to spread the love of Christ that Christians have personally experienced and to fulfil the Great Commission (Matt 28:16-20).
The death of Jesus provides hope to Christians by offering the gift of salvation to humanity, ensuring that “…” (2).
2- “…whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16)
Significance of the resurrection of Christ
The resurrection of Christ is equally significant [to his death] in the daily life of Christians, as it carries the meaning of eternal life and demonstrates victory over death for believers (3). It confirms that Jesus’ sacrifice was accepted by God, reassuring Christians of the forgiveness of their sins and instilling hope that they can share in the gift of salvation and eternal life (4). This hope motivates Christians to “X”
(3) (1 Cor. 15:20-22)
(4) (Rom. 6:4-5, 1 Thess. 4:14)
X: (motivates Christians to) start charity organisations like the Red Cross, enlivening their faith and facilitating the reign of God before its ultimate fulfilment upon Christ’s resurrection– especially as in some denominations, salvation is dependent upon good works. Hence, the death and resurrection of Christ are central to the daily lives of Christians, as it provides them with hope and reassurance by revealing God’s unconditional love and serving as a powerful reminder of eternal life.
According to monotheistic Christian belief, God is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent and revealed as a Trinity. According to the Trinitarian doctrine, within one divine essence, there are three distinct, co-eternal, co-equal persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (1).
- (Luke 3:21-22)
Revelation of Trinity
The Trinity was revealed gradually through history, and the revelation is a continual process. The Father is revealed through the Hebrew Scriptures, the Son through the Christian Scriptures, and the Holy Spirit through the Church (3).
- (2 Pet. 1:20-21)
Trinity (mutual relationships + revelation)
These persons are co-equal because they are described through their mutual relationships rather than titles, meaning that each person of the Trinity is defined in relation to the others. For example, the Son is the Son in relation to the Father. The Father is revealed through the Hebrew Scriptures, the Son through the Christian Scriptures, and the Holy Spirit through the Church (1).
1 (2 Pet. 20-21)
The unity of this Godhead is known as the Trinity, which represents unity within community. It also illustrates how God exists as a relational being as Jesus is both part of the Trinity and the human experience (1). By entering the human experience through Jesus, God has both the power to save and the compassion to empathize with humankind (2).
- (John 15:15)
- (Hebrews 4:15)
The Trinity is a central tenet of the Christian faith because it is through the Trinity that “X”
X: the process of divine revelation occurs and the promise of salvation is fulfilled. This fulfillment is realized through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
