Test Unit 1 Flashcards
The baptism at the Jordan
- by Jesus getting baptized and being half god, he is similar to humans being baptised
- he was sent to get rid of original sin
- all sins were wiped away with baptism.
Incarnation 3 reasons
Reconcile us with God. Adam and Eve
How: he did this by dying on the cross. And rose from the dead.
2. That we might know the depth of gods love.
How: Jesus died on the cross for our sins.
3. To be out model of holiness.
How: by all of his words and actions.
Wedding at Cana
proved he was son of God who god sent to reconcile us
- willing to come in his human form and provide
- shows his power that he can look out for us
Proclamation of the kingdom
repent and believe in the gospel
- Jesus and his love for everyone
- through Jesus he heals those who believe.
Transfiguration
God recognizes Jesus as his son who he loves and is well pleased after his crucifixion And rising from the death to forgive sins.
- he allowed his son to be killed for the forgiveness of sins
- flashy lights, Moses and Elyija appear: the transfiguration reassures faith in Jesus.
Institution of the Eucharist
Jesus is the lamb of god whose life is given so we can be free from sin
- showing he loves us through the Eucharist. Jesus is still with us
- turned ordinary bread and wine into his sacred body and blood.
Describe the socioeconomic structure of Jesus time
elite:upper class, wealthy owned land ;a small minority 15% or less
-non-elite: simple living, constantly In danger farmers, 85% or more
pay a tax to use the land
Give the land owner a share of what they made.
How do we know Jesus is a non elite
Mary and Joseph:carpenter, has to work hard
- born in a barn
- born in Bethlehem : poor farming community
How does Jesus embrace poverty
eats with sinners and the poor.
- heals the sick and the poor.
- preaches that salvation is for everyone.
Faith
be living that god is real and that he Is present in the world today.
Tradition
the passing on of the gospel message from generation to generation.
Trinity
the theological mystery of god as 3 persons: father son and Holy Spirit.
Soul
our spiritual principle which is immortal and what makes us most like god
Salvation
gods plan to rescue the world from sin through Jesus.
Grace
the gift of gods life in us
What do we sometimes call Jesus
The new Adam
Conscience
the inner voice gods gift to determine right from wrong.
Legalistic morality
to focus strictly on what the law demands #not caring why.
Grace
gods love and mercy that is freely given.
What is the sermon on the mount
a summary of the key teachings of Christ.
- Jesus is teaching the true meaning of gods law
Romans 2:14-15
Know the law in your heart.
-Jesus wants us to know why we do what we do.
Romans 5:21-22
do not murder
- angry with a brother; or hatred
Matthew 5:27-28
Adultery
Matthew 5:43-44
Loving our enemies
Mathew 11:3-5
1.prove that Jesus is god
2. Shows us that Jesus wants to restore us:body, mind, and soul
3.shows us that there is no suffering in the kingdom of god.
Context: sickness/illness: impurity and sin. Jesus says no
Passion
the suffering of Jesus during the final days of his life.
-all four gospels in scripture describe the same events
Jesus enters Jerusalem
Treated with reverence and awe
- donkey/palm branches
2. Confronted by the chief priests. (Temple) - Jesus was a Jew, so he was in the temple
- Jesus enters the temple and flips over tables, and kicks out the money changers.
The last supper
-Passover : kill a lamb, put its blood on the door , ver the door post( Moses time)
-Passover was suppose to: let death pass over
-deliver the Hebrews out of slavery
-Jesus is celebrating the meal with his disciples
Jesus=lamb of god. (God the father offers Jesus as a sacrifice for our sins.
-Jesus offers the miracles,of bread and wine as his body and blood.
Garden of gothsemane
Jesus goes to the garden to pray and talk to the father.
- while Jesus is praying, judas betrays him.
- Jesus =the new Adam
Trial before the Sanhedrin
it happens at night so the non elites wouldn’t riot.
-convicted of blasphemy:spreading false ideas about god.
Trial before Pilate
Rome actually calls the shots.
- they convict him of treason (start up riots.)
- scared of Jesus’ popularity, Rome wanted to be in control.
Crucifixion
- Golgotha : place of the skull.
- nailed to the cross.
- when he dies there is and eclipse, an earthquake, and the tearing of the vail in the temple.
What was Jesus to the Jewish leaders
Jesus was actually the son of god
For the Roman Empire
2. Jesus was more dangerous to the culture and social structure dead than alive.
Sin
denying Gods love
What are the 3 metaphors about Jesus
A suffering servant
The paschal lamb
Ransom for many
Suffering servant
The early Christians were Jews
-they knew the Torah and the Old Testament stories.
Jesus As a suffering servant made sense to them
An unnamed person who is. Suffering for other people.
Paschal lamb
They were still Jews
They practiced Jewish rituals
Jesu as the paschal lamb
What do we learn from the metaphors
The consequences of the fall are real
Our actions and choices matter
The love of God is beyond our understanding
Why is it important that when Jesus first rose from the dead he went to women
Show that everyone is equal to God
Resurection
the passage of time when Jesus rises from the dead after his crucifixion, demonstrating that sin has no power over God.
Is ther proof of Jesus rising
If Jesus didn’t resurrect, then why didn’t Rome prove he didn’t. P
There is logical proof that Jesus died and rose.
What is the same in all 4 accounts of the crucifixion
- Women go to the tomb and learn about the resurrection first
- Said women find out about Jesus from an angel
- Mary Magdalene is at the Tomb
- Jesus meets the disciples to wish them peace and commission them to spread the good news
- Disciples are fearful at first but then understand what’s happening
Who was Christ obedient to?
Mary and Joseph.
Christ’s death: obedient to the father
-he does not wanna die on the cross. However he is obedient to the will of the father.
-he understood that the fathers plan is best.
Christiological prophecy
Angels telling shepards about Jesus
Christ means
Messiah
